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'Sader Stories is the official podcast of Holy Cross Athletics, bringing you inside all things Crusaders sports.

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    • Apr 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 108 EPISODES


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    S6 E16 Honoring Crusader Legends Ft. Ronnie & Matt Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 34:30


    In this special edition of 'Sader Stories Kevin Gehl sits down with Ronnie and Matt Perry to talk about the upcoming jersey retirement of Ron Perry

    S6 E15 Get To Know New Volleyball Head Coach Matthew Cribbin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 29:33


    Kevin Gehl sits down with new Volleyball Head Coach Matthew Cribbin. He talks about his path to Holy Cross and his excitement on leading the program into a new era.

    S6E14 Mount St. James Collective ft. J.R Butler '08

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 32:43


    J.R Butler '08 sits down with Kevin Gehl to answer some questions about the Mount St. James Collective as well as talking about his time on campus.

    S6 E13 Get To Know Men's Lacrosse Head Coach J.L. Reppert

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 33:02


    Head Men's Lacrosse Coach J.L Reppert talks with Kevin Gehl about his excitement to be leading the Crusaders this season. Reppert Talks about his journey to Holy Cross, his time playing the sport for Naval Academy and his time coaching a national championship program.

    S6E12 Reflections ft. Varsity Club Hall of Fame Inductee Sam Fregenti '13

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 29:46


    In the latest edition of the 'Sader Stories Podcast, Sam Fregenti talks with Kevin Gehl about her time with the Holy Cross Softball program and her induction into the Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame in November.

    S6E11 Holy Cross Athletics Update with Kit Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 51:30


    Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Kit Hughes joins Voice of the Crusaders Kevin Gehl to recap the first semester for Holy Cross Athletics. Hughes reflects on some of his favorite moments from the semester, highlighting some off the field accomplishments, and looks ahead to the spring seasons.

    S6E10 Reflections ft. Varsity Club Hall of Fame Inductee Mandy Sifferlen '17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 22:06


    S6E10 Reflections ft. Varsity Club Hall of Fame Inductee Mandy Sifferlen '17 by Holy Cross Athletics

    S6E9 Get to Know Head Softball Coach Jon Ladino

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 32:25


    Head Softball Coach Jon Ladino talks with Kevin Gehl about his excitement to be leading the Crusaders this season. Jon Ladino talks his path to Holy Cross and his background in coaching. He also talks about why the he thinks Holy Cross is a great fit.

    S6E8 Reflections ft. Varsity Club Hall of Fame Inductee Anthony Froio '86

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 29:09


    Honorary Varsity Club Hall of Fame Inductee Anthony Froio '86 reflects on his passion for the College of the Holy Cross. Froio has served on the Varsity Club board of directors in several different roles since 1986. Froio speaks on his mission to uphold the integrity of the Varsity Club and honor Crusaders through induction to the Hall of Fame every year.

    S6E7 Get to Know Interim Head Women's Basketball Coach Candice Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 29:52


    Interim Head Women's Basketball Coach Candice Green talks with Kevin Gehl about her excitement to be leading the Crusaders this season. Green talks on how this team is still built for the moment despite graduating four key seniors after last season. Green also touches on how opportunities to play all-time great programs like UConn are helping shape the team's future success as it works to win another Patriot League Championship.

    S6E6 Reflections ft. Varsity Club Hall of Fame Inductee Kalif Raymond '16

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 37:05


    Detroit Lions Wide Receiver Kalif Raymond talks with Kevin Gehl about how his time at Holy Cross helped shape him into who he is today. Raymond also shares how a member of the Lions staff that is connected to Holy Cross continues to have a key role in his development into an important player for the Lions special teams and offensive units.

    S6E5 Honoring Crusader Legends ft. Tyler McGregor '06

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 41:56


    Kevin Gehl talks with Crusader Legend Tyler McGregor '06 about his time as a men's ice hockey player at the College of the Holy Cross. McGregor is set to have his jersey retired in a pre-game ceremony prior to the men's hockey game on Sunday, October 20 at 5 p.m. against Army. McGregor is known for scoring arguably the biggest goal in program history, helping the team stun the University of Minnesota in the 2006 NCAA Tournament in a 4-3 overtime thriller. Hear McGregor's reflection and his thoughts on having his jersey retired in this special episode of 'Sader Stories.

    S6E4 Reflections: Varsity Club Hall of Fame Inductee Paul Pearl

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 35:55


    Varsity Club Hall of Fame Inductee Paul Pearl reflects on his time at Holy Cross with host Kevin Gehl. Pearl talks about the moment that Holy Cross upset Minnesota in the 2006 NCAA tournament, his favorite game as a coach at Holy Cross, and what it means to him to receive the honor of being inducted in the class of 2024 Varsity Club Hall of Fame.

    S6E3 Engaged Fellow Katie Russell '26 Promotes Voter Registration

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 21:54


    Junior Katie Russell from Holy Cross Volleyball and Assistant Athletic Director for Student Athlete Development Aaron Dashiell speak on Katie's journey as this year's Engaged Fellow. Russell has been working to register Holy Cross student athletes to vote ahead of this year's election. Dashiell also talks about how Holy Cross student athletes plan to engage with the community on Civic Engagement Day on November 5th.

    S6E2 Reflections: Varsity Club Hall of Fame Inductee Tara Welch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 29:22


    Varsity Club Hall of Fame Inductee Tara Welch reflects on her time at Holy Cross with host Kevin Gehl. Welch talks about what it means to her to be inducted into the Varsity Club Hall of Fame later this fall along with how she continues to stay engaged with the field hockey program to this day.

    S6E1 Football Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 48:35


    Head Coach Dan Curran, senior running back Jordan Fuller and senior linebacker Frankie Monte preview the upcoming season.

    S5E24 Get to Know New Men's Soccer Coach Matt Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 33:53


    New head men's soccer coach Matt Brown joins host Kevin Gehl to talk about why he's excited for the opportunity to join Holy Cross Athletics. Brown recaps his time as a player, what brought him over to America, his first steps he has taken to begin working with his student athletes, and how he defines success as a head coach. Lastly, Brown also answers a set of rapid fire questions that let you learn more about him outside of coaching!

    S5E23 Father's Day Special feat. Peter and Matt DeBoer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 27:19


    Junior ice hockey player Matt DeBoer and his father, Dallas Stars head coach Peter DeBoer, join Kevin Gehl on this edition of 'Sader Stories. The DeBoers talk about the evolution of their father son relationship as Matt matures as both an ice hockey player and a person. Peter looks back on his path as a head coach and how he feels Holy Cross men's hockey head coach Bill Riga is finding success on a similar path. Peter also shares why he believes college hockey has become a great opportunity for young players to elevate their games. Lastly, Matt talks about how his passion for the game of hockey has only grown over the years.

    S5E22 Holy Cross Athletics 2023-24 End of Year Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 48:57


    Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Kit Hughes joins Voice of the Crusaders Kevin Gehl to wrap up the 2023-24 year for Holy Cross Athletics. Hughes reflects on some of his favorite moments from the year, how important it was for the department to focus on connecting with community, and looks ahead to how future Crusaders can sustain comprehensive excellence through end of year giving.

    S5E21 Mother's Day Special feat. Egetta and Tony Alfonso

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 31:58


    On this special edition of 'Sader Stories Richard L. Ahern '51 Director of Cross Country and Track and Field Egetta Alfonso and her son Tony talk about how they celebrated Mother's Day the day after Tony completed his last track meet at Holy Cross. With Tony set to graduate, Egetta talks about how she is preparing for both of her children to move out of the house. She discusses how proud she is of Tony from the point of view of a mother and a coach as he prepares for life after Holy Cross.

    S5E20 Get to Know Head Field Hockey Coach Lindsay Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 31:03


    Kevin Gehl catches up with Head Field Hockey Coach Lindsay Jackson on this episode of 'Sader Stories. Jackson talks about how her team uses the spring to work with players who are expected to step into larger roles in the fall. She discussed how her position at Holy Cross allows her to help provide transformative experiences for young women during their time at the college. Lastly, Jackson answers rapid fire questions, some of which may cause some debate between listeners.

    S5E19 NFL Draft Preview with Jalen Coker and CJ Hanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 33:05


    Fifth Year Offensive Lineman CJ Hanson and Senior Wide Receiver Jalen Coker talk with Kevin Gehl about their preparations for the NFL Draft. Hanson and Coker give you a behind the scenes discussion about their trips to the NFL combine. They also share the unforgettable moment when they both learned about their invitations to the East West Shrine Bowl.

    S5E18 Holy Cross Women's Basketball NCAA Tournament Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 32:31


    Seniors Bronagh Power-Cassidy, Callie Wright, Cara McCormack and Janelle Allen talk with guest host Maria Trivelpiece from the Patriot League about their Patriot League Tournament Championship and NCAA Tournament experiences. The four seniors share what it meant to walk off their home floor as champions, how excited they were to receive so much media attention in Iowa, and how they hope this experience inspires future women's basketball players that watched them play in these games.

    S5E17 Get to Know Women's Rowing Coach Andrea Landry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 29:37


    Get to know Head Women's Rowing Coach Andrea Landry as she talks with host Kevin Gehl about her path to Holy Cross, her philosophies as a head coach, and how the program has progressed under her leadership. Landry also responds to an exciting round of rapid fire questions. Listen for all this and more on this edition of 'Sader Stories!

    S5E16 Black History Month Spotlight with Gary Acquah '14

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 28:10


    Varsity Club President Gary Acquah joins Kevin Gehl for this edition of 'Sader Stories. Acquah talks about how opportunities in his time at Holy Cross shaped his future, what it was like to compete with his brother, and how current student athletes can best build networks that will help them find success after graduation.

    S5E15 Stacey Hochkins '12 Ice Hockey Jersey Retirement Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 23:41


    Stacey Hochkins '12 talks with host Kevin Gehl about her upcoming jersey retirement ceremony on February 24th. Hochkins was a four-time first team All-ECAC East selection, in addition to being named All-America and All-New England three times. She reflects on her time at Holy Cross, and shares her excitement to bring many members of her family to campus for the first time for the retirement ceremony.

    S5E14 Patrick Rissmiller '02 Ice Hockey Jersey Retirement Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 31:45


    Patrick Rissmiller '02 talks with Kevin Gehl about his upcoming Holy Cross men's ice hockey jersey retirement ceremony. Rissmiller helped Holy Cross to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship as a freshman, when he led the team with 28 assists. Rissmiller shares the moment he was called up to the NHL, playing with NHL greats Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton and more on this edition of 'Sader Stories.

    S5E13 Get to Know New Head Football Coach Dan Curran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 25:36


    New head football coach Dan Curran sits down with Kevin Gehl to talk about why someone from the Curran family was always meant to become a part of the Holy Cross family. Curran also discusses what it means to have it all at Holy Cross. Lastly, Curran participates in our rapid fire answer segment. Listen in for all this and more on this edition of 'Sader Stories!

    S5E12 Get to Know Head Baseball Coach Ed Kahovec

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 37:45


    Get to know Ed Kahovec on this latest edition of 'Sader Stories! Kahovec talks about how his plan for a career is and always will be coaching, how he incorporates Holy Cross' mission towards providing transformative student athlete experiences, and what it meant to him to see Declan Cronin get his first start in the MLB for the Chicago White Sox last summer.

    S5E11 Holy Cross Athletics earns a 98 percent graduation success rate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 26:55


    Assistant Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Development Aaron Dashiell, senior women's soccer player Emily Bubonovich, and senior men's lacrosse player Matt Major talk with Kevin Gehl about Holy Cross Athletics' successes in the classroom. Holy Cross athletic teams are tied for sixth in the nation with a 98 percent graduation success rate. Bubonovich and Major each share their academic experiences and talk about how their coursework is setting them up for future success.

    S5E10 Get to Know SAAC President Brooke Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 29:48


    SAAC President Brooke Ross talks with Kevin Gehl about earning Patriot League Field Hockey Goalkeeper of the Year, how her relationship with Associate Head Coach Maddy Carpenter fostered her growth, what sports she was actually interested in playing as she grew up, and what her next steps will be after graduating Holy Cross in the spring.

    S5E9 Hall of Fame Recognitions Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 34:12


    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 Varsity Club Hall of Fame, and talk about Holy Cross played an important part in their successes today. These new honorees will be formally inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 18, at the Varsity Club's annual dinner, to be held in the Hogan Campus Center.

    S5E8 Hall of Fame Recognitions Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 37:46


    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 episodes where Kevin Gehl catches up with each member of this year's Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame class. These new honorees will be formally inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 18, at the Varsity Club's annual dinner, to be held in the Hogan Campus Center.

    S5E7 Get to Know Head Volleyball Coach Kathleen Colpoys

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 38:44


    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 much it has meant to her to be the head coach at her alma mater. Be sure to also listen for her answers to some very important and fun rapid fire questions.

    S5E6 Millie Serum Shines at the 2023 IIHF Women's World Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 24:43


    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 Federation (IIHF) Women's World Championship. Sirum led the tournament in goals and tied for tournament leaders in most points. Sirum and Lachapelle also share their excitement for the upcoming Holy Cross women's hockey upcoming season.

    S5E5 Get to Know Head Men's Soccer Coach Marco Koolman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 36:59


    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 shares his experiences of how soccer was played when he was a player, how he adjusted to being a young head coach who was coaching his former teammates, and the thrill of winning a national championship. Koolman also speaks on how he finds himself still maturing as a head coach at Holy Cross each season.

    S5E4 Holy Cross Football Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 44:38


    Head Coach Bob Chesney, linebacker Jacob Dobbs, punter Patrick Haughney, and wide receiver Jalen Coker preview this year's Holy Cross football season. Chesney talks with host Kevin Gehl about how the trajectory of the program has followed along with the projections from his inaugural press conference. Dobbs shares how he still found ways to grow while recovering from his season ending injury last year. Haughney shares what he's taking from his time place holding for Derek Ng to help mentor a new group of kickers. Coker previews that he feels even faster this season. Take a listen to all of that and more on this edition of 'Sader Stories.

    S5E3 Philomena Fitzgerald 40 Under 40 Honors Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 42:43


    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 honorees. Fitzgerald has worked to make a positive economic impact on her hometown of Alexandria since leaving Holy Cross. Head field hockey coach Lindsay Jackson joined the conversation to reflect on Fitzgerald's career at Holy Cross and share some of her favorite moments from when Fitzgerald was a Crusader. Lastly, Jackson gives her insights on the season ahead and shares why she is setting expectations high for her current team.

    S5E2 Summer Check In with Three Holy Cross Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 21:43


    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. Haley Davis from field hockey talks about her experiences running analyses that create data sets for the Mass General Sport Psychology program. Luke LeMond shares his experiences playing summer baseball for the Michigan Monarchs; which included a trip to Fairbanks Alaska. Joe Townsend from football discusses his internship with Peak Sports Management who serves as an integral partner for Holy Cross Athletics. Listen in for all this and more right here on 'Sader Stories.

    S5E1 The growth of a head coach and her program at Holy Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 43:09


    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 forge who she is as a coach, her experiences coaching at the college and national level, her favorite games as a head coach at Holy Cross, and how her favorite vacation spot helps take her back to her roots each time she travels there.

    S4E24 Celebrating Fathers Day with Dave and Maureen Magarity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 45:07


    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 her first NCAA Tournament bid as a coach, and the importance of family always having each other's backs.

    S4E23 Get to Know Head Men's Rowing Coach Jim Barr

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 24:00


    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 Holy Cross has become a long term home.

    S4E22 The Chesney Family Celebrates Mother's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 30:18


    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 child, when he set his mind on becoming a football coach, and how those who know Bob best knew his team was not going to settle for overtime against Buffalo.

    S4E21 Get to Know Head Softball Coach Kimberly Stiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 22:50


    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 philosophies translate to the division one level, some of her favorite things to do off the field and more on this edition of 'Sader Stories.

    S4E20 Get to Know Head Men's Basketball Coach Dave Paulsen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 42:26


    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 philosophies and how he plans to engage the greater Worcester community on this edition of 'Sader Stories.

    S4E19 Women's Basketball NCAA Tournament Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 36:58


    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 McCormack also preview the upcoming NCAA Tournament matchup against Maryland.

    S4E18 Title IX Reflection with Cassandra Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 23:09


    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 today.

    S4E17 Title IX Reflection with Stephanie Okpoebo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 21:57


    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.

    S4E16 Catching up with Women's Lacrosse Head Coach Amanda Belichick

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 33:57


    Amanda Belichick previews her team's season, outlines expectations, and discusses her path to Holy Cross.

    S4E15 Get to Know Women's Tennis Head Coach John Nestel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 27:55


    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.

    S4E14 Title IX Reflection with Marie DiPalma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 34:37


    Marie DiPalma reflects on her time at Holy Cross, Title IX and how they both helped shape her into who she is today.

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