Behind The Jersey

In Episode 2 of Behind the Jersey, Beekmantown High School's Athletic Director sits down with junior multi-sport athlete Jade Burdo. Episode Highlights: From Court to NYC States: Jade previews heading down to the NYSPHSAA Tennis State Championship at the famous Billie Jean King Tennis Center in New York City. Embracing the Position Switch: She shares her positive mindset on stepping out of her comfort zone to play middle hitter as a junior, turning a tough position switch into a lesson in gra

Beekmantown High School's Athletic Director kicks off the premiere episode of the second season of Behind the Jersey, with senior varsity athlete Kolin Smart. Episode Highlights: The Unstoppable Spin Move: Kolin reflects on teaching his Unified Basketball teammate Gage a signature spin move, leading to a viral game-day moment featured on WPTZ news. The Cucumber Game-Day Ritual: Kolin breaks down his non-negotiable pregame meal of two whole cucumbers poured with ranch dressing alongside a buff

In Episode 4 of Behind the Jersey, Beekmantown High School Athletic Director Justin Frechette sits down with senior Mia Perez to explore her high-speed rise in varsity volleyball. The Zero-to-Varsity Leap: Mia made the bold switch from soccer to volleyball in her junior year despite never having played or even watched a volleyball match before. Relentless Summer Grind: Throwing herself into the "deep end," she relied on driveway drills, beach volleyball, jump camps, and travel club play to mas

In Episode 3 of Behind the Jersey, eighth-grader Jack Miller makes podcast history as the show's very first middle school guest. Balancing life as a tri-sport star, school leader, and movie fan, Jack breaks down what it takes to stay grounded while competing at a high level. Top Highlights: Tri-Sport Talent: From scoring five quick goals in modified soccer to winning clutch tournament shootouts in Albany and building a backyard ice rink with his dad every winter, Jack stays locked into soccer,

In this episode of Behind the Jersey, Beekmantown Athletic Director Justin Frechette catches up with senior dual-sport standout Sheamus Bibeau (#1) to talk championship culture, mental toughness, and life beyond the field. Top Highlights from the Episode: The Mascot Origin of #1: Sheamus reveals how watching flashy basketball mascots as a kid inspired him to claim number one back in 7th grade—a number he’s owned ever since. Conquering the Yips: After struggling with fumbles early in his caree