Athletics Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Today we are joined by Associate Professor of Exercise Science, Dr. Robert Hilliard! We go into a hefty discussion surrounding the psychology behind athletes and its progressing importance as the world around us evolves!
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Today on the show, we had on our new Men's Basketball Assistant Coach, Thomas Phanthavong!
Today on the show we had on Eileen Reyna and discussed her past and present in the sport of soccer as well as her recent success with two goals this past weekend!
Today on the show, we had on softball catcher/third baseman, Nikki O'Reilly who hit for the first cycle in program history in the final game of fall ball last Sunday!
Today on the show, we talked to Gwen Williford who has stepped up into the starting goalkeeper position after a couple of key injuries.
Today, the Shenandoah Field Hockey team joins the podcast! Graduates Elise Velasquez, Farren Winter and Cassidy Morrison join us alongside Taylor Swann, Claudia Lenahan, Camryn DeLeva, and head coach Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft. We take a look at their series of big victories that have capped off their current 7-game win streak, including the first penalty shootout and shootout victory over ODAC opponent Washington & Lee. We also dive deep into the team's process for passing down the core values and visions of the team from class to class.
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Today on the show, we had on Knights Men's Soccer defender, Uriel Ruelas-Gonzalez, and discussed his hair-cutting business, uri_blendz, this season as a Knight, and his future after school.
Today we introduce some of the R.E.D. Executive Board! Janelle Anderson, Ainsley Buckner, Julianna Fohner, Shawnise Campbell, and Kassidy Collins all join the show as we chat about how they all found their way into the R.E.D. team and it's importance to all of them individually.
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Today we are joined by Director of Athletic Facilities and Campus Events, LA St. Hill! We take a deep dive into the process of him being a student at Shenandoah all the way up to being a full-time employee back at his alma mater, through all of the coaching stints in between.
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Our first visual podcast episode! Today, we are joined by Associate AD and Director of Athletic Communications, Matt Milich! We discuss his rise into this new position and reflect on his first year on staff. The conversation also dives deeper into the big moments from year one that stood out to him.
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Today on the show, we talk to Knights Volleyball Outside Hitter, Autumn Gaboury-Parker, about this upcoming season as well as her life outside of college.
Today on the show, we talked to Knights guard, McKeeley Tonkin, and discussed her career and what to expect this season.
Today on the show, we talked to junior setter, Kyla Reiling, who led the team in assists last year with 450 (2nd most in the conference).
What even is the topic of conversation today? Keric Jackson and Coach Isaac Blue chat about... well... plenty of things in this episode!
Today on the show we talk to our brand new Head Athletic Trainer, Alex Tokonitz, and learned more about him and what excites him about working at Warner Pacific.
If you like a podcast with great stories to be told, this is the episode for you! Today, we welcome Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach Scott Singhass to the show! As always, Keric Jackson gets things going with a look back to a great pair of seasons for the golf teams, followed by a discussion of the rising golfers on both teams and a sneak peek at what's to come. Coach Isaac Blue continues with the recruiting topic and its unique nature in the golf world, and following his quick picks opens the discussion to both the growth of women's golf at all levels and how well equity is seen within the sport.
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Today we are joined by Head Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field coach Andy Marrocco as well as two-time 2024 ODAC High Jump Champion (indoor and outdoor seasons) Katya Hoover! Going all the way back to September 2023, Keric Jackson gets things going with a reflection of the full academic year of seasons that coach Marrocco has made his way through; having national qualifiers in all three: one in Cross Country, three during the indoor season, and one outdoor. Then we take a look back to their beginnings, from coach Marrocco's first year and Katya's recruiting process up to how she worked her way to being an ODAC champion. After coach Isaac Blue passes off today's quick picks due to the names being a little difficult, he takes a look at the preparation that goes into sports like cross country and track & field. The episode wraps up with a discussion on how we continue to grow the sport to even greater lengths.
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Today on the show, we talk to Warner Pacific IT Director, Brandon Ray, about his journey to Warner Pacific and what got him into IT.
Back to back weeks talking Lacrosse! Today, Women's Lacrosse joins the pod, with Head Coach Lindsey Lutz and all-Region athletes Ainsley Buckner and Julianna Fohner! The episode kicks off by looking back on a historic regular season as Keric Jackson recalls the tale of the tape leading up to SU's name being called on DIII Women's Lacrosse Selection Monday, where the team would head to Ithaca College to play in their first ever tournament game(s). Coach Isaac Blue offers his quick picks and goes into the brains of two of his R.E.D. Team members in Fohner and Buckner.
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We are now 10 episodes in! Today we welcome in Head Men's Lacrosse Coach Tim Marshall and All-ODAC attacker Logan Clingerman to take a look back at their historic season and what's to come for the program. Keric Jackson recaps the records broken and the accomplishment of the team hosting their first ODAC playoff game, as well as look into the types of student-athletes that coach Marshall looks for to join his program. Coach Isaac Blue connects the parallels between Lacrosse and Basketball, then after his quick picks, opens the discussion to promoting equity within the sport.
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Mindfulness was a theme in today's episode, where we welcomed in Head Women's Soccer Coach Liz Pike and All-ODAC Midfielder Lauren Duffy to the show! The duo opened up with a reflection of their 2023 season, then Keric Jackson looked into the missing pieces that could put them in a bigger contending role in a tough conference like the ODAC. Coach Isaac Blue takes his opportunity to pick the brains of a coach like Pike as he looks back at her playing days, where she brings up big names that she has played alongside, followed by a conversation about mindfulness of both the self and the team as well as the continued growth of the sport.
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Today on the show, Matt Gregg and Jaymin Bernhardt talk about recruiting and how that is going. They talked about the state of the campus as well.
Back to back weeks talking ball! This week we are joined by Head Men's Basketball Coach Nick Doyle, as well as guards Joshua Stephen and Matt Simmons. As always, Keric Jackson gets things started with a look back into the team's historic season while also diving into coach Doyle's upcoming third season, and Matt Simmons' return to play after taking a recovery year. Coach Isaac Blue steps in to chat with his guys as well, offering his quick picks and opening the discussion to the transfer portal at the Division III scale.
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Today on the show, we talked to Sarah Oancea who is about to celebrate her fourth year of employment at Warner Pacific. It was fun to talk to her and get to know her a bit more.
We have a BIG episode today! Shenandoah Women's Basketball Head Coach Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Assistant Coach Tessa Johnston, and star athletes Maddie Kimble and Terese Greene join the pod to chat about their big season and playoff appearance! Keric Jackson dives into the ups and downs of the regular season and the big run in the ODAC Tournament, while coach Isaac Blue offers his quick picks and opens the discussion to the growth of Women's Basketball on the national stage!
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Today on the show, we have on Ben Leavitt who is the Assistant Director of Academic Success and Accessibility and Title V Activity Director.
Today we chat with the Shenandoah Softball team about their season! Head Coach Courtney Allen and Shortstop Tiffany Bower join the pod to discuss their journey through building the team to where it is today, starting from the 2020 COVID year to now being an ODAC Tournament contender. Keric Jackson dives into their historic start to the season, and after coach Isaac Blue offers his Quick Picks, he opens the floor to building equity within the sport.
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Today on episode 47, we sit down with Dr. Steve Waters and discuss his journey to Warner Pacific. We also discuss finals week and how he helps students with stress during this stressful time.
Today Jaymin Bernhardt sits down with WPU Athletic Director, Matt Gregg, and discusses the 2023-24 sports season. We go through each sports season and talk about how everything went! It was a great year for Knights Athletics so we are excited for everyone to hear about how it all went down.
Today on the show, we had on Amy Engilis and talked about her journey to Warner Pacific and how working at WPU has impacted her life.
From being students at Shenandoah to working full time in the Shenandoah Athletics front office, Associate Director of Athetic Communications Matt McIntosh and Director of Athletic Marketing and Promotions Shamyra Wilkerson walk us through their journeys from student to staff. Coach Isaac Blue asks the heavy hitters in this one as Keric Jackson also tosses in input as to some of the things to look forward to down the road for Athletic Communications!
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We've got a lengthy one today! Head Field Hockey Coach Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft and Star Attacker Mairead McKibbin join the podcast to discuss their 2023 campaign! Keric Jackson dives into the buildup of the relationships within the coaching staff as well as the camaraderie among the athletes. Coach Isaac Blue offers his Quick Hits of Field Hockey greats and opens the discussion to the improvement of equity among women in collegiate sports.
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It's been a while! To kickoff the return of the podcast into the spring semester, Keric Jackson and Isaac Blue welcome in two of the leaders of the Shenandoah Football team, Quarterback Steven Hugney and graduating Cornerback Keyshawn Wilder! In this episode, we take a look back at the 2023 Football season and look ahead to the next, as Hugney discusses his plans as the head of the Hornets' offense, and Wilder dives into his role with the team beyond his playing years. Coach Blue offers some quick hit questions to stir the pot a little bit, and it all wraps up with Keyshawn's role with the R.E.D. Team!
The SU Men's Soccer team had a major turnaround since Head Coach Brandon Kates was hired just two years ago, going from an 11th place finish to a 4th place finish and hosting an ODAC Tournament game for the first time in program history. Both Coach Kates and two-time All-ODAC striker Nathan Yared join the show to reflect on the last two seasons, as well as have a chat about the importance of the sport in terms of diversity and individuality, led by Isaac Blue.
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We are back and better than ever! New SU Athletics Communications Director for Creative Content, Keric Jackson, and Assistant Men's Basketball Coach and R.E.D. Team Administrator, Isaac Blue, hop on the mic for an all-new Shenandoah Podcast! In this inaugural episode, Keric takes a look back at the fall season's slate of teams, followed by both Keric and Isaac discussing the origins and now rebirth of the R.E.D. Team!
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Three-time national champion Coach Karen Monez joins Brian Estridge to talk about sustaining championship culture on the Leadership Podcast, as presented by TCU Neeley Executive Programs.
TCU men's basketball head coach Jamie Dixon joins Brian Estridge to talk about all things coaching, and how to take a team to the next level, as presented by TCU Neeley Executive Programs.
Ricky Stuart joins Brian Estridge to talk about running a family business and more on the Leadership Podcast, as presented by TCU Neeley Executive Programs.
TCU Director of Athletics Jeremiah Donati joins Brian Estridge to talk about his first year on the job, persuasion and more on the Leadership Podcast, as presented by TCU Neeley Executive Programs
TCU Head Women's Basketball Coach Raegan Pebley joins Brian Estridge to talk about challenges in coaching, perseverance and more on the Leadership Podcast, as presented by TCU Neeley Executive Programs
Coach Patterson joins Brian Estridge to talk about adaptive coaching, his longevity and more in the Leadership Podcast, as presented by TCU Neeley Executive Programs