WPDSports Press On Podcast

Olympian Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Olympian Mr. Tiidrek “ Estonian Express ” Nurme; man of faith, husband, father, and professional runner. Tiidrek ( tee-drek ) takes his strong and focused work ethic on a multi-year running journey, setting many national records and representing Estonia with 3 Olympic appearances: Beijing (2008), Rio (2016), and Tokyo (2020). Tiidrek is one o...

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Micah “ G2 ” Dettmer. Former D-I student-athlete (runner) at Texas A&M, husband, father of three, and collegiate discipler. Micah resides in Fort Worth, TX with his wife Stephanie and three children. Through his current financial analyst position at CRU, Micah helps students experience local and overseas missions. So, join Micah, a self-identifying “ Go...

Fresh Off the Collegiate Vine Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Troy “ Kenny-G ” Davidson, former D-II soccer, track and field student-athlete, forever WPD Beta group member, and 2024 graduate of Southwest Baptist in Missouri. Troy reflects on his early sport and faith years, his decision to go one sport (track and field), his love of general biology (not), and the value he places in commun...

Olympian Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks Mr. Matt “ Skymaster ” Hemingway: Man of faith, business executive, husband, father, outdoorsman, coach, and Olympian. A graduate of the University of Arkansas with 4 x All-American honors in the high jump, Mark takes his strong work ethic on a multi-year, bumpy journey towards a still standing US Indoor high jump record height and an Olympic sil...

Special Geezer Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Todd “ The Poet Runner ” Sukany: Man of faith, runner, educator, author, musician, husband, father to three, grandfather to six, and my long-time friend. Todd resides in the metropolis of Pleasant Hope, MO where he and his wife run an unofficial sanctuary for wayward dogs and uncooperative cats. Known for his “ poetic ” prowess, sh...

Smokin' Special Guest! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) continues conversation with Mr. Mark “ The Captain ” Curp, pride of Polo, MO; seven time NCAA D-II and 2 time D-I All-American in cross-country and track and field at Central Missouri State University (CMSU); professional New Balance sponsored runner for 15 years (1983-1997); former US 20K record holder (1986); former US half marathon record ho...

Special Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Mark “ The Metronome ” Misch, current Head Men’s Cross Country/Assistant Track & Field Coach at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The 2023-2024 academic calendar signifies Mark’s 17th season with the university. While leading his team to multiple D-II national championship finishes AND mentoring and coaching several...

Smokin' Special Guest! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Mark “ The Captain ” Curp, pride of Polo, MO; seven time NCAA D-II and 2 time D-I All-American in cross-country and track and field at Central Missouri State University (CMSU); professional New Balance sponsored runner for 15 years (1983-1997); former US 20K record holder (1986); former US half marathon record holder (1985-2007);...

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Sam “ Nord ” Nofziger, former D-II cross-country and track and field athlete and 2020 graduate of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Sam yearns for the day when he can leverage his Minnesotan-honed snow skiing skills somewhere in Texas. While he waits for that notable day, Sam redeems his space as a mechanical engineer at a Fort Worth, TX governme...

Special Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Brett “ The Hammer ” Bundy former D-II cross-country and track and field athlete, former 15-year Christian missionary to Haiti, husband, father, and skilled tradesman. Brett reflects on his early athletic days in Illinois and on a high school bus ride that changes his life. He shares how he builds great friendships and sees some r...

Special Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Jeffery “ Aloysius ”* Jump“ former D-II cross-country and track and field athlete, ultra-distance runner, Ironman finisher, cattleman, father, and a long-time friend. From small town Missouri, Jeff walks-on as a student-athlete at Southwest Baptist University – a D-II school in MO.  Upon graduation excitement begins. Jeff embraces the...

Special Veteran Spotlight!   Merry Christmas! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Natalie “Nat” Goatley (formerly  O’Keefe), newly married, talented artist, former D-II basketball player, and 2 x D-II National Champion in the high jump. Nat reflects on her early athletic endeavors, personal faith and vividly recalls her father being thrown out of her high school basketball game. Vocal and spirite...

Special Reflection Our neighbor of 25+ years passed.  I am sad as there is loss. Sadness reveals that which is meaningful to me. Sadness shows I need comfort.  Sadness becomes a gift to me as in the reality of the moment. This is healthy. Ponder this. Press on... Press on... Website :  WPDSports.org Email: wpdsports@wpdsports.org Instagram : @wpd_sports_press_on

Special Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Dylan “ $12 ” Barnum, former DII second team All-American and MIAA conference champion in 110-meter-high hurdles. Dylan is a husband, father of two children, and middle school teacher and coach. Dylan reflects on his early athletic endeavors, personal faith and humbly recalls the challenge of collegiate practices that pushed the MO st...

Special Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Elizabeth (Beth) McDaniel (Luckell), former DII All-American cross-country and track and field student-athlete. Beth is a wife, mother of two and member of the workforce. New identity markers for sure. Beth reflects on her early athletic endeavors and her sudden attraction to running thanks, in part, to a less than stellar moment at m...

Special Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) concludes time with Dewayne “ Bushman ” Miner, former DI and DII All-American cross-country and track student-athlete. Veteran high-caliber runner. Educator. Outdoorsman (CO). Coach. Father. Husband. Dewayne reflects on his post-college pursuits. He explores what it feels like to be a fish out-of-water after college. Bit of confusion. The Bushma...

Sports Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Dewayne “ Bushman ” Miner, former DI and DII cross-country and track student-athlete. 4 x All-American. 5 NCAA rings. Part of University of Arkansas 1993 triple crown national championships (cross-country, indoor and outdoor track. Dewayne shares stories from this high octane period. Bushman remains a high-caliber runner while engaging...

Special Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with TJ “ Calamine the Adventurer ” Sanderson, former DII cross-country and All-American track and field student-athlete. Veteran high-caliber runner. Christian missionary. Educator. Outdoorsman. Coach. Husband. Father to SIX boys.  TJ reflects on his student-athlete days, his athletic adventures off the track (dare ya to listen), and his...

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with former D-II student-athlete, now corporate man, Jeremy “ Spidey ” Inman and retired “King of College Intramurals,” pastor Danny “ Old Man River ” Dyer . Young Jeremy reflects on his “weird stirrings” emerging from a  recent and lengthy binge on Harry Potter movies. With years of ministry experience and a good eye for what makes movies and stories transformative...

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Austin “ Tribune ” Acosta, former DII student-athlete and current 1st Lieutenant United States Marine Corps (Baker Company - call sign “ Ridge Runner ”). Austin gives a special shout-out to family and friends. Tribune reflects on his early track & field career, snookering the coach, leadership roles, and why he chose the military. Tribune encourages a calm...

Sports Veteran Spotlight!  Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) concludes his talk with veteran athlete and coach Mark “ Stenny ” Stenbeck. Runner. Coach. Mental health worker. Aspiring author. In this episode, Mark reflects on mental health challenges common within the student-athlete ranks and on what a coach can do to mitigate issues. Mark candidly reflects on his context-driven mental health challenges a...

Sports Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) resumes talk with veteran athlete and coach Mark “Stenny” Stenbeck. Runner. Coach. Mental health worker. Aspiring author. In this episode, Mark reflects on his 17 years coaching high school runners. Marks hits on the value of tactical empathy (#1 secret sauce),  team camps (more secret sauce),  emotional intelligence, leadership, and listening an...

Sports Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with veteran athlete and coach Mark “ Stenny ” Stenbeck. Runner. Coach. Mental health worker. Aspiring author. Mountain Man Mark reflects on his lower elevation collegiate running days and shares what he knows NOW that he wishes he knew THEN (his answer will surprise you…did Dr. M.) Mark maps his post collegiate pursuit of the U.S. Olympic...

 Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Daniel “ G-Man ” Garrison, current DII student-athlete with a major in electrical engineering. Daniel gives a special shout-out to family, friends, and a few Weenies. Daniel reflects on his running career, transition to engineering school, professional internship, faith, leadership, and the power of “Honey Bunches of Oats.” Daniel concludes with perspectives o...

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Evan “ Revvin ’” Smith, current DII student-athlete and bound for graduate school. Evan gives a special shout-out to family and friends. Evan reflects on his early running career, injury, and his school record in the 1500 meters. Evan spices it up with his very own “ Star Wars Character Affiliation ” list. Are you on the list? WORTH THE LISTEN! Finally, Evan re...