Cougar Sports Show
by USF Athletics
The Cougar Sports Show is a weekly podcast featuring University of Sioux Falls coaches and athletes across all 19 sports. Hosted by Abby Whittington, this show provides a behind the scenes look into Cougar sports through in depth interviews and conversations about all things USF athletics.
Episodes
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S6E4: Passing the Mic ft. Abby Whittington
In this special episode of the Cougar Sports Show, new host Mara Nelson sits down with founding host Abby Whittington for an exit interview packed with stories, laughs, and reflection. From Abby’s decision to attend USF to how the podcast first got started, the conversation covers everything that...
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S6E3: Tennis
In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we sit down with Kevin Grebin, head tennis coach at USF, for an in-depth look at the season so far. We start with a recap of the team’s preseason trip to Florida and how early matchups against high-level opponents helped elevate the level of play. Coach...
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S6E2: Softball
In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we sit down with Interim Head Softball Coach Madie Brink, along with athletes Taryn Wagner, Meghan Jochimsen, and Morgan Linstad. After a brief introduction of our guests, we dive into their season so far and the team's journey. Madie shares her path to...
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S6E1: The Future of the Cougar Sports Show ft. Alivia Tindall & Mara Nelson
In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we chat with USF soccer players Alivia Tindall (Liv) and Mara Nelson (Nelly). Liv has been an integral part of the show from the start, working behind the scenes alongside our host, Abby, since its launch in 2023. With Abby set to graduate, she will be...
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S5E8: Women's Soccer featuring new HC Joe DeMay
In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we sit down with the Joe DeMay, who joined USF women's soccer in January 2025 as the 3rd head coach in program history. First, DeMay discusses his journey into coaching, his vision for building a new program, and the core values he’s instilling in the...
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S5E7: Indoor T&F
In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we sit down with track and field head coach Eric Chilson, along with student-athletes Emily Swanson, Tyler Hiatt, and Kamry Lindsey. We start by exploring why each athlete chose to join USF before diving into a recap of the current indoor season,...
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S5E6: Baseball
In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we sit down with head baseball coach, Grand Hieb, as well as two players, Isaac Bonnor and Ben Serie, to discuss their experiences at USF. The conversation kicks off with an introduction and dives into Isaac and Ben’s journey at the university. We move…
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S5E5: Swimming
In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we sit down with USF Swim Coach Ricky Perkins and Assistant Coach Elizabeth Spaans to discuss a variety of topics surrounding their program. Coach Perkins reflects on his first year at USF and shares insights into the team's progress and challenges.…
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S5E4: Spring Football & NSD
In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we sit down with head football coach Jim Glogowski, redshirt sophomore Cade Morse, and graduate student Conor Rice. We begin with a recap of National Signing Day (NSD), looking at the incoming recruiting class for the fall of 2025, followed by insights...
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S5E3: Women’s Wrestling
In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we sit down with Toby Bryant, head coach of the women’s wrestling team, to take an in-depth look at our USF women’s wrestling program. We start with a discussion about the key to success this season and the strong culture that drives the team. From…
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S5E2: Men's Wrestling
In today’s episode, we’re joined by USF men’s wrestling head coach, Matt Meuleners, along with athletes Grant Moraski and Jordon Oehme. We recap the dual matches against Drury and Ouachita Baptist, break down the team's starting 10 wrestlers, and explore the competitive landscape within the NSIC....
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S5E1: USF Basketball
Welcome to season 5 of the Cougar Sports Show! Kicking today's episode off we have some announcements regarding upcoming events at USF. Next we dive into the details of the USF women's basketball team’s recent trip to Puerto Rico, followed by specific insights about this season and the team's...
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S4E4: Fall Recap ft. Jon Hart
Welcome to the final episode of the Cougar Sports Show for 2024! Today, we're joined by our Athletic Director, Jon Hart, who is reflecting on his first fall season in the role and sharing his vision for the upcoming year. We’ll dive into the exciting plans for next fall, explore how the Cougar…
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S4E3: 2024 Football Recap ft. Coach Glo, Andy Henson, and Bubba Tann
In this episode redshirt freshman Andy Henson and Bubba Tann, along with Coach Jim Glogowski, recap the 2024 Cougar football season, diving into key moments and challenges. They begin with a look at the St. Thomas game, highlighting standout team leaders and then reflecting on the few losses they...
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S4E2: Women's Volleyball & Cross Country Fall Recap
In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we kick things off with a deep dive into the 2024 Volleyball season, starting with a look at what stood out the most, followed by a tribute to the graduating seniors. We also reflect on the challenges from last season, including a tough midseason slump....
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S4E1: Football ft. Jim Glo, Travis Yohnke, Garrett Hoffman, and Connor Aldrich
To kick off season four of the Cougar Sports Show, we have the 2024 football team captains Travis Yohnke, Garrett Hoffman, and Connor Aldrich talking about fall camp and the first game of the season. They explain what it means to have an “again, again, again” and “put the ball down” mindset.…
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S3E9: USF Golf ft. Wade Merry, Maggie Veenendall, and Mason Weeks
In this week’s episode we sit down with head golf coach, Wade Merry, redshirt senior, Maggie Veenendall, and junior, Mason Weeks. These three give us the inside scoop on this past year and how the 2023-24 season went. We hear about the challenges and struggles they faced, as well as areas where...
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S3E8: Football ft. Jim Glogowski, Spencer Capitani, Dylan Rudningan, and Matt Goehring
In this week’s episode we sit down with Head Football Coach, Jim Glogowski, Defensive Coordinator, Spencer Capitani, Graduate student, Dylan Rudningan, and redshirt sophomore, Matt Goehring. These four give us the inside scoop on the fall 2023 season, sharing the challenges they faced as well as...
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S3E7: USF Track and Field with Eric Chilson, Olivia Baumberger and Emily Swanson
In this week’s episode, we hear from Eric Chilson who has recently taken over as head coach of the track and field program here at USF. Along with him, we have javelin thrower Olivia Buamberger and heptathlete Emily Swanson. Coach Chilsen shares the success that both Olivia and Emily have had in...
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S3E6: USF Baseball ft. Grant Hieb, Brady Klehr, and Noah Christenson
In this week’s episode we get an update on our baseball team here at USF from head coach Grant Heib, along with players Brady Klehr and Noah Christenson. They share some of this year's strengths and weaknesses and go over what players have stood out recently. All of them stress the importance of...
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S3E5: USF WBB ft. Travis Traphagen and Carley Neumann
In this week’s episode, we sit down with the head women’s basketball coach, Travis Traphagen, and his assistant, Carley Neumann. They recap the 2023-24 season, going over where the team found success and what areas they are looking to improve upon. This season the team had seven new freshmen. We...
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S3E4: USF Head Men’s Basketball Coach ft. Chris Johnson
In this episode we get to hear from the Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Chris Johnson. Coach Johnson recaps the 23-24 season, talking about the conference tournament, standout games, and key players who contributed to success they had during the season. We also get to hear about graduating players,...
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S3E3: Intro to USF Head Athletic Director, Jon Hart
Jon Hart was named as the full time director of intercollegiate sports for USF in October of 2023, and started his duties on campus in January of 2024. In this episode we get to know Hart, his vision for USF, and how his time at Dakota Wesleyan University prepared him to step into this new role....
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S3E2: Swimming
In this week’s short episode we get to hear all about the 2024 Conference Swim meet from Interim head coach, Anna Moore, and 5th year swimmer, Valarie Childs. USF was able to secure a 4th place finish at conference with a total of 607 points (note that USF does not have a dive team to score them...
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S3E1: Wrestling
Kicking off season three of the Cougar Sports Show is an episode updating us on our new wrestling programs here at USF. Both teams are rounding out their first season and reflect on what they have learned and experienced. The coaches discuss their hopes and expectations for NCAA regionals, as…
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S2E10: Fall Seniors
In this week's episode we get to hear from three student athletes; soccer player Kelsey Oswald, volleyball player Caitlin Kellner, and football player Cole Campbell. Kelsey and Caitlin are both seniors coming off their last collegiate season. They reflect on their time at USF and what they have...
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S2E9: Men's and Women's Wrestling
This week we get to hear from both the men’s and women’s wrestling programs here at USF. Although both of these programs are in their inaugural season, they have already begun to establish a strong foundation of hard work and support. We get to hear all about what it was like starting from…
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S2E8: Swimming ft. Chris Hamstra, Anna Moore, and Alessia Moro
This week we get to hear all about the USF swim team from head coach, Chris Hamstra, assistant coach, Anna Moore, and freshman swimmer, Alessia Moro. Alessia is an international student from Trieste, Italy. She talks about the team culture and how the girls support each other in and out of the...
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S2E7: NCAA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Campaign
This short episode is regarding the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion campaign that is happening this week in the NCAA. Kenji Scales, Domenica Solano Ocampo, and Caroline Titze (USF student athletes) share their personal experience with inclusivity at USF. They touch on why it is important to be...
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S2E6: USF Basketball ft. Chris Johnson, Jack Thompson, Travis Traphagen, and Brecli Honner
This week we get to hear from both the men’s and women’s basketball programs here at USF. In the first half of the episode, Head Coach Chris Johnson, as well as senior guard Jack Thompson, share what it is like preparing for the upcoming season. They touch on how they will continue to build off…
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S2E5: USF Soccer ft. Brittany Domino and Kyle Halfpop
This week we are joined by Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Brittany Domino, along with Assistant Coach, Kyle Halfpop. Coach Domino has been working to build up the soccer program since she took over in 2015, and this year has shown promising improvement. Coming off a tough fall 2022 season the team…
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S2E4: Hall of Fame ft. SID and Madie Brink
This week we have a short episode featuring long time USF faculty member Ken Kortemeyer, better known as SID. We are also joined by Madie Brink who fills many roles in the USF athletic department. SID and Madie talk about the 2023 USF Hall of Fame Inductees, what they brought to the university…
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S2E3: USF Cross Country ft. Doug Petersen, Khot Juac, and Micade Shumway
In this week's episode we hear from USF’s Director of Track and Field/XC, Doug Petersen, along with two runners, Khot Juac and Micade Shumway. Both Juac and Shumway have been very successful in their running careers at USF. Both athletes talk about the kind of mentality that it takes to be a...
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S2E2: USF Volleyball ft. Dan Mathews and Jordyn Hamm
In this week's episode we hear from USF Head Volleyball Coach, Dan Mathews along with senior captain Jordyn Hamm. In just two years with USF, Coach Mathews has already led the team to an appearance in the conference tournament. The Northern Sun is known for volleyball, with multiple perennial...
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S2E1: Football ft. Jim Glogowski, Adam Mullen, Cal Botsford, and Amaurii Grosskopf
Season two of the Cougar Sports Show kicks off with the return of Head Football Coach, Jim Glogowski (Coach Glo), along with all three captains (Adam Mullen, Cal Botsford, and Amaurii Grosskopf). They discuss the team culture that has been building since last spring, recap fall camp, and go over...
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S1E8: Senior Student Athlete Spring Special
In this week's episode we get to hear from four student athletes. Each of them talk about their time at USF, how it prepared them for life after graduation, and their student athlete experience. First, we hear from David Ecker and Lizzy Spaans. David is fifth-year senior on the cross country and...
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S1E7: Ken “SID” Kortemeyer
In this week's episode we get to hear from Ken Kortemeyer, better known as SID. SID came to USF as a student in 1969, and has never left. Immediately after graduation, he took on the role of Sports Information Director, and over the following 50 years has performed many different roles within the...
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S1E6: USF Football with Jim Glogowski and Lucas Lueders
In this week's episode we get to hear from USF’s new Head Football Coach Jim Glowgoski (Coach Glo) along with new Assistant Head Coach Lucas Lueders. Coach Glo was hired in December of 2022, and since then has been working hard to establish strong values and practices within the team. We hear…
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S1E5: USF Golf with Wade Merry, Gavin Metz, and Ashley Tackett
In this week's episode we get to hear from the USF Head Golf Coach, Wade Merry, and with two golfers, Gavin Metz and Ashley Tackett. They talk about why they love the USF community, and how the small school size allows them to create close relationships with their professors, making life as a...
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S1E4: USF Tennis with Kevin Grebin
This week USF’s Head Tennis Coach, Kevin Grebin, gives us the rundown of the program he has been building for the past 23 years. As a former graduate of Sioux Falls College, we get to hear about the background of the school and why Grebin loves the USF community. With only a few conference games...
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S1E3: USF Softball with Shannon Pivovar & Kait Van Der Zwaag
This week Piv, Head Softball Coach, and Kait, standout 5th year senior, give listeners a rundown of the softball program here at USF. Piv talks about how much she values relationships with her players, and why it is so important to care about them outside of the game. Piv and Kait discuss in…
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S1E2: USF Baseball with Grant Hieb & Rob Hirrschoff
This week USF’s head baseball coach, Grant Hieb, and pitching coach, Rob Hirrschoff, talk about their plans to secure more wins and keep building their program up. Both coaches touch on the value they place on hard work, and why they want to recruit guys that are “obsessed with baseball”. They...
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S1E1: USF T&F/XC with Doug Petersen
This week USF’s Director of Track and Field/Cross Country, Doug Petersen, shares what makes the culture at USF so special and why he has stayed with the program here for 9 years. Doug talks about the accomplishments of the 2023 indoor season as well as the goals and expectations for the 2023...
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The Cougar Sports Show is a weekly podcast featuring University of Sioux Falls coaches and athletes across all 19 sports. Hosted by Abby Whittington, this show provides a behind the scenes look into Cougar sports through in depth interviews and conversations about all things USF athletics.
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