St. Thomas Athletics

This week our guest is Regina Talavera, a junior on the Women’s Tennis team. We talk about moving to the United States from Mexico when she was 15 years old and all the challenges that came with it. We also talk about how that experience helped her prepare for college, where to find spicy foods, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

This week our guest is Cory Chapman- Deputy Athletics Director, Internal Operations. We talk about navigating the changing tides of college athletics, the progress of Lee and Penny Anderson Arena, and being an administrator vs a coach. We also talk about legacy, Cory flips the script on me,  and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

This week our guest is Will Frazier, a senior on the men’s golf team. We talk about transferring to St Thomas from South Dakota State, spending his summers golfing in Iowa, and winning at the age of 11. We also talk about bobblehead golf on Instagram, is it a hole in one if there’s nobody there to see it, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

This week our guest is Annabelle Wiskus, a senior on the Dance team. We talk about winning a national championship, being present to the moment, and teaching dance. We also talk about growing in her faith, her journey into personal growth, and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week our guest is Chase Cheslock, Freshman defenseman from the Men’s Hockey team. We talk about joining the team midseason, playing junior hockey, and getting drafted by the New Jersey Devils. We also talk about stoicism, the good and bad of being competitive, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

This week our guest is Josh Garcia, the Head Team Manager for the Men’s basketball team. We talk about all of the aspects of being a team manager, both at home and on the road. We also talk about the importance of connecting with people, the fact that James Harden is underrated, and much more See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

This week our guest is Maddy Clough, a junior defenseman on the Women’s Hockey team. We talk about being an offensive defenseman, the challenges of the WCHA, and being a captain. We also chat about her Kirk Cousins fandom, growing in her own faith, important math rules, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

This week our guest is Grace Forsberg, a junior on the Swim team. We talk about growing up in a small town, being competitive with her sister, and the family feel of sports. We also chat about the importance of nutrition, we cast a horror movie with her teammates, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

This week our guest is Max Moris, Senior catcher on the baseball team. We talk about the pitcher/catcher connection, winning a state championship in high school, and how Tommie baseball has grown going into year 3 of D1 status. We also talk about balancing school and a heavy travel schedule, fantasy baseball, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

This week our guest is Ella Cook, a redshirt Sophomore pitcher on the Softball team. We talk about the mental aspect of pitching, being in the circle and the center of it all, and her connection with her catcher. We also talk about playing high school basketball against Caitlin Clark, trying to hit bombs, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

This week our guest is grad student Jordyn Glynn, a guard on the Women’s Basketball team. We talk about going from DIII to DI, coming back for a fifth year when she thought she was done, and their improvement this year. We also talk about the boat sinking incident, the philosophy of sports, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

This week our guest is Tentu Shrichandrakala, a junior on the tennis team. We talk about leaving India to pursue tennis at St. Thomas, what she misses about home and what she loves about the United States. We also talk about the international roster of the tennis team, the metric system, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

This week our guest is Sam May, a Junior from the Track & Field team. We talk about going from maybe not pursuing track in college to being a conference champion, some pole vault basics, and the mental grind of the heptathlon’s final event. We also talk about coming back from an ACL injury, neuroscience, his love of film, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

This week our guest is Athletics Director Dr. Phil Esten. We talk about how it’s going in year 3 of the transition, measuring success during the transition, and building for success when the transition is over. We also talk about what it’s like making the transition with the world of college athletics getting turned upside down, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

This week our guest is Senior Swimmer Julien Yung. We talk about embracing the challenge of D1 swimming, how his love for swimming grew, and strategies for distance races. We also talk about triathlons and half-marathons, photography, the most intimidating swimmer,  and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

This week our guest is Angie Hammond, a grad student guard/forward on the Women's Basketball team. We talk about being the first in her family to attend a four-year university, going through three ACL injuries, and being on her fifth university.  We also chat about being the ‘grandma’ on the team, advocating for mental health, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

This week our guest is Olivia Keller, a sophomore on the Track and Field team. We talk about Irish dance and the journeys it’s led to, taking on new events in track and field, and loving adversity. We also talk about the children’s book she wrote, hosting her own podcast,  and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

This week our guest is Claire Ricard, Senior Opposite Hitter from Volleyball. We talk about going from small town to Division One athletics, the growth of the volleyball team over the last 3 years, and being the youngest sibling. We also talk about being in a family of musicians, her musical career goals, song writing, and much more. Make sure you stay to the end to hear her song "Cubicle". See Pr...

This week our guest is Malaki-Milton Jackson, Senior linebacker from the football team. We talk about his love for football and for Coach Wallie Kuchinski, being a part of the Black Student Athlete Affinity Group, and attending the Black Student Athlete Summit last summer. We also talk about which Marvel character he would be, who is his Grogu, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

This week our guest is Senior guard Raheem Anthony from Men’s Basketball. We talk about the game at Cal and making his Division 1 debut, how playing soccer led to playing basketball, and getting to play college ball with his brother. We also talk about surviving the upside down, liking people while being an introvert, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

This week our guest is Senior Forward Brieja Parent from Women’s Hockey. We talk about the special culture of St Thomas, playing in the toughest conference in all of college sports, and finding her way on the ice and in school. We also find out what she read to her stuffed animals, her relationship with her grandma, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

This week our guest is Senior Middleblocker Ellie Dammann from Volleyball. We talk about her late entrance to the club volleyball scene, playing with pressure, the bright future of Tommy volleyball, her love of reading, and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week our guest is Caden Nordberg, a Sophomore on the Men’s Cross Country team. He talks about having Type1 Diabetes and how it has affected his running and inspired his decision to be a mechanical engineer. We also talk about friendly competition, the social aspect of running , and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

This week our guest is Isaac Eckroth, a Graduate defender on the Men’s Soccer team. We talk about not playing hockey despite the fact he grew up in Edina, embracing the competition during the move from DIII to DI, and the best part about the rules in soccer. We also talk about what he did when his parents were out of town, marketing sports, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

This week our guest is Mack Byers, a senior forward on the men’s hockey team. We talk about playing junior hockey and being away from home, being a Smoke Eater, and being a leader. We also get the inside scoop on who’s the funniest on the team, how to sleep on a bus, and splitting pizzas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...