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The Sideline's Community Connect covers Chantilly and Centreville sports, CYA programs, local schools and nonprofits for families, school boosters and community partners.

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Community Connect is The Sideline's local podcast segment covering youth sports, high school programs and community organizations in Chantilly and Centreville, Virginia. It helps Chantilly Youth Association (CYA) families, school boosters and community partners follow Westfield and Centreville teams, seasonal CYA programs and local nonprofits. Conversations with coaches, athletes who came through CYA and partners such as Friends of Fairfax County Animal Shelter explain what is happening locally and how families can stay involved.

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9 episodes
  1. Episode 42 · Season 1Inside Friends of Fairfax County Animal ShelterOverview You might be wondering: what is a youth sports podcast doing talking about pet shelters? Ultimately, the blueprint for building a successful community organization is universal. Most people think of animal shelters as places of last resort, unaware…Jun 4, 202621:45
  2. Episode 28 · Season 1Kevin Harris on Westfield Basketball and DukeOverview In this special episode of The Sideline Podcast, Zack and Scotty welcome Westfield High School Head Basketball Coach Kevin Harris. Coach Harris shares his extensive coaching journey, including his state championship runs at Centreville, playing under…Mar 6, 202634:08
  3. Episode 18 · Season 1Jon Shields on Centreville High School FootballOverview In this week's episode of The Sideline Podcast, Zack and Scotty sit down with special guest Jon Shields, Head Football Coach at Centreville High School. Coach Shields details his extensive 32-year coaching journey, from his early days in the CFL to…Mar 6, 2026--:--
  4. Episode 17 · Season 1Scott Vossler on Westfield High School FootballOverview In this week's episode of The Sideline Podcast, Zack and Scotty are joined by special guest Scott Vossler, Head Football Coach at Westfield High School. With Mark still enjoying Hawaii, the guys dive deep into the local Northern Virginia high school…Mar 6, 2026--:--
  5. Episode 6 · Season 1Donny Smith Previews the CYA O-Line SummitOverview In this episode of The Sideline Podcast, the hosts are joined by Donny Smith, the Fieldhouse Fitness Director and Offensive Coordinator at Heritage High School. Donny breaks down the upcoming O-Line Summit hosted at the CYA Fieldhouse on July 28th,…Mar 5, 2026--:--
  6. Episode 5 · Season 1Adan Sanchez on Golf's Most Overrated TrendsOverview In this episode of The Sideline Podcast, hosts Mark, Zack, and Scott are joined by Adon Sanchez, owner of Titan Services—the lead sponsor of the podcast and a longtime facility partner of the CYA Fieldhouse. Adon shares the evolution of his business…Mar 4, 2026--:--
  7. Episode 4 · Season 1Alicia Kuehn on Growing CYA Field HockeyOverview Building the Pipeline: The Explosive Growth of CYA Field HockeyShow Notes:In this episode of The Sideline Podcast, the hosts are joined live at the Fieldhouse by Alicia Cune, the Field Hockey Coordinator at the Also Known As - Stick Chats: CYA Field…Mar 4, 2026--:--
  8. Episode 3 · Season 1Dylan Sutherland on Virginia Valor Travel SoccerOverview The Sideline Podcast: Episode DescriptionEpisode Title: Inside Virginia Valor FC Travel Soccer with Dylan SutherlandShow Notes:In this episode of The Sideline Podcast, hosts Mark Abbott and Zack Welch are joined by Dylan Sutherland, Director of…Mar 4, 2026--:--
  9. Episode 2 · Season 1Why Pickleball Is Growing in Northern VirginiaOverview In this episode of The Sideline Podcast, Mark Abbott (Executive Director, CYA), Scott Liskey (Brand & Sponsorship Director), and Zack Welch (General Manager, The Fieldhouse) provide an insider view of the explosive growth of pickleball in the Fairfax…Mar 4, 2026--:--

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