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Sam Mills’ Lasting Legacy with Paul Domowitch & Phil Martelli’s Mission to Change Youth Sports
On this edition of The Heart of Sports with Jason Springer & Jeff Cohen, we explore two very different stories connected by perseverance, leadership, and the impact sports can have far beyond wins and losses.
Award-winning NFL writer and longtime Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Paul Domowitch joins us to discuss his new book, Just Give Me a Chance to Fail: The Life of NFL Hall of Fame Linebacker Sam Mills. Paul takes us inside Mills’ remarkable journey from an undersized player repeatedly told
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Sept. 11, 2026
Sam Mills’ Lasting Legacy with Paul Domowitch & Phil Martelli’s Mission to Change Youth Sports
On this edition of The Heart of Sports with Jason Springer & Jeff Cohen, we explore two very different stories connected by perseverance, leadership, and the impact sports can have far beyond wins and losses. Award-winning NFL writer and longtime Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Paul Domowitch joins us to discuss his new book, Just Give Me a Chance to Fail: The Life of NFL Hall of Fame Linebacker Sam Mills. Paul takes us inside Mills’ remarkable journey from an undersized player repeatedly told
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Sept. 4, 2026
More From Inside The Trenton Thunder Dugout With Preston Wilson, Shawn Chacon, Billy Morris, Cy Turner, & John Higgins
The Heart of Sports continued our conversations from inside the Trenton Thunder dugout about baseball, preparation, and the relationships that shape the game. Former MLB All-Star Preston Wilson joins Thunder manager and former teammate Shawn Chacón to reflect on their years together with the Colorado Rockies, the preparation behind Wilson’s success, and why creating the right clubhouse culture matters when developing young players. We also talk with Thunder pitchers Billy Morris and John Higgi
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Aug. 28, 2026
A New Era for the Sixers with Adam Aaronson and Chasing the Baseball Dream in Trenton with players AJ Swader & Juju Stevens
This week on the Heart of Sports, we talk with PhillyVoice Sixers reporter Adam Aaronson about the franchise’s dramatic transformation, including LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and a much deeper roster. Then, from the Trenton Thunder dugout, AJ Swader and Julian “Juju” Stevens share their baseball journeys, the work required to pursue a professional career, and the mental toughness needed to keep chasing the dream.
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Aug. 21, 2026
Phillies Catch Fire, Shawn Chacón Talks Baseball From The Dugout, and Big Money Takes Over Sports
This week on The Heart of Sports, we break down the Phillies’ six-game winning streak, their improved approach at the plate, and whether this style can carry them through the playoffs. Then, we take the show on the road to the Trenton Thunder dugout for a conversation with manager and former MLB All-Star Shawn Chacón. He discusses developing young players, balancing winning with opportunity, managing slumps, and teaching athletes to handle frustration, failure, and the mental demands of basebal