The Cyn Bin
By Cyndi Nightengale
Sports photojournalist Cyndi Nightengale and her guests give behind-the-scenes perspectives, memories and more on the ever-changing world of youth sports
The Cyn BinSep 30, 2020
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Josh Levine: Author, trainer, coach and founder of the Fortis Academy
Josh and his staff at the Fortis Academy train pro and amateur athletes using a holistic approach to development.
Nov 25, 202047:26
Kelley Wollak: Events planner for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx
Volleyball and an accounting major at Division I Nebraska were key in helping Kelley find her way to the Wolves and Lynx
Nov 18, 202041:48
Emily Carr: Assistant Director, Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC)
Emily had quite the softball career at Bloomington Jefferson and St. Olaf College. Instead of playing on or coaching, she has taken a differnt path in the athletics arena.
Nov 11, 202048:11
Jeff Evens: Jefferson Boys Basketball Coach
The apple didn’t fall far from the tree in the Evens family. And Jeff wouldn’t have it any other way.
Nov 04, 202039:34
John Millea: Media Specialist for the Minnesota State High School (MSHSL)
John many have traded his typewriter for a twitter handle (@mshsljohn) but high school sports remains his passion.
Oct 28, 202053:56
Taylor Mancini: Head Coach of the Jefferson Cheer Program
Taylor talks about her passion for cheer and how it has helped lead her to law school
Oct 21, 202046:46
Natalie Swiler: Jefferson Girls Lacrosse Coach
Natalie grew up loving and playing hockey and eventually lacrosse. In her first year as coach in 2019, the Jaguars went 13-1. What was her secret to success?
Oct 14, 202042:04
Andy Kubas: Head USA Scout for Dauphin Kings Canadian Junior A Hockey Team
Andy, a First Nation Canadian, educator and scout for the Junior A Dauphin Kings Hiockey Team, had a rough start to life, living in the streets as a teen. Athletics paved the way to a better life. Now, Andy is giving back to the game he loves helping kids who want to play hockey beyond high school. Interested in playing for the Kings? Contact Andy here: akubas@dauphinkings.com
Oct 07, 202001:05:25
Nicole Tobon: Division I softball player and entrepreneur
Nicole, a standout catcher at Jefferson and the University of Illinois, has found a way to parley her passion for softball into a fast-growing business.
Sep 30, 202038:43
Mike Terwilliger: Jefferson Boys Hockey Coach
Can Jefferson Varsity Boys Hockey Coach Mike Terwilliger return the Jaguars to glory?
Sep 23, 202046:42
James Fisher: Pro Long Snapper
Long snapping isn’t the sexiest role in football, yet James Fisher, who was on 3 national championship teams at NDSU, has made the most of the position — including a shot in the NFL.
Sep 16, 202045:08
Roosevelt Cage: Bloomington Jefferson Varsity Football Captain
In past seasons, Rosey and his teammates would be playing games. Covid had other ideas and now the 2020 season has been delayed until the spring. How are the players handling no football in the fall? Roses offers some insight.
Sep 09, 202025:19
Kyle Pelzer: Head Athletic Trainer at Jefferson High School
The Twin Cities Orthopedics athletic trainer chats about injuries, concussions and other challenges when working with student athletes.
Sep 02, 202042:49
Jefferson Girls Tennis Dynamic Duo: Lynn Larson and Marv Hartung
Lynn Larson, 2019 Section Coach of the Year, has an ace in her pocket: Her dad and 81-year-old assistant coach Marv Hartung
Aug 25, 202038:32
Young, Gifted and Black in hockey
Meredith Lang has 2 girls playing youth association hockey. The three of them speak candidly about the state of the game today.
Aug 19, 202035:32
Marcus Alipate: Pro Basketball Player
Basketball has taken this Jaguar alum all over the world - literally. Marcus tells how his experiences at St. Thomas to Tonga has shaped his perspective on life.
Aug 12, 202045:33
Bobby Nightengale: Cincinnati Reds Beat Writer
Baseball is back, sort of. Bobby gives an insider’ s look at covering a Major League team before and during Covid-19
Aug 04, 202043:50
Paul Roach: Jefferson Girls Basketball Coach
Paul Roach talks about his first year at the helm, how raising three girls has influenced his coaching style and what’s next for the Jaguars
Jul 29, 202038:17
Sports Photographer: Tom E. Morris
Talking shop with Tom Morris, TeMo Photo. Tom reveals secrets to his success shooting high school sports, NWHL Whitecaps, NHLers in Da Beauty League and more
Jul 22, 202058:35
Mike Ryan: Jefferson Girls Hockey Coach
Coach Ryan is a girl dad and advocate for women hockey coaches. He gives an inside look at the girls game, how he deals with parents of players and where the Jeffetson program is headed.
Jul 15, 202046:59
Jake Irvin: Minor League pitcher with the Washington Nationals
Catching up with the Jaguar alum who attended and pitched at Oklahoma before being was drafted by the Nationals in 2018.
Jul 06, 202028:39
Jefferson high school football coach: Tim Carlson
Coach Carlson talks about his career, high school football in the Covid era and more!
Jul 01, 202026:57