Taking the Lead

On this episode of Taking the Lead with host Karlie Drew, Taylor Rath shares how her journey through college soccer led her to the Mountain West—where she found clarity, played freely, and helped lead Utah State to a conference championship while earning Tournament MVP honors. Now, she’s taking that next step professionally with Chicago Stars FC.

Nevada track & field senior Jasmine Harris joins Taking the Lead to share how sport has shaped her leadership on and off the track. Harris reflects on her journey, the mentors who guided her growth, and how competition prepared her to serve as Nevada SAAC President and the Mountain West’s NCAA Division I SAAC Representative. Hear how she’s helping ensure student-athletes have a voice in confer...

On this episode of Taking the Lead with host Karlie Drew, Colorado State’s Tatum Berg dives into her journey as a Ram—sharing how she embraces the big moments, the personal goals driving her this season, and why choosing CSU was the right fit. From preparing for conference championships to keeping it fun, Berg gives an inside look at her mindset on and off the course.

Taking the Lead host Karlie Drew sits down with Nevada Softball Head Coach Victoria Hayward and Assistant Coach Delanie Wisz. The two dive into their Athletes Unlimited season, Hayward shares how competing against the game’s best fuels her leadership, provides perspective, and strengthens her dedication to growing the sport. Wisz discusses her passion for advancing softball at the professional lev...

Taking the Lead host Karlie Drew sits down with Boise State Women’s Golf head coach Kailin Downs. Last month, Downs led Team USA at the 2025 Toyota Junior Golf World Cup. She shares her experiences on the international stage, reflects on her deep ties to the Mountain West, and discusses what being a coach truly means to her.

Taking the Lead host Karlie Drew sits down with newly crowned national discus champion Cierra Jackson to talk lessons learned, the power of positivity, and how competing in the Mountain West helped shape her into the champion she is today.

In today’s episode of Taking the Lead, Karlie Drew catches up with former Nevada football standout and current UFL player Toa Taua. Taua reflects on his journey back to the gridiron, staying ready for his moment in the UFL, and what it means to play the game he loves again, now on the biggest stage, as he gears up for the UFL Championship game. He also opens up about the special memories made in R...

On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN’s Karlie Drew sits down with New Mexico dual-sport athlete Cam Watts. The redshirt senior shares how he balances life on the field as a cornerback and on the track as a sprinter. From setting a new school record in the 100m to preparing for spring football, Watts dives into the mindset, training, and motivation behind his success. 

Kelly Burke catches up with UNLV head coach Lindy La Rocque and Wyoming head coach Heather Ezell before their rematch on FS1 on Wednesday, March 5 at 8:30 p.m. MT.

Kelly Burke catches up with Colorado State head coach Ryun Williams and New Mexico head coach Mike Bradbury before they go head-to-head on FS1 on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 8:30 p.m. MT.

Kelly Burke catches up with Wyoming head coach Heather Ezell and UNLV head coach Lindy La Rocque women’s before they go head-to-head on the the CBS Sports Network on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. PT.

On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Karlie Drew sits down with New Mexico cross-country runner, Pamela Kosgei. The freshman Lobo shares her success in running, the goals she hopes to accomplish in the next four years, and how her older sister's accomplishments have led her to where she is today. 

On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Karlie Drew sits down with Boise State women's tennis player, Maya Dutta. The freshman Bronco shares her journey into the sport, her international recognition, and what she is most looking forward to in her first year playing at Boise State. As the team heads into their fall season, tune in to hear Dutta's experience thus far.

On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Host Bridget Howard sits down with Nevada men's golfer, Enrique Dimayuga. The senior Wolf Pack star has been on fire the last month, ripping off three consecutive individual titles leading into the Mountain West Championship. 

On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Host Bridget Howard sits down with Kajsa Arwefjäll from San José State Women’s Golf. The fifth year Spartan is coming off an appearance at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and a first-place finish at the Chevron Silverado Showdown, marking her first win of the season. 

On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Host Bridget Howard sits down with Nevada Women’s Soccer Head Coach, Vanessa Valentine. Not only is she coming off a great campaign in her first year at the helm of the pack, but Valentine also just won gold at the El Salvador Beach Soccer Cup competing for the United States Beach Soccer Women’s National team. 

On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Host Bridget Howard sits down with Kevin Cory, the UNLV Women's Tennis Head Coach. Cory is retiring at the conclusion of this season, after leading the program for the last 25 years.  He is the winningest head coach in school and conference history. 

On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Host Bridget Howard sits down with the Air Force Academy's two-time Tony Gwynn Mountain West Player of the Year and pre-season baseball All-American, Sam Kulasingam. 

On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Host Bridget Howard sits down with San José State Women's Gymnastics student-athlete, Lauren Macpherson. 

On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Host Bridget Howard sits down with San José State Women's Volleyball Head Coach, Todd Kress.  Kress is in his first year as Head Coach of the Spartans. He comes to the bay area as the all-time winningest coach in Fairfield history who led the team to five NCAA tournament appearances, and is a nine-time Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Coach of...

On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Host Bridget Howard sits down with UNLV Women's Volleyball Head Coach, Malia Shoji.  Shoji is in her first year as Head Coach of the Rebels. She spent the last eight seasons overall with the Utah volleyball program, the last five as its associate head coach. 

The Mountain West hosted a Men’s and Women’s Basketball Media Day back on October 11th and 12th at Resorts World in Las Vegas. These are the conversations we had with our student-athletes from each institution talking Mountain West Basketball, their interests off the court, and put them to the test with #AtTheBuzzer. 

The Mountain West hosted a Men’s and Women’s Basketball Media Day back on October 11th and 12th at Resorts World in Las Vegas. These are the conversations we had with our student-athletes from each institution talking Mountain West Basketball, their interests off the court, and put them to the test with #AtTheBuzzer. 

The Mountain West hosted a Men’s and Women’s Basketball Media Day back on October 11th and 12th at Resorts World in Las Vegas. These are the conversations we had with our student-athletes from each institution talking Mountain West Basketball, their interests off the court, and put them to the test with #AtTheBuzzer. 

The Mountain West hosted a Men’s and Women’s Basketball Media Day back on October 11th and 12th at Resorts World in Las Vegas. These are the conversations we had with our student-athletes from each institution talking Mountain West Basketball, their interests off the court, and put them to the test with #AtTheBuzzer.