Sports To The Max With Mike Max

Purple Insider Sam Eckstrom joins Steve in preparation for the Vikings massive Sunday night matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

Recently, a friend and softball teammate of local sports broadcaster Tori Holt succumbed to a bout with COVID-19.  Holt joins the program to share this heart-wrenching story.

Former area basketball coach Jay Pivec has authored a new book.  He joins the program to discuss all things hoops, including St. Thomas' new life as a Division I program.

Mike took several listener calls on whether they believe Kim Potter is guilty of the criminal charges or not.  Here is a taste of the reactions.

USHL president and commissioner Bill Robertson explains the newest line on his resume and how this league is different than anything he's ever been part of.  Sports performance trainer Bill Welle tells us how athletes are keeping up their regiments during the pandemic.  And speaking of the pandemic, local sports broadcaster Tori Holt shares a heartbreaking story of a teammate that fell to COVID-19.

Mike takes more listener calls with thoughts on which way the jury in the Kim Potter trial should lean.  Then, former area basketball coach Jay Pivec has authored a new book.  He joins the program to discuss all things hoops.

As the jury in the Kim Potter trial continues to deliberate, do you think she is guilty of the charges or not?  Mike reaches out to the audience for their opinions.

Mike Max talks with the Owner of Better Basketball BootCamp and trainer Bradford  Dobbins about training, what's teachable, discipline, kids needing attention, and more.

Mike Max talks with Lucas Patterson from Minnesota Prep Academy about creating the school, dealing with COVID-19, how they got all their games in, how kids find their school and more.

Mike Max talks scouting with Scott Bell from the Toronto Maple Leafs, what is the definition of "the right attitude", and  Mpls. North Boys Basketball Head Coach Larry McKenzie talks about community and teaching his kids.

Mike Max talks with Mpls. North Boys Basketball Head Coach Larry McKenzie about dealing COVID-19, academics, kids doing things for themselves, his team this season and more.

Mike Max talks with Toronto Maple Leafs Scout Scott Bell about dealing with COVID-19, scouting virtually, dealing with character flaws and more.

Timberwolves employee and longtime friend of Tom Hanneman talks with Mike Max about their longtime friend and colleague the day that the Wolves name their media room after the late broadcaster.

Former Minneapolis basketball star Sam Willis joins Mike Max to discuss, the Potter trial, COVID and the day to day life of south Minneapolis business owners flanked by George Floyd Square.

Frank White joins the program to discuss the state of refereeing in the state of Minnesota and the need for amateur referees.

Mike Max talks with Randy Carter and Chase Carter about recruiting process from both a father and son's perspective. 

Mike Max talks with Cretin-Derham Hall BBB HC Jerry Kline about dealing with COVD-19, the problems it presents and more.

Gary Trent Sr. talks with Maxie about his son Gary signing his big deal with Toronto, the Wolves and what good leadership is. Plus youth sports expert Lea B. Olson talks coaching/parenting travel teams and Chris Tubbs recaps WWE RAW from the Xcel Energy Center.

Mike Max talks with former Timberwolf Gary Trent on deciding to stay in Minnesota, his son Gary, Jr. signing a big deal with Toronto, the current state of the Timberwolves, leadership and more.

Mike Max talks with former University of Minnesota Assistant Football coach Randy Taylor on recruiting, the issues with the transfer portal, NIL and more.