Lynn Groll sits down with Coach Matsakis to discuss the wrapping up of recruitment for summer 2021 while speaking about the post-season expectations for the program. With the upcoming season only 4 months away, Coach Matsakis also discusses the summer workout plan for the student athletes.

Episode 85: Summer 2021 Schedule and Overview

With summer recruiting in full swing, Lynn Groll sits down with Coach Matsakis to discuss summer recruiting plans and expectations. Coach Matsakis recognizes that Covid19 has set new standards for recruiting efforts moving forward but is optimistic of the anticipated talent of this year's recruiting class as well as current athletes. Listen in and subscribe to hear the latest details of the DC program!

Episode 84: Summer Recruiting 2021

With summer quickly approaching, Coach Matsakis and Lynn Groll discuss off-season details regarding recruiting and summer expectations. On the cusp of the 2021-2022 season, Coach Matsakis talks about the personnel changes occurring within the staff and evaluates the spring season. Be sure to listen in for all of the latest Yellow Jacket details in anticipation for the upcoming fall season!

Episode 83: Recruiting Overview and Off-Season Planning

After the spring 2021 season, Coach Matsakis and Lynn Groll discuss the players that made a big impact on the field. The All-HCAC Yellow Jackets include Thomas Coltrain, Richard Pope IV, Rigo Villa, Steven Lucas, Terry Geiger, Tyshaun Freeman, Nazavious Williams, Te'von Carson-Payton, Eric Moultrie, Derrell Walker, and Izaiah Robinson. Listen in to hear about each of these players, and also to hear what Coach thinks the next steps are going forward for the program!

Episode 82: Season Review and All-HCAC Players

After finishing the season this past Saturday, Coach Matsakis recaps the game at Franklin and the spring season as a whole. Lynn Groll brings up questions about the differences between this season and the 2019 season, what to look forward to this fall, and how the team is shaping up in recruiting. Stay tuned for more in the upcoming weeks!

Episode 81: Spring Season Recap

Coach Matsakis and Lynn Groll recap the game last week against Bluffton University, then dive into the upcoming game at Franklin College. Find out what to expect this Saturday when the Yellow Jackets take on the Grizzlies! Game Information: Saturday, April 17th | 2:30pm Kickoff Livestream Link:  bit.ly/DCvsFranklin

Episode 80: Week 7 against the Franklin Grizzlies

The Yellow Jackets take on the Beavers of Bluffton University in the annual rivalry game for the Hammer. Coach Matsakis speaks about the win this past week against Anderson, then looks forward to the challenges going in to this week. Don't miss the always exciting DC vs BU matchup this Saturday! Game Information: Saturday April 10, 2021 | 1:30pm Kickoff Livestream: bit.ly/DCvsBU

Episode 79: Rivalry Week taking on the Bluffton Beavers

Lynn Groll sits down with Coach Matsakis to recap the week 4 game against Mount St. Joseph, and then gets into the upcoming matchup with Anderson University. The Yellow Jackets look to add another win to their record this week, so make sure to support us by watching through the live link below! Game Information: Saturday April 3rd | 1:30pm Kickoff Live Link: bit.ly/DCvsAU

Episode 78: Week 5 against the Anderson University Ravens

Lynn Groll sits down with Coach Matsakis to recap the win against Manchester this past week, then they look forward to the matchup with the Lions of Mount St. Joseph. Make sure to check out the game online this Saturday and cheer on the Yellow Jackets! Game Information: Saturday March 27, 4:00pm Kickoff Live stream link: www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Lh7H3ktyrOl7yI3nNtH9Q

Episode 77: Taking on Mount St. Joseph in Week 4

Coach Matsakis and Lynn Groll are back to recap the week two game against Hanover College, as well as preview the upcoming game against Manchester University. Seeing improvement through the first two weeks, Coach Matsakis updates you on what to look for going forward this season. Be ready for the game this weekend, and make sure to check out the live stream! Game Information: Saturday March 20, 1:30pm Kickoff Live stream link: bit.ly/DCvsMU

Episode 76: Week 3 taking on the Manchester University Spartans

The Yellow Jackets take on the Panthers from Hanover College this Saturday in Defiance, Ohio. Coach Matsakis sits down with Lynn Groll to recap the week one contest against Rose-Hulman, and also what to look for this week in the first home game of the season.

Episode 75: Week 2 vs Hanover College

The time has finally come! The spring 2021 season gets underway this Saturday with the Yellow Jackets traveling to Terre Haute, IN to take on the Fightin' Engineers of Rose-Hulman. Lynn Groll speaks with Coach Matsakis about what we can expect from DC this week, as well as the rest of the season. Game Information: Saturday, March 6 2:00 PM Kickoff Live Stream: https://bit.ly/DCvsRHIT

Episode 74: Taking on the Rose-Hulman Fightin' Engineers

**Recorded for 2/4/21** - Coach Matsakis speaks to Lynn Groll about the outlook for the team going into training camp. Listen to what the Yellow Jackets have planned for the inclement weather incoming, also what Coach Matsakis expects from the offensive and defensive units.

Episode 73: Starting Training Camp

Coach Wilson joins Coach Matsakis this week to update you on how the program is doing now, and how far they've come for just a few years ago. From the growing roster, updated facilities, and people helping the program around campus, find out how the Yellow Jackets are progressing going into the spring campaign.

Episode 72: State of the Program Going into 2021

This week Coach Matsakis lets you in on what's been happening on campus, as well as the plan for the 2 weeks leading up to training camp. Listen in to keep up with the Yellow Jackets as we get ready for our 2021 Spring season!

Episode 71: Coach Matsakis discusses the the Lead Up to Training Camp

With the 2021 Spring Season fast approaching, Coach Matsakis discusses the latest happenings with the Yellow Jackets in an interview with Lynn Groll. They touch on topics of weightlifting and training camp, the schedule and outlook for the season, and being on the maintenance department's good side to help out with the facilities. A little more than a month away from week 1, start keeping up with what's happening around the DC football program!

Episode 70: Getting Ready for the 2021 Spring Season

Happy New Year to all the Yellow Jacket supporters! Kicking off 2021 with this episode, Coach Matsakis and Lynn Groll get back into the swing of things. They discuss how the fall practices went for the team, how the program dealt with the Covid-19 guidelines and breakout, and watching football on Saturdays instead of playing. We're excited to kick off the New Year!

Episode 69: New Year at Defiance College

This week you can learn more about sophomore Defensive Back Ja'qway Janvier. Originally from Miami, FL, Qway speaks with Lynn Groll about why he decided to come to Defiance, what the fall practices were like, and what to expect from the Yellow Jacket defense this upcoming spring.

Episode 68: Ja'qway Janvier (SO Defensive Back)

Lynn Groll speaks with sophomore Linebacker Hunter Stettner on this episode of the podcast. They speak about improving the defense late last season, what the next steps are for the team, and playing high school football in Tennessee. Listen in to learn more about another Yellow Jacket!

Episode 67: Hunter Stettner (SO Linebacker)

Sophomore Longsnapper Noah Pistory joins the show and discusses a number of topics with Lynn Groll. On top of being a good young player for the Yellow Jackets, Noah works as an intern with the DC football staff. He speaks with Lynn about the energy at fall practices, what he expects from the team this season, and how he came to be a student-athlete at Defiance.

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