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In Play with Craig Mattick

SDPB
South Dakota
Volleyball
Track and Field
High School Sports
Sioux Falls
Tennis
Howard Wood Dakota Relays
Football
Gymnastics
South Dakota State University
South Dakota Wrestling
Women’s Basketball
Rodeo
Rick Jensen
Wrestling
Basketball
Baseball
Girls Wrestling
Coaching
Marv Sherrill

"In Play," featuring conversations with Craig Mattick will make the deep dives into all-things sports in South Dakota.Through these conversations, learn about the players, programs and legends who helped shape the current sports landscape of the Mount Rushmore State.

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Craig Mattick’s guest on In Play is Rapid City Central Hall of Famer Jasmyne King, one of the most decorated track athletes in South Dakota history. After bursting onto the scene as a top-five sprinter in the eighth grade, the former Gatorade Athlete... more

From Hall of Fame accolades to a lifetime on the court, Daryl Paluch shares his journey from hitting tennis balls against the family garage to becoming a South Dakota legend. Now the owner of Rapid City’s premier tennis facility, the former state cha... more

On this episode of In Play with Craig Mattick, we spotlight Steve Heidenreich, a 1971 Watertown High School graduate who became the greatest miler South Dakota has ever produced, breaking the 4-minute barrier eight times and earning hall of fame hono... more

Craig Mattick's guest is one of South Dakota’s top tennis players, with five state high school singles titles, three doubles titles, over 60 tournament wins, and All–Big Ten honors as the University of Minnesota’s No. 1 singles player. A Sioux Falls ... more

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Recent Guests

Jasmyne King
Central Cobbler, decorated track athlete from Rapid City Central
Rapid City Central High School, University of Miami
Episode: Jasmyne King
Daryl Paluch
Tennis coach, owner of Black Hills Tennis Center
Black Hills Tennis Center
Episode: Daryl Paluch
Steve Heidenreich
Former competitive runner, author of Running to Win
Watertown Arrows, Indiana University (alumnus)
Episode: Steve Heidenreich
Nancy Rost
Former top South Dakota tennis player, SD Tennis Hall of Fame inductee
Former University of Minnesota tennis athlete
Episode: Nancy Rost
Garney Henley
Former football and multi-sport athlete; CFL star and coach
Hamilton Tiger-Cats, University of Guelph
Episode: Garney Henley
JoElle Byre Benson
Great Sioux Falls Washington basketball star, Miss Basketball 1981
Sioux Falls Washington High School; SDSU alumna; Hall of Fame inductee
Episode: JoElle Byre Benson
David Bulldog Michaud
State wrestling champion, former professional MMA fighter
Lakota Tech High School (coach)
Episode: David Michaud
Hazen Bye
Former Vermilion wrestler and coach, three-time state champion
Vermilion School District / Vermilion High School (coach)
Episode: Hazen Bye
JoAnne Runge
Longtime gymnastics judge, teacher, and promoter of girls' sports in South Dakota
Hartford, South Dakota; South Dakota Gymnastics Hall of Fame
Episode: JoAnne Runge

Host

Craig Mattick
Host of In Play with Craig Mattick

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Great South Dakota Sports podcast

    Excellent podcast covering South Dakota sports!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doug SD
    United Statesa year ago
  • A++

    Craig is an all time great voice of SD Sports. These interviews are so good. It’s great re-connecting with some all time greats via a podcast media channel. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mitch095632832543
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    As a native South Dakotan who moved away decades ago I really enjoy connecting with my home state through your interviews. South Dakotans are amazing people with important stories. I just recently discovered this podcast and am glad I did. I’m looking forward to listening to past episodes on road trips. I played sports for Howard in the eighties and love to hear from athletes who played then.

    Two sports heroes that Howard is proud of are the great wrestling coach Ken Ruml and former Jackrabb... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jump, Fly, and collect food!
    United States3 years ago
  • Great perspective.

    I’ve listened to every episode and enjoyed every one for different reasons. Just listened to the Lincoln mccilravy and 1985 brookings girls episodes. Both great. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    berge292
    United States3 years ago
  • Well Done!

    A true insider’s perspective of South Dakota sports...refreshing to hear a piece of our local history & pastime!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. Zelig
    United States5 years ago

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Shows the flavor and history of SD athletics through intimate guest stories.
Great for anyone tracking SD sports history or seeking coaching/athletic inspiration.
Listeners praise the local storytelling and access to athletes across generations.
Quality interviews with rich detail about state sports culture.
The host amplifies SD sports legends and everyday athletes alike.

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Steve Heidenreich
Q: What helped you recover from the severe brain injury and return to competition?
A combination of intensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, a strong support system, and applying the discipline and goal-setting mindset he learned as an athlete enabled a remarkable return.
Steve Heidenreich
Q: When and how did you first realize you could run a sub four-minute mile?
He describes starting to train seriously as a freshman, attempting to visualize and measure pace, and finally achieving sub four minutes during college competition after combining endurance training with increasing speed.
Nancy Rost
Q: Who was the coach for the Gophers at that time? Was it Ellie?
Ellie Peden coached in the first year, followed by Jack Roach for the remainder of her time there.
Nancy Rost
Q: You were recruited by the University of Minnesota to play tennis. Were there other colleges that were on you?
She considered Northwestern and a San Diego program, but preferred staying near home and ultimately accepted Minnesota due to scholarship openings and fit.
Nancy Rost
Q: Nancy, did you have to do any other training besides just hitting the tennis ball? Was there other things that you did to get yourself better?
Yes, jumping rope for conditioning, line running, and later comprehensive strength and conditioning programs; these built endurance, footwork, and back/lat strength, especially aiding serving.

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What is In Play about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sports-focused interview series centered on South Dakota athletes, coaches, and sport leaders. Episodes explore personal journeys through high school and college competition, perseverance through injury or adversity, and post-competition careers in coaching, mentoring, or community leadership. The strongest throughlines include track and field, football, basketball, wrestling, tennis, and the evolution of girls' and women's athletics in the state. Noteworthy is the emphasis on local history, personal narratives, and the role of family, teammates, and mentors in shaping athletic paths. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy deep-dive stories about regional sports heritage, development pipelines, and relatable success arcs acr... more

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1. Jasmyne King
2. Daryl Paluch
3. Steve Heidenreich
4. Nancy Rost
5. Garney Henley
6. JoElle Byre Benson
7. David Bulldog Michaud
8. Hazen Bye

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