The Viking Coaches Corner

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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of the Viking Coaches Corner.  We are back at Buddies on the Beach with the LHS Bowling team.  We are happy to have Coach Burleson join the podcast and talk about the program from a club sport to an official MHSAA school sport.  Coach invited (junior) Vance O'Mara and (alumni) Lucas Beard to join in with their prospective and stories.  We hope you enjo...

Send us Fan Mail Happy new year from the Viking Coaches Corner podcast. We’re starting off the year interviewing girls basketball head coach Luke Farrell. We also have seniors Liz Markwart, Emma Tidd, and Aubrey Zinn joining in. After this interview was recorded, the girls got their first win of the season again the Lansing J-Dubs. So get ready for a fun podcast with some of Lakewood’s finest!  

Send us Fan Mail HAPPY NEW YEAR!!   We are excited to end this year with this final podcast of 2025! It's been a great year highlighting LHS sports, coaches, students, fine arts, and our supporters.   We will close season 1 with competitive cheer coaches, Kim and Marty Martin and seniors, Taylor Carpenter and Mylee Wiers.  We hope you enjoy this podcast. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

Send us Fan Mail The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes back LHS guys wrestling to the podcast.  Kurt sits down with Coach Tony Harmer, Athletic Director Matt Aldrich, and sophomore, Stewie Aldrich.   Both the mens and Womens wrestling program had successful events in the preceding days including the men’s win over a ranked opponent.  Every wrestler on the team has an important roll during an event. ...

Send us Fan Mail The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes back, LHS guys wrestling to the podcast.  Kurt sits down with Coach Tony Harmer and sophomores, Jacob Everett (ranked #8 in D3) and Dakota Harmer (ranked #3 in D3).  We are excited to show you a continuing inside look at our wrestling program and would encourage the Lakewood youth to get involved. ******* Remember to come out and support your Lak...

Send us Fan Mail The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes back, LHS guys wrestling to the podcast.  Kurt sits down with Coaches Tony Harmer and Bubba Grove and talk about what makes the program successful as it has turned out many state placers over the years.  Kurt also welcomes Junior and two time state placer, Vincent (Vinny) Stamm Jr. and talks to him as he prepares for his third attempt at winning...

Send us Fan Mail The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes the LHS Band Program to the podcast.  Kurt sits down with Director Matt Langlois and special guests, Braydon and Landon Mendes.  You will get a cool inside look at the program from not only the director's point of view, but also from the view of a student and parent.   The LHS band performs in several competitions during the marching season...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of the Viking Coaches Corner.  Today, Kurt Sits down with girls wrestling coaches, Lane Allen and Allison Slater and talk about the program from high school to the kids club sport.  They also brought Lake Vike wrestler, Peyton Federau to join in on the discussion.   The Lakewood girls team is growing! It's great to learn about where the program is toda...

Send us Fan Mail The National Bank Rival Trophy has returned to Lakewood!  Congratulations Vikings on your final home game and pulling out the win over the Ionia Bulldogs. It was a great game and you played with class.  This podcast will give you a sideline listen to the fans, cheer team, band, student section, and the football team. You’ll also get “live and in the moment” interviews with coaches...

Send us Fan Mail The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes LHS Volleyball to the podcast.  Kurt sits down with special guests, Head Coach Brooke Francisco, Emma Duffy, and Camyla Copelin.  They break down the volleyball program from a varsity sport to the beginning levels.  They also talk about this season as well as introducing two of the players, Emma and Camyla.  We are excited to show you an inside l...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. It’s Ionia - rivalry week! In this episode, Kurt sits down with Varsity Head Football Coach, Tim Swore and receiver/defensive coach, Travis Ackerson.  We also have have senior, Logan Greggitis joining in the conversation. With this being rivalry week, the traveling National Bank trophy will make its appearance back at Lakewood’s Unity...