Bayonne Buzz Podcast

Today on the Buzz we welcome one of the best to ever play for our Skating Bees. A BHS Hall of fame and NJ High School Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee Stan Gutt! Stan begins with the start up and immediate success of the Skating Bees in the late 80's. He also dives into playing Canadian Junior A Hockey and of course playing at the collegiate level as well. Here all this and more!

On this weeks episode listen to our Bees Head Volleyball Coach Pat Longo. Coach Longo has accumulated over 1500 wins between her coaching career in Volleyball and Basketball! If you want an education on what it takes to be successful and how to get the most out of your players this is the episode for you! We bring you one of the highest winning coaches in New Jersey High School sports.

Today we welcome alumni of BHS and former Lady Bees Basketball great, Tara Flynn! Tara played four years of varsity basketball with the lady Bees. During her time here, her teams won three consecutive county championships. She was chosen Championship MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and All-County First Team as a sophomore. All-County First Team and All-State Honorable Mention as a junior. All-State Honorable Mention as a senior. Oh yeah, and she hit the books as being a member of theNational Honor Society member and graduated in top five percent of class.

Listen to the stories of the bone shattering tackles and hits that our man Ernie “Peanut” Beler performed on the field. We welcome one of the best to ever play for the Bees. Hear Ernie share his story from growing up in Bayonne, Playing for nationally ranked Nebraska and much more.

Today might be one of the funniest episodes we had. We welcome everyone's favorite Tico Baret. I've coined that phrase because you always see him smiling and carrying conversations with students, staff, administration whoever. The guy just gets along so well with everyone. Today tico brings endless stories, many I'm sure we didn't even get to. Of course you will hear his stories from his playing days at BHS to playing college ball at William Paterson. There is also a good chance you will hear your name mention because like I said, Tico is everyone's favorite and he has built such a great rapport with all members of the Bayonne school community.

On this weeks episode we welcome former Bees Basketball Head Coach Jack Hladik. Coach Hladik served as the BHS Boys Head Coach for 13 seasons. During those 13 years coach Hladik had a phenomenal 6 year run From 2001- 2007, it was one of the best six year runs in school history, 4 county championship appearances, 2 titles, 6 trips to the state tournament, 4 of the 6 were state sectional semi-finals. All this and more!!

On Todays episode we welcome Princeton University Mens Basketball Standout Elijah Barnes and his former Coach from Mater Dei Prep Ben Gamble. Of course Coach Gamble has now taken over the reigns with the Bayonne Bees. The three of us sit-down to talk basketball, race, social injustices and much more.

On today's episode we welcome a former Bayonne Boys Basketball standout and Bayonne High School Alum Danny Wilson! During Danny’s time with the Bees he was seen as a strong rebounder with a great first pass and a kid who always shared the ball. You will hear his story and passion with basketball as well as now being able to give the knowledge he has learned on the court with his new venture of North Hudson Athletic Consulting Group. NHACC allows Danny and his staff to evaluate players, and assist them and their families finding the school that is the best fit during the college recruiting process.

On today's episode we sit and talk with BHS Head Wrestling Coach Jared Luciani. Coach Luciani stems from a pedigree of Head Coaches as it runs in his blood from his father, uncle, and many others. Coach Luciani has established a solid repoir and has built a strong camaraderie among the players of his wrestling program. You will hear his passion and love towards wrestling as well his drive for competition and to grow and develop our young student athletes.

Today we welcome Bayonne High School alumni Mark Johnson. Mark currently owns and operates Prime athletic Development right here in Bayonne. Mark brings with him energy and enthusiasm to a level we have not seen yet with some of our guests. I can assure you his devoted time and persistence will resonate with many listeners of the show. Today we will dive into his football career with the Bees as well as to his day to day operations of Prime and much more.

Today we have another excellent guest for you guys today. We welcome Hudson County legend and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Coach Bob Hurley! Yes, I know he is from Jersey City, Are we going to talk about his 40 plus years at St. Anthonys...yes,... will we discuss his numerous State and National Championships….yes… will there be a lot of basketball talk...yes. But you are also going to hear Coach Hurley talk about his fond recollection towards the people and city of Bayonne.

Today, we have one of the best out of Bayonne. He is very widely known and very well respected. Phil Baccarella. When you use “Legend” and “Bayonne” in the same sentence you immediately think of the name Phil Baccarella. His time in athletics, education and our community stretches over 50 years. Coach Baccarella brings with him a wealth of knowledge, quick wit and endless stories.

His Hall of Fame inductions include, The Bayonne High School Hall of Fame, Montclair State University Hall of Fame, The Hudson County Hall of Fame and the New Jersey State Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame. Again… need I say more.

Our guest this week. Jerome Hayes! This was such an awesome episode because, Jerome, like many of our guests; He is just so well spoken and truly showed his passion and love towards Bayonne High School and the city of Bayonne. In today's episode you are gonna hear excellent stories from Coach Hayes talking about his time playing football and basketball with the BeeS, winning a State Championship and becoming an All-American as a Linebacker with the Bees Football team. We will dive into his Penn state days and of course now coaching on the sidelines with the West Orange Football team. I do not want to give it all away but this is certainly going to be a fun one! Please sit back and enjoy as I bring to you Jerome Hayes!

Today's episode features Bayonne High School Hockey Players Zach Taylor and Billy Mauer. They join coaches Steve Plancey and Nick Brancatella in a "Hockey Players Roundtable"! During the course of the episode they will discuss

- Hockey

-Superheroes

-School

-Sports

and much more!

Today we introduce to you the newest member to the BHS Athletic Department. Our new Head Coach of the boys basketball team, Coach Ben Gamble. Coach Gamble comes to Bayonne High School with an impressive playing and coaching Resume. His previous Head coaching experience includes successful stops at the programs of Marist High School, Mater Dei Prep and Cardinal McCarick. At each of these schools, Coach Gamble was able to take prior struggling programs and turn them into instant winners! At all three programs his teams saw numerous top 20 State rankings, Divisional Championships and State Playoff appearances.

Prior to his time becoming a Head Coach, Coach Gamble served as the top Assistant Coach for 15 seasons at his alma mater St. Anthony. Coach Gamble served under legendary Head coach and Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee Coach Bob Hurley winning multiple state and national championships during his time there.

Coach Gamble’s proven record for success and the ability to turn floundering programs into competitive and championship caliber teams certainly does add to the excitement and anticipation of the upcoming season.

Welcome back for another fantastic episode! Episode #9 here on the Bayonne Buzz Podcast. On today's episode we have our Bayonne High School Head Baseball Coach Dave Hoffmann. Coach Hoff is Bayonne through and through. You are going to hear a great story about being born and raised here in Bayonne and how everything has become full circle towards athletics and his career. Throughout the interview we will breakdown his influences, his keys to success and how the baseball program has consistently developed not just good Baseball players but also as stand up young men away from the field. I have learned that I have not met many people that have so much pride and passion for our school and community as much as Coach Hoffmann does.

The Fall Sports Season is winding down and the Winter Sports season is soon to be heating up! Who better to kick off the next season then our Girls Head Basketball Coach at BHS, Coach James Turner. Coach Turner is going into his 14th season as the head of the helm with our Girls Basketball team replacing Hall of Fame Head Coach Jeff Stabile. Coach Turner is a wiley veteran with our Lady Bees. His creativity and ability to think for himself have allowed his program to consistently be one of the best in the state.

Hello my friends!! Welcome back for awesome Episode #7 here on the Bayonne Buzz Podcast. I bring to you the man,... the myth,... the legend Danan Hughes! On top of all of his achievements, Danan might be most proud of being a kid from Bayonne, his humble upbringing,  and his tireless work ethic not just in the game of sport but to aspects of everyday life. He always finds a way to come back and visit and give back to our community.

It's here! Our final segment of our Special Feature… We have the Big Man himself… Darius Hamilton! His journey is quite unique compared with other young athletes. Darius grows up with his father Keith Hamilton who spent his whole 12 year playing career with the New York Giants! During the quick two months of our young season, Darius has demonstrated his passion and commitment to teaching the game to our players. His pedigree from his father and playing career under some great coaches have allowed him to become a new fine teacher in the game of football. His explicit description on the details of technique, body positioning and pure brute strength allow for our players to get a “pure hands on education” that maybe many student athletes might not be able to receive during their high school days.

Guys we have another terrific episode for you today as I feel we always do. You are not gonna believe this, we have former Miami Dolphin Wide Receiver Leonte Carroo! Leonte is a very gifted and talented Wide Receiver whose football I. Q. is through the roof! He has taken his knowledge and experience and has shifted his career from the field to the sidelines with the Bees Football team under Head Coach Jason Acerra. He joined this season with friends and former teammates from Don Bosco and Rutgers Gary Nova and Darius Hamilton.

Leonte’s passion, knowledge and love for the game of football have generated experiences and relationships that will forge a lifetime of friendships. In the short time I have gotten to know him I would describe him as being the ultimate teammate. No task or assignment has been too big or too small.

His playing experience in the NFL is carried with him as he utilizes his tools of hard work, commitment and discipline to ensure our scheme and structure is performed at the highest level during game day.