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'Sader Stories
'Sader Stories is the official podcast of Holy Cross Athletics, bringing you inside all things Crusaders sports.
Episodes
'Sader StoriesS5E11 Holy Cross Athletics earns a 98 percent graduation success rate
Assistant Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Development Aaron Dashiell, senior women's soccer player Emily Bubonovich, and senior men's lacrosse player…
'Sader StoriesS5E10 Get to Know SAAC President Brooke Ross
SAAC President Brooke Ross talks with Kevin Gehl about earning Patriot League Field Hockey Goalkeeper of the Year, how her relationship with Associate Head…
'Sader StoriesS5E9 Hall of Fame Recognitions Part Two
Kevin Garvey (Football) and Chris Brown (Men's Ice Hockey) reflect on their time at Holy Cross, how they found out about their inductions into the Holy Cross…
'Sader StoriesS5E8 Hall of Fame Recognitions Part One
Hank Prybylski (Men's Lacrosse), Lifon Huynh (Field Hockey) and Brianna McFadden (Women's Basketball) reflect on their time at Holy Cross in the first of two…
'Sader StoriesS5E7 Get to Know Head Volleyball Coach Kathleen Colpoys
Kathleen Colpoys joins Kevin Gehl for this edition of 'Sader Stories. Colpoys shows off her Holy Cross pride as she relives her time as a player and shares how…
'Sader StoriesS5E6 Millie Serum Shines at the 2023 IIHF Women's World Championship
Kevin Gehl talks with senior forward Millie Sirum and head women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle about Sirum's performance at the 2023 International Ice Hockey…
'Sader StoriesS5E5 Get to Know Head Men's Soccer Coach Marco Koolman
Head Men's Soccer Coach Marco Koolman talk with Kevin Gehl about how spending a summer in the United States has turned into spending a lifetime. Koolman also…
'Sader StoriesS5E4 Holy Cross Football Season Preview
Head Coach Bob Chesney, linebacker Jacob Dobbs, punter Patrick Haughney, and wide receiver Jalen Coker preview this year's Holy Cross football season. Chesney…
'Sader StoriesS5E3 Philomena Fitzgerald 40 Under 40 Honors Reflection
Kevin Gehl catches up with Philomena Fitzgerald (Class of 2020, field hockey). Fitzgerald was recognized in Alexandria, Virginia's newest class of 40 under 40…
'Sader StoriesS5E2 Summer Check In with Three Holy Cross Athletes
Kevin Gehl catches up with three Holy Cross athletes to talk about how they are spending their summers developing as student athletes on and off the field…
'Sader StoriesS5E1 The growth of a head coach and her program at Holy Cross
Head women's ice hockey coach Katie Lachapelle joins Kevin Gehl in kicking off season five of Sader Stories! Lachapelle talks about how her mentors helped…
'Sader StoriesS4E24 Celebrating Fathers Day with Dave and Maureen Magarity
Dave and Maureen Magarity talk with Kevin Gehl about their first matchup as head coaches on opposing teams, Dave's point of view as he watched Maureen secure…
'Sader StoriesS4E23 Get to Know Head Men's Rowing Coach Jim Barr
Head men's rowing coach Jim Barr discusses how he may or may not have become a rower by choice, how the sport forged his most important relationships, and why…
'Sader StoriesS4E22 The Chesney Family Celebrates Mother's Day
In a special edition of 'Sader Stories, head football coach Bob Chesney and his mother Claudia join Kevin Gehl. The Chesneys reminisce on Bob's life as a…
'Sader StoriesS4E21 Get to Know Head Softball Coach Kimberly Stiles
Head softball coach Kimberly Stiles talks with Kevin Gehl about her days playing baseball and softball led to her becoming a head coach, how her coaching…
'Sader StoriesS4E20 Get to Know Head Men's Basketball Coach Dave Paulsen
Learn more about new head men's basketball coach Dave Paulsen. Paulsen discusses his path to Holy Cross, why he chose Holy Cross, his most important coaching…
'Sader StoriesS4E19 Women's Basketball NCAA Tournament Preview
Head Coach Maureen Magarity and Junior Cara McCormack react to the team's thrilling win over Boston University in the Patriot League championship. Magarity and…
'Sader StoriesS4E18 Title IX Reflection with Cassandra Clark
Women's Track alumna Cassandra Clark reflects on Title IX and how her time as a student athlete at the College of the Holy Cross helped her get to where she is…
'Sader StoriesS4E17 Title IX Reflection with Stephanie Okpoebo
Women's Track alumna Stephanie Okpoebo reflects on Title IX, Black History Month, and her time as a student athlete at the College of the Holy Cross.
'Sader StoriesS4E16 Catching up with Women's Lacrosse Head Coach Amanda Belichick
Amanda Belichick previews her team's season, outlines expectations, and discusses her path to Holy Cross.
'Sader StoriesS4E15 Get to Know Women's Tennis Head Coach John Nestel
John Nestel talks with Kevin Gehl about his journey that led him to become the new women's tennis coach at the College of the Holy Cross.
'Sader StoriesS4E14 Title IX Reflection with Marie DiPalma
Marie DiPalma reflects on her time at Holy Cross, Title IX and how they both helped shape her into who she is today.
'Sader StoriesS4E13 Title IX Reflection with Kristin Kraeger Dembowski
Kristin Kreager Dembowski reflects on her time at Holy Cross, Title IX and how they both helped shape her into who she is today.
'Sader StoriesS4E12 Catching Up With Women's Basketball Head Coach Maureen Magarity
Kevin Gehl talks with women's basketball head coach Maureen Magarity about how she came to Holy Cross, the team's start to the 2022-23 season, the upcoming…
'Sader StoriesS4E11 Holy Cross Football FCS Playoffs Preview
Head coach Bob Chesney, placekicker Derek Ng, linebacker Liam Anderson, and Safety Walter Reynolds preview Holy Cross football's upcoming FCS playoff game…
'Sader StoriesS4E10 Title IX Reflection with Meg Galligan
Meg Galligan reflects on her time coaching field hockey and lacrosse at the College of the Holy Cross. She also discusses how she has seen both sports continue…
'Sader StoriesS4E9 Get to Know Men's Ice Hockey Coach Bill Riga
Men's Ice Hockey coach Bill Riga talks about his path to Holy Cross and the culture he's looking to instill with his team.
'Sader StoriesS4E8 Title IX Reflection with Patricia Sutton Thompson
Patricia Sutton Thompson talks about Title IX and the growth of women's lacrosse since her time playing for the College of the Holy Cross.
'Sader StoriesS4E7 Get to know Holy Cross women's soccer coach Ben Graham
Voice of the Crusaders Kevin Gehl talks with new head women's soccer coach Ben Graham about his path to his new position at Holy Cross.
'Sader StoriesS4E6 Title IX Reflection with Mary McNaughton-Collins
Mary McNaughton-Collins talks about the impact Holy Cross and Title IX had on her life with host Kevin Gehl.
'Sader StoriesS4E5 Get to Know Egetta "Jett" Alfonso
Richard L. Ahern '51 Director of Cross Country and Track and Field, Egetta Alfonso, talks about her path to taking over the cross country and track and field…
'Sader StoriesS4E4 Title IX Reflection with Women's Ice Hockey Alumna Stacey Hochkins
Stacey Hochkins reflects on her time at the College of the Holy Cross and what it means to her to see women's hockey competing at the Division 1 level.
'Sader StoriesS4E3 Title IX Reflection with Megan Lynch Hammond
Volleyball alumna, Megan Lynch Hammond '13, reflects on her time as a student athlete at the College of the Holy Cross.
'Sader StoriesS4E2 Get to Know Swimming Head Coach, Kristy Jones
Swimming head coach, Kristy Jones, talks with Kevin Gehl about her path to Holy Cross as she enters her first year leading the program.
'Sader StoriesS4E1 Title IX 50 Year Anniversary Reflection
Kevin Gehl talks with Class of 1983 alumna, Mary Fitzgerald Riley, about her time as a student athlete at the College of the Holy Cross and how it compares to…
'Sader StoriesS3E17 Bob Cousy's Love of Worcester
Guest host Andy Lacombe talks with Bob Cousy about his love for Worcester, MA as the city approaches its 300th anniversary celebration.
'Sader StoriesS3E15 Mental Health w/Johnna Shamley
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, Kevin Gehl talks with Holy Cross volleyball graduating senior, Johnna Shamley, about her career on The Hill…
'Sader StoriesS3E14 Jim Kavanagh Holy Cross Reflection
Program Director for Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field, Jim Kavanagh, is set to retire. Kavanagh reflects on his time at Holy Cross.
'Sader StoriesS3E13 Catch Up with Declan Cronin
Kevin Gehl talks with minor league pitcher and Holy Cross alum, Declan Cronin '19, to talk about the MLB Draft, life in the minors and what his experience at…
'Sader StoriesS3E12 Catch up with Brett Nelson
Kevin Gehl catches up with men’s basketball coach Brett Nelson to talk about his path to Holy Cross, his first few years on The Hill, and the preparation for…
'Sader StoriesS3E11 Celebrating Women's History Month
Kevin Gehl talks with mother/daughter duo, Amy and Anne Comcowich about their experiences at Holy Cross and get their thoughts on the growth of women in sport.
'Sader StoriesS3E10 Catch up with Kit Hughes
Kevin Gehl talks with Director of Athletics Kit Hughes as he continues to settle into his new role at the College of the Holy Cross.
'Sader StoriesS3E9 Celebrating Black History Month Part Two
Kevin Gehl talks with Class of '74 alumnus, Schone Malliet, about how Holy Cross helped him grow into who he is today.
'Sader StoriesS3E8 Celebrating Black History Month Part One
Kevin Gehl catches up with former Holy Cross women's hockey player Kolt Bloxson '06, founder of Miles Ahead Charter School.
'Sader StoriesS3E7 Football National Signing Day Recap
Head football coach Bob Chesney discusses the team's newest recruiting class.
'Sader StoriesS3E6: Women's Basketball Season Preview
Head coach Maureen Magarity, senior Avery Labarbera, and junior Addisyn Cross preview the upcoming season.
'Sader StoriesS3E5: Men's Basketball Season Preview
Men's basketball head coach Brett Nelson, forward Gerrale Gates and guard/forward Judson Martindale preview the upcoming season.
'Sader StoriesS3E4: EBW Classic at Polar Park Preview
Worcester Red Sox Executive Vice President, Dan Rea, and Holy Cross' Co-Interim Director of Athletics, Nick Smith, discuss preparations and share their…
'Sader StoriesS3E3 Men's Hockey Season Preview
Head men's hockey coach Bill Riga, junior forward Alex Peterson and sophomore defenseman Jack Robilotti preview the upcoming hockey season.
'Sader StoriesS3E2: Women's Hockey Season preview
Head women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle, senior goaltender Jada Brenon and senior Sommer Ross preview the 2021-22 season.
'Sader StoriesS3E1: Football Season Preview
Football head coach Bob Chesney, wide receiver Tenio Ayeni and linebacker Liam Anderson preview their expectations and excitement for the 2021 season.
'Sader StoriesS2E15: Introducing Head Men's Ice Hockey Coach Bill Riga
In this episode, we sat down with new head men's ice hockey coach Bill Riga to talk about his hockey journey, the upcoming Ice Breaker, and more! ’Sader…
'Sader StoriesS2E14: NCAA East Preliminary Round Preview
In this episode, we sat down with Gabe Piepergerdes and Christa Jay Moore of the track and field team to check in ahead of their appearances in the upcoming…
'Sader StoriesS2E13: Spring Sport Midseason Check-In
In this episode, we sat down with members of our spring sport teams to check in and see how their seasons are going so far. Guests include Izzy Grant from…
'Sader StoriesS2E12: Fall Sport Midseason Check-In
In this episode, we sat down with members of our fall sport teams who are currently playing their championship seasons int he spring. Guests include Sophia…
'Sader StoriesS2E11: Family Week 2021
In this episode, we talk with the Turner brothers of Holy Cross men's lacrosse, the VanSeveren sisters of Holy Cross volleyball, and Lis and Barry Mitchell…
'Sader StoriesS2E10: Alum Spotlight: Jehyve Floyd
In this episode, we sat down with Jehyve Floyd '19 to discuss his involvement with MOCA and why it was so imoprtant to him, a new book he is working on, and…
'Sader StoriesS2E9: National Girls and Women in Sports Day
In this episode, we sat down with the all-female support staff of the Holy Cross baseball team to discuss their varying roles within the athletic department…
'Sader StoriesS2E8: A Conversation on Mental Health in Collegiate Athletics
In this episode, we discussed how maintaining your mental health is just as important as physical health when it comes to being a student-athlete. Guests…
'Sader StoriesS2E7: Athletics Update with Marcus Blossom
In this episode, we sat down with Director of Athletics Marcus Blossom to talk about what the spring semester might look like with both fall and spring teams…