Navy Sports Central
What if I told you about a group of elite college athletes who compete in 36 different sports at one of the toughest institutions in the nation. For them, it’s not about name, image, and likeness or any other kind of major endorsement deal. Because at the end of the day, their ultimate goal is to serve their country. These young men and women represent the best our country has to offer. They compete at a high level on both the national and world stage, and their stories have mostly gone untold. I’m here to change all of that.
With Navy Sports Central, you'll get the latest news on the athletes, and their teams, gain some unique insights in our Deep Dive segment and hear from some great guests along the way.
So please join me, Karl Darden, and check out Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcasts to learn more about these incredible athletes and our nation’s future leaders.
With Navy Sports Central, you'll get the latest news on the athletes, and their teams, gain some unique insights in our Deep Dive segment and hear from some great guests along the way.
So please join me, Karl Darden, and check out Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcasts to learn more about these incredible athletes and our nation’s future leaders.
Episodes
73 episodes
Reversal of Fortune: Navy Football Erases Four Years of Frustration vs. Air Force in Convincing Fashion
Welcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!In this episode, we will break down how the Navy Football team dominated Air Force from the opening whistle. The Mids executed their game plan on both sid...
•
Episode 71
•
24:37
The Navy Blitz, Volume 3: The Mids Avoid the Trap; Handle UAB for First Road Win
Welcome to the third edition of The Navy Blitz! Today, we will break down the Mids’ convincing win over the University of Alabama-Birmingham. The offense put up another 40+ point performance, while the defense returned to form a...
•
Episode 70
•
16:01
The Navy Blitz, Volume 2: The Mids Serve Notice
Welcome to the second edition of the Navy Blitz! Today, we'll break down Navy's huge upset of the Memphis Tigers. Among other things, you will hear where and when the defense came up with the key plays to seize the advanta...
•
Episode 69
•
12:49
The Navy Blitz, Volume 1: Aggressive Defense and Balanced Offense Fuel the Mids' Solid Win Over Temple
In Today's episode, we’re launching our first installment of the Navy Blitz. Here, you’re going to get all of the insights and commentary on the most recent Navy football game. We’ll start by breaking down the Mids’ opponent, move on and tal...
•
Episode 68
•
10:34
New Football Season, New Look: The Hybrid Wing-T Era Begins at Navy
Can Navy football overcome last season's scoring struggles with their new Hybrid Wing-T offense? Join me, Karl Darden, as we break down Navy's home opener against Bucknell in their first meeting in nearly a century. We’ll take an in ...
•
Episode 67
•
23:03
Not For Self: Breaking Down the Navy Women's Tennis Team's Championship Season
Today on Navy Sports Central, we celebrate the Navy Women's Tennis Team's exciting run to their first Patriot League Championship! Coach Keith Puryear sits down with us to share how the team laid the groundwork in the fall to put them in the...
•
Episode 66
•
36:30
Start the Countdown: A Look At Navy Athletics' Top 10 Most Memorable Moments of the Season
It's time to celebrate the accomplishments of Navy athletes over the last year! Join us as we take a look back at the top 10 most memorable moments in Navy sports. First, we'll get you caught up on how t...
•
Episode 65
•
38:26
The NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships: One Mid's Experience
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!The conclusion of the 2024 sports season saw the Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field teams continue their streak of Patriot League Championships....
•
Episode 64
•
42:55
Making a Statement: Navy Women's Lacrosse Beats Army to Clinch the Star Series
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!The Mids continued their strong month of April by chalking up two big wins over Army and two Patriot League Championships in women's golf and wome...
•
Episode 63
•
46:54
Ball to Bat & Bat to Ball: A Conversation with Navy Baseball Hitting Coach Jeff Kane
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!The Army-Navy Star series looks like it could go down to the wire!. Find out how the Women's Tennis team came from behind to post a huge win in ou...
•
Episode 62
•
39:03
Navy Sports Central Rewind: The 2004 Navy Men's Lacrosse Team's Season to Remember
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!Today, we're going to jump into the Navy Sports Central time machine and revisit the 2004 Navy Men's Lacrosse team's unforgettable season. &nb...
•
Episode 61
•
37:01
Adaptability & Collaboration: How the Navy Women's Swimming & Diving Team Continues to Outshine Their Competition
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!In today's episode, you'll get a complete update you on the Army-Navy Star Series, where in the month of February we saw some truly exceptional pe...
•
Episode 60
•
39:36
Forging a Championship Culture: Navy Men's Swimming & Diving Coach Bill Roberts Shares His Thoughts
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!We are back with a terrific start to the new year! In our sports update, we will be checking in with the Track & Field and Wres...
•
Episode 59
•
39:15
Total Disruption: Unveiling the Effects of Transfer Portal on College Football and Breaking Down the CFP's Latest Screw Up
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!Today, we will take a look at the college transfer portal and how it has basically become college football's version of the free ...
•
Episode 58
•
31:15
Navy's Magnificent Seven: Behind the Scenes with the Women's Triathlon Team
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!Get ready to step into the shoes of the Navy Women's Triathlon Team as they gear up for the NCAA championships in Tempe, Arizona....
•
Episode 57
•
47:45
Back on Course: My Conversation With Navy Women's Rowing Coach Joe Schlosberg
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!In this episode, we'll be taking a closer look at one the most quietly successful athletic programs at Annapolis, the Navy Women's Rowing team...
•
Episode 56
•
46:40
Tacking, Jibing, and Running With the Wind: An Inside Look at the Navy Offshore Sailing Program
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!Today, we're charting a course through the world of offshore sailing - a sport where Navy holds a...
•
Episode 55
•
1:02:14
Passion, Pride & Perseverance: Haley Carter ('06) Talks Navy Soccer and Her Mission to Grow the Women's Professional Game
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!It's been a great start to the fall sports season. The volleyball team is riding a seven-match winning streak, the water po...
•
Episode 54
•
1:10:13
Gear Up! A Deep Dive into the Triathlon World With Navy Coach Billy Edwards
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!The fall sports season is just cranking up, and we'll be joined by Billy Edwards, the head coach of Navy's newest varsity sport, the Women's Triat...
•
Episode 53
•
1:07:53
Catch, Drive, Finish, Recovery: My Conversation With Navy Rowing Hall of Famer Sean Coughlin
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!Today, we are joined by former rower Sean Coughin from the Class of '87. He's is a Navy Sports Hall of Famer, and he provides us ...
•
Episode 52
•
1:02:56
Sudden Impact: Navy Sprinter and Wide Receiver Nathan Kent's Journey to Annapolis . . . A Parent's Blueprint for Success.
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!In this episode, you will have a chance to learn more about Nathan Kent, one of the Naval Academy's outstanding young athlete...
•
Episode 51
•
46:36
Celebrating the Top 10 Moments In Navy Sports This Year
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!In this episode, we'll be celebrating the Top 10 Navy Sports Moments of the 2022-23 season. These selections were based the...
•
Episode 50
•
34:48
UNDEFEATED - A Look at Navy Rugby's Amazing National Championship Run
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!In this episode, we have a very special guest who will take us through the Navy Rugby team's amazing run to the national championship. We'll...
•
Episode 49
•
48:40
Navy Spring Football Practice . . . Breaking It All Down
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!In this episode, we'll be breaking down how things went for the football team now that spring practices have been completed. Coach Chestnut has be...
•
Episode 48
•
32:28