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But that didn't mean you couldn't get where you wanted to go from central Harnett County where the North Carolina piedmont meets the Coastal Plain. Campbell has produced United States congressmen, Major League Baseball players, PGA Tour members, thousands of lawyers, plus doctors, teachers and more graduates who live all over the globe. How about a model who has walked the runways in Milan and New York City, an actor who works the sound stages in Los Angeles… and a tennis instructor, all rolled up in one? Frankie DelConte once guarded Michael Jordan in high school before starring on the Campbell tennis team in the early days of the program's Division one era. Now, his acting and modeling career keeps him busy on the West Coast, but he still makes time to play – and help others learn – the sport he loves. In the next episode of Tales from the Creek, Frankie Delconte talks with Stan Cole about growing up in Wilmington, his path to Campbell, how he transitioned from a career in sales to modeling and acting and more. Suggestions for future Tales from the Creek interview subjects are always welcome and may be sent to Stan Cole at cole@campbell.edu.
Juha Miettinen arrived at Campbell in the fall of 1987 from Finland by way of Winston-Salem, N.C. Four years later, he not only graduated, but left a legacy that included All-America honors, a Big South player of the year award, and victories over the likes of North Carolina, Duke and Penn State. He went on to serve as an assistant coach at his alma mater – helping the team win two Big South titles – and to play professional indoor soccer. Along the way, Juha and his wife Whitney – who met at CU – raised a family and settled in her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee. He is a member of the Campbell Athletics and Big South Conference Halls of Fame. In the next episode of Tales from the Creek, Juha Miettinen talks with Stan Cole about growing up in Finland, his path to Campbell, his career, journey and more. Suggestions for future Tales from the Creek interview subjects are always welcome and may be sent to Stan Cole at cole@campbell.edu.
Jay Overton arrived at Campbell in the fall of 1971 and made a golf powerhouse even better. A transfer from Duke, Jay helped lead the Camels to back-to-back top-five finishes in the NAIA national tournament, including a runner-up showing in 1973 when he was the individual co-champion. Under the direction of coach Hargrove Davis, Jay and his teammates were part of a golf dynasty in Buies Creek – even before Keith Hills golf club was built in 1974 – and the athletic teams transitioned to the Division I ranks. Those Campbell teams finished in the top five of the NAIA national championship seven times in a nine-year span from 1969 through 1977. Following graduation, Jay began a career as golf professional in 1973 at Pinehurst Country Club and became head pro two years later. He served more than three decades at Innisbrook Resort in Florida and is now Director of Golf at Puntacana Resort in the Dominican Republic. Along the way, he competed on the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Legends – and has played in a total of 24 majors - including a pair of US Open Championships. Jay was inducted into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame in 1988, and his travels recently brought him back to the Cape Fear Region for his grandson's high school graduation. In the next episode of Tales from the Creek, Jay Overton chats with Stan Cole about growing up in a golf family, his path to Campbell, his professional career, and more. Suggestions for future Tales from the Creek interview subjects are always welcome and may be sent to Stan Cole at cole@campbell.edu.
Yvonne Cox arrived at Campbell in the fall of 1996 fresh off a West Virginia State amateur title and joined a golf program that would become one of the nation's best over the next four years. A relative late-starter in the game, Vonnie's all-around athleticism and competitive drive propelled her to a pair of top-10 finishes in the ASUN Championship and two NCAA regional appearances. After graduating in 2000, Vonnie qualified for the U.S. Women's Amateur Championship then embarked on a professional career. Over five seasons, she made 64 starts on the LPGA Developmental circuit – now known as the Epson Tour – and qualified for the 2004 U.S. Open. She entered the business field and took an extended break from the game but regained her passion for the sport. She has already won a pair of tournaments while producing a top-10 finish at the 2023 LPGA Senior Championship. Through the years, she has stayed in contact with her fellow Campbell Golf alumni and has returned to participate in the annual Battle for the Creek tournament in early November. Now based in Williamsburg, Virginia, Vonnie is a teaching pro in addition to competing on the Legends of the LPGA Tour. In the next episode of Tales from the Creek, Yvonne Cox-Holmes chats with Stan Cole about her family's influence on her sporting career, her path to Campbell, where she was offered scholarships in both golf and softball, her professional career and more. Suggestions for future Tales from the Creek interview subjects are always welcome and may be sent to Stan Cole at cole@campbell.edu.
On a special edition of the Camel Call Podcast we hear from new Head Women's Basketball Coach Ali Jaques at her introductory press conference at Campbell. Plus, we check on two Campbell Men's Golf alums who are both on the PGA Tour.All Camel Call podcasts can be heard at GoCamels.com and The Varsity Network Sports App. Every episode is also posted on Apple, Spotify, and on the department's official website, GoCamels.com. You can listen to past episodes on our outlets and at gocamels.com/podcasts.
On the Camel Call Podcast it is a CAA Baseball Tournament preview as the CAA Coach of the Year Chris Marx, talks to Chris Hemeyer about his team as they get set for postseason play. Plus, we recap a sensational Spring Season for Campbell Athletics.
Successful college student-athletes are often expert multitaskers – balancing a heavy academic course load with all of the duties expected of a scholarship athlete in and out of season. To say that Denise Ford Shipman did it all during her career at Campbell University would be a vast understatement. On the basketball court, she was a three-time all-conference performer and helped lead the team to 80 victories – including one in the 1989 Big South title game – during her career. Off the floor, she was voted the 1988 Homecoming Queen, was a cadet in the Reserve Officer's Training Corps and commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army upon graduation in 1989. After serving in the Army, Denise earned multiple master's degrees and has devoted much of her professional career to public education. She was inducted in the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011 and this fall, will be enshrined in the Guilford County Hall of Fame. In the next episode of Tales from the Creek, Denise Ford Shipman chats with Stan Cole about her path to Campbell, competing alongside three other Hall of Fame members, jumping out of airplanes, working in the education field and more. Suggestions for future Tales from the Creek interview subjects are always welcome and may be sent to Stan Cole at cole@campbell.edu.
New Campbell Head Men's Basketball Coach Jimmie Williams sits down with the Voice of the Fighting Camels, Chris Hemeyer. Coach Williams discusses family, faith, growing up in Kansas, his coaching journey, and his plan for Campbell Basketball. After the interview, Chris talks about red hot Campbell Baseball as the team looks to capture a CAA Tournament Championship, plus season Football tickets are on sale now, Chris has all the details.
works at Duke University in career services, helping the next generation of college students prepare to transition into the next phase of their life. In the next episode of Tales from the Creek, Michael Rudisill chats with Stan Cole about his path to Campbell, three degrees, how he strengthened his faith, Carolina Panthers football and more. Suggestions for future Tales from the Creek interview subjects are always welcome and may be sent to Stan Cole at cole@campbell.edu.
Matt Moot arrived at Campbell in the fall of 2007 – the latest in a long line of golf standouts to make their way from Western Pennsylvania to Buies Creek. Since graduating in 2011, Matt's path has led him back to his alma mater twice. A four-year standout, two-time NCAA regional participant, and later a professional on various tours, Matt eventually turned his attention to coaching and has mentored some of the best golfers ever to pass through Buies Creek. Along the way, he was coached by and coached under Hall of Famer John Crooks. He was named head coach of the Campbell men's program last summer, and now two of Matt's former players are competing on the PGA Tour. In the next episode of Tales from the Creek, Matt Moot chats with Stan Cole about his path to Campbell, his playing and coaching career, all things Pittsburgh sports and more. Suggestions for future Tales from the Creek interview subjects are always welcome and may be sent to Stan Cole at cole@campbell.edu.
We got the guys back together again to talk Campbell Athletics! Our Winter sports are winding down, and Spring sports are in full swing. Chris, Evan, Lendl, and Zach discuss a wild winter as Men's Basketball starts the CAA Tournament, and our Women's team tries to wrap up a top-three finish in the regular season. Women's Lacrosse is on a seven-game win streak as our Softball and Baseball teams look poised to get back to the top of the CAA. Recorded in the new Campbell podcast room, it is a supersized edition of Camel Call!
took a chance on a Campbell program that was in a building phase – literally and figuratively. After playing on the Miami Tropics AAU team that sent six players to the Division I ranks, Rodriguez moved to Buies Creek and tiny Carter Gym – capacity 947 – to be a key figure in Coach Robbie Laing's fast-paced attack. He played his first two years in tiny Carter Gym then his last two in Gore Arena as he helped a team go from a winless league record two years before his arrival to a conference regular season title in his senior year. J-Rod was a Mid-Major Freshman All-American and four-time All-Conference performer who at the time of his graduation was one of only 101 players in Division I history to reach the 2000-point, 1000-rebound mark. From there, he embarked on a professional career that has taken him all over the globe and earned a place on the Puerto Rican National team. It's no surprise that J-Rod was inducted this year into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame. In the next episode of Tales from the Creek, Jonathan Rodriguez chats with Stan Cole about moving to the States as a high school student, his path to Campbell, his professional career, and more. Suggestions for future Tales from the Creek interview subjects are always welcome and may be sent to Stan Cole at cole@campbell.edu.
A quarter century after she graduated, Martha Covington is still one of the best hitters in Campbell and Atlantic Sun Conference softball history. The fast pitch era of Campbell's softball program was less than a decade old in 1996 when Martha first stepped into the left-handed batter's box. She immediately showed Campbell fans that a hitter could display power without sacrificing contact. She shattered the school records for doubles, home runs, total bases and RBI. She set a school mark for slugging percentage, and her .429 batting average is second all-time in Campbell history. Martha was a four-time Atlantic Sun first-team all-conference performer, three-time All-Southeast Region selection and a 3-time ASun batting champ. It's no surprise that she was a member of this year's Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame induction class. In the next episode of Tales from the Creek, Martha Covington chats with Stan Cole about her love of the outdoors, her path to Campbell, how a strong work impacted her performance, and more. Suggestions for future Tales from the Creek interview subjects are always welcome and may be sent to Stan Cole at cole@campbell.edu.
Recorded live at Napper Tandy's on February 12th. Campbell head baseball coach Chris Marx gave us a preview of his 2026 team. Head women's lacrosse coach Dawn Easley tells us about her squad, plus head women's basketball coach Ronny Fisher and head men's basketball coach John Andrzejek join the show to talk about the basketball season and the upcoming CAA Tournament.
Ken Faulkner arrived in Buies Creek from South Jersey in the summer of 1966 as a standout guard for Coach Fred McCall's Fighting Camel basketball team. By the time he graduated in 1970, he was not only a four-year starter but also helped lead his teams to back-to-back 20-win seasons and district titles. Following graduation, Ken returned to his native New Jersey and began a teaching and coaching career. At Burlington Township High School, he built one of the premier programs in the state. In 24 seasons as a head coach, Ken's clubs won 522 games, 11 conference titles, seven South Jersey crowns and three state championships. He has been inducted into at least five Halls of Fame. In the next episode of Tales from the Creek, Ken Faulkner chats with Stan Cole about his path to Campbell, his coaching career, his beloved Philadelphia Phillies, and more. Suggestions for future Tales from the Creek interview subjects are always welcome and may be sent to Stan Cole at cole@campbell.edu.
When Taylor Reed stepped on campus as a freshman in August of 2007 to say that he was more than familiar with his surroundings would be a vast understatement. Not only was Taylor a highly-valued defensive lineman who was preparing to compete for playing time on Campbell's first Division I football team, but he brought a family tie to the university that dated more than a century. Taylor Reed's great, great grandfather is James Archibald Campbell, who opened Buies Creek Academy on January 5, 1887. His great grandfather is Leslie Hartwell Campbell, who succeeded his father as president of Campbell College and oversaw the school's transition from junior college to a four-year institution in the early 1960s. His grandmother is Catherine Campbell King, longtime faculty member who spent decades welcoming newcomers to Buies Creek and making them feel at home. Taylor earned a starting spot on the defensive front as well as multiple PFL All-Academic honors and graduated with a degree from the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business. Now married and a father of two daughters, Taylor and his wife Lindsey not only decided to move back to Buies Creek, but they chose to live in his grandparents' home on Leslie Campbell Avenue. In the next episode of Tales from the Creek, Taylor Reed chats with Stan Cole about growing up in a Campbell family, his path to CU, his professional journey and much more. Suggestions for future Tales from the Creek interview subjects are always welcome and may be sent to Stan Cole at cole@campbell.edu.
Fred Whitfield first set foot in Carter Gym in the late 1960s – as an 8-year-old attending the Campbell Basketball School. Little did he know then that Campbell University would be a launching point for an incredible career in athletics. A decade of summer camps in Buies Creek helped develop the skills that would enable him to play Division I basketball. The educational foundation set by his parents propelled him to not only an undergraduate degree, but an MBA and law school. His accomplishments and awards are numerous – induction into the Campbell Athletics and North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, recipient of the Order of the Longleaf Pine and the Thurgood Marshall Award of Excellence, the playing floor at his high school bears his name. Those honors and many others have followed a career that began in coaching at his alma mater, opening a law practice, joining one of the most prestigious sports agent firms in the world, working at Nike, where he helped launch the Jordan Brand and serving as an executive for two NBA franchises. Along the way, Fred Whitfield always built relationships first. Whether it was starting a basketball camp for underserved youth in his hometown of Greensboro, negotiating deals worth hundreds of millions of dollars, or working with leaders from both sides of the aisle through politically sensitive subjects, Fred's humility, sense of service and the ability to ask the right question at the right time all have served him, and those he encounters, well. In the next episode of Tales from the Creek, North Carolina Sports and Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame member Fred Whitfield chats with Stan Cole about growing up in Greensboro, attending the Campbell Basketball School, his path to Campbell, his professional journey and much more. Suggestions for future Tales from the Creek interview subjects are always welcome and may be sent to Stan Cole at cole@campbell.edu.
Nearly 40 years ago, Brad Childress arrived in Buies Creek as part of Billy Lee's first recruiting class. The son of a college coach, Brad was a North Carolina East-West all-star game selection after graduating from Albemarle High School. Not only did he immediately move into the Camel starting lineup, but he led CU to the Big South title game twice in four seasons. He concluded his career as the first player in Campbell Division I history to record more than 1,000 points, 500 assists and 200 steals. Brad followed his father into coaching at both his alma mater and Lenoir Rhyne College before leaving the profession and moving into the pharmaceutical sales profession. In 2011, he was inducted into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame. In the next episode of Tales from the Creek, Fighting Camel Hall of Fame member Brad Childress talks with Stan Cole about growing up the son of a coach, his path to Campbell, playing for and later coaching the Camels and much more.
It's a basketball preview as Chris Hemeyer gets you set for the start of the Campbell Basketball season. We check in on Women's Basketball, then visit with Head Men's Basketball Coach John Andrzejek to talk about his team, the opening game against a nationally ranked Wisconsin team, and what he loves about Campbell University. Then we zoom with Campbell great Chris Clemons, who just scored 52 points in a game with his new team in Germany. Clemons also talks about his time at Campbell and why he loved being a Fighting Camel.
Jim Gurkin arrived at Campbell from Little Washington in the fall of 1965 and before he finished, earned All-America honors and helped establish the Fighting Camels as a national golf powerhouse. Under the direction of coaches Danny Roberts, Jimmy and his teammates established a golf dynasty in Buies Creek – even before Keith Hills golf club was built in 1974 and the athletic teams transitioned to the Division I ranks. Jimmy and his teammate Sam Brewer became the first Camels to earn All-America honors in golf in 1969 when the Camels finished fifth in the NAIA national tournament. Since graduation, Jimmy has worked as a golf professional for more than four decades, making stops in Raleigh, Henderson and Wilson. In the next episode of Tales from the Creek, Fighting Camel golf All-American and Hall of Fame member Jim Gurkin talks with Stan Cole about growing up in Eastern North Carolina, his path to Campbell, a career in golf and much more.
It's a basketball preview and football recap as Camel Call Live returns to Napper Tandy's in downtown Angier. Campbell head men's basketball coach John Andrzejek and head women's basketball coach Ronny Fisher preview their upcoming seasons, plus head football coach Braxton Harris talks about the homecoming game.
Homecoming is here and Campbell's fall sports are winning. Men's Soccer is in first place, Women's Soccer, Volleyball and Football are all in the top four in the CAA standings. We preview a big homecoming weekend and introduce you to Football's opponent New Hampshire. The CAA football only member is one of the best and most consistent FCS programs in the nation over the last 20 years, we will hear from their head coach. Plus, Chris Hemeyer interviews Campbell alum B.T. Hale as we follow his progress on the NBC show OnBrand with Jimmy Fallon.
On Camel Call we get you set for a huge weekend of Campbell sports by interviewing Campbell Head Volleyball Coach Greg Goral. Goral tells us about the 10-3 start to the season and the big matches with Charleston this weekend. We also visit with former Campbell Cheerleader B.T. Hale who is a contestant on Jimmy Fallon's new NBC reality show On Brand. Plus, Chris Hemeyer talks Campbell Football, Basketball and goes over all the action happening around Buies Creek this weekend.
Head men's soccer coach Dustin Fonder and head football coach Braxton Harris are our guests on Camel Call Live, recorded live at Napper Tandy's in downtown Angier.
The name Koonce has been synonymous with Campbell Baseball since the 1960 season. The Koonce brothers – Cal, then Charles – helped close Campbell's junior college era and usher in the Fighting Camels' transition to senior college status. Both of the Koonce brothers are enshrined in the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame. Cal went on to pitch in the big leagues, then returned to his alma mater in the 1980s as head baseball coach. Charles Koonce batted over .400 twice in his collegiate career then went on to a career as an educational leader in the Fayetteville area. In addition, Charles co-founded Mid-South Sports, Inc., a sports promotion group that has aired high school and college football games for decades. In 2016 Charles was presented with the Order of the Longleaf Pine, the highest honor awarded to civilians in North Carolina In the next episode of Tales from the Creek, Fighting Camel baseball standout Charles Koonce talks with Stan Cole about his path to Campbell, the early years of the senior college baseball program, his career journey, and much more.
Campbell head football coach Braxton Harris and head women's soccer coach Jeff Gross are the featured guests on the first Camel Call Live of the season. Then we take a closer look at the 2025 football roster and preview the season opener at No. 9-ranked Rhode Island with Coach Harris. We examine the undefeated start for women's soccer while looking ahead to Campbell's three-match home stand. Camel Call Live is recorded live at Napper Tandy's in downtown Angier.
John Marshall arrived at Campbell in the fall of 1980 from his home in Henderson, N.C., to join a golf team that was in its early years of competing at the NCAA Division I level. While competing under three different head coaches, John not only helped lay the groundwork for what would become a mid-major college golf powerhouse program, but he also discovered a career path. He graduated in 1984, and soon after enrolled in Campbell's Law School. He has been practicing law since 1989 and in the fall of 2023 was sworn into the United States Supreme Court bar. John also is a member of Campbell's AD's Advisory Board and actively supports his alma mater's athletics program. In the next episode of Tales from the Creek, Fighting Camel golf standout John Marshall talks with Stan Cole about golf, his path to Campbell and later to law school, raising a family, playing the guitar, his career journey, and much more.
The 2025-26 Campbell Athletics season is here! Chris Hemeyer, Lendl Suggs and Evan Budrovich give you a preview of the first fall sports of the season. With soccer kicking off first, we have interviews with Campbell head women's soccer coach Jeff Gross and head men's soccer coach Dustin Fonder.
Sixty years ago this summer, John Marshbanks arrived on the Campbell College campus for the fall semester in 1965. By the time he graduated four years later, no one in Campbell Basketball history had scored more points than the 6-foot-8 center from Marietta. Now, more than 55 years since John left Buies Creek, only three players have amassed more points in their career – Chris Clemons, Jonathan Rodriguez and Sam Staggers. It's no surprise that John was inducted into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006. However, John Marshbanks' life has been about much more than basketball. He had a tryout with the ABA's Miami Floridians, but his professional journey took a different turn. Entrepreneur, teacher, coach, lay minister – John has assumed many professional titles in addition to husband, father and granddad. Through the years, he has remained in contact with teammates, classmates and his alma mater. In the next episode of Tales from the Creek, Hall of Fame basketball standout John Marshbanks talks with Stan Cole about growing up in the Atlanta area, his family connection to Buies Creek, an ABA tryout, his career journey, and much more.
Hall of Fame golf coach John Crooks has accomplished so much in his 35-year career at Campbell that it took two Tales from the Creek episodes to share his story. The man who has led Campbell's men's and women's teams to 38 NCAA postseason appearances, 27 conference titles and 162 tournament championships has guided his teams in three different Division I leagues and through an ever-changing landscape of college athletics. In the second of two episodes of Tales from the Creek, Hall of Fame Coach John Crooks talks with Stan Cole about how his job has changed over the years, recalls some of his best players, how his coaching tree has grown and more.
The Voice of the Fighting Camels, Chris Hemeyer, interviews Head Men's Basketball Coach John Andrzejek. Topics include his recent national championship with Florida, assembling a coaching staff, recruiting philosophies, and growing up in upstate New York. Chris also previews a big week for Campbell Athletics, covering Football ticket news and the upcoming Camel Caravan stop in Fayetteville.
Numbers don't tell the whole story. But sometimes, those numbers are so impressive that they are a starting point for a really good story. 162 Tournament titles38 NCAA postseason appearances27 Conference championships28 Conference players of the Year17 Conference freshmen of the Year215 All-Conference performers381 Conference All-Academic team members That's just a small sample of the accomplishments compiled by head coach John Crooks and his players since he took over as men's golf coach at Campbell in 1990 and assumed women's head coaching duties one year later. Heading into his 36th year at Campbell – John Crooks will become the longest tenured head coach in school history when the academic calendar flips this August. It's safe to say that he has built not only a mid-major powerhouse, but also one of the best college golf programs in the Southeastern United States. That program has not only produced three – soon to be four – PGA Tour professionals, but hundreds of successful Campbell graduates over the last four decades. John Crooks moved to Buies Creek four decades ago and this place became not only his home, but that of his children and their families. In the first of two episodes of Tales from the Creek, Hall of Fame Coach John Crooks talks with Stan Cole about how he began playing golf, competing at the highest level, his journey to Buies Creek, his path to coaching, and much more.
On the Camel Call podcast, Chris, Lendl, and Evan recap a strong season for our spring sports. We also take a look back at the runs our basketball teams made. Men's Basketball begins the John Andrzejek era as we discuss Campbell's new Head Coach. Plus, we take a close look back at the Kevin McGeehan era and preview a fantastic fall Football schedule.
Four decades ago, Cory Satterfield arrived on campus as a heralded right-handed pitcher from South Jersey. Recruited by Cal Koonce – a member of the 1969 Amazin' Mets – and later coached by 1982 Cy Young runner-up Mike Caldwell – Cory enjoyed a career capped by leading the Camels to their first Big South baseball title in 1988 and earning all-conference and all-tournament honors along the way. Thirty-seven years since he graduated, his name is still etched in the Campbell record books. He is still ranked among the program's top five all time leaders in wins, starts, complete games, innings pitched and strikeouts. Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1988, Cory played three seasons in the minors, earning Midwest League All-Star honors in 1989. After his playing career ended Cory began a teaching career in Harnett County and later Richmond County. He was twice honored as principal of the year and later served as assistant superintendent and interim superintendent of Scotland County schools. After retiring from administrative duties, he was elected to the Richmond County Board of Education in 2022 and continues to serve that organization. In addition to playing golf whenever he can, Cory is also a member of the Athletic Director's advisory board at his alma mater. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Cory Satterfield talks with Stan Cole about his journey to Campbell, being coached by two former major league pitchers, his deep connections with his teammates and to the Buies Creek community, and much more.
Harnett County native Ernest Gilchrist grew up with an interest in journalism and basketball and his passions led him to Campbell College in 1976. The multicultural relationships he developed as a youth influenced him as he matured, played college basketball, and went on to earn undergraduate and master's degrees in business. Over the last four and one-half decades, "Ernie G" – as he's still known to friends and teammates – has worked in numerous management and consulting roles and traveled extensively. He's also the author of Fusion of Cultures and a contributor to the PBS documentary "Voices over the Water" – which explores Scottish immigration in the United States. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Ernie Gilchrist talks with Stan Cole about growing up in Harnett County, the Campbell Basketball School, his interest in journalism and history, and much more.
Sam Brewer arrived at Campbell in the fall of 1968 and before he finished, left with three All-America honors and played a large role in the school's first national championship. A transfer from Wake Forest, Sam helped lead the Camels to three-straight NAIA national tournament appearances and top honors in 1970. Under the direction of coaches Danny Roberts and Hargrove Davis, Brewer and his teammates established a golf dynasty in Buies Creek – even before Keith Hills golf club was built in 1974 – and the athletic teams transitioned to the Division I ranks. Following graduation, Sam worked as a golf professional for four decades – retiring in 2015 as director of golf at North Ridge Country Club. Through the years, Sam has stayed in close contact with his former teammates, getting together for regular rounds of golf and other social events. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Campbell Hall of Fame member Sam Brewer talks with Stan Cole about growing up in Wake Forest, taking up the game, his path to Campbell, working in the profession, and more.
Sam Brewer arrived at Campbell in the fall of 1968 and before he finished, left with three All-America honors and played a large role in the school's first national championship. A transfer from Wake Forest, Sam helped lead the Camels to three-straight NAIA national tournament appearances and top honors in 1970. Under the direction of coaches Danny Roberts and Hargrove Davis, Brewer and his teammates established a golf dynasty in Buies Creek – even before Keith Hills golf club was built in 1974 – and the athletic teams transitioned to the Division I ranks. Following graduation, Sam worked as a golf professional for four decades – retiring in 2015 as director of golf at North Ridge Country Club. Through the years, Sam has stayed in close contact with his former teammates, getting together for regular rounds of golf and other social events. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Campbell Hall of Fame member Sam Brewer talks with Stan Cole about growing up in Wake Forest, taking up the game, his path to Campbell, working in the profession, and more.
Head Women's Basketball Coach Ronny Fisher and Head Softball Coach Emily Carosone join host Chris Hemeyer on Camel Call Live. Recorded live at Napper Tandy's, the show also features softball catchers Madison Ford and Rayanan Motas, plus women's basketball's Audrey Fuller, Olivia Tucker, and Jasmine Felton. Coach Fisher and crew discuss the 22-win season and the team's combination of veteran leadership and youth. Coach Carosone talks about her first-place Camels and what makes this team special.
Dale Steele literally built the Campbell Football program from the ground up. He arrived in Buies Creek in 2006 and spent the next two years putting together facilities, a staff and roster in time for the program to relaunch in 2008 after a 58-year hiatus. Coach Steele brought a quarter century of college football coaching experience to Campbell and turned the program into a winner in just four short years. The son of a high school coach and graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he played on the offensive and defensive lines, Dale began a coaching career that lasted more than 45 years when he took a graduate assistant position at Ball State in 1977. Over the years, his travels took him to Wisconsin, Tulane, Wichita State, Kansas State, East Carolina, Baylor, East Tennessee and Elon before he and his family moved to Harnett County in 2006. Among the many accomplishments of his career, include five bowl trips and back-to-back FCS national titles while he was on the staff at James Madison. Now retired, he has served as an advisor to current Campbell head coach Braxton Harris and is involved with the Myrtle Beach Bowl, while he and his wife Pam spend as much time as possible with their grand kids. Earlier this year, Coach Steele was inducted into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Campbell Hall of Fame member Dale Steele talks with Stan Cole about his paths to Campbell, starting a football program from scratch, and more.
In the early days of Campbell's transition to NCAA Division I competition – folks who were around campus knew Buies Creek not just as home to a budding law school and an intimate undergraduate setting, but also as a training ground for some of the nation's – and world's – best decathletes. Orville Peterson and Ernie White both transferred to Campbell to train with the legendary Coach Brant Tolsma. Before their time was finished, both earned All-America honors and represented their country in the most grueling competition in track and field. After their training and competitive careers ended, Orville and Ernie both went on to work with young athletes and were both inducted into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Campbell Hall of Fame members Orville Peterson and Ernie White talk with Stan Cole about their paths to Campbell, training in Buies Creek, competing all over the nation, and more.
"We have an incredible opportunity right now...when people talk about the glory days we were rolling in baseball, we were rolling in basketball, all of our sports were firing...we are in that right now, it is happening right now." Zach Berly says it on the Camel Call podcast, as Campbell Athletics is winning in February. Chris Hemeyer, Lendl Suggs, and Evan Budrovich join Zach to talk about the roll our winter sports are on, and the great start to the Spring for Softball, Baseball, and Women's Lacrosse—a fun episode of Camel Call.
Janet Wooten arrived at Campbell in 1991 and was the first of dozens of impact players John Crooks has coached over more than three decades. A transfer from Auburn, Janet is the answer to nearly all the important "first" trivia questions in Campbell women's golf history:First women's tournament individual winnerFirst women's conference title winnerFirst NCAA postseason individual berthFirst women's golfer to be inducted into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame Janet won seven collegiate individual titles and helped Coach Crooks' teams win the first 10 of what now stands as 100 tournament victories – in addition to Big South Conference championships in 1993 and 1994. After earning an individual bid to the 1993 NCAA Regional, Janet and her teammates became the first Campbell women's team to reach NCAA postseason competition when the Camels played in the 1994 Regional at East Lansing, Michigan. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Campbell and Big South Conference Hall of Fame member Janet Wooten talks with Stan Cole about getting her start in golf, her path to Campbell, the time she completed a round with just 18 putts, making lifelong friends in Buies Creek and more.
David Doyle arrived at Campbell in 1983 from Dublin, Ireland by way of Henderson, N.C. Four years later, he not only graduated, but became the first Camel men's soccer player to earn NCAA Division I All-America honors. The nation's leading scorer in 1986 with a school Division I era record 34 goals, Doyle was named Big South player of the year. He went on to play professional indoor soccer and after a 19-year professional career, was inducted into the Indoor Soccer Hall of Fame. In 2006, "Paddy" was inducted into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame and was enshrined in the Big South Hall of Fame in 2015. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, All-American and Hall of Famer David Doyle talks with Stan Cole about growing up in Dublin, Ireland, his path to Campbell, life in the Creek, playing professionally indoor soccer, raising a future pro and more.
It's a spring sports preview as our podcast recorded live at Napper Tandy's in Angier features Head Baseball Coach Chris Marx, Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Dawn Easley, and Head Softball Coach Emily Carosone. The show is hosted by Evan Budrovich.
Lendl Suggs, Evan Budrovich, and Chris Hemeyer get you set for a big weekend of Campbell winter sports. Plus, we break down a fantastic Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame Class that will be inducted this weekend.
Before travel ball and summer AAU competition, Ronda Mueller Johnson grew up in Eastern North Carolina developing her athletic skills the old-fashioned way, playing with and against her seven siblings and neighborhood friends. The daughter of a Marine Corps veteran and mother who had played on the best AAU women's basketball teams in the country, Ronda grew to love basketball and softball. She attended the Campbell Basketball School, fell in love with Buies Creek, and has never lost touch with the University. Ronda enrolled at Campbell 1978 and was named outstanding female athlete three times before graduating in 1982. She then accepted a position as assistant basketball and head softball coach at her alma mater. The first female inducted into Campbell's Athletics Hall of Fame, Ronda taught and coached for three decades in Johnston County schools before returning to Campbell as an adjunct instructor in the exercise science program. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, two-sport star Ronda Mueller Johnson talks with Stan Cole about growing up in Coastal North Carolina as one of eight siblings, her path to Campbell, softball, hoops, her family and more.
Maria Maldonado arrived at Campbell in 1992 and over the next four years, earned the distinction of being the first women's golf team member to earn all-conference honors four times. A native of Argentina – she was the second international player to compete for the Campbell women – Maria helped Coach John Crooks' teams win their first 13 of what now stands as 100 tournament victories as well as Big South championships in 1993 and 1994. Thirty years ago, last spring, Maria and her teammates became the first Campbell women's program to reach NCAA postseason play when the Camels competed in the NCAA East Regional at East Lansing, Michigan. Following graduation, Maria spent three years as an assistant coach of the Camels and helped lead the Campbell women to an additional 16 tournament titles and three-straight ASUN championships. She earned her MBA in 1998 and joined Feld Entertainment, putting her international business degree to use all over the United States and Europe. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Campbell golf alum Maria Maldonado talks with Stan Cole about her decision to come to Buies Creek from her native Argentina, playing for and coaching alongside Hall of Fame coach John Crooks, how she met her husband and more.
It is a lot of fun as Zach, Lendl, Evan, and Chris recap the calendar year. We do a deep dive into why the CAA works for Campbell Athletics and what to expect in the future. The Power 4 then recaps the first two months of basketball and wrestling, plus a quick look at spring sports as schedules are now out on gocamels.com.
A decade ago, Ryan Thompson was a key figure in Campbell's rise to a mid-major baseball power and regular NCAA postseason participant. In the last five seasons, he has gone on to reach the major leagues and pitch in two World Series. After a standout junior college career in the Pacific Northwest Ryan crossed the country to join the Fighting Camels and helped his team win 90 games over two seasons. He led the nation and was Big South pitcher of the year in 2013 and led the Camels to their first NCAA postseason berth in 24 years one year later. Drafted by the Houston Astros, Ryan steadily moved up the minor league ladder – faced a serious surgery – then joined the Tampa Bay Rays and played an important role in their 2020 American League Championship run. Three years later, he was again pitching in the World Series – this time for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Through the years, Ryan has stayed in close contact with his Campbell roots, making regular visits – most recently for a Baseball Alumni gathering around Homecoming in Buies Creek. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Campbell baseball alum Ryan Thompson talks with Stan Cole about growing up in Oregon, his path to Campbell, playing college baseball, reaching the big leagues, his personal faith and more.
Jeremy Hill was a pioneer in the rebirth of Campbell football in the first decade of the 21st century. He bought into a vision of what could be, earned two degrees from Campbell and is now thriving not only as a trust officer, but also the owner of a custom woodworking business. He also finds time to head up the Campbell Football Alumni Association. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Campbell football alum Jeremy talks with Stan Cole about growing up in Eastern North Carolina, his path to Campbell, meeting his wife Hannah, playing college football, moving on to his career in business field and the importance of connecting with his fellow alumni.
On Camel Call Live, Head Football Coach Braxton Harris gives a preview of Saturday's game vs. 13th-ranked Richmond. Coach Harris also talks about year one of building a program and the upward trajectory of Campbell Football. Head Men's Basketball Coach Kevin McGeehan stops by after a close battle with Virginia. Coach McGeehan also discusses his talent, depth, and what he has seen from his squad during the season's first week. It's the final Camel Call Live of the Fall recorded at Napper Tandy's in downtown Angier.
Basketball season begins! We have a special Camel Call Basketball preview podcast as we visit with Head Men's Basketball Coach Kevin McGeehan to preview the season. We also talked to Head Women's Basketball Coach Ronny Fisher as his squad gets set for the 24-25 campaign. Basketball season begins tonight as Campbell hosts a men's and women's double header starting at 5:30.
As crossover season begins, Chris Hemeyer, Evan Budrovich, and Lendl Suggs catch you up with fall sports and preview what's coming up this winter. Plus, we go in-depth with a men's basketball season preview as Head Coach Kevin McGeehan stops by to talk about one of the deepest and most talented teams he has ever had.
Head Football Coach Braxton Harris and Head Women's Basketball Coach Ronny Fisher are our guests for Camel Call Live. Harris talks about the close game at William & Mary and gives us a preview of the homecoming game vs. NC A&T. Fisher has his preview of the upcoming season as Women's Basketball takes the court in a little over a week.It's Camel Call Live from Napper Tandy's in Angier.
Former Congressman Bob Etheridge stepped on the Campbell College campus in the fall of 1961 to play basketball and pursue his degree in business administration. He joined the Fighting Camels when they were just starting competition as a four-year institution. While Campbell has grown exponentially over the last six-plus decades, Bob Etheridge's travels have taken him all over the state and to Washington, D.C., where he served 14 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. A native of Johnston County, Congressman Etheridge and his wife, Faye, have for the last 50 years made their home in Harnett County, where he has been a businessman, part-time farmer, and full-time public servant. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Campbell Hall of Fame member Bob Etheridge talks with Stan Cole about growing up on the farm, his path to Campbell, then on to a career in business and public service.
Phil Fusco made the trip from Lowell, Massachusetts to Campbell in the late 1970s, and by 1985 had earned both his undergraduate and law degrees. Ever since he has practiced in the area, but his contributions have gone far beyond his professional pursuits. Raising a family, being active in his church, supporting the Campbell wrestling program, and starting a non-profit organization – inspired by his late son – to help children all over the world are just a few ways that Phil has stayed busy. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Phil talks with Stan Cole about his journey to Buies Creek, why he stayed in the area, raising a family, serving as a defense attorney, PhillipsLoveBears.com, and much more.
Camel Call Live kicks off another home football weekend with an interview with Head Football Coach Braxton Harris. Harris talks about the first four games of the season, his team's performance, and this week's matchup with Delaware State. Plus, a great visit with the father of Campbell Football, former Head Coach Dale Steele. Our Women's Soccer team is on a three-game win streak and their Head Coach Jeff Gross stops by to talk about his squad as they get set for a Sunday home match vs. Stony Brook. It's Camel Call Live, recorded live from Napper Tandy's in Angier.
What a week for the season debut of the Camel Call Podcast! Women's Golf, Men's and Women's Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, and Football all won. Chris, Evan, and Lendl focus on the great start to the season for our fall sports, including the historic win for football and an epic start to the season for soccer.
It's the season debut of Camel Call Live from our new home, Napper Tandy's in downtown Angier! Campbell Head Football Coach Braxton Harris previews the 2024 Camels and their first game of the season at Liberty. Hosted by Chris Hemeyer, the duo talks about his first months at the helm and the impact the team has already made on the community and in the classroom.
John Payne arrived at Campbell in 1987 from Dublin, Ireland by way of Henderson, N.C. Four years later, he not only graduated with a degree from the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business, but left a legacy that included four all-conference honors, a Big South player of the year award and victories over the likes of North Carolina, Duke and Penn State. He went on to play professional soccer in Wilmington, where he ultimately settled, was married and raised a family. Along the way, he and his wife Tracy raised a family of five – including the 2022 North Carolina high school soccer player of the year – and become grandparents. Most recently, "Seany" was inducted into both the Big South Conference and Campbell University athletics halls of fame. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, John talks with Stan Cole about growing up in Ireland, his family's decision to send him to the U.S. to finish high school, how he arrived at Campbell, meeting his wife, raising a family while playing pro soccer part time, and more.
Brooks Lee moved to Buies Creek when he was just five years old after his father, Billy Lee, was named head basketball coach in 1985. Raised in the Creek, it's not surprising that Brooks followed his father to practice almost every day throughout the season bouncing a basketball all the while – except when his dad was talking in practice. A North Carolina East-West all-star game selection after graduating from Harnett Central High School, Brooks began his collegiate career at High Point before transferring back home after two seasons. He concluded his career as a point guard in the gym where he grew up, earned his sport management degree and began his graduate work. Brooks followed his father into coaching before leaving the profession and getting into business with his cousin Garrett, who played college basketball at East Carolina. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Brooks talks with Stan Cole about growing up in the Creek, developing into a Division I basketball player, the Campbell Basketball School, heading off to High Point University, then returning to CU, his coaching journey and more.
Duane Bock arrived at Campbell in 1987 from East Hampton, N.Y., as a walk-on to the golf team. Four years later, he became Campbell's first golfer on the Division I level to finish in the top 10 of its conference tournament all four years. More than three decades later. Duane Bock is still the only men's golfer in Campbell's D1 history to accomplish that feat. But he went on to greater achievements like winning the prestigious North & South Amateur Championship and a 12-year professional playing career. For the last two decades, Duane has been a caddie on the PGA Tour, including 14 years with Kevin Kisner, and now with Sepp Straka. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Duane talks with Stan Cole about growing up on the course, how he arrived at Campbell, met his future wife and his journey in the game of golf.
Senior Associate Athletics Director Nathan Rice talks about the year long restructuring of the Fighting Camel Club and why it is so important to Campbell Athletics and our student-athletes. Plus, Associate AD for Community and Alumni Engagement Stan Cole talks about his role in the FCC and with alumni, and his podcast Tales From the Creek. Recorded live on May 20th from the County Seat in downtown Lillington.
Hear the entire press conference as Chris Marx is introduced as Head Baseball Coach at Campbell University. Then Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich discuss the new hire and recap the Justin Haire era. Plus, the track season ends with some big-time performances and we look at the rapidly approaching start of the 24-25 Campbell Athletics season.
Brad Fritsch arrived at Campbell in the fall of 1996 from his native Canada and less than 20 years later was competing in the U.S. Open A key member of Coach John Crooks' 1999 Trans America Athletic Conference Champions, Brad stood out on the golf course as well as in the classroom, where he became Campbell's first, two-time Academic All-American. After graduation, he embarked on a professional golf career, reaching the PGA TOUR and competing in two US Open Championships. In the first of a two-segment Tales from the Creek episode, Stan Cole talks with Brad Fritsch about his path from Canada to Buies Creek to the PGA TOUR and his induction into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame.
In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Stan Cole continues his conversation with Brad Fritsch about his path from Canada to Buies Creek to the PGA TOUR and his induction into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame.Brad Fritsch arrived at Campbell in the fall of 1996 from his native Canada and less than 20 years later was competing in the U.S. Open A key member of Coach John Crooks' 1999 Trans America Athletic Conference Champions, Brad stood out on the golf course as well as in the classroom, where he became Campbell's first, two-time Academic All-American. After graduation, he embarked on a professional golf career, reaching the PGA TOUR and competing in two US Open Championships.
It is a record-setting academic year for Campbell Athletics as the department posted a 3.202 GPA for the spring semester, the highest mark in Campbell's history. Our Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete support and Campbell Alum Jared Fries joins the show to discuss the academic year and his unique perspective on the last 25 years of Campbell Athletics. Plus, Chris and Evan take a look at our record-breaking Track & Field team as five individuals get set for the NCAA Championships. We also talk about some ProHumps making waves in professional golf and we put a bow on an amazing run by Baseball.
Kylie Pratt arrived at Campbell in January of 1997 and over the course of her three-year career, became the school's first women's golf All-American. In the process, she led the Camels to three-straight NCAA regional appearances, two Atlantic Sun Conference titles and a 14th-place finish in the 1997 NCAA Championship. After graduating in December 1999 with a degree in sport management, Pratt began her coaching career while pursuing her M.Ed at her alma mater. During her three seasons on the staff, Campbell won eight tournaments, advanced to NCAA Regional play three times and won a pair of ASUN titles. She embarked on her professional career in 2002 and played on the LPGA FUTURES Tour through 2006. From there she started a career as an LPGA Tour caddie, manager and college recruiting consultant. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Stan Cole talks with Kylie Pratt about her journey from Australia to Buies Creek, her two decades in professional golf and induction into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame.
It's a huge baseball weekend as Campbell hosts William & Mary with conference tournament seeding on the line. Plus, Track & Field has an amazing showing at the CAA Championship and our Softball team fights to the very end. Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich recap it all and get you set for the final home games of the 23-24 season at Campbell.
Campbell Softball wins their fourth straight conference championship and the champs are in the house for a takeover on Camel Call Live. We interview Head Coach Trena Prater, Isabella Smith, Hannah Leierer, Alyssa Henault, Tyra Parker and Lindsay Lumsden. We talk about the adversity this group went through, the hot streak to end the regular season, and what makes this group special. Plus, we preview this week's CAA Tournament as the team tries to punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament for a fourth straight season.
Jerry Hartman arrived in Buies Creek in 1979 as a sophomore transfer in the Campbell University wrestling program. Little did he know that two years later, he would be leading that same team as head coach – while still an undergraduate. Campbell started its wrestling team in the 1960s and was guided by Gerald Brown, Ike Sherlock, and PJ Smith to national recognition during the NAIA era. As the team transitioned to NCAA Division I, a native of Illinois, by way of UCF, would lay the foundation of a program that now ranks among the nation's best. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Stan Cole talks with Jerry Hartman about his path from student-athlete to head coach in just three years and his journey that led to a more than four-decade-long association with the wrestling program and induction into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame.
Campbell's softball team has a huge series with the CAA regular season title on the line this weekend in Delaware, Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich have the details and more about the unbelievable run pitcher Bella Smith is on. Plus, Campbell sends a golfer to the postseason, baseball has a big series at UNCW and track fine tunes for the CAA Tournament. Give us twenty minutes and we will get you caught up with Campbell Athletics.
New Head Football Coach Braxton Harris leads a football takeover on Camel Call Live. We recap the Orange & Black Spring Game, break down spring practice, and give a preview of what lies ahead for CU's football program. We will also preview the 2024 schedule for his Fighting Camels as season tickets are on sale now. Recorded on April 22nd from the County Seat in downtown Lillington.
Women's Tennis Head Coach Mike Stevens is our guest as his squad gets set for their first CAA Tournament. Plus, Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich get you caught up on everything happening in April in Buies Creek, featuring a surging softball team and CAA tournament action from golf and tennis.
It's a men's golf and women's lacrosse takeover on Camel Call Live. We visit with golf's fantastic freshmen Erik Johansson and Joachim Larsen Tegner as we talk about the end of their first year on the team and life back in Scandanavia. On our second half-hour we talk lacrosse with Head Coach Dawn Easley and senior Joslin Hanbury. Recorded live from the County Seat in downtown Lillington.
We continue our conversation with Campbell Hall of Famer Wanda Watkins in Part 2 of Tales From The Creek.In the fall of 1975 Wanda Watkins enrolled at Campbell College. Little did she know at that moment that her collegiate and professional career would last nearly five decades – all of which would be spent in Buies Creek. Campbell's first-ever female athletic scholarship recipient, Wanda distinguished herself on the basketball court and softball field – so much so that upon graduation in 1979, she was hired as an assistant coach. Just two years later, Wanda was hired as HEAD basketball coach – a job she held for 35 years in a Hall of Fame career. After retiring from coaching in 2016, she moved into the administrative side of the athletics department, where she has served as Senior Associate AD, Senior Woman Administrator, and interim AD. Coach Watkins will retire in May after 49 seasons of service to the University as a student-athlete, coach, and administrator. Her face certainly would appear on the Mount Rushmore of Fighting Camel Athletics.
In the fall of 1975 Wanda Watkins enrolled at Campbell College. Little did she know at that moment that her collegiate and professional career would last nearly five decades – all of which would be spent in Buies Creek. Campbell's first-ever female athletic scholarship recipient, Wanda distinguished herself on the basketball court and softball field – so much so that upon graduation in 1979, she was hired as an assistant coach. Just two years later, Wanda was hired as HEAD basketball coach – a job she held for 35 years in a Hall of Fame career. After retiring from coaching in 2016, she moved into the administrative side of the athletics department, where she has served as Senior Associate AD, Senior Woman Administrator, and interim AD. Coach Watkins will retire in May after 49 seasons of service to the University as a student-athlete, coach and administrator. Her face certainly would appear on the Mount Rushmore of Fighting Camel Athletics. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Wanda talks with Stan Cole about growing up in Johnston County, her arrival at Campbell and her journey in college athletics.
It is a women's golf and men's tennis takeover on Camel Call Live. We visit with freshmen Alicia Olsson, Jade Potter, and Mira Berglund from our seven-time defending champion women's golf team. Then it is time to hear from senior Damien Nezar and freshman Matias Lofink from our back-to-back champion men's tennis team. Recorded live from the County Seat in downtown Lillington.
From wrestling to baseball and everything in between, Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich dive back into the madness that is March.
Lendl Suggs hosts the Track & Field takeover on Camel Call Live. Chastity Pickett, Jayden Ramsey, Dominique Alexander, and Jamel Miller stop by to talk about their development, the indoor season, and how successful this team can be in the Spring. Recorded live from the County Seat in downtown Lillington, this is Camel Call Live.
March is here as our wrestling and basketball teams head to their conference tournaments. Indoor track and swimming have success at their tourneys and Campbell's spring sports are rolling. Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich get you caught up with everything in the world of Campbell Athletics on Camel Call.
Sixty years ago, when basketball fans jammed old Carter Gym for the Harnett County high school championship, little did anyone know that those in attendance would be witnesses to history. That night – February 29, 1964 – Boone Trail and Angier played a game that lasted 13 overtimes before Boone Trail won 56-54. No basketball game on the high school, college or professional level has lasted as long. Frank Stewart was a senior guard for the Boone Trail Pioneers and led all scorers that night with 29 points. He graduated and enrolled at Campbell in the fall of 1964, where he played under legendary coach Fred McCall. Along the way, Frank played an important role on Campbell teams that later became an NAIA powerhouse. He graduated, moved into the teaching and coaching profession, raised three kids, but stayed in touch with his teammates and opponents from the 13-overtime game. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Stan Cole talks with Frank Stewart about growing up in Harnett County, the 13-overtime game, his path to Campbell and his six-decade journey since Leap Day 1964.
Head Women's Basketball Coach Ronny Fisher is our guest on Camel Call Live. We examine Campbell's 5-2 record over the last month and look ahead to the final weeks of the season. Plus a conversation about the continued growth of women's basketball at Campbell and around the nation. Coach also talks about the first season in the CAA and his special group of seniors.
If your head is spinning with Campbell's winter and spring sports colliding, Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich will help you sort it all out. We take a look at baseball's sensational start to the season, plus it is another trophy for wrestling. Tennis and golf are on a roll as swimming and track gear up for conference meets, and we break down the tournament scenarios for our basketball squads.
The champs are back! It's a baseball takeover on Camel Call Live. Campbell Baseball is coming off five straight NCAA tournament appearances and will start their 2024 season this Friday at home vs. top 20 ranked UCSB. The live podcast features all three Campbell assistant coaches as Adam Wyse, Dusty White, and Jordan Stampler stop by the show.
Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14 and to recognize that occasion, we have a special Tales from the Creek episode that we like to call "Love in the Creek." Scott and Sara Jackson and Tony and Ellen Peacock are two of the many couples who met during their undergraduate careers, fell in love, married, and have built a life together. Scott Jackson, class of '98 played seven different positions on the Campbell Baseball team, while Sara Moore, class of 2001 was a starting guard on Campbell's ASUN title-winning 2000 squad and 2001 women's basketball regular season champs. Tony Peacock, class of '96, was a four-year starter who helped the Camels win Big South men's soccer titles in '92 (tournament) and '93 (regular season) and finish as ASUN runner-up in '95 and '96. Ellen Price, class of '97, helped Campbell win its first women's soccer championship in 1993 and reach the ASUN final two years later. After graduation, Scott and Sara were married and they began a journey together that took them to Wilmington, Chapel Hill, and now to Lynchburg, Va., where Scott is the head baseball coach at Liberty University. Tony and Ellen moved to Atlanta in 1998 and have made their home there since among a large international population. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Stan Cole talks with Scott, Sara, Tony, and Ellen about how they met at Campbell and their journey as couples and parents.
We remember Jerry Smith, former Campbell coach, and color analyst on men's basketball broadcasts. Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich talk about the man they worked with for nearly a decade. As crossover season begins, the guys get you caught up on everything going on at Campbell, including a preview of our spring sports. Plus, a very passionate Super Bowl breakdown as both Chris and Evan's favorite NFL teams square off.
Cordell Wise joined his high school teammate Ken Faulkner on the Fighting Camel basketball team on his way to becoming a two-time All-American. Cordell Wise was also the first African American student to enroll at Campbell. A South Jersey standout, Cordell led the Camels to 60 victories over his three seasons after transferring from Temple – capped by a berth in the NAIA national tournament. After graduation, his career path took him through playing basketball, teaching and coaching, working in an Atlantic City casino, finance, and then into the world of tennis, where he ran programs and taught for two decades. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Stan Cole talks with Cordell Wise about his path to Campbell, and journey since, which included induction into CU's Athletics Hall of Fame.
It's a softball takeover on Camel Call Live. We get set for the season as the head coach of the back-to-back-to-back conference champs talks about her 2024 squad. Student-athletes Makayla McClain, Tristin Doster, and Sterling Hairston join the conversation to preview the upcoming campaign. The Camels begin the season on February 9th in Conway, South Carolina.
Before the days of specialization, top-level athletes played multiple sports through high school and sometimes into college. Barbara Foxx did that and more when she enrolled at Campbell in 1975. Not only did she star for the Campbell basketball and softball teams, but she also played on the short-lived field hockey squad. After earning accolades in two sports and earning outstanding female athlete honors twice, she took a teaching and coaching job at Pinecrest High School – and stayed for 38 years. Barbara didn't play volleyball at Campbell. She graduated seven years before the Fighting Camels added that sport. But she became one of the most successful high school volleyball coaches in the state's history. And she didn't just turn in her sneakers, cleats and glove after graduation, but went on to become one of the top slow pitch softball players in the nation. For her efforts, Barbara is a member of the 2024 Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame induction class, marking the fourth Hall in which she has been so honored. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Barbara talks with Stan Cole about her playing, teaching and coaching journey and more.
Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich host as we hear Ronny Fisher's post-game comments after women's basketball's win over first-place Stony Brook. We discuss both men's and women's basketball's solid start to the conference season, plus wrestling is on a roll heading into next Friday's showdown with App State. And the campus gets set for the first nationally televised basketball game in four years as Campbell hosts Elon on CBS Sports Network.
Jim and Gaylord Perry, Catfish Hunter, Mike Caldwell, Cal Koonce. These are names of some of the most notable major league pitchers who have called Eastern North Carolina home. There are many others, including one who attended Campbell before reaching the big leagues in the 1970s. Earl Stephenson was born in Benson, played baseball at Campbell under legendary coach Hargrove Davis, served his country and went on to a 13-year professional career. When his playing career ended, Earl made his way back home to Eastern North Carolina, where he has spent the last 25 years involved in coaching youth baseball and helping young people reach their dreams. Later this month, Earl will join the Perry brothers and Koonce when he is inducted into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Earl talks with Stan Cole about his baseball journey and more.
Campbell's new head football coach Braxton Harris joins us for Camel Call Live. Harris takes us through his football journey, from his upbringing as a son of a high school football coach to playing for his dad, to playing and then coaching in college. Harris explains why he and his family are so happy to be back at Campbell and what makes this place so special. Also, what to expect from his football team moving forward. We also take a first look at Campbell's 2024 schedule.
A big show with audio from Athletic Director Hannah Bazemore and new Head Football Coach Braxton Harris at this week's introductory press conference. The 2024 football schedule is here, Chris and Evan take you through it. Plus we get you set for the first home weekend of CAA basketball and the start of indoor track, women's tennis, and senior day with swimming.
Campbell's new head football coach Braxton Harris talks about his football journey and what to expect from Campbell Football in the future. Associate Athletics Director Jason Williams joins Chris and Evan to talk about Mike Minter's impact on the football program and the excitement around Coach Harris. Plus we get you set for Campbell's first CAA basketball weekend.
The 2024 Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame is announced. Chris and Evan are blown away by the achievements and multi-sport accomplishments of this heralded class. Plus a big week of scoring on the basketball court and gearing up for a groundbreaking wrestling event held on campus this Tuesday.
It is a wrestling takeover on the final Camel Call Live of the calendar year as Associate Head Coach Wynn Michalak and Campbell veteran Levi Hopkins join the show. We discuss Campbell's fantastic start to the season, the exotic settings for matches on UFC Fight Pass, and the big home match on Tuesday featuring Stanford, Purdue, and North Dakota State.
Campbell Head Women's Basketball Coach Ronny Fisher joins Camel Call Friday to talk about their outstanding start to the season and how this could be one of his best defensive teams ever. Chris and Evan take a look into the future on a rare competition-free weekend.
A great discussion about Campbell Athletic's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives with DEI committee members. Assistant Head Football Coach Steven Williams talks about the issue and the impact Campbell Student-Athletes are having in the local community. Assistant Softball Coach Megan Hill joins the discussion and explores how focusing on DEI has brought her team closer.
Chris and Evan examine the first month of Campbell Basketball. We discuss women getting off to a nearly perfect start and the men having the pieces to put it together. Plus, Wrestling continues to roll as five top 25 ranked wrestlers get set for the big tournament in Vegas.
Take a look back at the season and this era of Campbell Football with Senior Quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams and Senior O-lineman Isaiah Burch. Find out why they took a chance on Campbell, why they stayed and their best memories from the past half-decade in Buies Creek. Plus, Coach Minter recaps the win on the final day of the season and looks at what's ahead for Campbell Football.
Fighting Camel fans will find it difficult to believe that it's been 27 years since Janice Washington arrived in Buies Creek, all the way from Slidell, Louisiana. Over the next five years, she played a pivotal role in some of Campbell women's basketball's greatest moments – including the program's first-ever NCAA postseason berth. Following graduation, Janice spent a total of nine seasons on Coach Wanda Watkins' staff – helping lead the Camels in the ASUN and the second Big South Conference era. Along the way, she set school records, earned all-conference honors, and served on the student-athlete advisory committee. And she recently returned to The Creek – taking a rare break from her head coaching duties at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania – to take part in Wanda Watkins Day festivities. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Janice talks with Stan Cole about how she arrived at Campbell, life in Buies Creek, how she moved into coaching and more.
Chris and Evan talk about Wanda Watkin's impact on Campbell. Plus a preview of the Creek Classic tournament hosted by Men's Basketball next week. Volleyball starts its journey to another championship, Wrestling is way out west and Football tries to do something no other first-year team in the CAA has done in over a decade.
Our Volleyball team is headed to the CAA tournament after a third-place regular season finish and we talk about it with Head Coach Greg Goral and Senior's Chloe Cook and Claranne Fechter. Head Football Coach Mike Minter starts the show with a scouting report on NC A&T as his team gets ready for the final game of the season.
A special edition of Camel Call Live, recorded from Campbell Head Football Coach Mike Minter's office. On the show we talk about why a chess set is in the middle of his office, the North Carolina game, and the final home game of the season against 8th-ranked Delaware.
Head Men's Basketball Coach Kevin McGeehan previews the 23-24 Fighting Camels as his team opens the season Monday night vs. Navy. Evan Budrovich and Chris Hemeyer praise Volleyball's sensational season as the final home matches of the season are upon us. Plus, Campbell Football's big game vs. North Carolina puts the Camels back on national TV.
Campbell Head Football Coach Mike Minter previews the nationally televised game vs. North Carolina and recaps the road game at Richmond. Plus, Lendl Suggs and Chris Hemeyer examine the fantastic season for volleyball and preview the upcoming basketball season. From the County Seat Sports Grille in Downtown Lillington, it's Camel Call Live.
There is a Camel in the World Series, Volleyball is rolling, Men's Soccer is still alive, Football has a big one and Basketball is just around the corner. Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich wrap up homecoming and look ahead to a big weekend in Campbell Athletics.
Head Women's Basketball Coach Ronny Fisher previews the season and student-athletes Shy Tuelle, Svenia Nürenberg, and Sarah Fitzgerald also join the fun as we talk hoops on Camel Call Live. To begin the show, Campbell Head Football Coach Mike Minter recaps the homecoming win while looking ahead to a crucial conference matchup at Richmond.
Get ready for a Homecoming size episode of Camel Call Friday. Wrestling Head Coach Scotti Sentes previews the season and the Orange & Black Wrestle Off. Chris and Evan preview a big weekend of Homecoming events in Buies Creek and the Campbell Basketball School documentary premiere.
Live from the County Seat in Downtown Lillington, it's Camel Call Live. In addition to Head Football Coach Mike Minter, we talk with former Syracuse great Dee Brown, now the quarterbacks and running backs coach for Campbell. He brings along his top four running backs Lamagea McDowell, Tai Goode, Naquari Rogers, and Chris McKay Jr.We talked about the bye week and the prep for the Homecoming game vs. Maine.
A preview of the Campbell Basketball School documentary, premiering next Friday. Plus, we give you the path to qualifying for the post-season for Volleyball, Football, and both Men's and Women's Soccer. Also, advice for getting tickets to the Homecoming Football game. Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich cover it all in this Friday the 13th edition of Camel Call.
It's Meet the Camels Night for Campbell's Men's Basketball Team on Camel Call Live. We talk with Head Coach Kevin McGeehan, Freshman of the Year Anthony Dell'Orso, and veteran Laurynas Vaistaras. As always, we kick off the show with Campbell Football Head Coach Mike Minter. We examine the big road win at Hampton and what's ahead for the team during the bye week.
Head Volleyball Greg Goral is our guest as he talks about the fantastic start to the conference season as the team gets set to take on the defending CAA champs. Plus, Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich break down soccer, and swimming and reveal a path for Campbell Football to make the playoffs.
A wide receiver takeover on Camel Call Live as Jalen Kelsey, Ezeriah Anderson, Chaney Fitzgerald, and VJ Wilkins join us. We discuss Campbell's top-ranked offense and how close-knit the group is. Plus, we find out why each of them picked Campbell. Head Coach Mike Minter talks about the group, the NC Central game, and the challenge ahead at Hampton.
Got 15 minutes? The hosts of Camel Call Friday, Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich get you caught up with Campbell Athletics. It begins with a conversation about volleyball's great start to the season. Plus, we preview home soccer matches and football's big road game against top 15-ranked NC Central.
Just over two decades ago, Heather Lee set foot on the Campbell University campus after a 52-hour drive from her home in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Over the next four years, she would establish herself as one of the greatest distance runners in school and Atlantic Sun Conference history. Along the way, she set school records in eight events, was named the school’s outstanding female athlete three times, and also found the time to serve twice as President of the student-athlete advisory committee. She graduated, then came back to work at Campbell in its compliance and academic services office and also met her future husband.
We talk swimming with interim Head Coach Zachary Bagby. An assistant coach at Campbell for six seasons, we discuss the transition to the top spot, his philosophy, recruiting, and moving to the CAA.Evan Budrovich and Chris Hemeyer get you set for a big weekend featuring home football and volleyball.
Campbell Head Football Coach Mike Minter reflects on the big road win at Monmouth, the Camel's first in the CAA. Plus we look back to when he played on Monday Night Football in the NFL and we look ahead at Campbell's game vs. Elon. Head Women's Soccer Coach Jeff Gross comes by to talk about how the CAA season is going and how he loves his team and their bright future.
Campbell Head Coach Virgil Givens gives us a preview of his Cross Country team. Plus, we recap a sensational outdoor track season as the Campbell Women finished 30th in the nation while boasting two All-Americans.Later in the show, Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich discuss a big football win and preview a huge road contest at Monmouth while getting you set for the entire weekend of Campbell sports.
31 years ago last month Tammie Pyle stepped foot on campus along with 21 other student-athletes to prepare for the first women’s soccer season in the University’s history.
Over the next four years, she played a key role in Campbell winning the inaugural Big South Conference championship in 1993 and reaching the Trans America Athletic Conference final in 1995.
Along the way, she made life-long friends and memories, and graduated in 1997 with under BBA and MBA in trust management.
Tammie has worked in the financial planning business for more than two decades – all the while staying in touch with her alma mater – both academically and athletically…
In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Tammi talks with Stan Cole about how she arrived at Campbell, life in Buies Creek, lifelong friends, meeting her husband and more.
We visit with Football's Offensive Coordinator Anthony Weeden, Defensive Coordinator Patrick Miller, and Head Coach Mike Minter to discuss the big win at The Citadel. The group also scouts Campbell's Saturday matchup at Monmouth. Camel Call Live is recorded live every Monday night at the County Seat Sports Grille in downtown Lillington.
Hall of Famer and the second winningest Women's Golf Coach in Division I history John Crooks is our guest on Camel Call Friday. Coach Crooks previews his Women's Golf team as they get set for their first tournament of the season.Plus, Evan Budrovich and Chris Hemeyer get you set for a big Volleyball and Football weekend, while our soccer squads travel to the northeast.
Campbell Head Football Coach Mike Minter recaps Campbell's first game of the season, scouts Saturday's game at The Citadel, and talks about the Miami Dolphins Julian Hill becoming the first Camel in the NFL. Head Volleyball Coach Greg Goral drops by to give us a preview of this week's home opener and tournament. He also talks about what the recent success of his program has meant to Campbell's reputation around the nation.
Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich recap Campbell football's season opener vs. 4th ranked William & Mary and describe the great atmosphere around Barker-Lane Stadium. Plus, a weekend preview of soccer, volleyball, and cross country's season debut.
Campbell Head Football Coach Mike Minter previews his team for the 2023 season, the first in the CAA for the Fighting Camels. Coach also previews the season opener vs. William & Mary, the 4th-ranked team in the nation.Hosted by Chris Hemeyer and recorded live from the County Seat in Downtown Lillington.
Our first Camel Call Friday of the season features interviews with Women's Soccer Head Coach Jeff Gross and Men's Soccer Head Coach Dustin Fonder.
Plus, Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich preview the fall season in the CAA for Campbell Athletics.
When you think of the all-time greats in Campbell Basketball history, the name Sam Staggers is definitely at the top of the list.
The Campbell Hall-of-Famer led the Camels to 71 victories over his final three seasons, a runner-up finish in the 1977 NAIA national tournament, and was named first-team All-American.
But Sam’s basketball journey was just beginning. He chose Europe over an opportunity with the Harlem Globetrotters and has made Belgium his home ever since. He played professionally for two decades, then moved into the coaching ranks for a dozen years.
In this installment of Tales from the Creek, Sam talks with Stan Cole about how he arrived at Campbell, life in Buies Creek, lifelong friends, making the move to Europe, and more.
Why the move to the CAA will be great for Campbell. Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich take you through all the positive points as Campbell moves from the Big South Conference to the CAA on our final podcast of the season. Plus, our Track & Field team puts an exclamation point on the season with two top-five finishes at the NCAA Championships. Thank you for your support, we will be back in August!
Our Track & Field team continues to break records at the National Championships in Austin, Texas. Plus, we hear from Head Coach Justin Haire, Jarrod Belbin, and Logan Jordan after making it to the Regional Finals in Columbia, SC.
Bryce Arnold blasts a game-tying home run vs Central Connecticut State in the NCAA Tournament.
Head Baseball Coach Justin Haire and Head Track & Field Coach Virgil Givens are our guests as we recap a record-breaking NCAA East Prelims for our track team and preview the NCAA Columbia Regional for baseball.Chris and Evan break it all down for you on a supersized postseason addition of Camel Call Friday.
It is like having a Baseball Encyclopedia in the room when former Major Leaguer Jim Perry stopped by Tales From the Creek. Perry played both baseball and basketball at Campbell from 1956-59 before going on to have a 17-year MLB career. Perry was a three-time all-star and the 1970 American League Cy Young Award winner for the Minnesota Twins. Perry made 447 starts and won 215 games, including a Major League-best 24 games during his Cy Young season. He is now a member of the Minnesota Twins franchise Hall of Fame. Perry and his wife Daphne's generosity has been instrumental in the growth and success of the Campbell baseball program. Jim Perry Stadium first opened in 2013 and underwent a transformation in 2017 that included the addition of the Jim and Daphne Perry Pavilion to house locker rooms, offices, and meeting spaces.
We talk Big South Conference Tournament and NCAA Hosting possibilities with Head Baseball Coach Justin Haire. Plus, a breakdown of our record-setting Track & Field team as they start NCAA Prelims and a look back at one of the best Softball seasons in Campbell history.
Softball Head Coach Trena Prater is our guest as we talk about her team getting set for a third straight NCAA Tournament. Plus, Chris breaks down a record-setting Big South Championship Meet for our Men's and Women's Track & Field Teams. Plus, Baseball closes in on a fifth straight conference title.
Stan Cole's Tales From the Creek features Hall of Fame Softball Great Brittany Stanley Lee. She arrived in Buies Creek in the fall of 2006 and embarked on a career that undoubtedly places her face on the Mount Rushmore of Campbell Softball. From the pitching circle, she led the Camels to back-to-back ASUN titles and NCAA berths in 2008 and 2009 and was named tournament MVP both years. She set school career records for victories, strikeouts, and pitching appearances. Along the way, she was a four-time NFCA Academic Scholar-Athlete and ASUN All-Academic Team member. She is a member of the ASUN All-Decade team and earlier this year, she was inducted into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame.
On our final live show of the season, we talk to more of our 15th-ranked baseball team's coaching staff. We dive deep into analytics and the day-to-day operations of the team with Jeff Calhoon, Jordan Stampler, Eric Miles, and Alec Olsen. Get their insights and the reasons why this team is so special.
It is a big week in Buies Creek. Graduation, plus Track & Field and Softball go for Big South Championships, while Baseball's dream season continues. Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich break it all down for you.
In the midst of the most successful season in Campbell Outdoor Track & Field history, we visit with our team and get you set for the Big South Conference Championships! Interviews with Head Coach Virgil Givens and Charles McBride, Kailey Elliott, Chastity Pickett, Patience Marshall, Dominique Alexander and Jamel Miller.
It's trophy time for our Spring Sports as Women's Lacrosse and Softball play for titles this weekend. Women's Golf gets set for the NCAA Tournament, while Baseball and Track & Field continue to roll. Chris and Evan break it all down on Camel Call Friday.
Three Camels sign pro contracts and Head Coach Mike Minter tells us about their journey, plus his thoughts about spring practice and what to look forward to in the fall. Also, offensive coordinator Anthony Weeden and defensive coordinator Patrick Miller break down spring practice and recruiting.
Recorded live on April 24th, Baseball's Assistant Coach Joey Holcomb discusses Campbell's first-ever top-ten ranking and the secret for hitting success. Plus, three of his top hitters Bryce Arnold, Lawson Harrill, and Drake Pierson stop by.
Originally airing on April 17 we talk Softball with Campbell ace pitcher Bella Smith and Freshman phenom Madilyn Gillespie. Fresh off their Top 10 Finish in Daytona, Cheerleading's Madeline Shewmaker and Ethan Hughson, plus Head Coach Stephanie Fox get us caught up on the squad.
The Campbell Athletics award show "The Cammys" take center stage as Chris and Evan talk about the winners and the history of the show. The guys also set you up for a Women's Lacrosse Saturday showdown for the Big South Conference Regular Season Crown. Plus, Softball, Baseball, Track and Women's Golf talk.
What a week! The seventh straight Women's Golf conference championship, Zach Neto makes his Major League Debut, our tennis teams march towards a championship, track is fast, our baseball team is ranked 11th in the nation and everyone is still in first place!
Our Women's Golf team heads to the Big South Conference Tournament in search of their seventh straight title. We hear from our seniors and Head Coach John Crooks. Evan Budrovich and Chris Hemeyer sing the praises of our spring sports and talk about Bravo because this is a well-rounded podcast.
Women's Lacrosse, Tennis, Softball, and Baseball all start the weekend in first place. Plus, trophy season starts next week as Women's Golf goes for a seventh straight big south title. Chris and Evan get you up to speed on all things Campbell Athletics.
A lot of our spring sports are in first place, we break it down. Plus, baseball and softball host two big conference series. Campbell Baseball legend Jim Perry gets his number retired and I prepare Evan for his first Nascar race. It's Camel Call Friday and we are dealing with a lot!
Our 6x Big South Conference Champion Women's Golf Team is in the house as Assistant Coach Ashley Sease brings her fantastic Freshmen to Camel Call Live. We visit with Australian Taylah Ellems and Silka Solomon, plus Sweden's Izabella Grimbrandt and Isabella Hahne.
Big South Basketball's Freshman of the Year Anthony Dell'Orso is our guest. We talk about his home country of Australia, traveling halfway around the world to Buies Creek, the successful start to his Campbell career, and a lot more.Plus, Evan Budrovich and Chris Hemeyer talk about Campbell Baseball's No. 18 ranking and the success of all of Campbell's Spring sports.
Campbell Baseball is the 18th-ranked team in the nation and we talk about it with Assistant Coach Tyler Robinson. Coach Robinson brings three of his best arms on the show as Cade Kuehler, Ty Cummings and Aaron Rund all chat with Chris Hemeyer.
On Campbell Call Friday we talk Baseball with the head coach of the 19th-ranked Camels.Evan Budrovich and Chris Hemeyer are here to recap the big week of Campbell Athletics including Softball's win over NC State.
Our defending champion Campbell Softball team takes center stage as Head Coach Trena Prater joins us for the first 30 minutes of the show. Campbell catcher Lindsey Hunt and infielder Alyssa Henault also join us to take about their great start to the season, going for a Big South three-peat, and much more.
An NCAA Wrestling Championship preview with Campbell Wrestling Head Coach Scotti Sentes as Campbell takes five to the National Championship.Chris and Evan highlight Campbell Baseball's Top 25 ranking, plus a Spring and Winter Sports roundup.
We talk Campbell Men's Golf with the Hall of Fame Head Coach John Crooks and Assistant Coach Matt Moot. We also talk with Alejandro Cogollo and Amadeus Susanto coming off their 1-2 finish at the Wolfpack Individual Invitational in Raleigh.
Friday comes early on this Wednesday as we preview Championship Week. Interviews with Head Wrestling Coach Scotti Sentes, Head Women's Basketball Coach Ronny Fisher, and Head Men's Basketball Coach Ronny Fisher.Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich preview the week, plus a look at a packed spring sports schedule.
Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Dawn Easley drops by to talk about this season, her team, and building this program from the ground up.We also talk about her lacrosse playing days and becoming a Head Coach at a very young age.Plus, Chris Hemeyer gives you a winter sports outlook as we enter Championship Week!
It is a Championship-Crossover extravaganza as everything is happening or about to happen. Luckily, Evan Budrovich and Chris Hemeyer are here to get you caught up and looking forward to what is going to be a fun next 10 days!
Our Softball Coaches drop by Camel Call Live to talk about their team and the great start to the season. Plus we explore each of their coaching journeys and decorated playing careers.
An undefeated week so far from Campbell, including a Women's Golf Tournament win, Softball taking down a Big 10 opponent, and Baseball opening the season with a Big 10 opponent of their own in Rutgers.Plus we set you up for a big weekend and Chris tells the story of how the late Jeff Charles helped him land the job at Campbell as we say goodbye to The Voice of the Pirares.
Campbel Head Football Coach Mike Minter tells us about landing the highest-rated recruiting class in all of FCS football for the second straight season. We also talk about his experience in the Super Bowl with the Carolina Panthers.Plus, Lendl Suggs drops by to talk about everything going on in Campbell Athletics.
Head Softball Coach Trena Prater gets set for her Campbell debut and gets us set for the season with a preview of her team.Plus, Evan and Chris talk Track & Field and get you set for crossover season!
Swimming and Wrestling take center stage as we visit with four of our student/athletes. From Palmer, Alaska the Hopkins Brothers talk about their journey to Campbell and their family's commercial fishing operation. On the swimming side of things, we talk about the commitment it takes to do it all with Liz and Brenna. As SAAC president, Liz talks about the great things that the organization does for our student/athletes.
On Camel Call Friday who play some clips from Justin Haire's Camel Call Live interview earlier in the week to get you ready for baseball season, and Chris and Evan dive into Winter and now Spring sports at Campbell as things get rolling in February.
Campbell Head Baseball Coach Justin Haire spends the hour with us to preview the 2023 season, look back at a great five-year run, go deep on the Campbell Baseball brotherhood, and tell us a couple of great recruiting stories about Major Leaguers Cedric Mullins and Ryan Thompson.
As we induct five Campbell greats into our Athletics Hall of Fame, our Associate AD of Alumni and Community Engagement Stan Cole tells us about these five special Camels.Plus, Chris and Evan lay out the Big South Basketball race as we reach the halfway point of the conference season.
Basketball, High Point, Canada, Show Cows, Michigan State, WNBA, Defense. We literally cover it all on our Women's Basketball Takeover on Camel Call Live.Great stuff from Head Coach Ronny Fisher, Assistant Coach Lindsay Bowen, Sophomore Forward Courtney Dahlquist, and Graduate Student Erika Joseph.
Chris and Evan take a look at a big weekend for Campbell Athletics, plus Evan got engaged last weekend, so you do not want to miss that story.
We are talking Campbell Men's Basketball with Head Coach Kevin McGeehan, Junior Forward Laurynas Vaistaras, and Sophomore guard Jasin Sinani. The group discusses navigating this injury-filled season, the sensational comeback at USC Upstate, and why this team is so special.
How did they do it? Head Football Coach Mike Minter talks about landing the number one freshman recruiting class in all of FCS for the second straight year. Plus, we discuss the just-released 2023 football schedule.Evan and Chris take a look at the week ahead and the big basketball wins on Wednesday.
We dive into the deep end with our swim coaches Pascal Molinard and Zach Bagby. Then we grapple with two of our best wrestlers Shannon Hanna and Chris Rivera.
After the Holiday Break, Chris and Evan get you caught up on Campbell Athletics and look forward to a big weekend of Wrestling and Basketball in Buies Creek.
Our Campbell Alumni show features three Campbell grads currently working for the athletic department.Great interviews with Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Support Jared Fries, former Women's Basketball standout Lauren McNamara-Clement now our Coordinator of Athletics Administration and Soccer Play-by-Play Announcer, and Creative Zach Berly.
We get to know Associate Athletics Director for Communications and Branding Jason Williams while looking back at his 15 years here at Campbell. Plus, our Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs Matt Lavery talks about his time as a Division I Athlete, his early career stops, and his efforts to make the Campbell gameday experience something special.
It's a basketball bonanza on Camel Call Live as we chat with Campbell's Head Women's Basketball Coach Ronny Fisher and the Head Men's Coach Kevin McGeehan. Plus a visit with Sarah Hammack Fitzgerald and Svenia Nürenberg from Women's Basketball.
Campbell's Director of Athletics Hannah Bazemore is our guest on Camel Call Friday. We talk to Hannah about her deep connection to Campbell and her journey from student-worker to AD.Plus, Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich talk football recruiting and give us a winter sports snapshot.
Campbell's Track & Field Head Coach Virgil Givens and four of his best student-athletes join us to preview the upcoming season. The defending champs are picked to finish at the top of the Big South again this season.
Your Camel Call Friday hosts Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich get the entire 30 minutes to talk. Topics include Fall Sports, Winter Sports, Southern Charm, Regular Season Championships, USC, FSC, AND FBS Playoffs, Evan's grad school classes, Stuffing, and 5-star ratings.
Former volleyball standout Tammi Batson Fries arrived at Campbell in the fall of 2000 and began a journey that took her from student-athlete into the coaching profession and beyond.After spending more than a decade in the coaching profession, she moved into a new role as Campbell’s Director of Annual Giving before returning to her sport as assistant director and recruiting coordinator for Triangle Volleyball Club. In the fifth installment of Tales from the Creek, Tammi talks with Stan Cole about how she decided to attend Campbell, meeting her husband, raising a family and more.
It is a wrestling takeover as the 4x defending champs talk about their first home dual of the season. Head Coach Scotti Sentes is joined by assistants Noah Gonser and Chris Kober. Plus a discussion with Gabe Hixenbaugh, coming off his first tournament win.
We take a look back at a great Women's Soccer Season with Zach Berly, and all-conference performers Laney Peabody and Jackie Richards.
Chris Hemeyer and Campbell Football Head Coach Mike Minter discuss the final win of the regular season and the upcoming signing day.
We are talking trophies with Volleyball's Head Coach Greg Goral after his team captures the first-ever regular season title in program history. Plus, we look ahead at the Big South Conference Volleyball Tournament as Campbell tries to defend their title.
Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich talk parades, fall sports, and trophies...always talking trophies.
Football's Mike Minter and Patrick Miller talk about recruiting and Campbell lining up to land their second straight top-ranked recruiting class.
We preview the final football game of the season and talk sports with Lendl Suggs.
Campbell Head Wrestling Coach Scotti Sentes gets us set for the Battle at Bragg wrestling event to be broadcast on UFC Fight Pass.
Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich break down a big weekend for our fall sports in Buies Creek and a first look at Campbell Men's and Women's Basketball.
The Head Coach of our Women's Tennis team talks about the fall season, his past tennis journey and navigating the landscape during Covid.
There are lots of trophies to talk about this week and Evan Budrovich is going to officiate a wedding in California...we talk about THAT.
We give you a Campbell Women's Basketball preview with Head Coach Ronny Fisher and Camels Brittany Staves and Christabel Ezumah.
Head Football Coach Mike Minter has an NC A&T recap and a look ahead at the road contest with Bryant University.
Campbell Women's Soccer has won the Big South regular season title and our Zach Berly talks with Head Coach Jeff Gross.
Evan Budrovich is at Big South Basketball Media Day with interviews from Head Men's Basketball Coach Kevin McGeehan and Women's Coach Ronny Fisher
We preview the Men's Basketball season with Head Coach Kevin McGeehan, Ricky Clemons, and Jesús Carralero.
Head Football Coach Mike Minter breaks down the Jackson State game and looks ahead to a first-place showdown with NC A&T.
David Johnson has won as both the Men and Women's Head Tennis Coach for over two decades. Now at the helm of the men's team, he gives us his perspective of the changes here at Campbell and in the game.
Plus Evan and Chris talk about fall sports first place bonanza and corn mazes. And other stuff.
Former Head Men's Basketball Coach has seen it all in Buies Creek. From first coming to campus as a camper at the famous Campbell Basketball School, to becoming a student, then assistant and finally Head Men's Basketball Coach.
In-between he was an administrator and coach in the public high schools here in North Carolina. Navigating integration, winning a state championship and having the court named after him in Clayton.
He also found time to play a lot of golf and be the color analyst for Campbell Men's Basketball radio broadcasts for more than a decade.
After three straight wins, Campbell Football prepares for top 10 ranked Jackson State. Head Coach Mike Minter, O-Line Coach Famika Anae and WR Coach/Mississippi native Malik Hoskins scout JSU. Plus we look back at the dominant win on Saturday vs. Robert Morris.
The Head Coach of our Women's Lacrosse team Dawn Easley talks about building a program, last season and among other things how quickly she was back on the practice field after giving birth to her third child (you won't believe her answer).
We talk about Los Angeles native Evan Budrovich's love for North Carolina, his work history at Campbell, and what he wore to his first interview here (you won't believe his answer).
Our Camel Call Live Podcast features a Cross Country/Track and Field Breakdown with Head Coach Virgil Givens. Plus Football alum and now TE Coach Jacob Cuddington drops by with Head Coach Mike Minter. Recorded live from the County Seat in downtown Lillington.
We talk details with Campbell Head Baseball Coach Justin Haire on how he built his program into a national force that produces Major League draft pics.
Plus, Evan Budrovich and Chris Hemeyer give you all, I mean ALL the details, schedules...everything you wanted to know about Homecoming!
And Camels, lots and lots of Camels...
Martha Shooter Sutton is the Director of Golf at Keith Hills, Campbell's University-owned golf course, but her Campbell Golf journey began decades ago, as she was one of the first female golfers at Campbell. Hear about those days at Campbell and being coached by Hall of Famer John Crooks.
Dee Brown our running backs coach/former NFL Pro, literally brought all of the running backs on the roster to the County Seat from Camel Call Live. Hear from Lamagea McDowell, Bryant Barr, Chris McKay Jr., Naquari Rogers, Tai Goode and Deante Jackson. Plus, Campbell Head Coach Mike Minter.
A great interview with first-year Softball Coach Trena Prater. Our fall sports are on a roll and we tell you about it. Plus an update on Evan's intermural teams.
Women's Soccer Coach Jeff Gross drops by to talk about his squad's undefeated September. Football's Associate Head Coach and recruiting coordinator Braxton Harris discusses reeling in another top-ranked recruiting class and Head Coach Mike Minter talks NC Central, Oklahoma vs. Texas, and the secret to raising twins. A jammed-packed Camel Call Live.
Campbell Swim coach Pascal Molinard talks about his early days at Campbell, growing up on the island of Martinique, plus he will give us a preview of the season as the team gets set for their first competition this Saturday.
Evan and Chris talk about Evan's series on Title IX and a Fall Sports Roundup as conference play starts.
Basketball starter turned Football star, Preston Dodson came to the creek more than a decade ago and never left. Now Campbell's Director of Financial Aid, Preston talks to Stan Cole about his journey in our second episode of Tales From the Creek.
TE Julian Hill and DE Josh Johnson talk about their football journey, plus Co-Defensive Coordinator Damien Adams and Head Coach Mike Minter discuss the ECU game, what the "off" week holds for the team, and a look at the team after three games.
The Voice of the ECU Pirates Jeff Charles joins the show to talk about his 35 years as the voice of the Pirates and gives us a preview of the big game between Campbell and ECU this Saturday in Greenville.
Plus Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich with your fall sports roundup.
Special Teams Coordinator Steven Williams and Head Coach Mike Minter break down the William & Mary game, plus look ahead to ECU. Associate Athletics Director Stan Cole stops by to talk about his new podcast "Tales From the Creek" and we hear his inaugural episode at the end of the show.
He is the second-winningest coach in the history of NCAA Division I Women's Golf and as he begins another season as the head Men's and Women's Golf Coach here at Campbell...he is our guest on the Friday Camel Call.
Plus Evan and Chris get you up to date on the week that was and the weekend that is in Campbell Athletics.
Tales From The Creek is a new podcast hosted by Campbell Associate Athletics Director of Communications Stan Cole. Stan is a Campbell Alum who has worked in the athletic department for more than 30 years. In each episode, Stan will talk with the people who make Campbell a special place.
2022 marks the 60th season of Campbell men’s soccer. An NAIA powerhouse in the 60s and 70s, Rusty Scarborough was a member of Campbell’s FIRST NCAA Division I team in 1977. His playing career launched him into a four-decade-long coaching career.
Tales From The Creek is a new podcast hosted by Campbell Associate Athletics Director of Communications Stan Cole. Stan is a Campbell Alum who has worked in the athletic department for more than 30 years. In each episode, Stan will talk with the people who make Campbell a special place.
We break down the opening night victory for Campbell Football with Quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams, Left-Tackle Mike Edwards, Offensive Coordinator Anthony Weeden, and Head Coach Mike Minter.
Plus a look ahead at Saturday's contest at nationally ranked William & Mary.
Head Cross Country and Track and Field Coach Virgil Givens drops by to preview the season, plus Evan Budrovich and Chris Hemeyer talk about Football's season-opening win and a winning September 1st for our soccer teams.
Camel Call Live features Campbell Head Volleyball Coach Greg Goral, and Head Football Coach Mike Minter, plus Football's co-defensive coordinator and former Carolina Panther Reggie Howard, as we get the former teammates to talk about that magical 2003 season.
Camel Call Live is recorded live every Monday night from 6:30-7:30 at the County Seat Sports Grille in Downtown Lillington,
Our inaugural Camel Call Friday Podcast features Campbell Head Women's Soccer Coach Jeff Gross, plus hosts Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich talk 13 Championships, the CAA, the outlook for another winning fall, new Acting Director of Athletics Hannah Bazemore, and much more!
Our inaugural Camel Call Live Podcast features Campbell Head Men's Soccer Coach Dustin Fonder and Head Football Coach Mike Minter.
Camel Call Live is recorded live every Monday night from 6:30-7:30 at the County Seat Sports Grille in Downtown Lillington,
The Camel Call podcast gets a reboot with two shows a week. Every Tuesday a new episode of Camel Call Live will hit the podcast, Camel Call live is a new live show premiering every Monday night at 6:30 from the County Seat Sports Grille in Lillington hosted by "The Voice of the Fighting Camels" Chris Hemeyer.
Camel Call Friday will feature Chris and Evan Budrovich as they preview, review and interview their way through the world of Campbell Athletics. Don't miss a minute!
Highlights from the NCAA Regional as Campbell Baseball battled against No. 1 ranked Tennessee, falling short 12-7 on Saturday night.
Highlights from the Knoxville Regional as Campbell Baseball defeated Georgia Tech 15-8 to open the NCAA Tournament.
Head coach Mike Minter explains how Campbell Football landed a Top-100 ranked 2022 signing class and the highest honor for any FCS Football program. #RollHumps
Head men's basketball coach Kevin McGeehan and women's basketball coach Ronny Fisher discusses the preseason expectations and pillars for both programs success in 2021-22. #BSCMediaDay #RollHumps
Head men's basketball coach Kevin McGeehan and women's basketball coach Ronny Fisher discusses the preseason expectations and pillars for both programs success in 2021-22. #BSCMediaDay #RollHumps
On This Week in Campbell Football we explain the monstrous performance from TE Julian Hil, keys to forcing turnovers against Monmouth on Saturday and how a season-best 206 yards rushing secured the #BBQBowl win.
Enjoy the best plays from Campbell Football vs Gardner-Webb streamed on 88.3 FM WUAW and GoCamels.com
Highlights from Campbell Football's 48-31 win over North Alabama to open Big South Conference play. #RollHumps
Head coach Mike Minter explains why his team played for the win against Elon and what his defense must do to stop the highest scoring team in NCAA Football this Saturday.
Head coach Mike Minter recaps the season opening loss at Liberty and previews Saturday's matchup against Elon in the first home game at Barker-Lane Stadium in 665 days.
Head coach Mike Minter joins Evan Budrovich to preview Saturday's matchup against nationally ranked Liberty and discuss the keys for an FCS team to defeat an FBS opponent. Our show is presented by Wilkinson Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC in Sanford, NC.
Sixth year senior DL Ridge Boykin chats about his return to Liberty University, his love for the Campbell Football program and the lessons learned over a six year football career.
Senior LB Tywun Rivens chats with Evan Budrovich about his development as a vocal leader, the energy level at practice during fall camp and his goals for the linebacker group in the 2021 season.
Former 2x All-Big South standout Spencer Packard ('21) chats with Evan Budrovich about his journey into minor league baseball, getting drafted while playing a summer league game, and the trials of jumping into affiliated ball for the Seattle Mariners.
Listen to Campbell Football on 88.3 WUAW FM in Wake County/Harnett County and GoCamels.com online during the 2021 season.
Campbell Football head coach Mike Minter chats with Evan Budrovich at Big South Media Day in Charlotte, NC.
Audio highlights from the NCAA Starkville Regional Final between No. 3 seed Campbell and No. 1 seed Mississippi State.
Highlights from Campbell Baseball 16-13 victory over Samford in the Starkville Regional elimination round. #RollHumps
Audio highlights on GoCamels.com from the 2021 Ingles Big South Championship game in Fayetteville, NC featuring No. 1 seed Campbell and No. 4 seed Presbyterian.
Freshman Thomas Harrington discusses his complete game shutout against USC Upstate and what gave him confidence to compete on the mound as a true freshman pitcher.
PODCAST | Waldy Arias jumps on #DudesBeingDudes to discuss his 🇩🇴 heritage, leading NCAA College Baseball in HBP and learning so much about playing the field from Luis Gimenez + Collin Wolf #RollHumps
Utility player Zach Neto chats about his prolific pitching and hitting performance against USC Upstate, brining life into the clubhouse with his Miami-based culture and much more!
Slugger Matthew Christian breaks down his incredible week at the plate knocking in 10 runs while blasting two grand slams.
A season finale for women's basketball, a nationally-ranked matchup for men's soccer, and another award for volleyball
Track & field set a school-record, men's basketball advanced in the tournament, and women's basketball wrap up their regular season
Former Campbell Baseball player Adam Wyse ('17) enters his first season as the Director of Offensive Development.
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It's a quiet Thursday in the Creek, but @GoCamelsWBB is back on the road tonight vs Radford! Get all the info on a busy weekend right here
Campbell Men's Basketball dominates High Point, 68-48, earning a 7th-straight win in Big South Conference play.
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Director of Athletics Omar Banks talks about the challenges, successes, and future of Campbell Athletics during this unprecedented time. Plus, we examine Banks's childhood in Panama, his college football playing career, and giving up a successful career in the business world to move to college athletics.
Head Women's Basketball Athletic Trainer Kelli Florio chats with Evan Budrovich about the protocols necessary to ensure a safe and workable environment for college basketball.
Head coach Ronny Fisher joins play-by-play broadcaster breaking down the key storylines for the 2020-21 Campbell Women's Basketball team.
Campbell Women's Basketball defeated UNCG 42-38 at Fleming Gymnasium in the 2020-21 campaign. #SweatAndServe
Junior golfer Isabell Ekstrom explains her growth as a Big South individual champion, the challenges of conquering the NCAA Regionals and competing on a culturally diverse roster and growing up in Sweden idolizing LPGA legend Anika Sorenstam.
All-American Andrew Morgan (184 lbs) joins Evan Budrovich to discuss his prolific career in the Creek, featuring 93 career wins and two NCAA Tournament appearances. Morgan shares what transformed Campbell Wrestling into an elite program and his vision for the future.
Nick Stenger is the Director of Athletic Equipment managing the Camels gear/apparel contract with Under Armour. He is married to Campbell Softball coach Danielle Glosson-Stenger and manages gear requests, branding and visual identity all 21 intercollegiate sports.
Tonisha Baker (2009-13) currently plays professional basketball in Marburg, Germany as part of the Bundesliga. Baker was named all-conference each of her four seasons in the Creek, ending her career as the sixth all-time leading scorer in program history. The High Point, N.C. product shares her favorite memories from being a key part of the program and what it means to play professional basketball.
Big South All-Decade Team (2010-19) member Alexa Jenas prepares to compete professionally for HJK in Helsinki, Finland.
Audio highlights from the Campbell Football radio broadcast on GoCamels.com against Wake Forest on October 2, 2020.
Director of Strength and Conditioning Mike Stryffeler discusses the path to returning the Camels into the weight room and how his entire staff approaches new technology, training and teamwork to develop bigger, faster and more mobile student-athletes.
Campbell Wrestling Director of Social Media, Josiah Hritsko, shares what makes the wrestling community unique and his impressions on the rapid rise and social media following for the program.
Faculty Athletics Representative Sal Mercogliano discusses the ever-changing landscape in Big South Conference official meetings about managing fall sports and preparing for students return on campus.
Campbell Assistant Men's Basketball coach Kenneth White discusses the many social activism and voting efforts the basketball program is implementing to create better citizens in the community.
Director of Marketing Kelsey Sphar chats with Evan Budrovich about the virtual ways Campbell Athletics continues to market its brand and spirit to the local community. We discuss plans for nursing home visits, mascot engagements and virtual watch parties for football this fall.
Campbell Head Football Coach Mike Minter is interviewed on Sports Channel 8: The Radio Show
Mary Weiss served as one of the pillars of the Campbell Women's Basketball program as a standout point guard in the 1980s and worked right alongside Wanda Watkins for 30 years as an assistant coach. Weiss explains her passion for the program and being a part of every step along the journey building a legacy and extended WBB family.
Tony Colwell played under Wanda Watkins and spent 12 years as an assistant women's basketball coach for the program. Colwell now serves as the principal at Roseboro Elementary and bleeds Campbell orange.
Director of Athletic Training Jackie Knight joins Evan Budrovich to discuss the challenges of preparing a staff to welcome back student-athletes on campus and ensure safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Director of Student-Athlete Support Jared Fries joins Evan Budrovich to discuss the innovative ways academic advisors and student-athletes are working to educate and inform our students during the pandemic.
Janice Washington (1997-01) played five years in Buies Creek as an all-conference point guard and 2000 TAAC champion. Washington then moved over to the bench and coached 10 years under Hall of Fame coach Wanda Watkins, and now serves as the head coach at Daytona State College. The 5-foot-1 point guard ranks 3rd all-time in program assists and an emotional spark plug on the floor.
Assistant Athletic Director for Health and Nutrition, Dr. Andrew Carter, joins Evan Budrovich for an in-depth discussion on the mental health of Campbell student-athletes and the incredible initiatives on campus regarding social activism, voting, community engagement + service and much more. #RollHumps
The Director of Olympic Sports Performance, Alex Keough, discusses his role developing student-athletes. Keough works directly with the Women's Basketball program and is instrumental in building bigger, faster, stronger and flexible athletes; along with motivating on the court during games. We chat about his background as a college soccer goalkeeper and his evergreen hobby of brewing craft beer.
Fourth year head coach Ronny Fisher is now the longest tenured coach in the Big South Conference and shares his thoughts on rising up the ranks from a former student manager at Furman. Fisher was named the 2020 Big South Coach of the Year and opens up about his faith, his family values and what makes this program special.
Big South Conference Hall of Fame coach Wanda Watkins joins our first episode of the Campbell Women's Basketball podcast to share her favorite stories from a 35-year head coaching career (featuring 549 wins) and growing the game of women's college basketball as a former scholarship player at Campbell into becoming a coach, leader and now administrator for the Big South Conference.
John Boney grew up at Campbell Basketball camp. He started visiting the Creek at 10 years old, playing under the likes of Johnny Marshbanks, eventually attending the school as a walk-on basketball player and assistant in sports information. Boney has stayed heavily involved with the program over 40+ years and loves gives back to the same university that welcomed him as a player, coach and staff member.
Former Campbell Football player Ben Bolling (2011-15) chats about moving from player to recruiting coordinator for the program and shares what he's learned as the WR coach, secondary coach and full time father fresh off an impressive career at Barker-Lane Stadium.
Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning Jamie Hiegel shares his 15-plus years experience in the industry including stops as the head strength coach at Long Beach State and director of olympic sports at Temple. Hiegel also has the neat perspective of playing DI baseball at San Jose State and competing at the College World Series.
Former Campbell Football quarterback Kameron Bryant (2015) chats about his final season in the Creek and how his relationship with Greg Milhouse helped recruit the former App State quarterback. Bryant now works for New York Life Insurance and grew up in Fayetteville and Cary, N.C. and shares his favorite memories from the Creek.
Former Campbell Wrestler Paul Duggan chats about growing up in local Harnett County and what he learned during a five year career in the Creek, featuring his final two seasons under the watch of Olympic icon + NCAA Champion Cary Kolat. Duggan now works as a sales representative in New York City for Arbon Equipment.
The Campbell Football all-time leader in receiving yards and receptions discusses his current role as a Firefighter/EMT in Greenville and how his career in Buies Creek helped transform the program from the Pioneer Football League to the Big South Conference, featuring 25 career touchdowns for the Fighting Camels.
Former all-conference Campbell Men's Soccer player Josh Signey chats about his professional run in Iceland and New Zealand and what winning a Big South title meant to him and the program. Signey trained with the Manchester City youth program from age 6-16 before moving out to the states and playing under Big South Coach of the Year, Dustin Fonder.
Former 3x Academic All-American Matt Parrish chats about managing a rigorous mathematics major while competing as a starting utility player for the Fighting Camels. Parrish earned the 2016 Senior CLASS Award for academic and athletic excellence and was a key cog on the 2014 Big South Championship Team. #CamelCall
VMI assistant coach Ander Galfsky chats about his three year career in Buies Creek as the Director of Operations for the Men's Basketball program. #CamelCall
Former 2018 Big South Pitcher of the Year Allan Winans jumps on the #CamelCall podcast to share his experiences w/ the Columbia Fireflies and what it meant to be drafted 500th overall following a trip to the NCAA Regionals for the Big South Champions.
Former Campbell Baseball player (2014-15) Seth LaRue chats about his rise up the coaching ranks as the current assistant coach at Texas A&M Corpus Christi competing against former Camel Rick McCarty in the Southland Conference. LaRue won the 2014 Big South Title after being recruited by Greg Goff and Justin Haire out of junior college. #RollHumps
Former Campbell Women's Soccer goalkeeper Erin Scott chats about playing under Samar Azem and transitioning into the coaching world. The current Marquette University assistant coach completed two years as a starting goalie, completing her career with a 1.23 GAA which ranks fifth all-time in program history. #RollHumps
Former Campbell Volleyball standout Jenny Tait chats about playing for the Australian National Team and her growth at Campbell into an All-Big South Conference performer. Jenny played professionally in Europe for multiple years after graduating in 2016 and now is training for the 2021 Summer Olympics Trials.
Former Campbell Football DL/FB Geoffrey Leins chats about his professional role as a recruiting analyst at UCLA and what led him down that route from Campbell to NC State and now the Pac-12 Conference. Leins, the Davidson, NC native, chats about playing under former Carolina Panthers player Mike Minter and what he learned from the Campbell Football program.
Senior DH/1B Koby Collins jumps on the Dudes Being Dudes podcast to recount his red hot Big South Tournament MVP stretch and the Greenville Regional. The Houston, Texas native shares what sparks his confidence at the plate and the unique story of breaking his nose in the pregame before his first career start. #DudesBeingDudes
Rebecca Sheinfeld, one of the inaugural players on the Campbell Women's Lacrosse program jumps on #CamelCall to discuss her memories at Barker-Lane Stadium and the chemistry that helped this program develop. Sheinfeld ('16) now serves as the head coach at Methodist University in Fayetteville, N.C.
Campbell Head Softball Coach Sharonda McDonald talks about being on the diamond when the season was cut short, life at home and the perspective and appreciation this situation has brought. Plus, a spring without softball for the first time in a long time.
Former Campbell Basketball player Casey Perrin, who earned a scholarship during his senior year, chats about his favorite memories from shooting the lights out from 3pt range in Buies Creek. Perrin now serves as a graduate assistant for the Texas Tech MBB program and shares stories from the 2018 NCAA Final Four.
Senior LHP Cole Hart jumps on the podcast to discuss his last two years in the Campbell bullpen. Hart, the transfer from Brunswick CC grew up in Bunnlevel, NC and attended nearby Harnett Central HS.
Campbell Head Women's Basketball Coach Ronny Fisher discusses the abrupt end to one of the best seasons in Campbell Basketball history. Plus, how he and his team are coping, thoughts on the scope of the virus, his faith, family and the winning program he has built at Campbell.
Tahnia Ravnjak shares her experiences playing professionally in China and what drew the Australian native out to Buies Creek, NC to play for the Campbell Women's Golf program as a 4x All-Big South Conference performer and assistant coach during the 2017 campaign.
Campbell Head Baseball Coach Justin Haire talks about the abrupt halt to the season, his seniors, navigating through adversity, setting up a baseball diamond in his back yard and more on Coffee With Coaches.
Sophomore LHP Ryan Chasse chats about his recovery from Tommy John Surgery and his role mentoring the pitching staff for the Fighting Camels. #DudesBeingDudes
Campbell Men's Basketball standout Andrew Eudy chats about the transformation from No. 11 seed as a freshman to Big South regular season champion his final campaign. Eudy is now overseas exploring the professional ranks in Slovakia, finishing his Campbell career first in career games played and blocks. The Buies Creek icon describes his favorite "Euuuudy" calls in the Gore Arena stands + much more.
Former Campbell Softball standout and 2017 Big South Player of the Year Amber Schisler jumps on the #CamelCall podcast to discuss her prolific memories at Amanda Littlejohn Stadium, while playing professionally in Austria and New Zealand. Schisler is now a volunteer assistant coach at University of San Diego and shares the trials of moving from player to coach and now mentor of the game.
Former Campbell Volleyball player Kayla Schanback sits down to discuss her jump into the collegiate coaching world as she begins her second campaign at Eastern Kentucky. Schanback ranks 3rd all-time in career digs and shares what allowed this program to take massive steps under Greg Goral's leadership during her four years in the Creek.
Senior RHP Jack Yusko jumps on the #DudesBeingDudes podcast to discuss his sidearm delivery, being the team videographer during the Big South Championship dogpiles, the "Core Four" of four year seniors on the team along with his fandom for Ohio State; describing what it meant to play in Columbus during the 2018 campaign.
Former Campbell Lacrosse player Carter Koontz ('18) jumps on the Camel Call podcast to discuss her carer working in minor league baseball and the dynamic family relationship that helped foster her success at Campbell as a student-athlete. #RollHumps
Senior captain Hayley Barber recaps the 2020 campaign and shares her favorite memories from the Big South Championship season. #SweatAndServe
Former Campbell Women's Basketball player Alyshia Allison chats about her current career in sports marketing at Old Dominion and the lessons learned from volunteering with the Buies Creek Astros while living out her college basketball dreams in Gore Arena, featuring exotic trips to the Boston Garden and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Sophomore shot putter Patience Marshall joins Camel Call to discuss her Big South Track and Field career, including a Top-5 all-time mark in the shot put and the rise of the Campbell Track Throwers program.
Campbell junior RHP Cam Cowan joins the podcast to discuss his wipeout slider and the incredible 15-strikeout performance against South Alabama to open the 2020 campaign + much more pitching talk.
Former all-conference soccer standout Rosie O'Neal jumps on the Camel Call podcast to discuss her role on the Campbell Women's Soccer program and what inspired her to try out as a goalkeeper for the Campbell Lacrosse program during her final semester. #CamelCall
Senior outfielder AJ Hrica joins the podcast to discuss his fondest memories as the Campbell outfielder during the 2019 championship, appearing on Foul Sports Bachelor Edition and his passion for interacting with fans at Jim Perry Stadium. #RollHumps
Campbell catchers Marcus Skundrich and Ty Babin jump on the podcast to discuss the art of framing pitches, throwing out runners and the nuances of playing behind the plate. #RollHumps
Sophomore shooting guard Shyanne Tuelle from Hampton, Tenn. joins the Sweat and Serve podcast to discuss her 3pt stroke, what goes into nailing a game-winning shot and her goofy personality off the court.
The key moments from Campbell Baseball 5-0 win over Army in the Armed Forces Invitational. #RollHumps
Redshirt senior Matt Christian joins the #DudesBeingDudes podcast to discuss his transformation from Murray State QB to Campbell Fighting Camels outfielder. We chat about Christian's roots from Alabama, his favorite pizza toppings and what skills translate from the football field to the baseball diamond.
Senior shortstop Collin Wolf joins the #DudesBeingDudes podcast to discuss his approach to playing the infield, the value of getting on-base at a high rate in this Campbell Baseball offense and the key numbers from a box score that catch his attention.
Assistant coach Tyler Shewmaker joins the #DudesBeingDudes podcast to discuss his rise from director of operations to volunteer assistant coach to now the recruiting coordinator. We also touched on the creation of the "Bull Culture" for Campbell Baseball catchers and the competitive nature of this coaching staff.
Campbell Baseball strength and conditioning coach Matt Rodriguez joins the Dudes Being Dudes podcast to share his experiences building bigger, faster, stronger and more versatile athletes in the weight room.
Junior point guard Tatyana Carver joins the Sweat and Serve podcast to chat about her fiery passion for the game of basketball. Nani is from Laurel, Maryland and grew up competing from the second she could grab a basketball. We chat about her bubbly personality and how she would describe this group of characters on this 2019-20 team.
Campbell Men's Basketball Head Coach Kevin McGeehan is a native of Philadelphia and has the unique perspective of having watched Kobe Bryant play since his High School days. This was pulled from his pre-game radio interview on Saturday.
Enjoy the best plays from Saturday's 80-72 double overtime win over USC Upstate as Campbell Women's Basketball earned a 8th straight win. #RollHumps
Redshirt junior Taya Bolden joins the Sweat and Serve podcast to chat about growing up in Richmond, VA (the 804) developing her craft as one of the best rebounders in the Big South Conference. We also discuss the 4-year culture being built by Ronny Fisher and the tight bond that spreads across Campbell players in the program.
Assistant coach Lindsay Bowen joins the Sweat and Serve podcast to discuss her prolific career at Michigan State. The All-Big 10 standout ranks in the top-5 in career scoring for the Spartans, even earning a trip to the national championship game during her sophomore year. We also discuss her coaching lineage under the guidance of legendary head coach Joanne P. McCallie and how she and Ronny Fisher got connected in the coaching world. Plus, what makes a great 3pt shooter.
Athletic Trainer Kelli Florio joined the Fighting Camels this summer and continues her first full season covering Campbell Women's Basketball + Campbell Track and Field. The Wichita, Kansas native grew up an avid baseball fan and loves keeping morale high on the bench as the head athletic trainer for the women's basketball program.
Former Presbyterian guard (2010-14) Sherece Smith joined the Campbell Women's Basketball program in November as the director of player personnel. Cherece grew up in Clemson, SC and loves the challenge of learning more about these players on a daily basis.
Junior guard Micaila Coleman chats about the recent trip to New York, her thoughts on visiting Time Square. Micaila is also a foodie, and her father played college basketball so we discuss plenty of fun moments at home growing up in Crewe, Virginia.
We chat with Campbell Women's Basketball academic coordinator Jared Fries about the trials of managing a full course load and a basketball schedule as the fall semester closes, along with the academic rigor of these student-athletes.
Pierre Miller started his playing career thanks to a last minute phone call from coach Ronny Fisher. His coaching career at Presbyterian began much the same way. Now the former PC standout enters his fourth season at Campbell and loves every minute coaching the women's basketball program and raising his family along the way.
Senior guard Hayley Barber joins the podcast to chat about her recent service trips to South Africa and the Dominican Republic plus the presence of faith and community for the Women's Basketball program.
We sit down with junior Julia Crocker from Laurel, Maryland and discuss her journey to the Campbell Women's Basketball as a walk-on.
2019 MLB First Round Draft Pick Seth Johnson chats about his MLB Draft night while playing in the Greenville Regional, his experience pitching in front of scouts at Jim Perry Stadium and his thoughts on playing minor league baseball in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.
Houston Astros 2019 5th Round Pick and 2x Big South Conference Champion Matthew Barefoot joins the Pro Humps podcast to discuss his first season in the MiLB ranks and what the Campbell Baseball experience meant to the Dunn, NC native. #ProHumps
We caught up with Chris Clemons as he begins his NBA career with the Houston Rockets. The third-leading scorer in NCAA Division I history talks about his four years at Campbell, the NBA Summer League and his bright future.
The Campbell Swimming program hosted an inaugural alumnae meet and we had the chance to catch up with recent graduates Kaila Billups ('16), Erica Wammock ('16) and Rebecca Stanton ('18) to chat about their careers and the value of professional development and hard work as student-athletes.
Full highlights from a back-and-forth thriller at Barker-Lane Stadium as Colin Gary secures the improbable 31-29 win over Davidson.
Former All-American Campbell Baseball player Cole Hallum joins the Pro Humps podcast to discuss his transition from the diamond to the working world, and how connections he made in college translated to opportunities in the workplace.
We had the pleasure to chat with former student-athletes who are now making moves in the real world.
They shared interesting nuggets about their student-athlete experience plus the growing network of former Campbell athletes across various industries during the Campbell MADE kickoff event.
Our panel included Branden Burt ('12 + Lundy-Fetterman '13), Andy Johnson ('11 + Trust and Wealth Management '13), Melissa Oliver ('15, P.A. '18) and Daniel Polk ('10) sharing keys to success for student-athletes and the attributes these qualified candidates bring to the table.
Former 2018 Big South Pitcher of the Year joins us from Kannapolis, NC as Allan Winans competes in the South Atlantic League in the New York Mets organization. We chat about his MLB draft moment, building a champion in Buies Creek and the growing Pro Humps reputation of the Campbell Baseball program.
Directed by Assistant Athletic Director for Health and Nutrition, Andrew Carter, Campbell MADE helps student-athletes utilize skills on the field to fortify job placement strategies, while solidifying other resume building techniques as a vehicle to prepare these athletes for the professional workplace.
The best moments from the final day of the Greenville Regional as Campbell Baseball closes out the season 37-21 overall.
No. 3 seed Campbell defeats No. 2 seed NC State 5-4 in the opening round of the Greenville Regional. #RollHumps
On this latest episode of Camel Call, we got to chat with the unofficial historian of Campbell Athletics. Stan Cole is the Associate Athletics Director for Athletic Communications, providing historical context and detailed notes about the Fighting Camels across all 21 sports.
We talk to our first year coaching staff about changing the culture, their great start to Big South Conference play and how remodeling your kitchen can be therapeutic! Hear from Head Coach Sharonda McDonald, Pitching Coach Danielle Glosson-Stenger and Assistant Coach Matt Stewart.
Andrew Lane is the Director of Ticket Operations and Sales for the Fighting Camels. Lane is a Campbell alum, who grew up in Radford, VA and knows plenty about the Big South Conference. What better time to chat about ticket sales than right after Creek Madness, featuring the highest attended basketball game in Gore Arena history.
Shin Tahara joined the strength and conditioning staff in 2013. Tahara now works as the strength coach for M/W golf, tennis + swimming and the track and field program. Born and raised in Japan, Tahara interned for the Chicago Bulls before moving down to Buies Creek.
After sweeping the Big South Conference regular season and tournament titles, Campbell Baseball is back! We talk to the coaching staff of the pre-season favorites about a trophy-filled 2018, what it took to get there, how things have changed and what to look for in the future...it's Coffee With Coaches.
Former Campbell Volleyball standout and 5-year assistant coach Ashley Stryffeler joins the Camel Call podcast to discuss her playing career in the Creek, developing the volleyball program from the ground up to now working as a Academic Coordinator for many teams on campus.
We visit with our Women's Lacrosse coaching staff. All three are pioneers having not only built this program, but also youth lacrosse in this area. We also talk with the two coaches, who are married to coaches. Plus creating a culture in the program and a preview of the 2019 Campbell Women's Lacrosse team!
Jackie Knight is the head athletic trainer for the Fighting Camels. She began her Campbell career under legendary coach Wanda Watkins and adopted the Campbell Football program early into its modern existence. The former two-sport athlete discusses her role monitoring the health and safety of student-athletes and the fun + interesting moments working in the athletic training world.
As Campbell Women's Swimming wraps up one of their best ever regular seasons we visit with head coach Pascal Molinard about the season and his coaching techniques. Plus we talk with assistant coach Zachary Bagby about the team, his hobbies, and amazing travels...including studying abroad without a cell phone.
Jared Fries is the Director of Academic Support focusing his efforts on men's + women's Basketball and volleyball. His wife, Tammi, was on an earlier podcast and the couple love helping out Campbell student-athletes on a daily basis. Jared plays an integral role in the success of our students off the field and chats about his job as an academic advisor. Plus, everyone's favorite time of the day; study hall.
Heather Ireland is the Director of Compliance, managing areas in financial aid, student-athlete eligibility plus NCAA rules and bylaws for all 21 intercollegiate programs.
Campbell Wrestling Head Coach Cary Kolat, head assistant Scotti Sentes and assistant Mike Evans weigh-in on the new facility and much more. Plus we get the full story on Scotti and Mike's wrestling background.
Listen as the seniors discuss comical memories from their away trips over the past 3 years.
After a successful start to the season, we visit with Head Coach Kevin McGeehan, Associate Head Coach Peter Thomas, Assistant Coach Kevin Smith and Assistant Coach Kenneth White to talk some Campbell Men's Basketball!
Former Campbell Football player Michael Rudisill joins the Camel Call podcast to discuss his involvement on campus with the Office of Spiritual Life and his role as team chaplain, plus the fond memories he recalls from competing in the Creek.
Campbell Women's Basketball assistant coach Megan Hall joins the Camel Call podcast to discuss her 14-year coaching career in the Creek, growing up a Pat Summitt fan in Tennessee (and ultimately meeting her coaching icon)plus the value of an education for student-athletes.
Head women's soccer coach Samar Azem is back on the podcast to talk about how her team stayed together through a tough start of the season, and what she learned about being a coach so far this year. Listen to our first cup of coffee with Coach Azem here: https://soundcloud.com/campbell-fighting-camels/coffee-with-coaches-samar-azem?in=campbell-fighting-camels/sets/coffee-with-coaches
Andrew Carter, the Assistant Athletic Director for Health and Nutrition, directs the overall health and nutrition for student-athletes at Campbell. Over his 10-plus year career in the Creek, Carter has guided the development of Campbell Football and Lacrosse as the head strength and conditioning coach. Now Coach Carter creates a winning environment in all aspects for Campbell Athletics.
Campbell Alum Ricky Ray, now our Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs knows what Campbell Athletics was, is and is striving for in the future...a future that he is helping to shape. From the student play-by-play voice of Campbell Athletics to working at Georgia Southern, East Carolina, Troy and other stops in between, he has seen it, or done it and now he's back home...here's his story.
History professor, Faculty Athletics Representative and Women's Lacrosse play-by-play broadcaster are among the many roles Sal Mercogliano takes on here at Campbell University. Sal shares his passion for lacrosse, what peaked his interest in working more with the athletic department and his passion for Fighting Camels sports.
One of the most decorated women's tennis players in Notre Dame history, Michelle Dasso is the newest head coach at Campbell University. On this episode of Coffee With Coaches, we talk about growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, her coaching career, coaching philosophies and much more!
Former Campbell Football special teams player Jarrett Ozimek joined the Camel Call podcast to discuss his new role as the graphics and video coordinator for Campbell Football, the laundry list of jobs he worked while being a student-athlete, and the growth of the university during his seven years in Buies Creek.
A Coffee with Coaches conversation with first-year Head Softball Coach Sharonda McDonald. From leading the nation in stolen bases to playing and coaching in the Women's College World Series. From a pro softball career in the United States and Italy to flipping houses in her spare time...we get to know Coach McDonald!
Former 800m standout Jeff Klaves returned to Campbell University as the throws coach. Klaves earned Academic All-American three times during his track and field career and ventured into the high school ranks as a coach and athletic director at Hobbton High School.
Camel Call covers the best stories, peoples and experiences surrounding all 21 intercollegiate programs for Campbell University Athletics.
In just seven years, Director of Athletics Bob Roller has transformed Campbell Athletics. His leadership has led to success both in the classroom and on the court (field, track, course, pool, diamond...). But this isn't the first time he's changed the course of a university athletic program. Plus find out about his upbringing as the son of a tank commander and the unique career path that set up his success. Welcome to Season 2 of Coffee With Coaches.
With a Big South Regular Season Title and Tournament Championship won, Campbell Head Baseball Coach Justin Haire takes a look back at the 2014 Campbell team that won the Big South Tournament and went to the NCAA Regional in Columbia, South Carolina. Plus, Coach talks about his journey over these past four years and what makes his team special.
Former Campbell Football TE Austin Fleming joined the podcast to talk about his recent playing career, competing alongside his high school teammate DJ Jones to now working at Campbell University in the Athletic Operations staff.
Campbell swimming coach Pascal Molinard’s family tree uprooted from France to the Caribbean island of Martinique not very long after Christopher Columbus first landed there. The explorer spirit that led his ancestors to the Caribbean centuries ago was still inside, leading him to the United States for high school, then college. It led him to Buies Creek in 1991, where he not only took over the Aquatics Center, but also Carter Gym, while running Campbell's intramurals as well. That explorer spirit propelled him to start a women’s swim team from scratch 14 years ago and has built them up to a record-breaking team, both in the pool and the classroom...here’s his story.
NCAA All-American Nathan Kraisser joins the Camel Call podcast to discuss the rise of the Campbell Wrestling program, including a SoCon Tournament Championship during his senior year, along with the current experience transitioning from student-athlete to an Assistant Academic Coordinator here at Campbell University.
David Johnson is the head coach for Campbell's Men's and Women's Tennis teams and he loves it. As the only head coach in the Big South Conference who tackles both teams, he says there are many more advantages than disadvantages. As the youngest of six brothers in a competitive family with an athletically gifted Dad, he caught his competitive edge early. As a Campbell coach since 1998, he has seen it all. We talk growth, family and tennis. Here's his story.
You may have seen him out on the hardwood or over at Barker-Lane Stadium as the official on-court/on-field host for Campbell Athletics. Nate Kennedy was a student-athlete on the Campbell Track and Field team and now serves as the Assistant Director of Marketing for Campbell Athletics. #GoCamels
In just four years, Dawn Easley has built Campbell Women's Lacrosse into a winner. Growing up in a family of coaches, she was a record-setting player in college, then went back to that same place and became a head coach. She has played internationally and loves the challenge of building a program from the ground up...at a school and area that didn't know much about Women's Lacrosse before she arrived. Here's her story.
Former Campbell Volleyball standout Tammi Fries joined the coaching ranks very early in her career, before returning home to Campbell University, now working in the Advancement Office as the Director of Annual Giving alongside her husband, Jared, who serves as an academic advisor.
A west coast guy, Campbell head softball coach Todd Bradley has found a home in North Carolina both on and off the diamond. Passionate about his faith and the sport he loves, Bradley sacrificed a lot to follow his coaching dream. Here's his story.
Recruited walk-on Preston Dodson played in 117 games (5th most in program history) for Campbell Men's Basketball, eventually earning a scholarship during his sophomore season. Once his hoops career finished, the Camden, NC native decided to join the Campbell Football team, leading the Fighting Camels in receptions during the 2011 season. Dodson now works in the Financial Aid Office at Campbell University.
More than a decade ago Michael Kelly left a high paying job in the construction industry to follow his passion…coaching. That leap of faith led him to Campbell where he has put the Track and Field and Cross Country teams on the national map. Here's his story.
Sophomore Ka'Deem Wynn has competed in a variety of events for Campbell Cross Country plus Track and Field. The Daytona Beach, Florida native also works on campus as the Sports Editor for the Campbell Times; all while managing his time as a student-athlete.
Campbell Head Baseball Coach Justin Haire moved quickly up the coaching ladder and landed at Campbell University. As the head assistant and recruiting coordinator, he helped lead Campbell to thier best three-year stretch ever, racking up 131 wins and conference championships. His hard work was rewarded with a promotion to Head Coach...here's his story.
Learn more about redshirt sophomore Andrew Morgan for Campbell Wrestling from Fountain Valley, California.
Campbell Head Men's Basketball Coach Kevin McGeehan has had a steady climb up the coaching ranks. Hear about his journey, plus his childhood in Philadelphia, where he grew up in a sporting household with a father who was also a hockey official.
Learn more about Campbell Women's Basketball senior forward Sarah Smith from Jasper, Ga., the president of the Campbell Student Athlete Advisory Committee and veteran leader on the floor.
In his first season at Campbell, Head Women's Basketball Coach Ronny Fisher guided the Camels to one of their best seasons in program history. Fisher started his coaching career on the men's side but tells us why he likes the women's game more. We found out about where he grew up, his competitiveness and much more on Coffee With Coaches.
Learn more about junior center Andrew Eudy from Lebanon, Pa. who calls San Diego, Calif. his first home on the Campbell Basketball team. #GoCamels
A Roanoke College Hall of Famer, Campbell Head Men's Soccer Coach Dustin Fonder was an outstanding two-sport athlete. As the starting soccer mid-fielder and basketball point guard for Roanoke, he ended his playing days with multiple season and career records in both sports. A professional soccer career and coaching career began soon after. Here's his story.
The son of a coach, Campbell Women's Volleyball Head Coach Greg Goral was born to do this. He played four different sports in college and then traded stocks and bonds before diving into coaching full time. He grew up in Wisconsin, lived in Rhode Island and landed in Buies Creek, charged with rebuilding the last place volleyball team in the Big South Conference. He also has the best explanations I've ever heard for why you should not just concentrate on one sport as a youth.
Campbell Women's Soccer senior Shelby Denkert has found quite the home in the Creek, logging starts in all four of her seasons on the pitch. Now she reflects on the camaraderie of Campbell student-athletes, building a young program and the next step in her college career.
Head Volleyball Coach Greg Goral discusses his team's hot streak. The Camel's have won seven of their last eight Big South Conference matches and will be back home this Friday at 7 and Saturday at 2. Our full length, Coffee With Coaches interview with Greg Goral will premier on November 7th!
Born in Nigeria, Samar Azem found her way to Buies Creek as a Women's Soccer player, then back again as a Head Coach. As a goalkeeper at Campbell, she ended up winning titles, setting records and getting a degree. She then started a coaching career she never thought she would like. Hear her unique story on Coffee With Coaches.
We will have our full Coffee With Coaches podcast with former Campbell Women's Soccer player now Head Coach Samar Azem next week, but first a little coffee break as we talk to her about the current success of her team.
Senior libero Kayla Schanback shares her story behind the wicked jump serve, the bond over cooking and team meals that brings Campbell Volleyball together and what traveling home to play in college tournaments means for the Orlando, Florida native.
Campbell Head Football Coach Mike Minter is an NFC Champion, a two-time National Champion, and has an engineering degree from the University of Nebraska. Some things you know, some things you probably don't about the former Carolina Panther on this edition of Coffee with Coaches.
Alexa Genas scores FOUR goals for Campbell Women's Soccer and we recap an impressive PFL win for Campbell Football.
On this episode of Coffee With Coaches, we talk to Campbell Men's and Women's Golf Coach John Crooks. An accomplished amateur golfer, Crooks as a coach has the third most tournament wins of any women's golf coach in the history of the game. A career change for his wife brought him to Buies Creek, where he has turned both the men's and women's golf programs into nationally recognized programs.
After serving six years in the United States Army, Jason Lipscomb enrolled at Campbell University and was awarded a walk-on spot on the Campbell Football team. Now he serves as an intern for the Campbell Strength and Conditioning program while pursuing his degree. Learn more about Jason Lipscomb.
National Wrestling Hall of Famer Cary Kolat is one of the most well-known names in wrestling. He is a state, national and world champion. He is an Olympian. Multiple podcasts could be made of many different parts of his life, we try to give you the whole story in 25 minutes. This is Coffee With Coaches - Campbell Head Wrestling Coach Cary Kolat.
Wanda Watkins was Campbell's first female scholarship athlete. Six years later, she was the Head Coach of Campbell Women's Basketball. Four decades later, she is the Associate Athletics Director at Campbell. Here is her story.