Best MG Athletics Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 056 - WIAA Annual Meeting Preview 3:04

22h ago3:04

3:04

We preview the upcoming WIAA Annual Meeting, where five major proposals could reshape high school sports across Wisconsin. From enhanced sportsmanship rules and expanded summer coaching contact to changes in freshman game limits and NIL opportunities, we break down what’s on the table. Tune in for a quick, informative look at how these decisions co…

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Episode 055 - Olivia 1:12

9d ago1:12

1:12

MG Senior Show Choir and Musical performer Olivia shares some insights into handling performance pressure, especially during important shows or competitions.By MG Athletics

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Episode 054 - Avery 1:38

17d ago1:38

1:38

MG Senior soccer athlete Avery talks about handling performance pressure, especially during crucial games or events.By MG Athletics

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Episode 053 - Moe Freesemann 2:03

24d ago2:03

2:03

MG Musical Director Moe Freesemann discusses the importance of community support in the success of fine arts programs, and also talks about how fortunate we are for the community support here in the Monona Grove community. Moe also discusses the upcoming Musical on April 10-13.By MG Athletics

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Episode 052 - Winter Sports Wrap Up 2:35

1M ago2:35

2:35

We wrap up the WIAA winter sports season listing some of the incredible accomplishments of our teams.By MG Athletics

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Episode 051 - Claire 1:02

1M ago1:02

1:02

MG Senior Track Athlete Claire discusses what inspired her to get involved with high school athletics.By MG Athletics

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Episode 050 - Daven 2:03

1M ago2:03

2:03

MG Senior Daven discusses how their involvement in fine arts has shaped their future endeavors or career aspirations.By MG Athletics

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Episode 049 - Max 2:34

2M ago2:34

2:34

MG Senior athlete Max discusses a memorable moment in their high school career, as we continue our nostalgia theme on the podcast. Max also takes some time to talk about the lacrosse option at MG.By MG Athletics

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Episode 048 - Noah 1:23

2M ago1:23

1:23

Starting to be that time of year where nostalgia sets in, and this week MG Senior Student-Athlete Noah talks about a memorable moment in his high school career from his freshman year.By MG Athletics

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Episode 047 - Myles 1:35

2M ago1:35

1:35

MG Senior Assistant Captain for the Hockey Team Myles shares a memorable moment from his high school hockey career.By MG Athletics

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Episode 046 - Brooke Crego 3:19

2M ago3:19

3:19

The calendar has turned to February, and that means SilverStage is just around the corner! MG Choir and Show Choir director Brooke Crego talks about balancing competitive aspects with educational and development aspects with students, as well as the upcoming event.By MG Athletics

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Episode 045 - Kaitie Markle 2:01

3M ago2:01

2:01

Mrs. Markle, class advisor and spanish teacher at MGHS, shares advice to those just getting started in coaching and extra-curriculars. She also takes a moment to discuss Finals Fest during the week of finals at MGHS.By MG Athletics

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Episode 044 - WIAA Winter Postseason Dates 2:18

3M ago2:18

2:18

With the post season coming up for winter sports in the WIAA, this episode overviews the important dates and times to support #TeamMG as we enter post season competition.By MG Athletics

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Episode 043 - Kora 1:30

3M ago1:30

1:30

MG Senior Kora talks about her favorite pregame rituals and routines to get ready for practices and competitions.By MG Athletics

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Episode 042 - Jordan 1:10

3M ago1:10

1:10

MG Senior Jordan gives advice to younger students who might just be getting started in Activities & Fine Arts.By MG Athletics

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Episode 041 - Anna 1:51

4M ago1:51

1:51

MG Senior Anna describes how participation in activities/fine arts has shaped their future endeavors and career aspirations.By MG Athletics

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Episode 040 - 23-24 School Year By The Numbers 3:38

4M ago3:38

3:38

With the end of the 2024 calendar year, we recap the 23-24 school year statistics from the MG Activities/Athletics Department in this Podcast episode.By MG Athletics

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Episode 039 - Scott Wirtz-Olsen 2:45

4M ago2:45

2:45

MG Auditorium Director Scott Wirtz-Olsen stops by the podcast studio to describe how he got into the Fine Arts.By MG Athletics

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Episode 038 - Tiesto 1:17

4M ago1:17

1:17

MG Senior Football Player & Wrestler Tiesto discusses a valuable lesson they have learned from a coach or mentor during their athletic journey.By MG Athletics

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Episode 037 - WADA Wish Week 1:32

5M ago1:32

1:32

This weeks episode of the podcast is to promote WADA Wish Week, proudly supporting Make-A-Wish foundation. Each day, over 70 children are diagnosed with a critical illness. Research shows that a wish can even build physical and emotional strength these kids need to fight their illness. Interested in making a donation? Visit: https://secure2.wish.or…

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66. Looking back and looking ahead with Rick Tegtmeier, CGCS, MG 36:49

9M ago36:49

36:49

In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we visit with Rick Tegtmeier, CGCS, MG, director of grounds at Des Moines Golf and Country Club who is on the brink of retirement after a hall-of-fame-worthy, 40-year career in golf course management. Rick talks about his start in the industry at a local nine-hole course, some of the technological innovations h…

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65. Boots on the ground: A conversation with Envu’s Todd Lowe 58:51

10M ago58:51

58:51

In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we sit down with Todd Lowe, a former USGA agronomist who now is part of Envu’s Green Solutions Team. Lowe provides great insights into the El Niño weather pattern that was so nettlesome for golf course superintendents in Florida this past spring and whose effects are still being felt. Lowe shares his personal j…

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64. A conversation about women in turf for Women’s Golf Day 2024 47:03

11M ago47:03

47:03

As a part of a partnership between GCM and John Deere, this episode of the GCSAA Podcast celebrates Women's Golf Day 2024 — which runs an entire week this year, May 28-June 4 — with a panel discussion among four women working in turfgrass management about the state of the women-in-turf movement. Devon Carrol, solution development manager with Envu,…

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63. Fairways to Leadership: A conversation with GCSAA President Jeff White, CGCS 59:59

12M ago59:59

59:59

This episode of the GCSAA Podcast features GCSAA’s 87th president, Jeff White, CGCS. Jeff and podcast host Scott Hollister peel back the turf to reveal the meticulous craft of keeping a club like Indian Hills Country Club in pristine condition while navigating the strategic fairways of the GCSAA. Jeff talks about his introduction to the industry, h…

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62. Reflecting on a Legacy: A Journey Through Golf Management with Scott Hollister 41:11

1y ago41:11

41:11

This episode turns the tables on the longtime host of this podcast, Scott Hollister, as he prepares to depart GCSAA after 26 years on the job. Scott offers us a candid look into his long tenure with GCSAA and GCM , from the adrenaline of the 2000 U.S. Open to the solidarity felt during the industry's trials post-9/11. Alongside Howard Richman, Scot…

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61. Jason Sfire on Breaking Barriers in Golf for Adaptive Athletes 57:52

1y ago57:52

57:52

When life throws a curveball, how do you swing back? In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, Jason Sfire, an incredible advocate for adaptive athletics, opens up about his journey as an adaptive athlete in golf — a narrative that's as much about his own conquests as it is a beacon for inclusivity and accessibility in sports. In a heartfelt discussion…

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60. Amy and Joe Bockerstette, Recorded Live at the 2024 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show 25:55

1y ago25:55

25:55

Amy Bockerstette caught the attention of the golf world in 2019 after getting the opportunity to play the famed 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale with professional golfer Gary Woodland during a practice round for the Waste Management Open. On this episode of the GCSAA Podcast — recorded live during the 2024 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Phoenix — we…

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59. GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans 59:05

1+ y ago59:05

59:05

On this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we take a look back at the year that was in 2023 and a look ahead to what's ahead in 2024 with association CEO Rhett Evans. We review high points from the year that was, including the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Orlando (7:30), Rounds 4 Research (11:30), First Green (20:55) and the Women's Leadership Aca…

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58. A conversation with Don Hearn, CGCS Retired 53:53

1+ y ago53:53

53:53

This episode of the GCSAA Podcast features another in our occasional "Legends of Turf" series as we sit down with Don Hearn, CGCS Retired. Hearn is the current executive director of the GCSA of New England, but his influence extends well past that role. He spent nearly 40 years as a working superintendent in New England, including a 29-year stay at…

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57. Emily Casey and Andy Huber on Javelinas, Going Viral and Life at Seven Canyons Golf Club 1:10:16

1+ y ago1:10:16

1:10:16

This episode of the GCSAA Podcast dives into the wild kingdom that has been Seven Canyons Golf Club in Sedona, Ariz., this fall with two folks responsible for the care of that property — Director of Agronomy Andy Huber and Assistant Superintendent Emily Casey (@emcaseyturf). The team at Seven Canyons has been dealing with widespread turf damage cau…

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56. Surviving Hurricane Ian with Roy Jones and Kyle Sweet, CGCS 1:11:41

1+ y ago1:11:41

1:11:41

In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast — recorded live from the soon-to-be-opened clubhouse at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club on Sanibel Island, Fla. — we sit down with Roy Jones and Kyle Sweet, CGCS, to discuss their experiences as golf course superintendents who experienced Hurricane Ian one year ago. Jones oversees The Dunes, while Sweet is in cha…

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55. Kayla Kipp and Bri Kenny on women in turf and golf's sustainability movement 58:08

1+ y ago58:08

58:08

On this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, guest host Kayla Kipp, CTEM, the equipment manager at Nemacolin Resort in Farmington, Pa., sits down for a wide-ranging discussion with Bri Kenny, who is the manager for environmental science with Troon. The pair talk about Kenny's career, golf's growing sustainability movement and their experiences in the wome…

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54. Zac Reicher, Ph.D., on a year of uncertainty and Envu's Green Solutions Team 47:17

1+ y ago47:17

47:17

In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we sit down with Zac Reicher, Ph.D., a Green Solutions Team Specialist for Envu, which has sponsored this podcast almost since its inception. We talk with Reicher about his path into a career in turf, his long stint as a member of the academic community, his role with Envu and how he works with golf course supe…

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53. Bubba Wright on the 2023 U.S. Women's Open and Life at Pebble Beach 44:20

2y ago44:20

44:20

This episode features a conversation with Bubba Wright, the GCSAA Class A superintendent at Pebble Beach Golf Links, as he and his team prepare for the 2023 U.S. Women's Open, July 3-9. We talk about what's gone into readying the course for the first women's professional event to be contested at Pebble Beach since the 1940s, Wright's long affiliati…

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52. A conversation about women in turf on Women's Golf Day 2023 55:54

2y ago55:54

55:54

As a part of a partnership between GCM and John Deere, this episode of the GCSAA Podcast celebrates Women's Golf Day 2023 — which runs an entire week this year, May 31-June 6 — with a panel discussion among five women working in or pursuing careers in turfgrass management about the state of the women-in-turf movement. Kayla Kipp, CTEM, the equipmen…

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51. Chris Tritabaugh on Communications, the Ryder Cup and F1 58:10

2y ago58:10

58:10

In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we sit down with Chris Tritabaugh from Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn., to discuss a wide variety of topics, most notably his foray into blogs, social media, podcasts and his new Substack newsletter as a way to communicate with golfers and his colleagues around the industry. You can find him at @C…

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50. Matt Muhlenbruch, CGCS, on Technology and Golf Course Management 1:06:27

2y ago1:06:27

1:06:27

On the 50th episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we dive into the ways technology is affecting the business of golf course management by talking with Matt Muhlenbruch, CGCS, from Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles. Following a recent major renovation, Hillcrest has adopted a number of high-tech tools in the management of the property — from soil sensor…

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49: Live from CTS 2023: Golf Magazine's Josh Sens 24:40

2y ago24:40

24:40

Recorded live at the 2023 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Orlando, this episode features Josh Sens from Golf Magazine, who was among the media members who covered CTS. We talk about the popular Super Secrets column he produces for Golf.com, some of the favorite stories he's written during his career (hint: it includes an unauthorized trip to Nor…

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48. Live from CTS 2023: USGA's Matt Pringle 20:51

2y ago20:51

20:51

Recorded live at the 2023 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Orlando, this episode features Matt Pringle, Ph.D., the managing director of the USGA Green Section. We discuss his unique path to his current role with the Green Section, the launch of the new GS3 greens management tool and the role Green Section agronomists play in the preparation for t…

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47. Goodbye Bayer, hello Envu: A conversation with Envu CEO Gilles Gaillou 35:33

2y ago35:33

35:33

This episode of the GCSAA Podcast features a conversation with Gilles Gaillou, the CEO of Envu, the newest company to enter the golf course management business. Born from Bayer Environmental Science and featuring all the same products from that company that superintendents will be familiar with, Envu is nonetheless an all-new entity that launched i…

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46. Inside the 2023 GCSAA Conference and Trade show 1:04:42

2+ y ago1:04:42

1:04:42

This episode of the GCSAA Podcast takes a deep dive into the upcoming GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, Feb. 6-9 in Orlando, with some of the GCSAA staff members leading efforts to put together an interactive experience you won't fine anywhere else. We talk with Ed Several, chief marketing officer, about noteworthy hands-on opportunities and the mai…

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45. Equipment management with Hector Velazquez and Howard Whitcomb 54:48

2+ y ago54:48

54:48

This episode of the GCSAA Podcast goes into the state of equipment management in golf with guest host Hector Velazquez (@HectorsShop on Twitter) chatting with Howard Whitcomb. Both have long histories working as equipment managers on golf courses, and both have found alternate paths following their days working in the industry. This episode feature…

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44. All About the Weather with Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi 1:06:58

2+ y ago1:06:58

1:06:58

This episode of the GCSAA Podcast goes deep into every superintendent's favorite topic — the weather — with Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi. Stevens is the founder of Grass Roots Weather, a service that offers personalized weather forecasting for golf course superintendents. He teamed with Bastardi to create the Turf Threat Tracker — or T3 — whic…

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43. A conversation with TPC Deere Run's Alex Stuedemann, CGCS 34:22

2+ y ago34:22

34:22

Recorded live from TPC Deere Run during the week of the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic, this episode features Alex Stuedemann, CGCS, the longtime director of golf course operations at the Quad City standout, who is transitioning into a new position as the director of agronomy for the PGA Tour's TPC network of courses. We talk about his time in the Q…

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42. A conversation with Mel Lucas, CGCS Retired 1:12:13

3y ago1:12:13

1:12:13

This episode of the GCSAA Podcast continues our occasional series of conversations with some of the most influential figures in golf course management as we chat with Mel Lucas, CGCS Retired. Lucas is a 60-year GCSAA member, served as the association's national president in 1980 and has played a vital role in supporting turfgrass management beyond …

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41. Lorabeth Catterson on Women's Golf Day 2022 50:47

3y ago50:47

50:47

This episode of the GCSAA Podcast tips its cap to Women's Golf Day by talking with Lorabeth Catterson, the assistant director of agronomy at Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles. The five-year GCSAA member talks about her career, what first drew her to the profession and the trials and triumphs she's experienced along the way. You can read more ab…

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40. From Holey Moley to Diversity in Golf: A conversation with Craig Kirby 49:10

3y ago49:10

49:10

In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we sit down for a conversation with Craig Kirby, the founder and CEO of Golf. My Future. My Game., which is an effort to create educational and career opportunities in the game for women, millennials, communities of color and children. We talk about Kirby's long career in politics, his role in diversity efforts…

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39. 2022 GCSAA President Kevin Breen, CGCS 49:43

3y ago49:43

49:43

In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we sit down with newly elected GCSAA President Kevin Breen, CGCS , who is the golf course superintendent at La Rinconada Country Club in Los Gatos, Calif. We talk about his career in golf course management, his passion for industry service and what he hopes to see the association accomplish during his year in o…

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38. Live from the 2022 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show: Bob Farren, CGCS 23:44

3y ago23:44

23:44

Pinehurst Resort's Bob Farren, CGCS, is the guest on this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, the second that was recorded live at the 2022 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in San Diego. We talk with Farren about his long, storied career in golf course management, why mentoring others in the business is so important to him, and what it meant to him to be …

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37. Live from the 2022 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show: Chad Mark 24:28

3y ago24:28

24:28

In this episode, recorded live at the 2022 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in San Diego, we sit down the Chad Mark, the GCSAA Class A superintendent at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. We talk with Chad about his journey into a career in golf course management, the full-scale renovation of Muirfield Village, what went into hosting back-…

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