Kyw Newsradio's 1-on-1 With Matt Leon

Damien Blair has been the head men's basketball coach at his alma mater Division II West Chester University for the last 12 seasons. On his watch, the Golden Rams have been a consistent contender in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and four times have advanced to the NCAA Tournament. In Episode #51 of "1-on1 with Matt Leon," Matt speaks with Blair over Zoom to talk about his career as both a player and coach at West Chester, what he loves about the job and how he has spent the last few months.You can follow Damien Blair on Twitter: @WCU_Coach_Blair."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter: @1on1pod (https://twitter.com/1on1pod) and you can follow Matt: @MattLeon1060 (https://twitter.com/Mattleon1060).

Amy Mallon is getting ready for her first season as the head women's basketball coach at Drexel University. While this is a new role for her, she is a very familiar face on the Dragons' bench, for the past 16 seasons she served as an assistant and then associate head coach for former head coach Denise Dillon. In Episode #50 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt speaks with Mallon over Zoom to find out what it has been like to take over as a head coach in a pandemic, what she loves about coaching and they also look back at Mallon's outstanding career as a player.

John Baron has spent the last 18 seasons as the head men's basketball coach at Division III Gwynedd Mercy University. A Philadelphia native and graduate of York College of Pennsylvania, Baron is one of the area's most successful coaches, sporting a career record of 340-159. He has taken the Griffins to the NCAA Tournament six times. In Episode #49 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt talks over Zoom with Baron about his career, how he got started coaching and how he's handled the last few months of the pandemic.1-on-1 with Matt Leon is a KYW Newsradio original podcast.Follow the show on Twitter: @1on1pod (https://twitter.com/1on1pod)Follow Matt: @MattLeon1060 (https://twitter.com/MattLeon1060)

Tom Donnelly has spent 45 years as the men’s track and cross country coach at Division III Haverford College. To say he has enjoyed a remarkable run is an understatement. On his watch, Haverford has won dozens of conference titles and his runners have earned numerous All-American awards. In 2010, his cross country squad captured Haverford’s first NCAA team championship. Donnelly was also a standout runner during his college days at Villanova. In Episode #48 of 1-on-1 with Matt Leon, Matt sits down with Donnelly to talk about his success with the Fords, how he got into running and what he loves about coaching. 1-on-1 with Matt Leon is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. Follow the show on Twitter: @1on1pod (https://twitter.com/1on1pod) Follow Matt: @MattLeon1060 (https://twitter.com/MattLeon1060)

Phil Anastasia has spent some four decades as one of the top sports journalists in the Philadelphia region. He spent nearly 30 years at the Courier Post before joining the Philadelphia Inquirer. He's covered just about everything, but he is probably best known for his outstanding coverage of high school sports.In Episode #47 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Anastasia to talk about his career in journalism. They reflect on how he got his start, talk about his time as an Eagles beat writer and they also talk about some of the most impressive scholastic athletes he has covered over the years,"1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. Follow the show on Twitter: @1on1pod (https://twitter.com/1on1pod) Follow Matt: @MattLeon1060 (https://twitter.com/MattLeon1060)

Scott Franzke has been a member of the Phillies radio broadcast team since 2006. He has become a beloved voice in the City of Philadelphia as one of the best play-by-play announcers in Major League Baseball. In Episode #46 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Franzke to talk about his time in the booth and the journey to Citizens Bank Park. They also talk about his chemistry with his broadcast partner Larry Andersen and how's he's been embraced by fans in the city. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter at https://twitter.com/1on1pod  and you can follow Matt at https://twitter.com/MattLeon1060.

Kate Pearson is in her 11th season as the head women's basketball coach at Division III Cabrini University in Radnor. She has won more than 200 games at the helm of the Cavaliers, leading them to the NCAA Tournament five times.In Episode #45 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Pearson to talk about her career in coaching, how she got started, and they also look back on Pearson's very successful career as a two-sport athlete in college at the University of Scranton."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter at https://twitter.com/1on1pod and you can follow Matt at https://twitter.com/MattLeon1060 .

Sean Forman is the creator of the incredibly popular website baseball-reference.com and the president of Sports Reference LLC. The statistical websites are looked at by millions of people around the world and the sites are based in Mt. Airy. In Episode #44 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt talks with Forman about how baseball-reference.com came about, what goes into running the sites, and the moment he realized the impact of what he had created. You can follow Sean Forman on Twitter https://twitter.com/sean_forman. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter https://twitter.com/1on1pod and you can follow Matt https://twitter.com/Mattleon1060.

Bernadette Laukaitis is in her first season as the head women's basketball coach at her alma mater Division II Holy Family University in Northeast Philadelphia. In her first season, the Tigers have emerged as a power in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.In Episode #43 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt chats with Laukaitis about what it's like to take over your alma mater. They also talk about Laukaitis's decade as an assistant at Penn, her season as a head coach at Cabrini and her playing career at Holy Family.You can follow Bernadette Laukaitis on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bernlaukaitis."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter at https://twitter.com/1on1pod and you can follow Matt at https://twitter.com/MattLeon1060.

Fred Dohrmann is preparing for his 39th season as the head softball coach at Division III Widener University in Chester.  In his nearly four decades at the helm of the program, he has won 656 games. Dohrmann's time with the Pride has also included stints coaching other sports including men's soccer and wrestling.In Episode #42 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Dohrmann to talk about his long career in Chester. They talk about some of his favorite memories as a coach and how he originally got hired at Widener."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter at https://twitter.com/1on1pod and you can follow Matt at https://twitter.com/MattLeon1060.

Paul Day is in his second season as the head coach and general manager of the National Lacrosse League's Philadelphia Wings. Day is one of the most respected names in the lacrosse world and he already has turned the Wings into a contender. He also spent 27 years as police officer in Ontario.In Episode #41 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Day to talk about what it has been like building a team in Philadelphia. They also talk about his life as a cop and how the two careers compliment each other.You can follow Paul Day on Twitter @CoachPaulDay."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Duke Greco just wrapped up his sixth season as the head football coach at Division III Delaware Valley University in Doylestown. He has enjoyed incredible success, leading the Aggies to a record of 59-11. Greco has spent a good portion of his life at DelVal. It's where he played his college football and he spent several years as an assistant before taking over the program.In Episode #40 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Greco to talk about his life in Doylestown and his success in coaching. They also talk about his time playing pro football in Italy."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Cindy Griffin is in her 19th season as the head women's basketball coach at Saint Joseph's University. She has led the Hawks to 11 postseason appearances, including two NCAA Tournament berths. She also has three Big 5 titles to her credit as well. Her coaching success follows a playing career where she starred as a point guard on Hawk Hill. She is fourth on the program's all-time list in assists.In Episode #39 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Griffin to talk about her time with the Hawks. They look back on some of Griffin's favorite memories as a coach and a player and talk about her road to coaching.You can follow Cindy Griffin on Twitter @CindyGriffin11."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Landry Kosmalski is in the midst of his eighth season as the head coach of the Division III Swarthmore College men's basketball team. He has turned the Garnet into a national power, leading them to the national championship game last season and the #1 ranking in the country this season. In Episode #38 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Kosmalski to talk about his basketball career, how he has elevated the Swarthmore program and what that magical run to the title game last season was like. You can follow Landry Kosmalski on Twitter @LandryKosmalski. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Dickie Noles is a former Phillies pitcher who played a key role in their 1980 World Series Championship. He is also a recovering alcoholic who has spent years serving as the Phillies Employee Assistance Professional.In Episode #37 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Noles to talk about his work as an EAP. They also reminisce about his baseball career and talk about his road to sobriety."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Ashley Grier is one of the top golfers in the Delaware Valley. An assistant pro at Overbrook Golf Club in Villanova, Grier spent time on the LPGA Futures Tour and she has enjoyed success in the region competing against both women and men.In Episode #36 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Grier to talk about her career in golf, how she was introduced to the sport and what it takes to compete at the pro level.You can follow Ashley Grier on Twitter @AshleyGrierGolf."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Connor Barwin spent 10 years as one of the top pass rushers in the NFL. Four of his most successful seasons were spent here in Philadelphia, where in addition to playing at a Pro Bowl level, he became one of the most popular Eagles in recent memory.In Episode #35 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Barwin to reflect on his time with the Eagles, discuss how he ended up playing basketball in addition to football in college, and talk about why Barwin and his family have decided to call Philadelphia home."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060 .

Jackie Hartzell is in her seventh season as the head women's basketball coach at University of the Sciences. She has turned the Devils into a regional and national power, leading them to three straight NCAA Division II Tournaments.In Episode #34 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Hartzell to the KYW Newsradio studios to talk about her success. They discuss how she got started in coaching and what has allowed her to win nearly three of every four games as a collegiate head coach.You can follow Hartzell on Twitter @jhartzell44."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Brad Marsh spent 15 years in the NHL as a defenseman. Seven of those seasons were spent on the blue line with the Flyers, where he became a fan favorite. He is back with the organization now, serving as the Director of Community Development, President of the Flyers Alumni, and head coach of the Flyers Warriors, a team made up of wounded and disabled veterans.In Episode #33 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Marsh to look back on his career on the ice, talk about his first memories of hockey, and learn more about the work he does now with the Flyers organization.You can follow Marsh on Twitter @BradMarshNHL."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Donald Hunt first arrived at the Philadelphia Tribune in 1983 and since then he has become one of the top sportswriters in Philadelphia. Hunt was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2017 and he has truly covered it all for the Tribune.In Episode #32 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Hunt to talk about how he got his start in sports writing. They also talk about some of the highlights of Hunt's career and discuss what it was like for Hunt to kick-start an effort to get Wilt Chamberlain on a postage stamp.You can follow Hunt on Twitter @DHuntTrib."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.