Metro East Sports Podcast

Metro East Sports Podcast


Season 5; Episode 25. An Edwardsville Futures Special Episode Featuring: Gavin Young, Nathan Ponwith, Felix Corwin, and Coach Brad Dancer.

August 12, 2024

This show features the stars of the recently completed Edwardsville Futures Men's Pro Circuit Tennis Tournament. The show begins with singles champion, Gavin Young, the top player at the University of Michigan, who is entering his last season with the Wolverines. Young talks about winning his first-every pro tournament, and how playing in the Big 10 has prepared him for success as a pro. The 6'5" all-court player, also discusses playing other sports "as a kid" and what it's like playing against Purdue, where his dad is the coach.

Next up, the doubles champions Felix Corwin and Nathan Ponwith join the show to talk about their recent success and why they keep coming back to Edwardsville. Felix and Nathan also dive into why they play doubles and the tougher aspects of life as a pro athlete. Finally, the duo reveal their newly-acquired love for St. Louis classic "gooey butter cake."

Lastly, University of Illinois Head Men's Tennis Coach Brad Dancer joins the show from a Reds vs. Cardinals MLB game to talk about the significance of the Pro Circuit for the development of collegiates, the hectic summer schedule of a d1 tennis coach, and that which makes the Edwardsville Futures unique.