Episode 31 | Laura Matthews | Belmont Softball Head Coach
Steve Layman visits with Belmont softball head coach Laura Matthews. The pair discuss Belmont's highly-successful regular season, which included marquee victories over Arizona State, Purdue and Maryland (x2). Matthews shares about how she managed expectations, approached scheduling, and navigated adversity, in large part due to leadership from her Bruin upperclassmen. Matthews provides revealing thoughts about the transformational changes at Rose Park, and how she and her coaching staff have forged strong bonds with the baseball and soccer coaches. Matthews also addresses personal challenges in coaching during COVID, overseeing the Wright State softball program when the university elected to no longer sponsor the sport, and seeing things to the other side in her native Nashville at Belmont. Layman sparks conversation on standout pitcher Maya Johnson and the qualities she possesses to rank among the nation's best. The pair also preview the MVC Softball Tournament, and get a laugh about Matthews' dream job.
Steve Layman visits with Delta Dental of Tennessee Senior Vice President, Brand Experience Missy Acosta to celebrate the longstanding partnership between Belmont Athletics and Delta Dental of Tennessee. Layman and Acosta discuss the importance of wearing mouthguards during sport competition as Delta Dental is a leading advocate for Youth Sports Safety Month during April. Acosta praised Belmont coaches, such as Casey Alexander and Bart Brooks, as being generous partners to amplify the Delta Dental message, and the synergy between the Belmont University and Delta Dental missions. Layman and Acosta also discussed Delta Dental's far-reaching presence on the Belmont campus, including the lobby of the Crockett Center for Athletic Excellence, and basketball gameday in the Curb Event Center. For instance, Delta Dental mascot Marshall Molar is friends with Belmont mascot, Bruiser, and that has led to wonderful memories for children and families. The pair also highlight new initiatives for Delta Dental of Tennessee in the months to come.
Steve Layman visits with Belmont women's basketball head coach Bart Brooks. The pair reflect upon Belmont's historic run to the WBIT championship game, its unforgettable comeback victory over Northern Arizona, memories of competing in Hinkle Fieldhouse, and representing Belmont on a national stage on ESPN. Brooks shares his general coaching philosophies, and how this year's team - and senior class - holds a special place in his heart. Layman and Brooks also speak to the changing landscape of college athletics, how basketball programs are navigating the transfer portal, name-image-likeness, the pending House settlement, and rampant misinformation and tampering within the game. Brooks shares about his love of Belmont University, the influence hall of fame coach Doug Bruno has had on his coaching and life, and embracing a leadership role on campus. Bart reveals what inspires him, how energized he is about the future of NCAA women's basketball and positioning Belmont to have a rightful place among the nation's best.
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Episode 28 | MVC Men's Basketball Roundtable | Boston Globe Sports Editor Emeritus Joe Sullivan & Belmont Associate Athletic Director Greg Sage
Steve Layman visits with Boston Globe sports editor emeritus Joe Sullivan and Belmont associate athletic director and broadcast color analyst Greg Sage for a roundtable discussion of Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball. The three provide an overview of the conference regularseason, including insider perspective on how the Belmont Bruins have navigated the season and blended newcomers and returning players to earn a 15th consecutive 20-win season. They also share views on Drake's historic season, itsworthy national attention and NCAA Tournament at-large resume. Steve leads an engaging conversation on MVC postseason awards, including a 'player draft' of All-MVC players. They also express their thoughts on the MVC Men's Basketball Tournament and provide analysis of the field.
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Episode 27 | Dave Jarvis | Belmont Baseball Head Coach
Steve Layman sits down with Belmont Baseball head coach Dave Jarvis for a wide-ranging conversation. The pair preview the upcoming Bruin baseball season, Jarvis' optimism on pitching and leadership, and the benefits of playing in a proven, nationally-regarded conference like the Missouri Valley Conference. They delve into enhancements to E.S. Rose Park - including an indoor training facility and new scoreboard - and the ability to host Kentucky and Notre Dame this season. Jarvis also reflects on his recent induction into the ABCA Hall of Fame and the prospects of Major League Baseball in Nashville. Layman and Jarvis discuss the current landscape within college athletics, finding work-life balance and building relationships with players.
CBS Nashville sports anchor and Belmont play-by-play voice Steve Layman chats with guests from across the sporting landscape. Inspired by long-form interview styles of legendary broadcasters Roy Firestone, Bob Costas and Tom Snyder, the In Layman's Terms podcast will be fun and disarming, showing a different side of public figures and newsmakers.
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