Sic ’Em Podcast

In 2021, Rogers took on a newly created role providing sport administration leadership for Baylor’s 19 sport programs. Rogers is responsible for all facets of sports administration in collaboration with each program’s Head Coach and primary Sport Administrator. She serves as the Sport Program Administrator for Men's Basketball and Track & Field. She also provides oversight to the student-athlete success areas that includes academic services and student-athlete development.

Prior to 2021, Rogers provided oversight of the student-athlete health and wellness area that includes sports medicine, physical therapy/rehabilitation, nutrition, mental health services, athletic performance and applied performance. Rogers also formerly oversaw strategic planning and initiatives, Title IX, Inclusivity, Gender Equity and Diversity.

Rogers serves on the Waco United Way Board and also serves on the Executive Committee of the Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors.

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John talks with David Kaye, the Baylor Athletics Associate AD External Affairs Operations. David Kaye is in his 14th year in Baylor Athletics and his first year as Associate AD for External Affairs Operations. He is also in his fourth year on the Baylor Athletics Leadership Team, serving as men's golf sports program administrator, and his seventh year representing athletics communications on the external leadership team. Kaye was promoted to his current role in August 2022, where he is responsible for closing the gap between strategic objectives and purposeful execution by managing special projects and campaigns, liaising with stakeholders and assisting in cultivating external leadership consensus.

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John Morris and Katie Smith talk to Colonel Walter Sparky Matthews, MD who is a Clinical Professor in the Honors Program, and an Honors Program Pre-Medical Mentor.

Dr. Walter “Sparky” Matthews joined the Honors Program faculty in 2020 after retiring from the U.S. Air Force as the 1st Surgeon General of the United States Space Force. He earned a B.A. in Biology/Pre-Healthcare from Baylor University, a M.P.H. from the University of Texas Health Science Center, and a M.S. in National Security Strategy from the National War College. Dr. Matthews earned his M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine, and is board-certified in both Aerospace Medicine and Public Health & General Preventive Medicine. He teaches courses on the history of medicine, pathophysiology, and freshman seminars on leadership as a physician. Dr. Matthews is a highly decorated Air Force officer, retiring with the rank of Colonel. During his career, he achieved 1,113 flight hours in 26 weapon systems, including 197 combat hours and 42 combat support hours. Dr. Matthews was elected Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association in 2019.

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 John Morris and Katie Smith talk with Gina Gonzales who is the AD for Resource Development

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In March of 2022, Cori Bolts was promoted to lead the Student-Athlete Center for Excellence (SACE) as the Senior Associate AD for Student-Athlete Success. In her new role, Bolts leads SACE and continues as sport program administrator for the Baylor Softball program. SACE is responsible for the academic welfare and support of Baylor University’s student-athletes in all 19 varsity sports. The department consists of two major areas, Academic Services and Character Formation.

Bolts previously served as Associate AD for Character Formation, where she was charged with leading a three-member team focused on developing and enhancing Character Formation programming. 

Bolts joined Baylor after spending a year and half as the Director of Leadership and Education for Women Leaders in College Sports. During her time at Women Leaders in College Sports, Bolts planned, managed and executed all educational programming content and professional development programming for the association. Bolts was instrumental in revamping the Rising Stars program, organizing the 2017 Women Leaders National Convention programming and supporting the Women of Color Initiative.

Prior to joining Women Leaders, Bolts served as the Director of Student-Athlete Development from 2013-2017 at K-State Athletics and she got her start as Assistant Director of Student Services at the University of Central Florida. 

Bolts is a graduate of the University of Georgia where she earned bachelor’s degrees in Marketing and Sport Business Management. She also received her master’s degrees in Business Administration and Sport Business Management from the University of Central Florida.

Originally from Georgia, Bolts (neé Pinkett) is married to Dominique “Rocko” Bolts.

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Joshua Walker joined Ryan McGuyre's staff in the spring of 2022, officially being named assistant coach on March 10.

 "We are thrilled to add Joshua Walker to our staff," said McGuyre. "He is an elite-level coach and already a proven national champion. He has competed at the highest level and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our staff. He is very sharp tactically and will provide both offensive and defensive instruction. He has a passionate love for the Lord and understands servant leadership. His transition from the men's game will sync well with what we are already doing, as well as providing fresh perspectives and innovation to help us continue to improve. He has a beautiful family and we are excited about all of them joining the Baylor family."

 Walker, a native of Virginia Beach, Va., comes to Waco after spending seven seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Hawaii-Manoa with the men's volleyball team, his alma mater. 

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John Morris talks with John Maurer who is the Associate Chaplain Director of Sports Ministry at Baylor University.

In the spring of 2018 Baylor hired John as an Associate Chaplain/Director of Sports Ministry. His role is to serve as a chaplain to Baylor Athletics; specifically offering pastoral leadership, teaching, evangelism and care to student-athletes, coaches, staff and their families.

John has over 30 years of experience in sports ministry at Division 1 collegiate, professional and international levels which uniquely qualifies him for his role here at Baylor University. Not only has John done the work of evangelism and discipleship in the athletic world, but he has a proven history of training other staff, athletes and coaches to do so as well. He has shepherded and led teams of staff and student athletes by building an authentic communities of Christ-followers that impact their teams, campuses, and communities for Christ. His is passionate about cross-cultural relationships that allow him to connect with many and share God's heart for all nations.

John graduated from the University of Dayton in 1987 and joined the staff of Athletes in Action the following summer where he, his wife and three children faithfully served until he came to Waco. In 1995 John received a Masters of Divinity from Trinity International University.

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John talks with Tweety Carter about playing at Baylor, in the NBA, and coming back as a coach.

Carter played a significant role in the rise of Soctt Drew’s program as he was Baylor’s first McDonald’s All American high school player from Reserve (La.) Christian School in 2006. Carrter helped the Bears reach their first NCAA Tournament under Drew in 2008 before playing a key role on the 2010 Elite Eight squad.

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John talks with David Kaye, the Baylor Athletics Associate AD External Affairs Operations. David Kaye is in his 14th year in Baylor Athletics and his first year as Associate AD for External Affairs Operations. He is also in his fourth year on the Baylor Athletics Leadership Team, serving as men's golf sports program administrator, and his seventh year representing athletics communications on the external leadership team. Kaye was promoted to his current role in August 2022, where he is responsible for closing the gap between strategic objectives and purposeful execution by managing special projects and campaigns, liaising with stakeholders and assisting in cultivating external leadership consensus.

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John Morris talks with Baylor University Football Legend Walter Abercrombie about Baylor, Football, and life.

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