'Sader Stories

Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Kit Hughes joins Voice of the Crusaders Kevin Gehl to wrap up the 2023-24 year for Holy Cross Athletics. Hughes reflects on some of his favorite moments from the year, how important it was for the department to focus on connecting with community, and looks ahead to how future Crusaders can sustain comprehensive excellence through end of year giving.

On this special edition of 'Sader Stories Richard L. Ahern '51 Director of Cross Country and Track and Field Egetta Alfonso and her son Tony talk about how they celebrated Mother's Day the day after Tony completed his last track meet at Holy Cross. With Tony set to graduate, Egetta talks about how she is preparing for both of her children to move out of the house. She discusses how proud she is of Tony from the point of view of a mother and a coach as he prepares for life after Holy Cross.

Kevin Gehl catches up with Head Field Hockey Coach Lindsay Jackson on this episode of 'Sader Stories. Jackson talks about how her team uses the spring to work with players who are expected to step into larger roles in the fall. She discussed how her position at Holy Cross allows her to help provide transformative experiences for young women during their time at the college. Lastly, Jackson answers rapid fire questions, some of which may cause some debate between listeners.

Fifth Year Offensive Lineman CJ Hanson and Senior Wide Receiver Jalen Coker talk with Kevin Gehl about their preparations for the NFL Draft. Hanson and Coker give you a behind the scenes discussion about their trips to the NFL combine. They also share the unforgettable moment when they both learned about their invitations to the East West Shrine Bowl.

Seniors Bronagh Power-Cassidy, Callie Wright, Cara McCormack and Janelle Allen talk with guest host Maria Trivelpiece from the Patriot League about their Patriot League Tournament Championship and NCAA Tournament experiences. The four seniors share what it meant to walk off their home floor as champions, how excited they were to receive so much media attention in Iowa, and how they hope this experience inspires future women's basketball players that watched them play in these games.

Get to know Head Women's Rowing Coach Andrea Landry as she talks with host Kevin Gehl about her path to Holy Cross, her philosophies as a head coach, and how the program has progressed under her leadership. Landry also responds to an exciting round of rapid fire questions. Listen for all this and more on this edition of 'Sader Stories!

Varsity Club President Gary Acquah joins Kevin Gehl for this edition of 'Sader Stories. Acquah talks about how opportunities in his time at Holy Cross shaped his future, what it was like to compete with his brother, and how current student athletes can best build networks that will help them find success after graduation.

Stacey Hochkins '12 talks with host Kevin Gehl about her upcoming jersey retirement ceremony on February 24th. Hochkins was a four-time first team All-ECAC East selection, in addition to being named All-America and All-New England three times. She reflects on her time at Holy Cross, and shares her excitement to bring many members of her family to campus for the first time for the retirement ceremony.

Patrick Rissmiller '02 talks with Kevin Gehl about his upcoming Holy Cross men's ice hockey jersey retirement ceremony. Rissmiller helped Holy Cross to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship as a freshman, when he led the team with 28 assists. Rissmiller shares the moment he was called up to the NHL, playing with NHL greats Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton and more on this edition of 'Sader Stories.

New head football coach Dan Curran sits down with Kevin Gehl to talk about why someone from the Curran family was always meant to become a part of the Holy Cross family. Curran also discusses what it means to have it all at Holy Cross. Lastly, Curran participates in our rapid fire answer segment. Listen in for all this and more on this edition of 'Sader Stories!