'Sader Stories

Get to know Ed Kahovec on this latest edition of 'Sader Stories! Kahovec talks about how his plan for a career is and always will be coaching, how he incorporates Holy Cross' mission towards providing transformative student athlete experiences, and what it meant to him to see Declan Cronin get his first start in the MLB for the Chicago White Sox last summer.

Assistant Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Development Aaron Dashiell, senior women's soccer player Emily Bubonovich, and senior men's lacrosse player Matt Major talk with Kevin Gehl about Holy Cross Athletics' successes in the classroom. Holy Cross athletic teams are tied for sixth in the nation with a 98 percent graduation success rate. Bubonovich and Major each share their academic experiences and talk about how their coursework is setting them up for future success.

SAAC President Brooke Ross talks with Kevin Gehl about earning Patriot League Field Hockey Goalkeeper of the Year, how her relationship with Associate Head Coach Maddy Carpenter fostered her growth, what sports she was actually interested in playing as she grew up, and what her next steps will be after graduating Holy Cross in the spring.

Kevin Garvey (Football) and Chris Brown (Men's Ice Hockey) reflect on their time at Holy Cross, how they found out about their inductions into the Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame, and talk about Holy Cross played an important part in their successes today. These new honorees will be formally inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 18, at the Varsity Club's annual dinner, to be held in the Hogan Campus Center.

Hank Prybylski (Men's Lacrosse), Lifon Huynh (Field Hockey) and Brianna McFadden (Women's Basketball) reflect on their time at Holy Cross in the first of two episodes where Kevin Gehl catches up with each member of this year's Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame class. These new honorees will be formally inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 18, at the Varsity Club's annual dinner, to be held in the Hogan Campus Center.

Kathleen Colpoys joins Kevin Gehl for this edition of 'Sader Stories. Colpoys shows off her Holy Cross pride as she relives her time as a player and shares how much it has meant to her to be the head coach at her alma mater. Be sure to also listen for her answers to some very important and fun rapid fire questions.

Kevin Gehl talks with senior forward Millie Sirum and head women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle about Sirum's performance at the 2023 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women's World Championship. Sirum led the tournament in goals and tied for tournament leaders in most points. Sirum and Lachapelle also share their excitement for the upcoming Holy Cross women's hockey upcoming season.

Head Men's Soccer Coach Marco Koolman talk with Kevin Gehl about how spending a summer in the United States has turned into spending a lifetime. Koolman also shares his experiences of how soccer was played when he was a player, how he adjusted to being a young head coach who was coaching his former teammates, and the thrill of winning a national championship. Koolman also speaks on how he finds himself still maturing as a head coach at Holy Cross each season.

Head Coach Bob Chesney, linebacker Jacob Dobbs, punter Patrick Haughney, and wide receiver Jalen Coker preview this year's Holy Cross football season. Chesney talks with host Kevin Gehl about how the trajectory of the program has followed along with the projections from his inaugural press conference. Dobbs shares how he still found ways to grow while recovering from his season ending injury last year. Haughney shares what he's taking from his time place holding for Derek Ng to help mentor a new group of kickers. Coker previews that he feels even faster this season. Take a listen to all of that and more on this edition of 'Sader Stories.

Kevin Gehl catches up with Philomena Fitzgerald (Class of 2020, field hockey). Fitzgerald was recognized in Alexandria, Virginia's newest class of 40 under 40 honorees. Fitzgerald has worked to make a positive economic impact on her hometown of Alexandria since leaving Holy Cross. Head field hockey coach Lindsay Jackson joined the conversation to reflect on Fitzgerald's career at Holy Cross and share some of her favorite moments from when Fitzgerald was a Crusader. Lastly, Jackson gives her insights on the season ahead and shares why she is setting expectations high for her current team.