Behind the Scenes of High School Athletics in West Virginia: Coach Carpenter, Coach Resler, and DJ Woody Woods

29/08/2023 1h 18min
Behind the Scenes of High School Athletics in West Virginia: Coach Carpenter, Coach Resler, and DJ Woody Woods

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Let's Talk with Carl Lee, Carl and Hollis invite on former Capital High School head coach John Carpenter, one of the most winningest coaches in state history, as well as current South Charleston High School coach Dustin Resler. They discuss the behind-the-scenes mechanisms running high school athletics in West Virginia, including Coach Carpenter's last days at Capital and what advocacy for his student athletes cost him. Coach Resler also comments on what it takes to compete in WV Athletics in the era of transfers and recruiting, and what lines should not be crossed. The role that coaches and schools play in the community are also discussed, including how communities lose resolution on youth when there is no mentor consistency. Community activist DJ Woody Woods is also on hand for commentary.This is a news-making, sizzling hot show that will blaze through topics at the top of minds of high school sports fans, parents, players, and coaches in West Virginia.

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