Episode 43 - Union College Legends - Ron Dodds and Matt Gal

On location from the historic Thunderdome at Union Adventist University, the show welcomes two legends of Union basketball, Coach Ron Dodds and Matt Gal, the best player to come through the school. **Correction: Ron was never the athletic director.Fresh off the 2026 Adventist Hoops All-American weekend, the group recaps highlights and their impressions of its impact, noting the rapid chemistry and genuine spiritual engagement shown by the athletes during small groups and worships.A major focus of the episode centers on the 40-year history of Union College basketball, which began in 1986. Coach Dodds recounts the early hurdles of launching the program, including severe financial constraints and pervasive institutional opposition to competitive sports. Gal speaks about his own journey, detailing his high school career, a walk-on offer at Colorado State University, and his ultimate decision to return to Union due to the school's unique community and Sabbath-keeping considerations.Thank you for listening! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe to help us grow this community!Follow on Instagram, and learn more at adventisthoops.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.