Reigning Cats & Dogs

Reigning Cats & Dogs

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Reigning Cats & Dogs 3/25/26

It's time for mid-season check-ins for the spring sports on this episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs. First, we are joined by Truman State Softball Head Coach Ron Ferrill who talks us through the Bulldogs road GLVC trip this past weekend. He also shouts out some important home dates for the Bulldogs in the month of April. Then, we are joined by Truman State Assistant Baseball Coach Tyler Hudlow who discusses the great leadership his senior class has provided, while highlighting the contributions by the Bulldogs standout freshmen. Both teams have a plethora of home games for the next six weeks, so come out and support! Want to be a supporter of Truman Athletics? Join the Bulldog Backbone Booster Club today and make a difference! https://trumanbulldogs.com/sports/2026/1/12/bulldog-backbone-fund.aspx

Reigning Cats & Dogs 3/11/26

It's a mix of winter and spring on this week's episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs. First, we are joined by Truman State Track and Field Head Coach Leslie Hardesty who gives us the breakdown on the best Truman performances at the GLVC Indoor Championships and walks us through the upcoming outdoor track season. She also discusses the journey a lot of track athletes take to develop and find the events that best fit their strengths. Then, we sit down with Kirksville High School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach and Truman State alum Ellie Weltha to discuss the Kirksville girls' run to the state quarterfinals. She takes us through what it's taken for the team to get to this point, and gives a preview of the game this Friday against Cardinal-Ritter HS. Want to be a supporter of Truman Athletics? Join the Bulldog Backbone Booster Club today and make a difference! https://trumanbulldogs.com/sports/2026/1/12/bulldog-backbone-fund.aspx

Reigning Cats & Dogs 3/4/26

Postseasons are among us! This episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs starts off with Truman State Women's Basketball Coach Theo Dean who breaks down the details of the Bulldogs goals at the GLVC Conference Tournament and their quarterfinals matchup with Drury set for 2:15 PM on Friday in St. Louis. Next, we are joined by Truman State Men's Soccer Coach Duke Cochran to discuss his 2026 recruiting class and how the team is preparing heavily in the offseason for their spring scrimmage schedule. Lastly, we sit down with Kirksville High School Boys Basketball Coach Aaron Coombs ahead of the beginning of districts play this week. By the time this episode airs, Kirksville will have already played their first round game. Want to be a supporter of Truman Athletics? Join the Bulldog Backbone Booster Club today and make a difference! https://trumanbulldogs.com/sports/2026/1/12/bulldog-backbone-fund.aspx

Reigning Cats & Dogs 2/25/26

This episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs starts out with the young phenom Kirksville High School Baseball Coach Cruz Lewis as he talks about his quick rise through the coaching world and how he plans to lead his baseball squad this Spring. Next we are joined by Aquadogs Swim Club Coach Paul Yoder who discusses the mission of the Aquadogs helping create a year round space for kids to get involved in a sport that is about competing against yourself as much as it is against others. He also discusses the new Special Olympics certified Beyond Boundaries Program. He goes on to talk about how young athletes in the Kirksville area can get involved in either program. Lastly, we meet with Truman State Basketball Coach Mike Worley who walks us through the scenarios at play heading into the final week of the regular season as the Bulldogs scratch their way into the GLVC tournament. Want to be a supporter of Truman Athletics? Join the Bulldog Backbone Booster Club today and make a difference! https://trumanbulldogs.com/sports/2026/1/12/bulldog-backbone-fund.aspx

Reigning Cats & Dogs 2/18/26

This episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs starts off with Kirksville HS Track and Field Coach Anna Grace who recaps the Tigers NCMC conference championships last spring and discusses the early season growing period for her teams as their spring season begins. Next, we sit down with Truman State Women's Golf Coach Clint Fitzpatrick as he walks us through his unique situation being the head golf coach and running the country club in town. Clint provides a breakdown of the composition of his team this spring with his standouts and hints at next year's team receiving some important reinforcements. Lastly, we are joined by Truman State Women's Basketball Head Coach Theo Dean who talks about the red hot Bulldogs who are 7-1 in their last eight games and discusses everything that went into making senior day a memorable event. Want to be a supporter of Truman Athletics? Join the Bulldog Backbone Booster Club today and make a difference! https://trumanbulldogs.com/sports/2026/1/12/bulldog-backbone-fund.aspx

Reigning Cats & Dogs 2/11/26

Keep your eyes peeled for the future, as this week of Reigning Cats & Dogs features a breakdown on the world of collegiate recruiting. First, we sit down with Truman State Wide Receivers Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Jamar Johnson who discusses the realities of recruiting, NIL, and the transfer portal in different levels of collegiate athletics in 2026. Next, we are joined by Truman State Head Football Coach Kellen Nesbitt who breaks down his 2026 signing class and walks through the village it takes to have a successful campus visit for prospective student-athletes. Lastly, we talk with Truman State Women's Soccer Head Coach Mike Cannon, as he talks about some of the advantages Truman presents from a recruiting perspective, and gives us a first look at his 2026 signing class. Want to be a supporter of Truman Athletics? Join the Bulldog Backbone Booster Club today and make a difference! https://trumanbulldogs.com/sports/2026/1/12/bulldog-backbone-fund.aspx

Reigning Cats & Dogs 1/28/26

The 10th edition of Reigning Cats & Dogs features a trio of first time guests from Truman State and KHS. We first sit down with Truman State Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Alexis Griffin who discusses her background coaching both high school and college hoops and how the Bulldogs have sharpened themselves after an intentionally touch early season schedule. Next we are joined by Kirksville High School Softball and Girls Basketball Coach Sydney Snyder who talks about the differences between being a head coach and an assistant coach for different sports and how her basketball knowledge has blossomed in the past year. Lastly, we sit down with Truman State Baseball Coach Dan Davis who is entering his 20th year at the helm of Bulldogs Baseball. He walks us through the early part of the season and how he has shifted his approach in recruiting and building his team. Want to be a supporter of Truman Athletics? Join the Bulldog Backbone Booster Club today and make a difference? https://trumanbulldogs.com/sports/2026/1/12/bulldog-backbone-fund.aspx

Reigning Cats & Dogs 1/21/26

Reigning Cats & Dogs features a pair of Truman coaches this week who are deep in the preparations for their spring seasons. Truman State Softball Coach Ron Ferrill joins us to talk about his journey through softball coaching, the support he has been grateful for during his time at Truman, and a deep dive of who his 2026 team is composed of. Next, we sit down with Truman State Women's Tennis Coach Steve Smith who discusses the intricacies of international versus domestic recruiting, what he hopes to get out of this spring season, and the great work in the community that his athletes have been leading. Want to be a supporter of Truman Athletics? Join the Bulldog Backbone Booster Club today and make a difference? https://trumanbulldogs.com/sports/2026/1/12/bulldog-backbone-fund.aspx

Reigning Cats & Dogs 1/14/26

The first edition of Reigning Cats & Dogs in the new semester features Kirksville High School Girls Basketball Head Coach Nick Totta as he discusses his team's current nine game winning streak and what he expects to see as the season reaches it's final month. We are also joined by Truman State Men's and Women's Swim Coach Doug Heighton who provides the highlights from Truman State's Swimming Senior Day and the team's approach heading into the GLVC Championships. Finally, Truman State Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Cory Sloan joins the set to talk about his wild journey that has led him to this point in his coaching career. Thank you for joining us for our best episode yet!

Reigning Cats & Dogs 12/17/25

This episode of Reigning Cats & Dogs features Truman State Head Football Coach Kellen Nesbitt as he discusses the team's postseason game against UINDY, the offseason recruiting trail, and what it means to him to be named the 2025 GLVC Football Coach of the Year. It also features Kirksville High School Boys Tennis Coach Lee Riley as he dives into his long coaching tenure and what this final season at the helm means for him with his retirement announced. Finally, we are also joined by Truman State Head Volleyball Coach David Gannon who breaks down the postseason award winners on his squad as well as how the team will attack this offseason.

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