The Rock Pile
Some call me Coach "Little C," but at my core, I’m a storyteller, sports fanatic, and someone who has never stopped chasing my dreams. I’m a Fordham Football graduate and a current high school football coach, deeply passionate about the game and the impact it has on young athletes. My journey in sports media started over a decade ago in the basement of my home—a dream that grew into something much bigger. That vision turned into a weekend live show on WKAL 1450 Rome/Utica, and today, I host multiple sports podcasts, including The Mohawk Valley Sportswatch and The Weekly Huddle, both airing on The Rock Pile. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of covering FCS football for FCS Radio Nation, A-10 Men’s and Women’s Basketball for Fordham University, and recently hosting a Coach’s Show for Colgate University. But beyond the mic, my passion extends to giving back to my community, inspiring young athletes, and using sports as a platform to share meaningful stories. Growing up in a small town in Upstate New York, I’ve always embraced the underdog mentality—grinding, growing, and pushing forward. My love for sports and storytelling continues to drive me, and I’m excited for what’s ahead.
Episodes
From underdogs to champions – Rome Free Academy's softball team has rewritten their program's history under first-year coach Cowell. After 32 years without a sectional title, this junior-heavy squad finally climbed the mountain by embracing a philosophy that's as simple as it is powerful: believe you belong, play with confidence, and never fear the moment.
What makes this championship run remar...
What does it take to compete at the Division I level as a freshman goalkeeper? Beyond raw talent and technical skill, it demands extraordinary mental fortitude—something Mikayla McPheron demonstrated when she played half a season with a broken hand that nobody, not even her family, knew about.
In this revealing conversation, Mikayla takes us through her remarkable first year at Lemoyne College where she set a...
What truly separates elite NBA players from the rest? What makes some coaches thrive in professional basketball while others struggle to make the leap? Dean Cooper, veteran NBA coach and front office executive, peels back the curtain on these questions and more in this candid, revealing conversation.
Cooper takes us through his remarkable journey from small-town Michigan to the highest levels of basketball, i...
What happens when the supportive village that once raised our young athletes starts to crumble? Former basketball coach Darren Ault pulls back the curtain on youth sports culture today, sharing hard-earned wisdom from over three decades on the sidelines.
In this deeply personal conversation, Ault reveals the inspiration behind his book "Out of Bounds," chronicling how parent-coach relationships have...
What does it take to build a telecommunications empire from your garage? Jim Tracy knows firsthand. After his 17-year-old son challenged him to start their own business, Tracy cashed out his retirement accounts and took the ultimate bet on himself and his family. The gamble paid off spectacularly as Legacy Telecommunications grew from two employees to nearly a thousand before Tracy sold to private equity.
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The unpredictable spring weather may have just begun, but Rome Free Academy's baseball and softball programs are already heating up the diamond with championship aspirations. In this special Sunday evening edition of Mohawk Valley Sports Watch, we dive deep with both program leaders who share remarkably similar visions: experienced rosters, tough non-conference scheduling, and unwavering belief in their players&a...
The 2024 Final Four is unlike any we've seen in years—chalk has prevailed, delivering the four #1 seeds to college basketball's biggest stage for the first time since 2008.
Duke, Houston, Florida, and Auburn aren't just top seeds—they represent the pinnacle of college basketball excellence this season. Analytics confirm what our coaching panel discusses: these four programs have separated them...
Basketball's brightest minds gather to dissect the Sweet 16 matchups in a tournament that's breaking tradition. This year's bracket features zero mid-major Cinderella stories – a direct consequence of NIL money and transfer portal dynamics reshaping college basketball's competitive landscape.
The coaching carousel takes center stage as we examine how John Calipari transformed Arkansas from...
When championship success comes to the Mohawk Valley, we celebrate the coaches who make it happen. This episode features exclusive conversations with two local coaches who have climbed to the pinnacle of their sports.
Mohawk Valley Community College men's basketball coach Harlan Fuller joins us fresh off a national championship season that saw the Hawks compile a stunning 29-1 record. Coach Fuller opens ...
Damien Call's basketball journey reads like a local sports fairy tale - from RFA standout to college champion, all while staying true to his hometown roots.
In this revealing conversation, Call takes us inside his decision to remain close to home at Utica University rather than pursuing opportunities elsewhere. "I wanted to stay local, stay around my family, allow my family to watch me play," ...
In today's episode, we explore the compelling journey of Scott Knapp, a celebrated high school basketball star who recently earned his place in the Siena Athletic Hall of Fame. Get ready to relive his extraordinary moments on the court and discover how his hard work and dedication propelled him from local talent to a basketball icon. Scott shares heartwarming anecdotes about his father, a formidable coach, and th...
Coach Nick Medicis, the energetic head coach of the Rome Free Academy basketball team, joins us for an insightful conversation about his extraordinary journey to coaching success. At just 24, Nick's relentless pursuit of his dream position involved sending out an impressive 150 emails to athletic directors before landing his role in Rome. This episode offers an eye-opening look into how Nick overcame initial skep...
Listen in on an impactful conversation surrounding Mental Health and athletes. I was joined by Christy Reed, a Mental Health Counselor and Laison for Colgate Athletics, and Dr Dawn LaFrance, who is a Clinical Psychologist and the Assistant VP of Wellness at Colgate University. Also joining the show is long time Camden, NY High School Field Hockey Coach and Special Education teacher, Shannon McPheron.
Accelerate Sports...The MVSW returned to talk to father and daughter, Coach Emily and Mike Durr , joined the show and talked about what it meant to both be inducted into the NYS Basketball Hall of Fame together and the impact that Notre Dame has had on their family and much more. I also welcomed Rome Free Academy Head Hockey Coach, Jason Nowicki to the show. Coach talked about their hot start and the impact of playing at the Kennedy Aren...
Coach Little C returns to give his keys to winning for both Ohio St and Notre Dame in the CFP National Championship game along with his prediction and much more.
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The MVSW Podcast returned today to talk local hockey with Utica University Head Coach, Gary Heenan. We talked about the current season and what it will take to get back to the NCAA Tournament and much more. The bottom of the hour I welcomed Copper City Fitness gym owners, Erin Costello and Tiffany Mills. I talked about how they came up with the vision, their plans for 2025 and much more.
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Join Coach Little C as he returns to talk about the upcoming CFP Semi Final matchups between Notre Dame and Penn St and then Ohio St versus Texas. We also get Coach C's predictions and much more.
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Join me as I recap the opening round of the CFP Playoffs and also breakdown the up coming Qtr. Final matchups with predictions and much more.
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Join Coach Little C as I breakdown the opening round of the College Football Playoffs as well making my gameday predictions. I give a heartfelt thank you to former Wake Forest Head Football Coach Dave Clawson as he steps down from coaching and I talk about the impact he has had on Wake Forest along with the impact that Bill Belichick will have on North Carolina and much more.
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Today on The MVSW I was able to sit down with Lehigh Head Football Coach, Kevin Cahill to talk about their Patriot League Championship and their run in the FCS Playoffs and much more. I was also joined locally by Whitesboro, (NY) Head Football Coach, Curtis Schmidt and star player, nephew Memphis Ferguson. Make sure to tune in.
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