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Back in the Game: Athletics Return to PennWest
Today’s episode is all about energy, excellence and the electric atmosphere that comes with the return of athletics to our campuses.
Whether you're cheering from the stands or competing on the field, athletics are a cornerstone of the PennWest experience. They build community, inspire pride and showcase the incredible talent and dedication of our student-athletes and coaches.
Today's guests:
Ari Kaiser, a standout for the Vulcans women’s golf team. A 2025 All-PSAC Second-Team honoree and two-time PSAC Athlete of the Week, Ari consistently demonstrated excellence in competition.
Noah Mitchell, the most prolific quarterback in California history. He enters his first year as head coach of the Vulcans’ women’s flag football program in 2025.
Luna Castellanos, who was named Division II Women’s Diver of the Year at Clarion. Castellanos capped off her remarkable season with a national title sweep in Indianapolis.
Brehan Kelley – A two-time PSAC Swimming Coach of the Year at Clarion. Coach Kelley has led the Golden Eagle men’s and women’s swimming & diving teams since March 2018
JT Taylor played in all 11 games for Fighting Scots football in 2024, collecting 30 tackles – 12 of which were solo.
Ryan Cook was named the inaugural head coach of the Edinboro Fighting Scots women’s wrestling program in 2025, bringing over two decades of coaching experience and a deep connection to the university and community.
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By PennWest UniversityToday’s episode is all about energy, excellence and the electric atmosphere that comes with the return of athletics to our campuses.
Whether you're cheering from the stands or competing on the field, athletics are a cornerstone of the PennWest experience. They build community, inspire pride and showcase the incredible talent and dedication of our student-athletes and coaches.
Today's guests:
Ari Kaiser, a standout for the Vulcans women’s golf team. A 2025 All-PSAC Second-Team honoree and two-time PSAC Athlete of the Week, Ari consistently demonstrated excellence in competition.
Noah Mitchell, the most prolific quarterback in California history. He enters his first year as head coach of the Vulcans’ women’s flag football program in 2025.
Luna Castellanos, who was named Division II Women’s Diver of the Year at Clarion. Castellanos capped off her remarkable season with a national title sweep in Indianapolis.
Brehan Kelley – A two-time PSAC Swimming Coach of the Year at Clarion. Coach Kelley has led the Golden Eagle men’s and women’s swimming & diving teams since March 2018
JT Taylor played in all 11 games for Fighting Scots football in 2024, collecting 30 tackles – 12 of which were solo.
Ryan Cook was named the inaugural head coach of the Edinboro Fighting Scots women’s wrestling program in 2025, bringing over two decades of coaching experience and a deep connection to the university and community.