by Adam Walker
Keeping local sports stories alive — one game at a time. We’re launching a new podcast dedicated to celebrating the athletes, coaches, teams, and volunteers who make minor sports special across our communities. Our goal is simple: ➡️ Tell local sports stories ➡️ Recognize the people who give their time ➡️ Raise $100,000 for local minor sports This is for the community, by the community. Welcome to Hometown Sports.
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March 26, 2026
<p>Dale Schweyer grew up in Fisherville, Ontario — a town of a few hundred people with two of the best fastball diamonds in the country. He worked a full-time job, trained four nights a week, and just earned his second call-up to Team Canada's U23 softball team heading to Cali, Colombia.In this episode of Hometown Sports Network, Adam Walker and Jacob Robinson sit down with Dale to talk about the journey from ORSA ball in Haldimand County to the national team — and everything in between.In this episode:🥎 How Dale went from the Fisherville Flames to Team Canada🥎 Training four nights a week while working 7am to 5:30pm🥎 56 strikeouts at the U20 Eliminations — and throwing until the wheels fell off🥎 His old man Mark — the coach, the chairman, and the guy who believed first🥎 The catcher in Michigan with no chest pad who got into a fistfight mid-game🥎 Fisherville home runs landing on Dale's roof (yes, really)🥎 What it feels like to put on the maple leaf for the first time🥎 Advice for a 12-year-old in Haldimand wondering if softball is worth itWhether you grew up watching fastball in Haldimand County, played in the Erie League, or you're a sports parent who's driven hours for your kid's dream, this one's for you.🔗 Are sports costs quietly eating your budget? Take our free 2-minute quiz → www.walkermortgages.ca📍 Serving Norfolk, Haldimand, Brant & Southern OntarioSubscribe to Hometown Sports Network for weekly stories about the athletes, coaches, and communities that make Southern Ontario sports special.#HometownSports #TeamCanada #Fastball #HaldimandCounty #SouthernOntario #Fisherville #WalkerMortgages #LocalSports #SoftballCanada #OntarioSports</p>
March 19, 2026
<p>What does it take to build a junior hockey team in a small town and turn it into something the whole community can be proud of?</p><p>In this special live episode from the Port Dover Arena, Adam Walker sits down with Mike Tobin to talk about the season that was for the Port Dover Sailors, the playoff run that pushed Grimsby to seven games, and what the future looks like for hockey in Dover.</p><p>They also dive into Mike’s own hockey journey, from growing up in Hagersville to junior hockey, pro hockey, and some unbelievable stories from playing in Quebec, Oklahoma City, and even overseas.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about</p><p>🏒 The Sailors’ playoff push and taking Grimsby to the limit<br>🏒 Why culture, accountability, and community matter so much in junior hockey<br>🏒 The reality of minor hockey then versus now<br>🏒 Mike’s craziest pro hockey stories<br>🏒 Why the PJHL is a great fit for players who still want to compete at a high level<br>🏒 What is next for the Port Dover Sailors</p><p>This episode is powered by Walker Mortgages.</p><p>As winter sports wrap up, many families are carrying balances on credit cards, lines of credit, and monthly payments that are getting harder to manage. If that sounds familiar, check out the Monthly Payment Reset tool at adamwalkermortgages.com and see if there may be a way to save money each month and take some stress off before the next season starts.</p><p>We are also proud to keep shining a light on local teams doing great things across Norfolk and Haldimand.</p><p>Make sure to like, subscribe, and follow Hometown Sports Network for more local athlete stories, team interviews, and community sports coverage.</p>
March 12, 2026
<p>n Episode 8 of the Hometown Sports Podcast, we sit down with Jeryn Shortt to talk about his baseball journey from Simcoe to the University of Indianapolis.</p><p>Jeryn shares stories from growing up in the Simcoe Giants program, winning OBA titles, helping Simcoe Composite School reach OFSAA, making a big impact at Lambton College, and taking the next step to NCAA Division II baseball. He also talks about the transition to college ball, the daily grind of being a student athlete, and the advice he would give to younger players who want to play at the next level.</p><p>This episode is powered by Walker Mortgages. If sports season costs have you feeling squeezed every month, check out the Cashflow Reset Calculator to see if there may be a way to save more money monthly and reduce financial stress heading into the next season.</p>
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Keeping local sports stories alive — one game at a time.
We’re launching a new podcast dedicated to celebrating the athletes, coaches, teams, and volunteers who make minor sports special across our communities.
Our goal is simple: ➡️ Tell local sports stories ➡️ Recognize the people who give their time ➡️ Raise $100,000 for local minor sports
This is for the community, by the community. Welcome to Hometown Sports.
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