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Brady Conklin: Woodson's Two-Sport Star Chooses Basketball | NOVA Legends
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Woodson standout Brady Conklin joins me to discuss his remarkable career as one of Northern Virginia's top two-sport athletes.A First-Team All-State basketball player and All-Region soccer midfielder, Brady recently committed to Washington and Lee University to continue his basketball career. But his path wasn't always clear. At one point, he seriously considered giving up basketball to concentrate on soccer.Brady reflects on Woodson's rich athletic tradition, playing for basketball coach Doug Craig and soccer coach Burke, and the Cavaliers' memorable 2025 basketball postseason run. He previews Woodson's highly anticipated 2026–27 basketball season, discusses the fierce competition in the Patriot District, and shares his thoughts on the benefits of playing multiple sports rather than specializing at an early age.We also talk about his family's athletic background, the challenges of balancing two sports, and why the friendships and memories of high school athletics are so special.NOVA Legends celebrates the great athletes, coaches, and personalities of Northern Virginia sports, past and present.