'Sader Stories

Honorary Varsity Club Hall of Fame Inductee Anthony Froio '86 reflects on his passion for the College of the Holy Cross. Froio has served on the Varsity Club board of directors in several different roles since 1986. Froio speaks on his mission to uphold the integrity of the Varsity Club and honor Crusaders through induction to the Hall of Fame every year.

Interim Head Women's Basketball Coach Candice Green talks with Kevin Gehl about her excitement to be leading the Crusaders this season. Green talks on how this team is still built for the moment despite graduating four key seniors after last season. Green also touches on how opportunities to play all-time great programs like UConn are helping shape the team's future success as it works to win another Patriot League Championship.

Detroit Lions Wide Receiver Kalif Raymond talks with Kevin Gehl about how his time at Holy Cross helped shape him into who he is today. Raymond also shares how a member of the Lions staff that is connected to Holy Cross continues to have a key role in his development into an important player for the Lions special teams and offensive units.

Kevin Gehl talks with Crusader Legend Tyler McGregor '06 about his time as a men's ice hockey player at the College of the Holy Cross. McGregor is set to have his jersey retired in a pre-game ceremony prior to the men's hockey game on Sunday, October 20 at 5 p.m. against Army. McGregor is known for scoring arguably the biggest goal in program history, helping the team stun the University of Minnesota in the 2006 NCAA Tournament in a 4-3 overtime thriller. Hear McGregor's reflection and his thoughts on having his jersey retired in this special episode of 'Sader Stories.

Varsity Club Hall of Fame Inductee Paul Pearl reflects on his time at Holy Cross with host Kevin Gehl. Pearl talks about the moment that Holy Cross upset Minnesota in the 2006 NCAA tournament, his favorite game as a coach at Holy Cross, and what it means to him to receive the honor of being inducted in the class of 2024 Varsity Club Hall of Fame.

Junior Katie Russell from Holy Cross Volleyball and Assistant Athletic Director for Student Athlete Development Aaron Dashiell speak on Katie's journey as this year's Engaged Fellow. Russell has been working to register Holy Cross student athletes to vote ahead of this year's election. Dashiell also talks about how Holy Cross student athletes plan to engage with the community on Civic Engagement Day on November 5th.

Varsity Club Hall of Fame Inductee Tara Welch reflects on her time at Holy Cross with host Kevin Gehl. Welch talks about what it means to her to be inducted into the Varsity Club Hall of Fame later this fall along with how she continues to stay engaged with the field hockey program to this day.

Head Coach Dan Curran, senior running back Jordan Fuller and senior linebacker Frankie Monte preview the upcoming season.

New head men's soccer coach Matt Brown joins host Kevin Gehl to talk about why he's excited for the opportunity to join Holy Cross Athletics. Brown recaps his time as a player, what brought him over to America, his first steps he has taken to begin working with his student athletes, and how he defines success as a head coach. Lastly, Brown also answers a set of rapid fire questions that let you learn more about him outside of coaching!

Junior ice hockey player Matt DeBoer and his father, Dallas Stars head coach Peter DeBoer, join Kevin Gehl on this edition of 'Sader Stories. The DeBoers talk about the evolution of their father son relationship as Matt matures as both an ice hockey player and a person. Peter looks back on his path as a head coach and how he feels Holy Cross men's hockey head coach Bill Riga is finding success on a similar path. Peter also shares why he believes college hockey has become a great opportunity for young players to elevate their games. Lastly, Matt talks about how his passion for the game of hockey has only grown over the years.