'Sader Stories

Hank Prybylski (Men's Lacrosse), Lifon Huynh (Field Hockey) and Brianna McFadden (Women's Basketball) reflect on their time at Holy Cross in the first of two episodes where Kevin Gehl catches up with each member of this year's Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame class. These new honorees will be formally inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 18, at the Varsity Club's annua...

Kathleen Colpoys joins Kevin Gehl for this edition of 'Sader Stories. Colpoys shows off her Holy Cross pride as she relives her time as a player and shares how much it has meant to her to be the head coach at her alma mater. Be sure to also listen for her answers to some very important and fun rapid fire questions.

Kevin Gehl talks with senior forward Millie Sirum and head women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle about Sirum's performance at the 2023 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women's World Championship. Sirum led the tournament in goals and tied for tournament leaders in most points. Sirum and Lachapelle also share their excitement for the upcoming Holy Cross women's hockey upcoming season.

Head Men's Soccer Coach Marco Koolman talk with Kevin Gehl about how spending a summer in the United States has turned into spending a lifetime. Koolman also shares his experiences of how soccer was played when he was a player, how he adjusted to being a young head coach who was coaching his former teammates, and the thrill of winning a national championship. Koolman also speaks on how he finds hi...

Head Coach Bob Chesney, linebacker Jacob Dobbs, punter Patrick Haughney, and wide receiver Jalen Coker preview this year's Holy Cross football season. Chesney talks with host Kevin Gehl about how the trajectory of the program has followed along with the projections from his inaugural press conference. Dobbs shares how he still found ways to grow while recovering from his season ending injury last...

Kevin Gehl catches up with Philomena Fitzgerald (Class of 2020, field hockey). Fitzgerald was recognized in Alexandria, Virginia's newest class of 40 under 40 honorees. Fitzgerald has worked to make a positive economic impact on her hometown of Alexandria since leaving Holy Cross. Head field hockey coach Lindsay Jackson joined the conversation to reflect on Fitzgerald's career at Holy Cross and sh...

Kevin Gehl catches up with three Holy Cross athletes to talk about how they are spending their summers developing as student athletes on and off the field. Haley Davis from field hockey talks about her experiences running analyses that create data sets for the Mass General Sport Psychology program. Luke LeMond shares his experiences playing summer baseball for the Michigan Monarchs; which included...

Head women's ice hockey coach Katie Lachapelle joins Kevin Gehl in kicking off season five of Sader Stories! Lachapelle talks about how her mentors helped forge who she is as a coach, her experiences coaching at the college and national level, her favorite games as a head coach at Holy Cross, and how her favorite vacation spot helps take her back to her roots each time she travels there.

Dave and Maureen Magarity talk with Kevin Gehl about their first matchup as head coaches on opposing teams, Dave's point of view as he watched Maureen secure her first NCAA Tournament bid as a coach, and the importance of family always having each other's backs.

Head men's rowing coach Jim Barr discusses how he may or may not have become a rower by choice, how the sport forged his most important relationships, and why Holy Cross has become a long term home.

In a special edition of 'Sader Stories, head football coach Bob Chesney and his mother Claudia join Kevin Gehl. The Chesneys reminisce on Bob's life as a child, when he set his mind on becoming a football coach, and how those who know Bob best knew his team was not going to settle for overtime against Buffalo.

Head softball coach Kimberly Stiles talks with Kevin Gehl about her days playing baseball and softball led to her becoming a head coach, how her coaching philosophies translate to the division one level, some of her favorite things to do off the field and more on this edition of 'Sader Stories.

Learn more about new head men's basketball coach Dave Paulsen. Paulsen discusses his path to Holy Cross, why he chose Holy Cross, his most important coaching philosophies and how he plans to engage the greater Worcester community on this edition of 'Sader Stories.

Head Coach Maureen Magarity and Junior Cara McCormack react to the team's thrilling win over Boston University in the Patriot League championship. Magarity and McCormack also preview the upcoming NCAA Tournament matchup against Maryland.

Women's Track alumna Cassandra Clark reflects on Title IX and how her time as a student athlete at the College of the Holy Cross helped her get to where she is today.

Women's Track alumna Stephanie Okpoebo reflects on Title IX, Black History Month, and her time as a student athlete at the College of the Holy Cross.

Amanda Belichick previews her team's season, outlines expectations, and discusses her path to Holy Cross.

John Nestel talks with Kevin Gehl about his journey that led him to become the new women's tennis coach at the College of the Holy Cross.

Marie DiPalma reflects on her time at Holy Cross, Title IX and how they both helped shape her into who she is today.

Kristin Kreager Dembowski reflects on her time at Holy Cross, Title IX and how they both helped shape her into who she is today.

Kevin Gehl talks with women's basketball head coach Maureen Magarity about how she came to Holy Cross, the team's start to the 2022-23 season, the upcoming conference schedule, and more.

Head coach Bob Chesney, placekicker Derek Ng, linebacker Liam Anderson, and Safety Walter Reynolds preview Holy Cross football's upcoming FCS playoff game against New Hampshire.

Meg Galligan reflects on her time coaching field hockey and lacrosse at the College of the Holy Cross. She also discusses how she has seen both sports continue to grow to where they are today.

Men's Ice Hockey coach Bill Riga talks about his path to Holy Cross and the culture he's looking to instill with his team.

Patricia Sutton Thompson talks about Title IX and the growth of women's lacrosse since her time playing for the College of the Holy Cross.