Navy Sports Central Karl Darden

Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

In this episode, we have a very special guest who will take  us through the Navy Rugby team's amazing run to the national championship. We'll talk with him about what it means to coach at Annapolis, and some of the keys to the season's success. We'll also break down some of the key moments in the championship game to see how the Mids came from behind to beat the University  of California for the title. 

The spring sports season also resulted in three more Patriot League championships. I'll tell you all about that too. And of course, we  have our Ask Me Anything, Question of the Day, and Mid Watch features as well.  There's lots of great stuff to talk about, so please join us!

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Navy Sweeps the Patriot League Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsNavy Women's Rowing Comes From Behind To Win the Patriot League TitleWe want to hear from you! Give us your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:

With 11 Patriot League Titles in 2023, Navy is in the running for another President’s Cup, which is awarded to the top performing schools in the regular and post-season.


What other schools have won it since the Patriot League was formed in 1986?  (Choose all that apply. Navy joined in 1991)


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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

In this episode, we'll be breaking down how things went for the football team now that spring practices have been completed. Coach Chestnut has begun overhauling the triple option. And Coach Volker is putting the pieces in place to raise the Navy defense to an even higher level . . . all under the watchful eye of Coach Newberry. 

Join me as I get you caught up on that, and we'll have our Ask Me Anything, Question of the Day, and Mid Watch features as well. So stick around!

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The Army-Navy Series2023 Navy Football ScheduleWe want to hear from you! Give us your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:

Navy’s offense averaged just over 85 passing yards per game last season. The new option-based system that Coach Grant Chestnut is installing will feature more run-pass option plays out of the shotgun and other quick-hitting passes out to the perimeter.  Knowing that, how many passing yards per game do you think the Mids will average this year?


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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

Today, our discussion will focus on the athlete's ongoing quest to sharpen their mental game. Our guest is David Levin, author of Raise Your Inner Game and founder of the Raise Your Inner Game Sports Academy.

This is a conversation that you'll find to be highly informative and educational. I know that I certainly learned a lot from it.

And of course, we will have our sports update, Question of the Day and Mid Watch segments as well as our "Ask Me Anything" feature.

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Key, Koser & Griess Advance to Day 2 of the NCAA Wrestling ChampionshipsRaise Your Inner Game Sports AcademyWe want to hear from you! Give us your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:

Over the years, we’ve seen Mids with strong mental games perform at an extremely high level in their respective sports. 

Name one male and one female athlete who’ve had the confidence, resilience and focus to consistently deliver when it counted at crunch time.

 You can reply on the Navy Sports Nation group Facebook page by putting your answer in the comments section. Feel free to go into as much detail as you like. By the way . . . extra points if you name any athletes who are still at the Academy. 



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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

Today, the Navy Women's Lacrosse team will be front and center. And I'll be joined by an awesome guest who will give us her perspective as both a former player and current coach. 

And of course, we will have our Question of the Day and Mid Watch segments as well as our new feature, "Ask Me Anything."  

The spring sports season is now in full swing, and the Mids are already making some noise. So stick around and find out what all the commotion is about. 

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The Fastest Game on Two Feet: Breaking Down the 2023 Navy Men's Lacrosse TeamNavy Sports Nation Rewind: The 2017 Navy Women's Lacrosse team's Memorable Run to the Final FourWe want to hear from you! Give us your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:

If I were to set Ava Yovino's year-end target number for both goals and assists at 54.5, what are your over/under predictions on how she will finish?

A. Under on both
B. Over on goals, under on assists
C. Over on assists, under on goals
D. Over on both





You can answer by going to the poll on the Navy Sports Nation group Facebook page or email me at karld@navysportsnation.com. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

Today, we'll be joined in our Deep Dive segment by a very special guest who will give us his insights and perspective on the Navy Men's Lacrosse team. But before that, we're going to revisit a couple of thrilling wins by both the Men's Swimming & Diving and Wrestling teams from this past weekend. 

And of course, we will have our Question of the Day and Mid Watch segments as well as our new feature, "Ask Me Anything."  

It's great to have you. So sit back, relax and let me tell you all about what these terrific Navy Athletes have been up to. 

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Navy Sweeps the Patriot League Swimming & Diving TitlesNavy Wrestling Comes From Behind to Beat Army for a Third Straight StarWe want to hear from you! Give us your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:
The Navy Men’s Lacrosse team’s top three returning point producers are Patrick Skalniak with 48 points, Dane Swanson with 38 and Henry Tolker with 34. That comes to 120 points combined.


How many points do you think this trio will put up this season? And here’s a bit of a hint . . . they’ve got a total of 18 all together so far.


A. Less than 110
B. Between 110 and 120
C. 121 - 130
D.  More than 130


You can answer by going to the poll on the Navy Sports Nation group Facebook page or email me at karld@navysportsnation.com. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

Today, we'll take a look at some of the terrific performances that led to Navy's sweep of the Black Knights in four different events. The Mids now lead the competition 8-6 with 10 Stars matches to go. 

And of course, we will have our Question of the Day and Mid Watch segments as well as our new feature, "Ask Me Anything."  

The winter sports season is approaching the finish line, and the spring sports are just cranking up. This is a great time to follow Navy sports, so please join us!

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Ending Bloodlines and Crushing the Competition: A Conversation with Navy Sprinter Molly ManganNavy's Rifle Team: Where Adrenaline Is the Enemy (Plus 3 Cool Facts You Probably Didn't Know)We want to hear from you! Give us your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:
As of right now, there are 10 Stars still up for grabs in the Star Competition. Knowing that Navy just needs five to clinch the series,  How many do you think they'll get. 
A. Less than 5
B. Exactly 5
C. 6
D. 7
E. More than 7

You can answer by going to the poll on the Navy Sports Nation group Facebook page or email me at karld@navysportsnation.com. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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