On The Move

Join Chelsea Reber as she welcomes Texas A&M handball icons Donald Johnson and Martin Mulkerrins to explore the rich history and explosive growth of the university's handball program. In this episode, Don Johnson, university first national champion from 1952, shares his journey from the wrestling mat to the handball court and his mission to document the program's century-long legacy. M...

Host Chelsea Reber sits down with Nate Young, director of the Veterans Coaching Program (VCP) at Texas A&M, to discuss how the program helps veterans and their families transition from military service to careers in kinesiology and sport management. Nate shares how the VCP evolved into a standalone initiative, offering veterans the flexibility and resources needed to pursue advanced degrees in...

Welcome to Season 4 of On The Move , the official podcast of the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. In this episode, host Chelsea Reber is joined by John Schriever and Jay Miller, Professors of Practice in Sport Management, whose decades of leadership across Major League Baseball, the NFL, and professional sports operations now shape the next generation of...

In this Season 4 episode of On the Move from the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University, host Chelsea Reber talks with Dr. Jenny Yentes and PhD student Kuanting “Quan” Chen about how kinesiology research is helping keep firefighters safer on the job. They explore how heavy gear, demanding skills, and long calls affect movement and injury risk, and how field base...

Welcome to Season 4 of On The Move , the official podcast of the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. In this episode, host Chelsea Reber sits down with Madison Weinrich, a fifth-year PhD student whose research bridges neuroscience, motor control, Parkinson’s disease, and rehabilitation science. Madison shares her academic journey into kinesiology, her work i...

In this Season 4 episode of On the Move from the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University, host Chelsea Reber sits down with longtime Texas A&M golf coach and current instructor Bob Ellis. From conference championships and near national titles to teaching beginners in activity classes, Coach Ellis shares how golf has shaped his life and the lives of generation...

Welcome back to Season 4 of On The Move, the podcast from the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. In this episode, host Chelsea Reber is joined by Dr. Matthew Scott, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, whose work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, motor learning, and rehabilitation. Dr. Scott shares his journey from the United Kingdom to Aggieland and...

In this episode of On the Move, host Chelsea Reber sits down with Dr. Lori Greenwood, Director of the Master of Science in Athletic Training program at Texas A&M, and students Caleigh Piles and Mitchell Machuca to explore what it takes to succeed in graduate athletic training. From balancing football, track, and academics to mastering time management, the students share how they navigate the i...

In this Season 4 episode of On the Move from the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University, host Chelsea Reber welcomes back Dr. Marlene Dixon, Department Head of KNSM, for an inside look at the year ahead. Dr. Dixon reflects on major faculty and student awards, KNSM’s growing global reputation, and why colleagues around the world want to know what is happening at...

Welcome back to On the Move, the podcast from the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. In this episode, host Chelsea Reber is joined by Dr. Steven Martin, Clinical Associate Professor at TAMU, to explore the critical intersection of exercise science and first responder health, as well as the health of the community. Dr. Martin shares his remarkable journey fr...

Welcome back to On the Move, the podcast from the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. In this episode, host Chelsea Reber is joined by Dr. Alyssa Locklear, Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Programs, along with kinesiology students Ashlyn Norton and Curtis Gatewood for a dynamic conversation on mentorship, opportunity, and the many paths to success...

Welcome back to On the Move, the podcast from the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. In this episode, host Chelsea Reber is joined by Dr. Craig Fulk, Visiting Assistant Professor at Texas A&M, to explore the intersection of innovation, inclusion, and the evolving world of sport. Dr. Fulk shares his passion for para athletics, his own journey with cyclin...

Welcome back to On the Move , the podcast from Texas A&M University’s Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management! In this episode, host Chelsea Reber is joined by Clinical Associate Professor of Athletic Training, Dr. Tony Boucher, to discuss athletic training and the common misconceptions surrounding the profession. Dr. Boucher dives into defining what an athletic trainer is, the misconce...

Welcome back to On the Move, the podcast from Texas A&M University’s Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management! In this episode, host Chelsea Reber is joined by Instructional Associate Professor, Mary Beth Henthorne to discuss her experience building the Pickleball program at Texas A&M from the ground up, all while battling breast cancer.  In this episode, Mary Beth dives into not onl...

Welcome back to On the Move, the podcast from the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. In this episode, host Chelsea Reber is joined by Dr. Steve Riechman and Dr. Jim Fluckey to discuss one of the most innovative developments in human performance research at Texas A&M: the new Tactical Human Performance and Thermoregulation Lab. Dr. Riechman shares the vi...

Welcome back to On the Move, the podcast from Texas A&M University’s Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management! In this episode, host Chelsea Reber is joined by Professor of the Practice Becky Geyer to discuss leadership, mentorship, and the evolving world of sports education. With decades of experience in coaching and sports management, Becky shares valuable insights on what it takes to...

Welcome back to On the Move, the podcast from the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University! In this episode, host Chelsea Reber sits down with Melody Alanis, Visiting Assistant Professor, to discuss her research on nontraditional sports and their impact on the Latin community, particularly women. Melody also shares her journey from being a first-generation college...

Welcome back to On the Move, the podcast from the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University! In this episode, host Chelsea Reber sits down with Dr. Jiling Liu, Clinical Associate Professor, to explore the power of self-regulated learning. Dr. Liu’s research focuses on self-regulated learning, and he applies this knowledge to empower his students in the classroom. B...

Welcome back to On the Move, the podcast from Texas A&M University’s Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management! In this episode, host Chelsea Reber sits down with Mike Hanik, Instructional Associate Professor, to talk about one of the fastest-growing sports in the country—pickleball! Mike shares his insights on the sport’s rapid rise, both on campus and nationwide, and how A&M is embr...

Description: Welcome back to another episode of On the Move, the podcast from the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. In this episode, host Chelsea Reber sits down with Madison Treece, Sports Science PhD Fellow at Texas A&M University, to discuss the evolving world of sports performance and biomechanics. Madison shares insights into how cutting-edge rese...

Welcome back to another episode of On the Move, the podcast from the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. In this episode, host Chelsea Reber sits down with Dr. Patrick St. Louis, Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University. Dr. Louis talks about Disaster Day, the nation’s largest disaster simulation event. He shares his journey guiding students...

Welcome back to another episode of On the Move, the podcast from the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. In this episode, host Chelsea Reber is joined by Dr. Claudia Benavides-Espinoza, Clinical Associate Professor, to explore her innovative approaches to teaching and community building in sport management. Dr. Benavides-Espinoza shares how she fosters a pos...

Welcome back to another episode of On the Move, the podcast from the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. In this episode, host Chelsea Reber sits down with Dr. Jonathan A. Jensen to discuss his journey from sports marketing to academia and his passion for research in sports sponsorship. Dr. Jensen reflects on his decision to return to school for a PhD, shari...

Welcome to another episode of On the Move, the podcast from Texas A&M's Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management! In this episode, host Chelsea Reber sits down with Dr. Mark LaSota, Clinical Assistant Professor, to dive into his passion for teaching and his vision for shaping the future of athletics. Dr. LaSota shares his journey as a professor at Texas A&M and how he collaborate...

Welcome back to another episode of On the Move, the podcast from the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. In this episode, host Chelsea Reber sits down with Dr. James Carson, Director of the Huffines Institute, to discuss the institute’s exciting initiatives and its mission to advance student learning in kinesiology and sport management. Dr. Carson shares ins...