The Viking Coaches Corner

Send us Fan Mail Hey Viking Coaches Corner fans, want to know one of the secrets to a great offense? It's a great defense! Today, Coach Tim Swore has brought along his defensive coaching staff to talk Lakewood "D" and talk about the amazing things these players have done this year.  We are excited to highlight the team as we head into week #7 - home coming week here at Lakewood.  Gr...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of the Viking Coaches Corner!  We have the head coach of the Lady Vikes varsity golf team, Coach Casey Shetler stopping in for a vist.  Casey has brought along Kaitlin Barker (KB) and Kaitlyne Witt (Witt) to talk about the season and what's happening on the team.  This episode is full of laughs and you won't want to miss it! The VCC is heard in...

Send us Fan Mail It was a tough 20-23 loss last week at home against the Portland Raiders.  This week Lakewood is looking ahead to an away game taking on Sexton.  Coach Swore came on the podcast with guests, Michael Goodemoot, Brandon Wilkins, and Max Thrun to talk week 6 football.  Team Manager, Grant Thrun, also came along and got in on some good food during the podcast.   Go Vikings! We see our...

Send us Fan Mail You can add a big "W" to the scoreboard after last Friday game with Eaton Rapids.  Now, the Vikings are currently undefeated with a record of 4-0 going into this weeks matchup with the Portland Raiders.  There is no doubt Portland will show up with only one thing on their mind.  But, with a senior heavy team of young men who have put their heart and soul into training fo...

Send us Fan Mail Katie Acker is a Lakewood Graduate who went onto college and made 2 time All American in the Steeplechase.  Katie has come back to Lakewood and now teaches kindergarten.  But not only that, Katie has taken her love for running and is sharing what she knows through being the middle school cross country coach.  We are blessed to have Katie back at Lakewood Public Schools.   This pod...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Viking Coaches Corner! Your Lakewood Vikings have continued their winning streak after beating Charlotte last weekend on the road.  This Friday night, they will be home facing off with the Eaton Rapids Greyhounds.   On this episode, Kurt and Coach Swore talk about week 3 and what they are getting ready for in week 4.  Coach brought along Bryer Poll and Jay Tich...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode.  Today, Kurt gets to sit down with Varsity Coach James Leveque and two of his players, Chalie Dykhouse and Peyton Schipper.  The soccer program has this history of racking up wins each season and they are on a roll again this year.  The podcast will also explore details of the Breast Cancer Awareness Game on September 22 against Portland.  The game will be...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Viking Coaches Corner.  Coach Swore is hosting alone tonight as Kurt is calling the Lakewood home volleyball game.  Coach has brought along Bryson Boucher and Brandon Wilkins to talk about the 52-6 win on the road last week over Benton Harbor.  The Vikings will be playing on the road again this Friday at Charlotte as we look for win #3 of the season.   Special thank...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Kurt sits down with Coach Heath Carter and talk about what's happening in the world of LHS cross country.  Coach also brought student athletes, Lucas Halanski and Kaden Rohrbacher to join the round table.   ******* Remember to come out and support your Lakewood Vikings sports!  And stick around and check out the success your Vikings are achieving.   Special t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast! Pull up a seat as Kurt and Coach Swore talk about last weeks win over Elkton Pigeon Bay Port Lakers on the home gridiron.  It was an exciting game that took us right down the the final plays.  But don't be fooled, the JV game that happened just before was another great start for the Lakewood football program with a 37-0 win o...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back football fans! Kurt and Coach Swore and Johns are dropping a new podcast talking about our home opener with a two for one game day.  The Vikings will be taking on both the JV and Varsity teams from the Elkton Lakers High School.  You won't want to miss the action.  This years team has 17 seniors filling the roster and they come with a passion.  The JV game begins...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Lakewood football fans! We're back to where this podcast all began.  Coach Swore has joined Kurt for episode 36 with guests, Michael Goodemoot and Briggs Schelter.  You'll get an inside look at the summer training program and an update on how the team is looking this year.   We are happy that you have joined us.  We hope you are enjoying the summer break! Go Vikings!...

Send us Fan Mail As Lakewood sports are winding down, we get the chance to close out the books on the 2025-26 season. Today, Kurt sits down with Coach Allen, Tessa Wiltshire, and Valentina Cano from Spain. They’ll talk a little about the season and get into some rapid fire question. Thanks for joining us.  Go Vikings!

Send us Fan Mail And just like that, the 2025-26 sports season is coming to an end.  On this episode, Coach Martin, Coach McGarry, and senior, Taylor Carpenter come back to close out the season.  As always, the team did not disappoint.  We are so proud to showcase our Lakewood cheer program and their accomplishments.  Congratulations ladies on bringing home another banner to the LHS gymnasium.   S...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Viking Coaches Corner, Kurt sits down for the first interview with Steve Ernst. Steve is the new varsity boys basketball coach here at Lakewood. Steve comes to Lakewood with a host of experience and success.  We are excited to welcome him onboard and let you get a chance to meet him. Remember to come out and support your Lakewood Vikings sports!  And stick a...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Viking Coaches Corner, Kurt sits down with coach and teacher, Marcus Urka, Junior Lukas Vasquez and sophomore, Logan Batchelder.  Coach Urka currently is involved with boys and girls JV golf and JV basketball.  Coach Urka also teaches Spanish and is in his 11th year at LPS.  Coach Urka is often named as a "favorite teacher" amongst students who par...

Send us Fan Mail The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes back Coach Harmer to close out a great season of LHS wrestling.  Coach brought Bryce and Michael Goodemoot as well as Greyson LaBerge.  Congratulations on a job well done.   Happy spring break everyone!  When we get back at it, remember to come out and support your Lakewood Vikings sports!   Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the 30th episode of the Viking Coaches Corner!  Listeners, the grass is turning green, the the diamonds are drying out, and it's time to talk BASEBALL! So, in the memory of Mel Allen, it's time to bring back the T.W.I.B. Notes!  This week, Coach Brad Tacey stops by the show with seniors, Tanner Haight and Lucas Steward. We are excited to give you an inside loo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kurt welcomes LHS Music Director, Amanda Smith, to the show to talk Music and musical productions at Lakewood.  Amanda is an LHS graduate who has come back to teach at Lakewood.  Currently, she is leading the LHS students in their musical called Guys and Dolls.  The musical will be performed March 27-29 at the auditorium.  Tickets can be purchased online at  https...

Send us Fan Mail This week we have Coach Adrian Almas and players, Abbigail Huisman and Klara McArthur on the show to talk girls soccer.  While recording the show, I felt like it was a followup episode to S2.Ep23 "Empowering the Next Generation." It's amazing the level of staff here at LHS.  You'll hear how Adrian and his staff are teaching the girls to build solid "pillar...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 27! Kurt sits down with LHS girls basketball coach Luke Farrell and Juniors, Avery Farrell and Ana Grant.  Avery and Ana are finishing up their junior year basketball season and getting ready to move into their last school sport before their senior year.  We know your will enjoy this program.  And if you have a little Lady Vike that might be interested in playin...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of the Viking Coaches Corner.  Kurt sits down with Coach Lane Allen along with sophmore, Julianna "Juli" Taylor and senior, Madison "MaddyFen" Fenlong.  The team is headed into the final rounds for girls wrestling.  Juli, MaddyFen, and Peyton Federau were still in the running for titles.  After this podcast was recorded, the girls had th...

Send us Fan Mail During the 2020-21 sports season, the 1975 LHS boys basketball team was inducted into the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame for being the State Champions.  On Monday, February 16th, the 1975 team was honored at a home basketball game for their achievements. After the presentation, the Voice of Lakewood, Kurt Ackerson, got a chance to interview Coach Krause, his lovely wife,...

Send us Fan Mail Kurt welcomes Coach Tim Swore back to the podcast to talk offseason football.  Coach Swore also brought special guest and quarterback coach - Ryan Van Dyke. This is the second year that Ryan has worked specifically with Lakewood and his seventh year running his training program. Ryan graduated from Marshall High School and went on to become a Michigan State Spartan playing footbal...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this special episode of the Viking Coaches Corner. Kurt had the privilege to sit down with three amazing sisters who put their whole hearts into empowering our LHS students. Alexis Haskins coaches girls JV basketball. Jamie Krenz is currently a Lakewood school board member. Mallorie Schrock is the U19 girls soccer coach.  We’ll dive deep into each of their specific roll...