Cougar Sports Show

In this special episode of the Cougar Sports Show , new host Mara Nelson sits down with founding host Abby Whittington for an exit interview packed with stories, laughs, and reflection. From Abby’s decision to attend USF to how the podcast first got started, the conversation covers everything that made her time behind the mic so memorable. Abby shares her thoughts on the future of the show, what s...

In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show , we sit down with Kevin Grebin, head tennis coach at USF, for an in-depth look at the season so far. We start with a recap of the team’s preseason trip to Florida and how early matchups against high-level opponents helped elevate the level of play. Coach Grebin reflects on the conference season to date, spotlighting key wins and tough battles on the court...

In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we sit down with Interim Head Softball Coach Madie Brink, along with athletes Taryn Wagner, Meghan Jochimsen, and Morgan Linstad. After a brief introduction of our guests, we dive into their season so far and the team's journey. Madie shares her path to becoming head coach, and we discuss the team's performance in the conference season, including insights...

In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we chat with USF soccer players Alivia Tindall (Liv) and Mara Nelson (Nelly). Liv has been an integral part of the show from the start, working behind the scenes alongside our host, Abby, since its launch in 2023. With Abby set to graduate, she will be passing the reins of the podcast to Liv and Nelly, with Nelly stepping into the role of host and Liv con...

In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we sit down with the Joe DeMay, who joined USF women's soccer in January 2025 as the 3rd head coach in program history. First, DeMay discusses his journey into coaching, his vision for building a new program, and the core values he’s instilling in the team. DeMay then outlines his plans for change and his goals for the fall season. We also get an update o...

In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we sit down with track and field head coach Eric Chilson, along with student-athletes Emily Swanson, Tyler Hiatt, and Kamry Lindsey. We start by exploring why each athlete chose to join USF before diving into a recap of the current indoor season, highlighting standout performances and national provisional marks. The conversation then shifts to the impress...

In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we sit down with head baseball coach, Grand Hieb, as well as two players, Isaac Bonnor and Ben Serie, to discuss their experiences at USF. The conversation kicks off with an introduction and dives into Isaac and Ben’s journey at the university. We move on to discussing the team’s recent trip to Hawaii and recap their games last weekend in Pueblo, CO. Afte...

In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we sit down with USF Swim Coach Ricky Perkins and Assistant Coach Elizabeth Spaans to discuss a variety of topics surrounding their program. Coach Perkins reflects on his first year at USF and shares insights into the team's progress and challenges. Coach Spaans talks about her journey transitioning from athlete to coach, while both coaches dive into last...

In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we sit down with head football coach Jim Glogowski, redshirt sophomore Cade Morse, and graduate student Conor Rice. We begin with a recap of National Signing Day (NSD), looking at the incoming recruiting class for the fall of 2025, followed by insights into the new redshirt rules. The group shares their expectations for team culture and offers advice to i...

In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we sit down with Toby Bryant, head coach of the women’s wrestling team, to take an in-depth look at our USF women’s wrestling program. We start with a discussion about the key to success this season and the strong culture that drives the team. From there, we explore the process of establishing a new program and the promising future of women’s wrestling. W...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by USF men’s wrestling head coach, Matt Meuleners, along with athletes Grant Moraski and Jordon Oehme. We recap the dual matches against Drury and Ouachita Baptist, break down the team's starting 10 wrestlers, and explore the competitive landscape within the NSIC. We also highlight some standout performances this season and take a closer look at the strides being m...

Welcome to season 5 of the Cougar Sports Show! Kicking today's episode off we have some announcements regarding upcoming events at USF. Next we dive into the details of the USF women's basketball team’s recent trip to Puerto Rico, followed by specific insights about this season and the team's dynamic. We discuss standout players, including a special moment with Megan Fannin, who shares her journey...

Welcome to the final episode of the Cougar Sports Show for 2024! Today, we're joined by our Athletic Director, Jon Hart, who is reflecting on his first fall season in the role and sharing his vision for the upcoming year. We’ll dive into the exciting plans for next fall, explore how the Cougar Club has expanded for community engagement, and hear the latest on NIL opportunities for USF athletes. Pl...

In this episode redshirt freshman Andy Henson and Bubba Tann, along with Coach Jim Glogowski, recap the 2024 Cougar football season, diving into key moments and challenges. They begin with a look at the St. Thomas game, highlighting standout team leaders and then reflecting on the few losses they had this year. The conversation moves to the pivotal Mankato game and a deep dive into the team's cult...

In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we kick things off with a deep dive into the 2024 Volleyball season , starting with a look at what stood out the most, followed by a tribute to the graduating seniors. We also reflect on the challenges from last season, including a tough midseason slump. Next we discuss individual records and standout players, wrapping up with a look ahead to the next sea...

To kick off season four of the Cougar Sports Show, we have the 2024 football team captains Travis Yohnke, Garrett Hoffman, and Connor Aldrich talking about fall camp and the first game of the season. They explain what it means to have an “again, again, again” and “put the ball down” mindset. Later in the episode, we also get to hear from head coach Jim Glo on his thoughts about these beginning of...

In this week’s episode we sit down with head golf coach, Wade Merry, redshirt senior, Maggie Veenendall, and junior, Mason Weeks. These three give us the inside scoop on this past year and how the 2023-24 season went. We hear about the challenges and struggles they faced, as well as areas where they excelled. All of them talk about how excited they are to practice in the off season, and come back...

In this week’s episode we sit down with Head Football Coach, Jim Glogowski, Defensive Coordinator, Spencer Capitani, Graduate student, Dylan Rudningan, and redshirt sophomore, Matt Goehring. These four give us the inside scoop on the fall 2023 season, sharing the challenges they faced as well as areas of success for the team with the next coaching staff. We hear about the bonds the guys have creat...

In this week’s episode, we hear from Eric Chilson who has recently taken over as head coach of the track and field program here at USF. Along with him, we have javelin thrower Olivia Buamberger and heptathlete Emily Swanson. Coach Chilsen shares the success that both Olivia and Emily have had in their events. They all touch on recent meets, past and upcoming National Championships, and their favor...

In this week’s episode we get an update on our baseball team here at USF from head coach Grant Heib, along with players Brady Klehr and Noah Christenson. They share some of this year's strengths and weaknesses and go over what players have stood out recently. All of them stress the importance of having good pitching and the impact it has on the game. They also go over the teams that are most compe...

In this week’s episode, we sit down with the head women’s basketball coach, Travis Traphagen, and his assistant, Carley Neumann. They recap the 2023-24 season, going over where the team found success and what areas they are looking to improve upon. This season the team had seven new freshmen. We hear about what it was like integrating them onto the team and the court. Coach Traphagen talks about t...

In this episode we get to hear from the Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Chris Johnson. Coach Johnson recaps the 23-24 season, talking about the conference tournament, standout games, and key players who contributed to success they had during the season. We also get to hear about graduating players, Jack Thompson and Jake Kettner, who have contributed a lot to the basketball program while here at USF....

Jon Hart was named as the full time director of intercollegiate sports for USF in October of 2023, and started his duties on campus in January of 2024. In this episode we get to know Hart, his vision for USF, and how his time at Dakota Wesleyan University prepared him to step into this new role. Hart reflects on his first month here at USF, sharing his excitement for all Cougar athletic programs,...

In this week’s short episode we get to hear all about the 2024 Conference Swim meet from Interim head coach, Anna Moore, and 5th year swimmer, Valarie Childs. USF was able to secure a 4th place finish at conference with a total of 607 points (note that USF does not have a dive team to score them points as the top three schools did, making their 4th place finish all the more impressive). We get to...

Kicking off season three of the Cougar Sports Show is an episode updating us on our new wrestling programs here at USF. Both teams are rounding out their first season and reflect on what they have learned and experienced. The coaches discuss their hopes and expectations for NCAA regionals, as well as the possibility of qualifying for NCAA Championships. In the first part of the show, Coach Muelene...