Around The Hive Podcast (Presented by R.E.D. Team)

If you like a podcast with great stories to be told, this is the episode for you! Today, we welcome Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach Scott Singhass to the show! As always, Keric Jackson gets things going with a look back to a great pair of seasons for the golf teams, followed by a discussion of the rising golfers on both teams and a sneak peek at what's to come. Coach Isaac Blue continues with the recruiting topic and its unique nature in the golf world, and following his quick picks opens the discussion to both the growth of women's golf at all levels and how well equity is seen within the sport.

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Today we are joined by Head Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field coach Andy Marrocco as well as two-time 2024 ODAC High Jump Champion (indoor and outdoor seasons) Katya Hoover! Going all the way back to September 2023, Keric Jackson gets things going with a reflection of the full academic year of seasons that coach Marrocco has made his way through; having national qualifiers in all three: one in Cross Country, three during the indoor season, and one outdoor. Then we take a look back to their beginnings, from coach Marrocco's first year and Katya's recruiting process up to how she worked her way to being an ODAC champion. After coach Isaac Blue passes off today's quick picks due to the names being a little difficult, he takes a look at the preparation that goes into sports like cross country and track & field. The episode wraps up with a discussion on how we continue to grow the sport to even greater lengths.

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Back to back weeks talking Lacrosse! Today, Women's Lacrosse joins the pod, with Head Coach Lindsey Lutz and all-Region athletes Ainsley Buckner and Julianna Fohner! The episode kicks off by looking back on a historic regular season as Keric Jackson recalls the tale of the tape leading up to SU's name being called on DIII Women's Lacrosse Selection Monday, where the team would head to Ithaca College to play in their first ever tournament game(s). Coach Isaac Blue offers his quick picks and goes into the brains of two of his R.E.D. Team members in Fohner and Buckner.

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We are now 10 episodes in! Today we welcome in Head Men's Lacrosse Coach Tim Marshall and All-ODAC attacker Logan Clingerman to take a look back at their historic season and what's to come for the program. Keric Jackson recaps the records broken and the accomplishment of the team hosting their first ODAC playoff game, as well as look into the types of student-athletes that coach Marshall looks for to join his program. Coach Isaac Blue connects the parallels between Lacrosse and Basketball, then after his quick picks, opens the discussion to promoting equity within the sport.

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Mindfulness was a theme in today's episode, where we welcomed in Head Women's Soccer Coach Liz Pike and All-ODAC Midfielder Lauren Duffy to the show! The duo opened up with a reflection of their 2023 season, then Keric Jackson looked into the missing pieces that could put them in a bigger contending role in a tough conference like the ODAC. Coach Isaac Blue takes his opportunity to pick the brains of a coach like Pike as he looks back at her playing days, where she brings up big names that she has played alongside, followed by a conversation about mindfulness of both the self and the team as well as the continued growth of the sport.

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Back to back weeks talking ball! This week we are joined by Head Men's Basketball Coach Nick Doyle, as well as guards Joshua Stephen and Matt Simmons. As always, Keric Jackson gets things started with a look back into the team's historic season while also diving into coach Doyle's upcoming third season, and Matt Simmons' return to play after taking a recovery year. Coach Isaac Blue steps in to chat with his guys as well, offering his quick picks and opening the discussion to the transfer portal at the Division III scale.

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We have a BIG episode today! Shenandoah Women's Basketball Head Coach Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Assistant Coach Tessa Johnston, and star athletes Maddie Kimble and Terese Greene join the pod to chat about their big season and playoff appearance! Keric Jackson dives into the ups and downs of the regular season and the big run in the ODAC Tournament, while coach Isaac Blue offers his quick picks and opens the discussion to the growth of Women's Basketball on the national stage!

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Today we chat with the Shenandoah Softball team about their season! Head Coach Courtney Allen and Shortstop Tiffany Bower join the pod to discuss their journey through building the team to where it is today, starting from the 2020 COVID year to now being an ODAC Tournament contender. Keric Jackson dives into their historic start to the season, and after coach Isaac Blue offers his Quick Picks, he opens the floor to building equity within the sport.

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From being students at Shenandoah to working full time in the Shenandoah Athletics front office, Associate Director of Athetic Communications Matt McIntosh and Director of Athletic Marketing and Promotions Shamyra Wilkerson walk us through their journeys from student to staff. Coach Isaac Blue asks the heavy hitters in this one as Keric Jackson also tosses in input as to some of the things to look forward to down the road for Athletic Communications!

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We've got a lengthy one today! Head Field Hockey Coach Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft and Star Attacker Mairead McKibbin join the podcast to discuss their 2023 campaign! Keric Jackson dives into the buildup of the relationships within the coaching staff as well as the camaraderie among the athletes. Coach Isaac Blue offers his Quick Hits of Field Hockey greats and opens the discussion to the improvement of equity among women in collegiate sports.

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