Inside Recreation

Inside Recreation

Go behind the scenes with Montgomery County Recreation to learn all about the latest trends in recreation and resources available in Montgomery County.

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August 28, 2025 19 mins

In this episode of Inside Recreation, guest host Monika Hammer speaks with MCPS students Trinh Au, Ryan Corkery and Safae Elalami about their adventure to China earlier this year for MCPS' Pickleball Diplomacy initiative, as well as Recreation Supervisor Mark Comer on pickleball classes and leagues with Montgomery County Recreation.

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In this episode of Inside Recreation, host Carmen Berrios-Martinez speaks with County resident Jazzlyn Flores and Montgomery County Recreation Senior Programs Recreation Supervisor Stacy Sigler about Jazzlyn's journey to competing in the Maryland Senior Olympics for the first time.

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In this episode of Inside Recreation, guest host Monika Hammer speaks with community leaders Patricia Tyson, Reverend Timothy Warner and LaTisha Gasaway-Paul, how they are preserving historically African American communities in Montgomery County and the role that Recreation plays in these communities.

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In this episode of Inside Recreation, host Carmen Berrios Martinez shares stories and lessons with Director Robin Riley as she retires following more than 40 years of service to Montgomery County Recreation.

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May 5, 2025 19 mins

In this episode of our Inside Recreation podcast, host Carmen Berrios Martinez speaks with International Sports Organization Co-Founder Arif Wali and Montgomery County Recreation Countywide Programs Manager Amanda DeFilippo on the game of cricket, our youth programs and the growing popularity of the sport in the County.

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January 2, 2025 15 mins

In Episode 11 of the Inside Recreation podcast, host Carmen Berrios Martinez speaks with Montgomery County Recreation Facilities Manager David Branick about the benefits of our RecFit pass, which is free for County residents in 2025 and grants access to fitness rooms, game rooms and open gym activities at any of our MoCoRec recreation centers.

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November 29, 2024 12 mins

In Episode 10 of the Inside Recreation podcast, guest host Monika Hammer speaks with Montgomery County Youth Development Recreation Specialist Carlos Castro and seasonal employee Alexa Escobar about Soccer4Change, which is our soccer outreach program that aims to eliminate the barriers of participation in the sport for middle and high school students.

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In Episode 9 of the Inside Recreation podcast, host Carmen Berrios Martinez speaks with Countywide Programs Recreation Supervisor Sharon Norcio on our Therapeutic Recreation programming and how we offer a variety of activities and services for ALL residents in Montgomery County.

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September 27, 2024 15 mins

In Episode 8 of the Inside Recreation podcast, host Carmen Berrios Martinez speaks with Jason Fasteau, a Program Manager on our Countywide Programs team Recreation Specialists Shelby Swann and Christopher Oyer on the variety of youth sports leagues available at MoCoRec!

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In Episode 7 of the Inside Recreation podcast, host Carmen Berrios Martinez speaks with Elijah Davis, a Recreation Supervisor on our Youth Development team, and Trevor Samuels, a Recreation Supervisor on our Facilities team, about the wide variety of affordable options for students to have enriching fun in our afterschool programs!

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In Episode 6 of the Inside Recreation podcast, host Carmen Berrios Martinez speaks with Stacy Sigler, a Recreation Supervisor on our Seniors team at Montgomery County Recreation, on the Maryland Senior Olympics and how County residents can compete, have fun, make friends, and go for the gold!

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In Episode 5 of the Inside Recreation podcast, host Carmen Berrios Martinez speaks with Bridget Gallagher, a Recreation Supervisor on our Aquatics team at Montgomery County Recreation, on the fun-filled amenities at our seven outdoor pools and what residents should know beforehand to enjoy as much time in the water.

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In Episode 4 of the Inside Recreation podcast, host Carmen Berrios Martinez speaks with Montgomery County Recreation Youth Development Manager Marhonda Williams and Countywide Programs Supervisor Derrick Felton on our summer camps beginning next month and what parents should know before the first camp session. 

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In this episode of Inside Recreation, host Carmen Berrios Martinez speaks with Montgomery County Recreation Aquatics Manager Carrie Headen and Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center Program Manager Angie Walker all about the features and programming of the new recreation center in Downtown Silver Spring.

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In this episode of Inside Recreation, host Carmen Berrios Martinez speaks with Montgomery County Recreation Countywide Programs Manager Amanda DeFilippo and Customer Service Representative Michelle Martinez on what County residents should know about the registration process for our camps, programs and classes, and Rec Assist, the Department's financial assistance program.

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February 21, 2024 19 mins

In the inaugural episode of Inside Recreation, host Carmen Berrios Martinez speaks with Montgomery County Recreation Director Robin Riley as she shares her journey with the department, her passion for recreation and the exciting events in store for County residents.

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