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,…
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Beyond The Blitz is growing, and this episode of The Clutch marks a major step forward. Host Chris Bouldin is joined by Chris Thompson of Thompson Insurance Agency with Alfa Insurance to announce a new partnership focused on recognizing the people who make local sports better - on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. In this episode, Chris and Chris share the vision behind two new…
What 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…
What 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…
Major 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…
Alabama 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…
What 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…
What 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 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…
In 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,…
What 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…