On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the NBA regular season is over, the Pacers clinched a playoff spot and tonight is the night. Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich joins to discuss Caitlin Clark and the WNBA Draft. Among the items discussed on this episode: 01:00: Pacers beat Hawks to conclude regular season 05:25: Playoff berth c…

In this episode Coach Jim and Coach Keri sit down with Scott McDermott. Scott has been a youth soccer coach for 15+ years, a board member of a local soccer organization, and is now the recreation director for the statewide agency Soccer Rhode Island. They discuss how youth sports has changed over time, the difference between how the US treats youth…

Coach Jim and Coach Keri sit down with Jess Ruhle, a former D1 field hockey player, coach, and official as well as a current sports parent. They discuss the role that officials play in youth sports, what it's like to officiate games, why so many officials are quitting, and what we can do to make things better. Email: keri@thefieldhouseri.com Web: w…

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the Pacers enter the final stretch of the season and Stephanie White joins to discuss Caitlin Clark and the women’s game from the Final Four in Cleveland. Then I’ll be joined by Mike Nichols of Group 1001 to hear about Gainbridge naming rights and their partnership with Clark. Among the items discuss…

In this episode Coach Jim and Coach Keri talk about talk about coaching in youth sports-- basic demographics, ways coaches negatively impact kids, and things we can do, as coaches, to improve ourselves and our kids. Email: keri@thefieldhouseri.com Web: www.thefieldhouseri.comبقلم Coach Jim and Coach Keri

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, Tyrese Haliburton is getting through a slump, Benn Mathurin had surgery and is out for the year, the Pacers are back from a road trip and there’s just eight games left; then, I’m joined by Hall of Famer Ben Wallace. Among the items discussed on this episode: 03:20: On Tyrese Haliburton’s slump and th…

In this episode, Coach Jim and Coach Keri talk about money in youth sports. They talk through typical costs that families face, hidden organizational costs, inequality due to income, and the cold hard facts about college scholarships. They end with some ideas to ease the burden. Links from episode: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/…

In this episode, hosts Coach Jim and Coach Keri outline the problem with youth sports today and its effect on our kids. Links from the show: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2024/01/22/70-of-kids-drop-out-of-youth-sports-by-13-new-aap-study-reveals-why/72310189007/ https://health.ucdavis.edu/sports-medicine/resources/youth-injury-prevention ht…

In this episode, Coach Keri and Coach Jim talk about parents in youth sports-- the good, the bad, and the ugly. Most importantly they talk about how they can improve as sports parents to help kids grow. Links from show: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/northwest/3-due-in-court-next-week-for-fight-at-youth-basketball-game/ https://www.youtube.co…

In this episode, hosts Jim and Keri introduce themselves and the podcast. Email: keri@thefieldhouseri.com Web: www.thefieldhouseri.comبقلم Coach Jim and Coach Keri

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, we’ll look back at Indy’s All-Star weekend, which was more than seven years in the making. Among the items discussed on this episode: 5:43 Pacers’ set a new standard with an opening ceremony 11:35 Celebrity Game and Mathurin named Rising Stars MVP 14:45 Interview with Tamika Catchings 21:38 Herb Simo…

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, former Pacer Damien Wilkins joins the show. He’s the general manager of Overtime Elite and will be back in Indy this week for an event. (Click here to read the story.) Among the items discussed on this episode: Why OTE and his role as general manager OTE coming to Indy over All-Star Weekend Kanon Cat…

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, I’ll discuss the Pacers’ moves at the trade deadline, which centered around moving Buddy Hield to the Philadelphia 76ers. Among the items discussed on this episode: Little movement until trade deadline day. The value of pre-agency and how impactful it can be. Why the Pacers and Hield were headed for …

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the Pacers went 3-1 on their homestand with wins over Philadelphia and Phoenix. The team is battling the injury bug and Tyrese Haliburton is expected to return Tuesday at Boston. And to preview that matchup, I’m joined by Drew Carter, the Celtics’ new TV voice on NBC Sports Boston. Plus, Oscar Tshieb…

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the 2023-24 season is half over and there’s been defensive improvements. Plus, the Pacers dealt for All-Star forward Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton returns and then sits again (and has been voted All-Star starter), and CEO Rick Fuson announces his retirement. Among the items discussed on this episo…

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, Tyrese Haliburton is sidelined for at least the next few weeks. What you need to know about this injury and why it was the best-case outcome — with athletic trainer Jeff Stotts, who has been tracking NBA injuries for more than a decade on InStreetClothes.com. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter…

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, I’ll catch you up on all that’s transpired with the Pacers over the last two weeks since Las Vegas. They’re still coming down from that high, tired and just 2-5 in games since, but they’re finally getting healthy again. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays, friends. Among the items discussed on this epis…

LAS VEGAS — On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the Pacers are on to the In-Season Tournament championship game against the Lakers. I’ll preview the matchup with Lakers beat writer Jovan Buha of The Athletic, and provide notes + observations from Las Vegas. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast,the Pacers beat the Celtics on Monday to advance to the semifinals in Las Vegas. I’m there and will preview their matchup against Bucks. Then, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps joins me to discuss the team. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, a familiar name has taken on more equity in Pacers Sports & Entertainment. I’ll examine the major news that broke Thursday night. Among the items discussed on this episode: 02:03: Steven Rales adding equity in the franchise (from 5 to 20%) 04:08: Steve Simon and more on the family’s public involvemen…

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files, it's almost opening night. So before a new season, let's go back to last season. It's time for another Championship Conversation, this time with Popeye Jones. He's been in the NBA for over 30 years now, both as a player and a coach. Jones was an assistant for the Pacers from 2013-2020 and is now in his third…

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the players are holding a mini-camp one week out from training camp, Pacers GM Chad Buchanan speaks ahead of the first practice and Bob Kravitz joins. Among the items discussed on this episode: 00:00: Bennedict Mathurin hosting a youth camp over the weekend. 02:40: One local program becomes the first…

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, I’ll discuss Buddy Hield’s future with the Pacers and what it means in the big picture. Then, my conversation with former Pacer and 2017 NBA Slam Dunk Champion Glenn Robinson III, who is gearing up for a comeback. Among the items discussed on this episode: Daniel Theis in a good spot after helping Ge…

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, Scott Agness catches up with Jarace Walker during a 1-on-1 conversation. Among the items discussed on this episode: Getting involved with business deals off the court Being close with his sisters and sharing his draft night with them Having a procedure on his right elbow and how he’s feeling Settling…

“Destination NBA: A G League Odyssey” was produced by Amazon Studios with a runtime of just under two hours. It’s scheduled to debut Monday at 8:00 p.m. ET on Prime Video. And look who’s on the cover for the advertisement on Prime Video? Gabe York — the Mad Ants' all-time leader in 3s in a game (nine), 3s in a season (161) and in franchise history …

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files, I recap the Pacers draft and preview free agency, which begins on June 30 with the face of the franchise, Tyrese Haliburton. Among the items discussed on this episode: Completing three draft capital trades in 48 hours Drafting Jarace Walker, Ben Sheppard, Mojave King and Isaiah Wong Insight on IU forward Tra…

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, I’m talking about the Pacers’ G League affiliate, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, who are officially moving to Indy, playing home games at a proposed arena in Noblesville, Indiana and will be undergoing a full rebranding. Fort-Wayne based Mad Ants reporter Justin Cohn joins to discuss. Among the items discu…

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, let’s review this past season: a 10-win improvement on last year, exceeding expectations but also returning to the script and in the lottery for the third straight offseason. And hopefully it’s for the last time in a decade. Among the items discussed on this episode: Adapting in my 11th season on the…

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, I’ll touch on the Pacers’ four-game road trip, the offensive showcase in a loss to the 76ers; then bring on former Pacers writer Conrad Brunner to share memories of longtime PR director David Benner … and then Justin, a Pacers fan from down under and part of The Paceroos Podcast, talks about his visi…