Loudoun Basketball Roundtable: Transfers, New VHSL Rules & Team Updates

Loudoun Basketball Roundtable: Transfers, New VHSL Rules & Team Updates

Three of Loudoun County's top high school basketball coaches return to the NOVA Legends Podcast to break down the biggest offseason storylines heading into the 2026–27 season.This roundtable features:• Jacob Krogh – Broad Run High School• Kostantine Papastergiou – Woodgrove High School• Ben Farquhar – Heritage High SchoolWe discuss:The latest roster movement and player transfersThe VHSL's new offseason training rulesWhy greater alignment with Fairfax County could benefit Northern Virginia basketballTeam-by-team updates and expectations for the coming seasonThe outlook for Loudoun County basketball and the region as a wholeAs always, this group delivers thoughtful insights, candid opinions, and plenty of laughs while discussing one of Virginia's strongest basketball regions.

Larry Sabato Reflects on UVA, Elections, Race, and America

Today I'm joined by legendary University of Virginia professor Larry Sabato for a wide-ranging conversation about his remarkable life, his decades at UVA, and the experiences that shaped one of America's most respected political analysts.Professor Sabato reflects on his journey from Norfolk Catholic to the University of Virginia, Princeton, and Oxford before returning to Charlottesville, where he has spent nearly five decades teaching generations of students and building the UVA Center for Politics into one of the nation's leading civic institutions.Along the way, we discuss growing up during the Kennedy era, the influence of Henry Howell, the transformation of Virginia politics, the evolution of race relations at UVA, why he chose academia over law, and what has kept him teaching long after many of his contemporaries retired.Finally, Professor Sabato puts on his analyst's hat to discuss today's political climate, the health of American democracy, why he remains optimistic about the future, and the role each of us can play in strengthening our civic institutions.I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to sit down with one of UVA's most influential professors, whose work has helped generations of students—and millions of Americans—better understand politics, elections, and public life.

Woodson Coach Doug Craig on the Future of NOVA Basketball | Off-Season Preview

Today I sit down with Woodson head coach Doug Craig to reflect on the Cavaliers' outstanding 25-6 season and take an early look at the upcoming Northern Virginia basketball campaign.We discuss the rise of basketball academies, the impact of the NCAA's new five-years/five-seasons eligibility rule, what made last year's Woodson team so successful, and the key players returning this winter.We also break down many of Northern Virginia's top contenders, discuss how they've looked this summer, and share our expectations for the 2026-27 season.If you enjoy thoughtful, in-depth high school basketball discussion, you'll enjoy this conversation. Coach Craig always brings insight, perspective, and a deep understanding of the game.

From College Soccer to Life on the Pro Tennis Tour | Ellie "Majelly" Mujushi

Today I sit down with Ellie Mujushi—better known as "Ellie Majelly" on social media—to discuss her remarkable journey from college soccer player to corporate professional to full-time content creator.After leaving the United States to build a new life in Australia, Ellie now travels the world with her Kiwi boyfriend, professional tennis player James Watt, documenting the realities of life on the professional tennis tour. From Paris and London to China and beyond, she shares both the incredible destinations and the challenges of chasing a dream on the road.We talk about her soccer career, the leap to Australia, building a successful YouTube channel, and what it takes to embrace an adventurous, independent life while pursuing success around the globe. It's a fun conversation about sport, travel, relationships, and having the courage to choose an unconventional path.

Mount Coach Brett Teach on the NCAA's New 5-Year Rule, Recruiting, and the Future of College Soccer

Today I sit down with Mount St. Mary's men's soccer coach Brett Teach to discuss the NCAA's new five-year/five-season eligibility rule and what it could mean for college sports. We explore how it may reshape recruiting, transfers, roster construction, and opportunities for both soccer players and athletes across the NCAA. We also discuss recent changes to roster limits, the NIL cap, and the long-awaited move to a fall-and-spring college soccer season. Finally, we talk about the developmental choices today's players and parents continue to face, life coaching at Mount St. Mary's, and Coach's experience coaching in the USL. As always, it was great catching up with Coach Teach!