'Sader Stories

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 by Holy Cross Athletics

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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