This week on SportsHub, we’re talking all things Lake County sports and the impact they continue to have on our community.

We sit down with Ryan Ritchie, director of sports and tourism, and Travis Rima, director of parks and recreation for Leesburg.

The conversation explores how sports tourism supports the local economy, what new facilities and complexes are on the horizon, and how continued investment in parks and athletics is helping Lake County grow.

From youth and community sports to large-scale events, this episode takes a closer look at why Lake County has become a destination for sports and what exciting developments are coming next.

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In this episode of Style’s SportsHub, we sit down with Pat Todd, Lake County Athletic Director, for an in-depth conversation about the state of high school sports across Lake County and the evolving role athletics play in shaping young people.

Pat shares insight into how sports are preparing student-athletes for life beyond the field, from leadership and accountability to discipline and teamwork. We also dive into the growing impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities, what it means for high school and college athletes, and how schools and districts are adapting to a rapidly changing sports landscape.

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This episode of Style’s SportsHub heads to Mount Dora High School Baseball, where tradition, preparation, and a little creativity off the field are setting the Hurricanes apart.

We sit down with Head Coach Mike Matulia and three standout players to talk about how the program is preparing for the upcoming season.

And then… there’s the concession stand.

Mount Dora High Baseball has become known around the area not just for strong play, but for one of the most talked-about concession stands in local high school sports. It’s become a reason opposing teams and fans look forward to visiting—sometimes just for the food.

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In this episode of SportsHub, we step off the field and into the music with the Tavares High School Big Red Band. Band Director Gavin Hall joins us alongside the band’s drum major, a section leader and the Band Booster President for an inside look at what it really takes to build one of Tavares High’s most dedicated programs.

We talk about the hard work, discipline, and teamwork that go into marching band season, how it compares to concert band, and the commitment students make both on and off the field. From early morning practices and long rehearsals to game nights, competitions, and community performances, this conversation highlights the effort behind the music.

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In this episode, we sit down with Hope Preparatory Academy’s varsity basketball program, including new head coach Garland Gillette and two standout players who are making waves across Florida — two eighth graders starting on varsity, a rarity anywhere in the state.

🏀 What we cover:
• The team’s current winning streak
• Game strategies and how they prepare each week
• What really happens inside the locker room
• Coach Gillette’s vision for building a championship culture
• How two middle schoolers earned their spots on varsity

Plus, we’re joined by a special guest — Head of School Michael Randolph — who shares exciting updates and new developments happening at Hope Prep.

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In this episode of the Sportshub, Scott sits down with Victoria Nelson, a proud South Lake High School graduate and newly minted IRONMAN finisher.

Victoria breaks down the intense physical and mental journey it takes to complete one of the toughest endurance events in the world.

She shares what her training looked like — from logging hundreds of miles on the bike, to pushing through long-distance runs, to tackling the grueling 2.4-mile swim — and how she built the mental toughness needed to keep going when her body wanted to quit.

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In this episode of SportsHub, we sit down with Wesley Green, Head Basketball Coach at Eustis High School, for an in-depth conversation about the upcoming season and the personal journey that shaped him into the coach he is today. Coach Green talks about his vision, the culture he’s working to build, and the goals he has for his team as they head into a highly anticipated year.

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This week, we’re joined by Mount Dora Christian Academy as they celebrate their big playoff win that punched their ticket to the State Championship game on Saturday, November 22nd! 🏈🔥
We sit down with Head Coach Tackett and three of the team’s standout players to talk about the work ethic, mindset, and mental toughness that carried them through the season and into the biggest game of the year. From preparation to pressure, they break down what it really takes to compete at a championship level.

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