SPORTS WRAP PODCAST: AN INTERVIEW WITH CONCH LEGEND & NATIONAL CHAMPION ROBERT JAMES

Robert James during his years with the Key West High School football team. CONTRIBUTED

Key West’s Robert James spent his early life on the football field. At 11 years old, the 5’6’’, 110-pound player was initially put at tight end. Eventually he would find his way as a running back. Listen as host Sean McDonald talks to James about his football career. Plus, McDonald recaps last week’s contests, including a successful week for Keys football teams. Also, get the latest on swimming and volleyball in the Keys. And high school baseball doesn’t get underway until next January, but some of the best local players visited Key West to show off their talents to professional scouts.

Sean Mcdonald grew up in Miami and moved to the Keys in 1997. He has spent the last 25 years teaching Physical Education and coaching virtually every sport to Florida Keys kids from ages 4 to 18. If you are reading this and live or lived in the Florida Keys, He has probably taught, coached, or coached against someone you know. You can email me any Podcast Ideas or Questions at sports@keysweekly.com