Bridge Broadcast

Bridge Lacrosse has been around for more than a decade, and joining us for a full history lesson is our founder, Edie Lycke. We owe her so much and had a great conversation about our origins and the evolution of our mission and programs. From our first team at St. Philip's to what the future looks like, we discuss a little bit of everything from our timeline and more.

It's been several years, but we finally got the opportunity to catch up with a Bridge alumnae who, for almost two years, has been in Panama with the Peace Corps. Chantal Castillo is a former Panther and Irma L. Rangel YWLS graduate. After COVID hit, she and others in the Peace Corps had to put an abrupt stop to their work and return home immediately. We get a chance to hear about her work with the Peace Corps and farming in Panama, and what's next for her, after COVID.

Just days before many cities went under quarantine, we got to see our friends in Austin, Texas at New Horizons Lacrosse (NHL). In this episode we get a chance to catch up with Rakhi Agrawal, a coach and the Director of Development for NHL. We discussed their mission and programs, and the challenges they face every day. In addition, we discussed the future of nonprofits after COVID and how we can continue to meet the needs of those we serve.

A special guest and alumnae makes her Bridge Broadcast debut. Karla Garcia joins us from her Pleasant Grove home where we talk about her journey as a first-generation student to the University of North Carolina and, now, to the youngest ever and first Latina Dallas ISD trustee. Karla has an incredible passion to see students, like her, gain access and opportunities through her work with Dallas County Promise. We are so thankful to have amazing leaders from our Bridge Family return home to support so many others.

Following our talk with the Panther Varsity seniors, we have four of our five Eagle seniors catching up during their quarantine. These four have 23 years combined history with Bridge Lacrosse and it was great to hear their stories on coming up through Bridge and their plans for after high school. 

In our first multi-guest podcast, we are joined by our four seniors from our Varsity Panthers team. Our 2020 Class was disrupted by COVID-19 more so than any other, and we go a chance to talk to them about their experience, Bridge and what they're looking forward to this coming fall. Big shoutout to these four Panthers, part of a very special Class of 2020.

Coach Maddie has coached and volunteered in just about every program role possible. Next up, podcast guest. Coach Maddie Nayfa joins us for our episode 2 and she shares with us her role as a teacher and coach, and how she's coping with her quarantine.

Coach and long-time board member, Jason Detweiler, joins David Higbee for a quick discussion about Bridge during our time of self-quarantine and our response to COVID-19.

Here we go! The Bridge Family introduces Bridge Broadcast, a podcast for the age of COVID-19 and sharing content and discussion about Bridge Lacrosse, our mission and our programs. We welcome you all to subscribe for all things and a deep dive into our family. Thank you for joining us. #bridgefamily #bridgefamilia