Answering the Call

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Texas A&M Track & Field student-athlete Sam Whitmarsh. From an unexpected heart condition diagnosis to winning national championships, the materials engineering major shares how dedication, faith and support from family, friends and 12th Man Foundation donors have shaped his journey — on and off the track.

Texas A&M Track & Field student-athlete Camryn Dickson joins host Ivy Robinson to talk about her journey to becoming an elite sprinter, the importance of team chemistry and how her family has supported her dreams. She also discusses balancing the demands of being a Division I student-athlete and how the resources provided by 12th Man Foundation donors have helped her thrive.

Texas A&M Men's Track & Field standout Auhmad Robinson joins host Ivy Robinson on Answering the Call to share his journey from Houston to Aggieland. A 2025 SEC indoor champion and Bowerman Watch List honoree, Auhmad opens up about overcoming adversity and how his family, faith and the support of Aggieland helped shape his story and success. Hear how Auhmad is making an impact on and off the track — and why he’s running for more than just the finish line.

From San Diego beaches to Kyle Field, Marcus Ratcliffe’s journey to the SEC is defined by discipline, leadership and purpose. On this episode of Answering the Call, the Texas A&M Football safety joins host Ivy Robinson to discuss his military family roots, the story behind his Mission 3:12 initiative, Coach Mike Elko's leadership and how Texas A&M has empowered his student-athlete experience.

Join host Ivy Robinson for a conversation with Texas A&M Baseball student-athlete Terrence Kiel II. From practicing baseball and football in the backyard with his mom to continuing his father’s athletic legacy at Texas A&M, TK reflects on his unique journey from Atlanta to Aggieland. Hear how the resources made possible by 12th Man Foundation donors are helping him develop as a student-athlete, and learn about his future aspirations — both as a professional athlete and a pilot.

Texas A&M Softball pitcher Sidne Peters joins host Ivy Robinson to share her journey to Aggieland. Sidne opens up about her decision to transfer from Washington to Texas A&M, the importance of her family’s support and how her love for softball began. Hear how Coach Trisha Ford’s mentorship and the elite resources made possible through 12th Man Foundation donor support are shaping her development as a student-athlete.

Texas A&M Baseball student-athlete Wyatt Henseler joins host Ivy Robinson to share his journey through two elite institutions. A graduate transfer from the University of Pennsylvania, Wyatt reflects on growing up with two brothers in a sports-driven household, how baseball opened the door to a world-class education and the unmatched student-athlete experience in Aggieland. He also discusses his appreciation for NIL opportunities at Texas A&M and how the powerful networks at both universities are preparing him for success beyond the diamond.

Aggie Women's Tennis student-athlete Nicole Khirin joins host Ivy Robinson to discuss her journey from Israel to becoming a national champion at Texas A&M. Nicole reflects on her early beginnings in tennis, her military service and the special team chemistry behind the Aggies' historic 2024 title run. Discover how her scholarship is opening doors to incredible opportunities in Aggieland.

In this episode of Answering the Call, The Association of Former Students President and CEO Porter Garner joins host Ivy Robinson and 12th Man Foundation President and CEO Travis Dabney. Porter shares how his father's experience at an Aggie Muster inspired his journey to leading one of the nation’s oldest alumni associations. The trio discusses the collaboration between Texas A&M’s fundraising affiliates, the importance of donor relationships and their shared commitment to supporting excellence at Texas A&M.

Texas A&M Women’s Tennis Head Coach Mark Weaver joins host Ivy Robinson to discuss his remarkable journey from Aggie student-athlete to national championship-winning coach. Weaver shares the chance encounter that brought him to Aggieland, what it meant to become the first in his family to graduate from college and how a blue-collar work ethic shaped the championship culture he now leads. Hear how donor support has elevated the program and what the historic 2024 national title means to someone who’s dedicated more than half his life to Texas A&M.