Pioneer Podcasts

New men's golf coach Trake Carpenter visits with Vice Chancellor Karlton Creech on this week's episode of the Pioneer Podcast, presented by Centura Health.

His experience as a golf student-athlete at Ball State and lessons learned throughout his coaching career.

Developing a state-of-the-art golf facility at Marquette and his passion for getting former players involved with the program.

What attracted him to DU and his vision for the future of Denver Men's Golf

Newly announced head women's basketball coach Doshia Woods joined Vice Chancellor for Athletics, Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations Karlton Creech on this week's episode of the Pioneer Podcast, presented by Centura Health.

Vice Chancellor for Athletics, Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations Karlton Creech is joined by associated head men's lacrosse coach Matt Brown on this week's episode of the Pioneer Podcast, presented by Centura Health.

Vice Chancellor Karlton Creech is joined by women's tennis head coach and Nevada Tennis Hall of Famer Christian Bass on this week's episode of the Pioneer Podcast, presented by Centura Health.

Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Operating Officer Stu Halsall caught up with Karlton Creech on this week's episode of the Pioneer Podcast, presented by Centura Health.

Deputy Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Excellence Lynn Coutts visited with Vice Chancellor Karlton Creech on this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, presented by Centura Health. (previously filmed and recorded last winter).

Lynn’s progression from being an All-American softball player, to coaching, and finally to working in athletics administration.

Her experiences working directly with several of DU’s athletic programs and the potential she sees for the future of Denver Athletics

Her work with leadership guru Jon Gordon and how her leadership style is rooted in positivity, accountability, and excellence

Vice Chancellor Karlton Creech visits with men’s basketball head coach Rodney Billups to discuss:

Rodney's experience growing up in Denver surrounded by family and memories from his days as a DU student

His transition from playing professional basketball in Europe to beginning his coaching career under Tad Boyle at Colorado

Positive takeaways from a young roster in 2019-20 and his outlook on preparations for next season

His philosophy on RAPID culture (Respect, Accountability, Passion, Integrity, and Development), and how he institutes this in his program every day

Vice Chancellor Karlton Creech visits with men’s and women’s swimming & diving head coach Alicia Hicken-Franklin to discuss: • Alicia’s experience growing up with women’s coaches and lessons she’s learned along the way • Takeaways from her first year at the helm of the swimming & diving programs, highlighting individual and team successes • Alicia’s return to Denver where she spent 16 seasons, including 11 as the associate head coach for the Pioneers, before coaching the last two seasons at her alma mater Minnesota as the Gophers' associate head coach • Taking a process-oriented approach to implement a culture built on positivity and competitiveness • The benefits of training at altitude

All-American attackman Eric Law joins host and four-time First Team All-American Trevor Baptiste on the latest episode of the Pio Fever Podcast, presented by Toyota.

Women's golf coach Lindsay Kuhle joins Karlton Creech on the latest episode of the Pioneer Podcast, presented by Centura Health. The duo look at: • Lindsay's experience as a golf student-athlete at Tulane and how one of her original mentors inspired her to become a coach • The donation of Highlands Ranch Golf Club to DU by the Moore family and the impact it has had on Denver Golf • How she builds a team culture in a primarily individual sport and how this leads to success on the course • Lessons her student-athletes learn through the game of golf and how they can apply them to life after sports