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Beyond The Blitz JFM
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Beyond the Blitz goes past the scoreboard to highlight the coaches, players, and stories shaping high school athletics in North Alabama.
Each week, we sit down with head coaches and assistant coaches across every sport to talk about:
- Their journeys and the mentors who inspired them
- Lessons in leadership, character, and resilience
- Behind-the-scenes insights from practices, locker rooms, and Friday night lights
- Season previews, game recaps, and standout player moments
- Hot topics like NIL, recruiting, and the future of high school sports
With full-length interviews with host Chris Bouldin, quarter-by-quarter breakdowns, post-game sideline reactions, and Greg Glasscock’s local scoreboard and previews, Beyond the Blitz is your all-access pass to the people and stories driving North Alabama sports.
👉 Subscribe now for new episodes every week — because the game is just the beginning.
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All In: The Faith, Risk & Rise of REViVE Athletics
Apr 3000:45:05Tap to summarizeWhat happens when you step out and fully trust God?In this episode of Beyond The Blitz, we sit down with Kyle Strickland, co-founder of REViVE Athletics — a faith-based sports brand designed to give athletes a platform to share their faith.From humble beginnings to reaching athletes across 47 states, this conversation dives into: The vision behind REViVE Athletics The risks of leaving a stable career The role of faith in business and leadership Real stories of impact through athletes And what it truly means to go “all in” This is a powerful reminder that obedience often comes before understanding.💡 Never miss an episode! Subscribe and follow Beyond The Blitz for in-depth coach interviews, game-changing mindsets, and stories beyond the scoreboard.📲 Listen on the go: Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎥 Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm📌 Follow for clips, updates & behind-the-scenes content: ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBlitzJFM➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheblitzjfm➡️ X (Twitter): https://x.com/BeyondTheBlitzJ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm🔥 Got a favorite moment? Tag us and share using #BeyondTheBlitzJFM
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26 D1 Offers… But That’s Not What Defines Him | Stafford Willis' Story
Apr 600:31:48Tap to summarizeWhat does it really feel like to be a high school athlete with 26 Division 1 offers?In this episode of Beyond The Blitz: Clutch, we sit down with Arab High School standout Stafford Willis — a dominant offensive lineman with elite size, academic excellence, and one of the most talked-about recruiting journeys in North Alabama.But this conversation goes deeper than football.Stafford shares: The reality behind his recruiting visits across the country The discipline required to train at a high level every single day The pressure of expectations — and how he handles it His biggest struggle: staying humble in the spotlight And why his faith remains the foundation of everything he does This is a powerful conversation about purpose, identity, and staying grounded when everything around you is moving fast.💡 Never miss an episode! Subscribe and follow Beyond The Blitz for in-depth coach interviews, game-changing mindsets, and stories beyond the scoreboard.📲 Listen on the go: Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎥 Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm📌 Follow for clips, updates & behind-the-scenes content: ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBlitzJFM➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheblitzjfm➡️ X (Twitter): https://x.com/BeyondTheBlitzJ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm🔥 Got a favorite moment? Tag us and share using #BeyondTheBlitzJFM
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Scottsboro to 4A, Douglas to 5A + Regional Basketball Preview | Marshall County Sports Update
Feb 1900:38:21Tap to summarizeMajor changes are already reshaping North Alabama high school sports.In this episode of Beyond The Blitz Scoreboard, Greg Glasscock and Chris Bouldin break down the AHSAA’s ruling that moves Scottsboro into 4A and shifts Douglas into 5A Region 8 — and the ripple effect that decision creates across football schedules and regional balance.We also dive into:🏀 Regional basketball matchups at Wallace • Guntersville vs Boaz • East Limestone threat • Priceville’s big upset • Albertville girls’ continued state run⚾ Spring sports begin • Baseball season preview • Guntersville’s coaching transition • Pitching depth concerns • Soccer & track updatesPlus, a new sponsor announcement is coming soon.For in-depth, trusted Marshall County and North Alabama high school sports coverage — this is Beyond The Blitz.💡 Never miss an episode! Subscribe and follow Beyond The Blitz for in-depth coach interviews, game-changing mindsets, and stories beyond the scoreboard.📲 Listen on the go: Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎥 Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm📌 Follow for clips, updates & behind-the-scenes content: ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBlitzJFM➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheblitzjfm➡️ X (Twitter): https://x.com/BeyondTheBlitzJ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm🔥 Got a favorite moment? Tag us and share using #BeyondTheBlitzJFM
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AHSAA Reclassification Breakdown: Who Wins, Who Loses & What Changes Next
Jan 2600:58:10Tap to summarizeAlabama high school sports just entered a brand-new era — and the ripple effects are massive.In this episode of Beyond The Blitz Scoreboard, Greg Glasscock and Chris Bouldin deliver a full breakdown of the newly released AHSAA reclassification, explaining what it means for boys football, girls flag football, and volleyball, as well as what it could mean for basketball, baseball, softball, and more across North Alabama and Marshall County.From the elimination of 7A, to new public-school classifications, private-school divisions, region realignment, travel concerns, and competitive balance — this episode goes far beyond headlines and dives into real consequences for schools, athletes, coaches, and communities.Inside this episode:• What happened to 7A • New public and private school classifications • Major region shakeups across North Alabama • Programs positioned to benefit — and those facing uphill battles • Travel challenges, gate concerns, and competitive imbalance • What reclassification could mean for upcoming basketball and spring sports regionsWhether you’re a coach, parent, athlete, or die-hard local sports fan, this is the most complete and practical explanation of Alabama’s reclassification changes — and what’s coming next.Stay locked in with Beyond The Blitz Scoreboard for trusted, in-depth local sports coverage.💡 Never miss an episode! Subscribe and follow Beyond The Blitz for in-depth coach interviews, game-changing mindsets, and stories beyond the scoreboard.📲 Listen on the go: Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎥 Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm📌 Follow for clips, updates & behind-the-scenes content: ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBlitzJFM➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheblitzjfm➡️ X (Twitter): https://x.com/BeyondTheBlitzJ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm🔥 Got a favorite moment? Tag us and share using #BeyondTheBlitzJFM
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Beyond the Blitz: Terance Maze on Faith, Family, and Building Arab Lady Knights Basketball the Right Way
Dec 2401:08:02Tap to summarizeWhat does success really look like beyond the scoreboard?In this episode of Beyond The Blitz, we sit down with Terance Maze, Head Ladies Basketball Coach at Arab High School, for an honest and powerful conversation about coaching, calling, and character.Coach Maze shares his journey into coaching - a path he never planned, but believes was clearly guided by God - and reflects on building a program rooted in relationships, accountability, and faith. From navigating tough seasons and outside pressures to mentoring young athletes through adversity, he explains why winning games will always take a back seat to shaping lives.You’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories from Arab Lady Knights basketball, lessons learned from mentors, and what it truly means to lead young women with purpose in today’s world. In overtime, Coach Maze delivers a heartfelt message to students and athletes about identity, perseverance, and finding your worth in Christ.This episode goes deeper than basketball — it’s about legacy, leadership, and impact that lasts far longer than a season.🎧 Whether you’re a coach, parent, athlete, or fan of high school sports, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.💡 Never miss an episode! Subscribe and follow Beyond The Blitz for in-depth coach interviews, game-changing mindsets, and stories beyond the scoreboard.📲 Listen on the go: Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎥 Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm📌 Follow for clips, updates & behind-the-scenes content: ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBlitzJFM➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheblitzjfm➡️ X (Twitter): https://x.com/BeyondTheBlitzJ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm🔥 Got a favorite moment? Tag us and share using #BeyondTheBlitzJFM
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More Than Wins: Coach Heath Cullom on Culture, Coaching His Daughters, and the Heart of Sardis Basketball
Dec 1600:46:12Tap to summarizeWhat does success really look like in high school basketball?In this powerful episode of Beyond the Blitz, we sit down with Coach Heath Cullom, head coach of the Sardis High School girls varsity basketball team, to talk about far more than wins and losses. Beyond The Blitz Sardis Ladies …Born and raised in Sardis, Coach Cullom has spent more than 21 years coaching, building a program rooted in culture, accountability, faith, and relationships. From county championships and area titles to unforgettable playoff runs and heartbreaking sub-regional exits, his journey reveals what it truly takes to sustain excellence.Throughout this game-flow interview — structured by quarters, halftime, and overtime — Coach Cullom opens up about:🏀 Building a winning culture beyond the scoreboard 🏀 Lessons learned from a 26–7 season and tough postseason losses 🏀 Why scheduling hard games matters more than protecting records 🏀 Developing athletes from middle school to varsity 🏀 Coaching elite talent while keeping the locker room grounded 🏀 The mentors who shaped him — and the advice that still guides him 🏀 Why relationships matter more than banners on the wallAnd in a deeply personal overtime segment, Coach Cullom shares what it’s really like to coach his own daughters — navigating the tension between being “Dad” and being “Coach,” the moments that still haunt him, and the memories he’ll carry forever.This episode isn’t just about basketball. It’s about leadership, legacy, family, and why the game never truly ends when the buzzer sounds.Whether you’re a coach, parent, athlete, or fan of high school sports, this is a conversation that will stick with you.🎙️ Subscribe to Beyond the Blitz for more in-depth coach interviews, real stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at the people who shape sports across North Alabama.💡 Never miss an episode! Subscribe and follow Beyond The Blitz for in-depth coach interviews, game-changing mindsets, and stories beyond the scoreboard.📲 Listen on the go: Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎥 Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm📌 Follow for clips, updates & behind-the-scenes content: ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBlitzJFM➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheblitzjfm➡️ X (Twitter): https://x.com/BeyondTheBlitzJ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm🔥 Got a favorite moment? Tag us and share using #BeyondTheBlitzJFM
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Beyond the Blitz Ep.2 | Coach Natasha Smallwood: Faith, Family & Building a Championship Culture
Nov 2501:38:05Tap to summarizeIn this can’t-miss episode of Beyond the Blitz, Chris Bouldin sits down with Coach Natasha Smallwood, head coach of the Albertville Lady Aggies and one of North Alabama’s most respected voices in girls’ basketball.With over 22 years of coaching experience, multiple Final Four appearances, regional championships, and a transformational first season at Albertville… Coach Smallwood unpacks the heart, the faith, and the fire behind her calling.⭐ IN THIS EPISODE, COACH SMALLWOOD SHARES:🔥 Her coaching journey — from Susan Moore to Albertville 🔥 How she built a winning culture that took her team to the Elite Eight in Year One 🔥 What she teaches young women about leadership, confidence, and identity 🔥 The highs and lows of coaching her daughters, Callie (UAB) & Laney (Mississippi State) 🔥 Inside stories from travel ball, SEC recruiting, and the EYBL circuit 🔥 The role of faith, calling, and perseverance in her coaching philosophy 🔥 Why she believes sports are one of God’s greatest classrooms for lifeThis episode is packed with wisdom for players, parents, coaches, and anyone who loves the game. It’s raw, honest, emotional, and deeply inspiring.🎙️ ABOUT BEYOND THE BLITZBeyond the Blitz brings you closer to the coaches, athletes, and stories shaping high school sports across North Alabama. Each episode dives deep into faith, leadership, culture, and what it takes to build programs — and people — that last.👇 Listen now and support local sports storytelling. And don’t forget to follow, rate, and share!💡 Never miss an episode! Subscribe and follow Beyond The Blitz for in-depth coach interviews, game-changing mindsets, and stories beyond the scoreboard.📲 Listen on the go: Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎥 Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm📌 Follow for clips, updates & behind-the-scenes content: ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBlitzJFM➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheblitzjfm➡️ X (Twitter): https://x.com/BeyondTheBlitzJ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm🔥 Got a favorite moment? Tag us and share using #BeyondTheBlitzJFM
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Beyond the Blitz Ep.1 | Coach Chris Graves: Building Men Through Basketball at Albertville High
Sep 2701:01:56Tap to summarizeIn the very first episode of Beyond the Blitz, we sit down with Coach Chris Graves, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Albertville High School.From his childhood in Texas and playing career at John Brown University, to his 16-year run at Birmingham-Southern and now leading the Aggies, Coach Graves shares his journey through the game he loves.In this conversation, we cover:His coaching mentors, from John Sheehy to Nolan Richardson and Duane Reboul.Life lessons learned through injuries, setbacks, and perseverance.Reflections on his first season at Albertville, including a return to the 7A Regionals.Stories from Birmingham-Southern, including a dramatic Sweet 16 run and championship teams.A preview of the 2025–2026 Aggies basketball season and key players to watch.Fun halftime questions — Cheesecake Factory favorites, MJ vs. Kobe vs. LeBron, and more.His candid thoughts on NIL in high school sports and its future.Coach Graves reminds us that winning matters, but building men of character is the ultimate victory.👉 Follow Beyond the Blitz for weekly coach interviews, game highlights, and local sports stories that go deeper than the scoreboard.💡 Never miss an episode! Subscribe and follow Beyond The Blitz for in-depth coach interviews, game-changing mindsets, and stories beyond the scoreboard.📲 Listen on the go: Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎥 Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm📌 Follow for clips, updates & behind-the-scenes content: ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBlitzJFM➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheblitzjfm➡️ X (Twitter): https://x.com/BeyondTheBlitzJ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm🔥 Got a favorite moment? Tag us and share using #BeyondTheBlitzJFM
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D1 Dreams, Bird Masks & the Love That Changes Everything (Featuring Madi Hartline & Lily Livingston)
May 15, 202501:19:26Tap to summarizeWhat do a broken nose, a bird mask, and a Division 1 softball scholarship have in common? They all show up in this unforgettable episode of The Varsity Radio Show.Arab High School athletes Madi Hartline and Lily Livingston join the studio for an interview filled with honesty, humor, and heart. Lily shares her journey to NC State Softball, while Madi opens up about what it’s like being a freshman on the rise and how much Lily's example has meant to her.⚾ Plus:Hilarious pre-game cheers (Strike… in bowling?!)Embarrassing moments from practice (cue the bird mask)A peek into their team culture, coaching wisdom, and college dreams💬 And in our Clutch Moment: We talk about the kind of love that changes the world. Real love—God’s love—lived out in action, not just words. “1 + 1 = World Change.” So who’s your one?🎧 Listen now and get inspired to live with purpose, laugh with joy, and love like Jesus.Check out even more of the show on YouTube!💡 Never miss an episode! Subscribe and follow Beyond The Blitz for in-depth coach interviews, game-changing mindsets, and stories beyond the scoreboard.📲 Listen on the go: Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎥 Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm📌 Follow for clips, updates & behind-the-scenes content: ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBlitzJFM➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheblitzjfm➡️ X (Twitter): https://x.com/BeyondTheBlitzJ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm🔥 Got a favorite moment? Tag us and share using #BeyondTheBlitzJFM
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Dancing Dreams, Sad Songs & Sports Camps: Gville’s MJ & Sophie’s Secrets
May 12, 202501:47:40Tap to summarizeThis episode has everything: hilarious Michael Jackson impersonator sightings in Guntersville, savage meme wars, and late-night cereal cravings—and that’s just the first hour! 🎤💥We’re joined by the always-awesome Amy Thaxton from FCA to talk about upcoming summer camps, Men’s Power Hour at Baumhower’s, and how unity in faith makes all the difference.Then, athlete Sophie Porch drops by and steals the spotlight with a surprising twist—her pre-game playlist full of sad songs and worship music 🤯. We dive deep into her love for volleyball, her competitive spirit, and yes… her thoughts on Gville’s moonwalking legend.You’ll laugh, reflect, and probably end up Googling “how to dance on grass.” 🎧🔥💡 Never miss an episode! Subscribe and follow Beyond The Blitz for in-depth coach interviews, game-changing mindsets, and stories beyond the scoreboard.📲 Listen on the go: Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎥 Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm📌 Follow for clips, updates & behind-the-scenes content: ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBlitzJFM➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheblitzjfm➡️ X (Twitter): https://x.com/BeyondTheBlitzJ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondtheblitzjfm🔥 Got a favorite moment? Tag us and share using #BeyondTheBlitzJFM
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