Navy Sports Central
Navy Sports Central
The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation
It isn't easy for Navy sports fans to keep up with their favorite teams. The Navy Sports Central podcast is here to help you do just that. Join Navy Sports Nation blog founder Karl Darden for an in depth look at the Mids as they compete in 33 Men's & Women's NCAA Division 1 college sports. The Navy Sports Central podcast also features a creative format where fans can engage and offer their insights on the teams they follow. So if you love Navy sports, and you're looking for something a little different, this podcast is for you!
EP 25: Four Stars . . . A Saturday Sweep . . . And Navy Sports History Made
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we’ll talk about how the Mids made history by sweeping all 4 Star contests versus Army last Saturday. The Rifle team, Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track, and the Gymnastics team all came out on top against the Black Knights on a highly competitive day where several program records were set. Stay with us as we break down exactly how it happened! Links Related To This Episode:An Insanely Deep Dive into the Army - Navy RivalryHow .02 Seconds Earned Jake Brophy a Permanent Place in the Navy Track & Field Record BooksWe want to hear from you. Respond to our Question of the Day!  And be sure to comment if you want to add your thoughts. The most engaging comments will be read on the next podcast!Navy Athletics has information on the Army - Navy Star Series going back to 1979. What's the highest number of Stars the Mids have won in a single year of head to head competition?16171819 Respond by going on the Navy Sports Nation FB page!Join Our Community! Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcastsApple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoogle PodcastsCheck out the Navy Sports Nation group on FacebookMusic is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:Seven In Music (Intro)Alexiaction (Deep Dive)Loka Music (Question of the Day / Mid-Watch Lead In)Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)Do You Like What You Hear?If so, consider supporting the podcast by clicking on the "Support the Show" link at the bottom of the Show Notes or the heart icon in the top right hand corner of the page.Any amount is appreciated and goes towards covering hosting & maintenance fees. Just a $1.00 donation from 50% of our group covers hosting fees for a whole year.Support the show (https://cash.app/$KDNavySportsCentral)
Feb 12, 2022
26 min
EP 24: 4 x 1 Mile Intervals & Six-N Days - A Navy Sports Hall of Famer's Look at Women's Indoor Track
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode we are going to preview the Women’s Indoor Track & Field team in advance of their big Star Meet coming up against Army on February 5th. I’ll give you a quick rundown on how a typical dual meet is scored. And then I’ll be joined by a former member of the team and a Navy Athletics Hall of Famer to profile 5 athletes who figure to play a key role when the Mids take on the Black Knights. Please join us for a very entertaining discussion! Links Related To This Episode:2022 Wesley A. Brown InvitationalNavy Women's Indoor Track Roster We want to hear from you. Respond to our updated Question of the Day from Episode 23! And be sure to comment too! The most engaging comments will be read on the next podcast!The Navy Men's Basketball is currently 6-3 in the Patriot League. How many conference wins do you think the regular season champion will wind up with?12-1314-1516-1718 or more Respond by going on the Navy Sports Nation FB page!Join Our Community! Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcastsApple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoogle PodcastsCheck out the Navy Sports Nation group on FacebookMusic is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:Seven In Music (Intro)Alexiaction (Deep Dive)Loka Music (Question of the Day / Mid-Watch Lead In)Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)Do You Like What You Hear?If so, consider supporting the podcast by clicking on the "Support the Show" link at the bottom of the Show Notes or the heart icon in the top right hand corner of the page.Any amount is appreciated and goes towards covering hosting & maintenance fees. Just a $1.00 donation from 50% of our group covers hosting fees for a whole year.Support the show (https://cash.app/$KDNavySportsCentral)
Jan 29, 2022
1 hr 7 min
EP 23: Navy Men's Basketball - Getting It Done With Defense & Depth
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be focusing on the Navy Men's Basketball team as they try to win a second straight Patriot League regular season title. We will take a look at 3 key statistics, one of which the Mids are taking to a whole different level. And we'll meet some of the players who are putting up these terrific results. Links Related To This Episode: Navy Men's Basketball RosterQuality Depth gives Navy Men's Basketball a Unique AdvantageWe want to hear from you. Respond to our Question of the Day!  And be sure to comment if you want to add your thoughts. The most engaging comments will be read on the next podcast!The Navy Men's Basketball is currently 5-1. How many conference wins do you think the regular season champion will wind up with?12-1314-1516-1718 or more Respond by going on the Navy Sports Nation FB page!Join Our Community! Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcastsApple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoogle PodcastsCheck out the Navy Sports Nation group on FacebookMusic is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:Seven In Music (Intro)Alexiaction (Deep Dive)Loka Music (Question of the Day / Mid-Watch Lead In)Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)Do You Like What You Hear?If so, consider supporting the podcast by clicking on the "Support the Show" link at the bottom of the Show Notes or the heart icon in the top right hand corner of the page.Any amount is appreciated and goes towards covering hosting & maintenance fees. Just a $1.00 donation from 50% of our group covers hosting fees for a whole year.Support the show (https://cash.app/$KDNavySportsCentral)
Jan 18, 2022
25 min
EP 22: Quick Taps, Tries & Rhodes Scholarships
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be speaking with the co-captain of the newly crowned national champion Navy Women's Rugby team, Sarah Skinner from the Class of '22. Sarah was also recently selected as the Naval Academy's 54th Rhodes Scholar.  Join us for a really fun conversation as she shares a little bit about what both of those experiences were like.  Links Related To This Episode: Navy Women's Rugby Wins the CRAA Division 1 National Championship!We want to hear from you. Respond to our Question of the Day from Episode 20! And be sure to comment too! The most engaging comments will be read on the next podcast!The Navy Women's Rugby team just won their first national championship,  but that was not the first time they made it to the championship game.  When was the last time the team made it to the final?2007201120162019  Respond by going on the Navy Sports Nation FB page!Join Our Community! Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcastsApple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoogle PodcastsCheck out the Navy Sports Nation group on FacebookMusic is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:Seven In Music (Intro)Alexiaction (Deep Dive)Loka Music (Question of the Day / Mid-Watch Lead In)Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)Do You Like What You Hear?If so, consider supporting the podcast by clicking on the "Support the Show" link at the bottom of the Show Notes or the heart icon in the top right hand corner of the page.Any amount is appreciated and goes towards covering hosting & maintenance fees. Just a $1.00 donation from 50% of our group covers hosting fees for a whole year.Support the show (https://cash.app/$KDNavySportsCentral)
Dec 27, 2021
35 min
EP 21: Army-Navy 2021 . . . Nothing Beats Singing Second
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be breaking down Navy's big win over Army on Saturday. We'll talk about how my pre-game observations compared to what actually happened on the field. We will also dive into three key plays that helped determine the outcome of the game and talk about why they worked. And finally I'll share some thoughts about how things look for 2022.  So, please join. I don't know that I've ever looked forward more to talking about an Army-Navy game in the last several years.  Links Related To This Episode: 2019 Army-Navy Game Teaser2021 Army-Navy Game: Extended HighlightsWe want to hear from you. Respond to our Question of the Day from Episode 20! And be sure to comment too! The most engaging comments will be read on the next podcast!Navy Guard Jennifer Coleman has scored at least 20 points in 7 of the Mids' 8 games this year.  There are 20 games left in the regular season. How many more times do you think she will reach that number?5 - 89 - 1213 - 1617 - 20  Respond by going on the Navy Sports Nation FB page!Join Our Community! Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcastsApple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoogle PodcastsCheck out the Navy Sports Nation group on FacebookMusic is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:Seven In Music (Intro)Alexiaction (Deep Dive Pt. 1 Lead In)Loka Music (Deep Dive Pt. 2 Lead In)Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)Do You Like What You Hear?If so, consider supporting the podcast by clicking on the "Support the Show" link at the bottom of the Show Notes or the heart icon in the top right hand corner of the page.Any amount is appreciated and goes towards covering hosting & maintenance fees. Just a $1.00 donation from 50% of our group covers hosting fees for a whole year.Support the show (https://cash.app/$KDNavySportsCentral)Support the show (https://cash.app/$KDNavySportsCentral)
Dec 17, 2021
26 min
EP 20: "Where's the Court?" An Insider's Look at Navy Women's Basketball
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be joined by a special guest to help us break down the Navy Women's Basketball team and she'll also provide her perspective on the program from its beginning. So stay with us for some really great conversation from a former Navy player and coach. Links Related To This Episode: Why Hiring Tim Taylor as the Navy Women's Basketball Coach Makes Total SenseJennifer Coleman BiographyWe want to hear from you. Respond to our Question of the Day! And be sure to comment too! The most engaging comments will be read on the next podcast!Navy Guard Jennifer Coleman has scored at least 20 points in 7 of the Mids' 8 games this year.  There are 20 games left in the regular season. How many more times do you think she will reach that number?5 - 89 - 1213 - 1617 - 20  Respond by going on the Navy Sports Nation FB page!Join Our Community! Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcastsApple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoogle PodcastsCheck out the Navy Sports Nation group on FacebookMusic is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:Seven In Music (Intro)Alexiaction (Deep Dive Pt. 1 Lead In)Loka Music (Deep Dive Pt. 2 Lead In)Artlss (Question of the Day Lead In)Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)Do You Like What You Hear?If so, consider supporting the podcast by clicking on the "Support the Show" link at the bottom of the Show Notes or the heart icon in the top right hand corner of the page.Any amount is appreciated and goes towards covering hosting & maintenance fees. Just a $1.00 donation from 50% of our group covers hosting fees for a whole year.Support the show (https://cash.app/$KDNavySportsCentral)Support the show (https://cash.app/$KDNavySportsCentral)
Dec 6, 2021
1 hr 12 min
EP 19: Navy Basketball - It's Been a Long, Long, Time . . .
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we will take a deep dive into of the biggest wins in the history of the Navy Men's Basketball program to see if there are any similarities even though these games were played 35 years apart.  So stay with us! You might find out some things that will surprise you! Links Related To This Episode: Navy - Syracuse : 1986 NCAA Basketball TournamentNavy  - Virginia: Nov. 9, 2021We want to hear from you. Respond to our Question of the Day! And be sure to comment too! The most engaging comments will be read on the next podcast!David Robinson is Navy's most decorated basketball player. He led the nation in blocked shots. He was also first in rebounds. Which range does the number of rebounds Robinson pulled down fall into?250 - 350350 - 450450 - 550Greater than 550  Respond by going on the Navy Sports Nation FB page!Join Our Community! Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcastsApple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoogle PodcastsCheck out the Navy Sports Nation group on FacebookMusic is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:Seven In Music (Intro)Alexiaction (Deep Dive Pt. 1 Lead In)Loka Music (Deep Dive Pt. 2 Lead In)Artlss (Question of the Day Lead In)Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)Do You Like What You Hear?If so, consider supporting the podcast by clicking on the "Support the Show" link at the bottom of the Show Notes or the heart icon in the top right hand corner of the page.Any amount is appreciated and goes towards covering hosting & maintenance fees. Just a $1.00 donation from 50% of our group covers hosting fees for a whole year.Support the show (https://cash.app/$KDNavySportsCentral)
Nov 22, 2021
41 min
EP 18: The Navy Football Two Year Forecast
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, as we head into Saturday's game against Notre Dame, I'm going to give you three reasons why you should be excited about the future of Navy Football over the next couple of years. Yeah, this season has a rough one so far, and you might think that statement sounds  a little strange.  But I think you'll see what I'm talking about if you stay with us. Links Related To This Episode: 2021 Navy - Notre Dame PreviewLet's Go For A Run: A Preview of the Navy Women's Cross Country TeamNavy Women's Cross Country Wins the  2021 Patriot League ChampionshipNavy Men's Cross Country Dominates the Field to Win 9th Patriot League TitleWe want to hear from you. Respond to our Question of the Day! And be sure to comment too! The most engaging comments will be read on the next podcast!Besides 2007, which Navy win over Notre Dame was your most memorable? 2009 - Navy 23     Notre Dame 21  (South Bend, IN)2010 - Navy 35     Notre Dame 17 (Meadowlands, NJ)2016 - Navy 28     Notre Dame 27 (Jacksonville, FL) Respond by going on the Navy Sports Nation FB page!Join Our Community! Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcastsApple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoogle PodcastsCheck out the Navy Sports Nation group on FacebookMusic is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:Seven In Music (Intro)Alexiaction (Deep Dive Pt. 1 Lead In)Loka Music (Deep Dive Pt. 2 Lead In)Artlss (Question of the Day Lead In)Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)Do You Like What You Hear?If so, consider supporting the podcast by clicking on the "Support the Show" link at the bottom of the Show Notes or the heart icon in the top right hand corner of the page.Any amount is appreciated and goes towards covering hosting & maintenance fees. Just a $1.00 donation from 50% of our group covers hosting fees for a whole year.Support the show (https://cash.app/$KDNavySportsCentral)
Nov 4, 2021
32 min
EP 17: An Insanely Deep Dive Into the Army - Navy Rivalry
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!In this episode, you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the Army - Navy Rivalry across all sports . . . not just football. Join us to find out some of the key milestones as well as identify the tipping point for when the Mids began to take control of the head to head competition. Links Related To This Episode:On Target: The Making of a Navy Rifle AthleteThe Ultimate Guide to Navy Water PoloWe want to hear from you. Respond to our Question of the Day! And be sure to comment too! The two most engaging comments will be read on the podcast!Of the six wins over Army so far this year, which one has been your favorite?Sprint FootballMen's GolfMen's SoccerWomen's SoccerWomen's Cross CountryMen's Cross CountryYou can respond by going on the Navy Sports Nation FB page!Join Our Community!Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcastsApple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoogle PodcastsCheck out the Navy Sports Nation group on FacebookMusic is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:Seven In Music (Intro)Alexiaction (Deep Dive Pt. 1 Lead In)Loka Music (Deep Dive Pt. 2 Lead In)Artlss (Question of the Day Lead In)Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)Support the show (https://cash.app/$KDNavySportsCentral)
Oct 22, 2021
34 min
EP 16: GOAAAAAAAAAAAL! Checking Up On The Navy Men's Soccer Team.
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!In this episode, we'll be talking Navy Men's Soccer as they prepare for their big game against Army this weekend in Philadelphia.  And to help us do that will be a very special guest who played forward and midfielder when he was at the Academy. He's also someone who knows what's like to win that Star game against the Black Knights. So whether you're a soccer fan or not, come on and join us.  I think you'll walk away from the episode with an even better appreciation of the game. Links Related To This Episode:Navy Soccer Defeats Lafayette 3-2!Navy Shuts Out Holy Cross 3-0!We want to hear from you. Respond to our Question of the Day from Episode 15! And be sure to comment too! The top five most engaging comments will be read on the podcast!What is the farthest distance you've ever holed out from in a round of golf?5 - 10 yards11-50 yards51 - 150 yardsMore than 150 yardsYou can respond through the Navy Sports Nation FB page!Join Our Community!Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcastsApple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoogle PodcastsCheck out the Navy Sports Nation group on FacebookMusic is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:Seven In Music (Intro)Alexiaction (Deep Dive Pt. 1 Lead In)Loka Music (Deep Dive Pt. 2 Lead In)Artlss (Question of the Day Lead In)Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)Support the show (https://cash.app/$KDNavySportsCentral)
Oct 6, 2021
44 min
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