Dr. Lauren Rhodes, Senior Associate AD, Student-Athlete Performance, Health and Welfare, SWA, joins host Brian Tripp to discuss her career, the evolution of intercollegiate athletics, and Penn State's diversity and inclusion efforts. Dr. Rhodes joined Penn State in August 2021 and oversees ICA’s sport performance unit, which includes applied health and performance science, medical services, athletic training, performance enhancement, performance nutrition, performance psychology, and student-athlete welfare and development. Rhodes additionally has sport administration responsibilities, and leads ICA’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Penn State celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX with a special series of podcasts highlighting each of the university's nine female head coaches. First, hear from field hockey's Char Morett-Curtiss, softball's Clarisa Crowell, and women's basketball's Carolyn Kieger in an exclusive sitdown interview with Brian Tripp. The coaches discuss their experiences as student-athletes and coaches, the role of women in college athletics, the future of Title IX, and more!
The Penn State baseball team returned to the postseason for the first time since 2012. Seniors Cole Bartels, Mason Mellott, and Tyler Shingledecker join host Brian Tripp to discuss the program’s breakthrough 2022 season. The trio share insights into the team’s close-knit culture and greatest achievements, and reminisce on their terrific collegiate careers.
Nick Colella has been an integral part of the Penn State men's basketball program for more than a decade. Nick joined the program in 2010 as a walk-on player before earning a regular starting role by the end of his senior season. After graduation, Nick remained with the program in a variety of roles and currently serves as Chief of Staff for head coach Micah Shrewsberry. On this episode of "Let's Go State," Nick joins host Brian Tripp to discuss his career, passion for Penn State, and more! Also, hear the story behind Nick's opportunity to announce a selection at the 2022 NFL Draft last month in Las Vegas.
Penn State Wrestling play-by-play broadcaster Jeff Byers joins host Brian Tripp to recap the team's 2022 National Championship. Jeff provides insight and analysis into another unforgettable championship performance. The two also discuss the historical accomplishments of head coach Cael Sanderson and the program.
On this episode of "Let's Go State - The Official Podcast of Penn State Athletics," host Brian Tripp is joined by softball senior P Bailey Parshall. The two discuss Bailey's tremendous Penn State career, including pitching the program's first perfect game since 2005 in a game earlier this season at FIU. Bailey also conveys her future plans, which includes returning to Penn State for a fifth season.
Women's Gymnastics head coach Sarah Brown joins host Brian Tripp to discuss her coaching career and philosophies. Other topics include: - Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic - Creating a Culture of Positivity - Women in Leadership at Penn State
On this episode, Mitch Gerber sits down with Brady Berge to recap Penn State's 45-0 win over Rider. #PSUwr
On this episode, Mitch Gerber sits down with Adam Lynch and Michael Schroeder to discuss their roles within the Penn State Wrestling program. #PSUwr
Mitch Gerber sits down with Creighton Edsell following Penn State's 21-13 win over Nebraska. #PSUwr