Camel Call - Sports Podcast

On this latest episode of Camel Call, we got to chat with the unofficial historian of Campbell Athletics. Stan Cole is the Associate Athletics Director for Athletic Communications, providing historical context and detailed notes about the Fighting Camels across all 21 sports.

We talk to our first year coaching staff about changing the culture, their great start to Big South Conference play and how remodeling your kitchen can be therapeutic! Hear from Head Coach Sharonda McDonald, Pitching Coach Danielle Glosson-Stenger and Assistant Coach Matt Stewart.

Andrew Lane is the Director of Ticket Operations and Sales for the Fighting Camels. Lane is a Campbell alum, who grew up in Radford, VA and knows plenty about the Big South Conference. What better time to chat about ticket sales than right after Creek Madness, featuring the highest attended basketball game in Gore Arena history.

Shin Tahara joined the strength and conditioning staff in 2013. Tahara now works as the strength coach for M/W golf, tennis + swimming and the track and field program. Born and raised in Japan, Tahara interned for the Chicago Bulls before moving down to Buies Creek.

After sweeping the Big South Conference regular season and tournament titles, Campbell Baseball is back! We talk to the coaching staff of the pre-season favorites about a trophy-filled 2018, what it took to get there, how things have changed and what to look for in the future...it's Coffee With Coaches.

Former Campbell Volleyball standout and 5-year assistant coach Ashley Stryffeler joins the Camel Call podcast to discuss her playing career in the Creek, developing the volleyball program from the ground up to now working as a Academic Coordinator for many teams on campus.

We visit with our Women's Lacrosse coaching staff. All three are pioneers having not only built this program, but also youth lacrosse in this area. We also talk with the two coaches, who are married to coaches. Plus creating a culture in the program and a preview of the 2019 Campbell Women's Lacrosse team!

Jackie Knight is the head athletic trainer for the Fighting Camels. She began her Campbell career under legendary coach Wanda Watkins and adopted the Campbell Football program early into its modern existence. The former two-sport athlete discusses her role monitoring the health and safety of student-athletes and the fun + interesting moments working in the athletic training world.

As Campbell Women's Swimming wraps up one of their best ever regular seasons we visit with head coach Pascal Molinard about the season and his coaching techniques. Plus we talk with assistant coach Zachary Bagby about the team, his hobbies, and amazing travels...including studying abroad without a cell phone.

Jared Fries is the Director of Academic Support focusing his efforts on men's + women's Basketball and volleyball. His wife, Tammi, was on an earlier podcast and the couple love helping out Campbell student-athletes on a daily basis. Jared plays an integral role in the success of our students off the field and chats about his job as an academic advisor. Plus, everyone's favorite time of the day; s...

Heather Ireland is the Director of Compliance, managing areas in financial aid, student-athlete eligibility plus NCAA rules and bylaws for all 21 intercollegiate programs.

Campbell Wrestling Head Coach Cary Kolat, head assistant Scotti Sentes and assistant Mike Evans weigh-in on the new facility and much more. Plus we get the full story on Scotti and Mike's wrestling background.

Listen as the seniors discuss comical memories from their away trips over the past 3 years.

After a successful start to the season, we visit with Head Coach Kevin McGeehan, Associate Head Coach Peter Thomas, Assistant Coach Kevin Smith and Assistant Coach Kenneth White to talk some Campbell Men's Basketball!

Former Campbell Football player Michael Rudisill joins the Camel Call podcast to discuss his involvement on campus with the Office of Spiritual Life and his role as team chaplain, plus the fond memories he recalls from competing in the Creek.

Campbell Women's Basketball assistant coach Megan Hall joins the Camel Call podcast to discuss her 14-year coaching career in the Creek, growing up a Pat Summitt fan in Tennessee (and ultimately meeting her coaching icon)plus the value of an education for student-athletes.

Head women's soccer coach Samar Azem is back on the podcast to talk about how her team stayed together through a tough start of the season, and what she learned about being a coach so far this year. Listen to our first cup of coffee with Coach Azem here: https://soundcloud.com/campbell-fighting-camels/coffee-with-coaches-samar-azem?in=campbell-fighting-camels/sets/coffee-with-coaches

Andrew Carter, the Assistant Athletic Director for Health and Nutrition, directs the overall health and nutrition for student-athletes at Campbell. Over his 10-plus year career in the Creek, Carter has guided the development of Campbell Football and Lacrosse as the head strength and conditioning coach. Now Coach Carter creates a winning environment in all aspects for Campbell Athletics.

Campbell Alum Ricky Ray, now our Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs knows what Campbell Athletics was, is and is striving for in the future...a future that he is helping to shape. From the student play-by-play voice of Campbell Athletics to working at Georgia Southern, East Carolina, Troy and other stops in between, he has seen it, or done it and now he's back home...here's his stor...

History professor, Faculty Athletics Representative and Women's Lacrosse play-by-play broadcaster are among the many roles Sal Mercogliano takes on here at Campbell University. Sal shares his passion for lacrosse, what peaked his interest in working more with the athletic department and his passion for Fighting Camels sports.

One of the most decorated women's tennis players in Notre Dame history, Michelle Dasso is the newest head coach at Campbell University. On this episode of Coffee With Coaches, we talk about growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, her coaching career, coaching philosophies and much more!

Former Campbell Football special teams player Jarrett Ozimek joined the Camel Call podcast to discuss his new role as the graphics and video coordinator for Campbell Football, the laundry list of jobs he worked while being a student-athlete, and the growth of the university during his seven years in Buies Creek.

A Coffee with Coaches conversation with first-year Head Softball Coach Sharonda McDonald. From leading the nation in stolen bases to playing and coaching in the Women's College World Series. From a pro softball career in the United States and Italy to flipping houses in her spare time...we get to know Coach McDonald!

Former 800m standout Jeff Klaves returned to Campbell University as the throws coach. Klaves earned Academic All-American three times during his track and field career and ventured into the high school ranks as a coach and athletic director at Hobbton High School.

Camel Call covers the best stories, peoples and experiences surrounding all 21 intercollegiate programs for Campbell University Athletics.