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North Andover Youth Center Podcasts

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Episodes

  1. 21.20 NAHS Sustained Team Culture

    Rick interviews Aisling Callahan, Will Gossman and Molly Nugent on the amazing NAHS Track and Field Culture. Listen to the perspective of three amazing student athletes on the program and how it has affected them

  2. 21.19 Bill McCarthy NAFD Chief

    Rick interviews our retiring Fire Chief Bill McCarthy. Rick and Bill have been friends for over 30 years and we go down memory lane on Bill's career, his best memories and what the future holds for a North Andover legend. Please give it a listen

  3. 21.18 Chris Downer Savage Leadership Series

    In our final installment of the Savage Leadership Series Rick interviews Chris Downer owner of Downer Bros. Landscaping. This a great listen on a leader who built his business from scratch. Enjoy

  4. 21.17 Rich Napolitano, Savage Leadership Series

    In the 5th of our 6 part Savage Leadership Series, Rick interviews Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Administrator Rich Napolitano on his leadership style and GLFHC's roll out of the Covid-19 Vaccine throughout the Merrimack Valley. Rich also talks about his leadership as a IAABO Basketball...

  5. 21.16 Deanna Junge, Savage Leadership Series

    Rick interviews Deanna Junge of FIVO Design formerly Landmark Finish on her family's incredible journey and her leadership style, values and passion

  6. 21.15 Melissa Rodrigues, NA Town Manager

    North Andover Town Manager Melissa Rodrigues is our third guest on the Savage Leadership Series. Melissa has led our community through the gas crisis and a global pandemic. Please give it a listen

  7. 21.12 Christina Minicucci Savage Leadership Series

    In the second of our six part Savage Leadership Series Rick interviews NA resident and Mass State Representative Christina Minicucci. Christina delves into her leadership style, what drives her and her passion to do for others

  8. 21.11Savage Leadership Series #1 Featuring John McVeigh

    Rick interviews long time Brooks School Administrator and Coach John McVeigh in the first of our 6 part "Savage Leadership Series"

  9. 21.10 A conversation with the Asian Pacific Islanders Club

    Rick interviews Linzie Truong and Chloe Kim from the NAHS Asian Pacific Islanders Club. This podcast will make you take a deep look into what members of the Asian community have been dealing with and our need for more dialogue, awareness and respect. Linzie and Chloe are two very special NAHS...

  10. 21.09 Summer 2021 Whatever It Takes

    Rick does a solo podcast previewing the Best Summer Ever. We preview everything that we will be offering this summer. As we continue to fight through the global pandemic we hope to have the best summer ever.

  11. 21.08 Selma Khayal

    Rick has a conversation with NAHS Junior Selma Khayal of the Muslim Student Association. Selma discusses the club and their intentions of helping the North Andover Community learn more about Islam. Please give this wonderful young woman a listen

  12. 21.07 Steve Boudreau: Lessons From the Road

    Rick interviews Tewksbury High Basketball Head Coach and Educator. The title is Lessons from the Road: Building Team Culture One Year LATER

  13. 21.05 NAHS Black Student Union

    Rick interviewed Jamilah Namaganda, Christina Beya and Courtney Igbinosa of the High Schools Black Student Union. Three impressive young women in our community

  14. 21.04 Ava Samenuk 2021 NAYRS Youth of the Year

    Rick interviews our Youth Center 2021 Youth of the Year Ava Samenuk

  15. 21.03Shaun Scully: A players perspective on team culture

    Rick interviews NAHS Senior Shaun Scully on a players perspective on building team culture in sports

  16. 21.02 Alyssa McNaught and Kelly Murphy on Life long Friendships

    Rick interviews Alyssa and Kelly on their friendship from first grade thru senior year of high school. We delve into a number of areas such as Doors Closing and New Doors Opening as well as some great news about Girls Got Game

  17. 21.01 Tommy Cox; His Story

    Rick interviews NAHS Senior Tommy Cox who talks about his life, losing his leg at ten years old and how his drive to prove people wrong inspires all of us in North Andover

  18. 20.32 Joe Clarke, Franklin School Principal

    Rick interviews popular Franklin School Principal Joe Clarke. We talk about his career and running the Franklin School thru a Global Pandemic

  19. 20.31Andy Robie's Journey of a lifetimne

    Rick interviews NA College student Andy Robie on his decision to take a leave from college during these challenging times and go on a solo cross country adventure. Andy's documentation through his blog and photography is outstanding. Join us to hear about the adventure

  20. 20.30 Pat McGravey Civics year two

    N.A.M.S Educator Pat McGravey returns to the Youth Centered podcast to discuss year two of the Civics program

  21. 20.29 Jacob Beaudoin on Mentoring

    Rick interviews Merrimack College senior Jacob Beaudoin on his senior capstone project which focuses on Mentoring as well as sharing some of his personal journey that inspired him to be a mentor

  22. 20.27 Chris Rowan, N.A.F.D. "The Obstacles are the Way"

    Rick interviews former YC Kid and present NA Firefighter Chris Rowan on Growing through Living. Chris talks about his at times rocky journey to happiness and fulfillment

  23. 20.26 The Rewards of being a Buddy with Kalista Ringler and Mikayla Vincent

    Rick is joined by NAHS students Kalista Ringler and Mikayla Vincent on the Summer Fun "Buddy System" program which provides support to a number of our Summer Fun kids

  24. 20.25 Bill Fahey, Andover Youth Services

    Rick interviews Andover Youth Services Director Bill Fahey. Rick and Bill talk about their thirty year history, working with kids, purpose, passion and ones true calling

  25. 2024 Embracing the Journey with Tyler Nelson

    Rick interviews local hoop legend Tyler Nelson on Embracing the Journey. Ty talks about his incredible journey along with proving people wrong, being resilient and having an elite skill set

  26. 20.23 No Motivation Needed

    Meet the Dion twins, two outstanding N.A.H.S. seniors talk about self-motivation, drive and commitment

  27. 20.22 Running Summer Programs During a Global Pandemic

    Rick lays out the blueprint on how we ran successful summer programs during a global pandemic

  28. 20.21 Starting a conversation Getting Comfortable being Uncomfortable

    Rick starts a conversation about Race with Aisha Valdez, Andrew Kangethe and Jocelyn Avila. Please listen, Please think about their words

  29. 20.19 Anthony Sideri How the Pandemic has affected small businesses

    Anthony Sideri returns to the Youth Centered podcast to discuss gratitude, appreciation and how the Pandemic affected small biz in NA

  30. 20.18 Meet Brian Fraser from Cable Access

    Rick interviews Cable Access Director Brian Fraser on everything to do with NACAM

  31. 20.17 Conor Meehan #KnightsCare

    Rick interviews N.A.H.S. Educator Conor Meehan on his #KnightsCare initiative, culture building, educating virtually and much more

  32. 20.16 Haley Fay, Studying Abroad in a Global Pandemic

    Rick interviews UMass sophomore and NAHS Class of 2018 graduate Haley Fay on growing up in NA and heading off to College. We delve into her time spent studying abroad in Australia during the horrendous Australia Wildfires and then the devastating Global pandemic

  33. 20.15 Local Sports Media personality Sam Murray

    Rick interviews NBCTV and NACAM sports media personality Sam Murray on his start and rise in the field.

  34. 20.14 Don't forget about the Class of 2020

    Rick interviews Senior Scholar - Athletes Caitlyn Wessel and Will Servino on the emotions and thoughts of seniors who are missing out on school, senior activities and things that are a passage of life usually for all high school seniors

  35. 201.13 Meet our new Support Services Coordinator Aisha Valdez

    Rick interviews new Support Services Coordinator and former YC Kid Aisha Valdez on her new journey here at the YC. Aisha can be reached at [email protected]

  36. 20.12 Youth Center Memories

    This week Rick shares a number of memories from our past and present members/staff.

  37. 20.11 The Golden Years of Summer League

    Rick is solo this week and he discusses by popular demand the Golden Years of Summer League Basketball 1991-2010. We will do a part 2 of this subject as a round table discussion with former staff and players as soon as we get back to normal here in NA

  38. 20.10 YC Mailbag with Rick

    Rick responds to questions submitted as part of our YC MAILBAG. Thank you to all those who submitted questions and thanks to Steve Boudreau for the idea.

  39. 20.09 Steve Boudreau Educator and Coach

    Rick interviews educator and coach Steve Boudreau on building culture

  40. 20.08 Kalista Ringler Overcoming Adversity

    Rick interviews NAHS Junior Kalista Ringler on Overcoming a torn ACL injury and looking at new doors that opened during this tough time

  41. 20.07 There is a Difference between Interest and Commitment

    Rick interviews NAHS Junior Jake Wolinksi on what drives him in sports, academics and other parts of his life. We discuss the difference in being interested in something and being committed to it

  42. 20.06 Enthusiasm for Life with Lester Rugg

    Rick interviews 89 year old Lester Rugg on a life well lived entitled "Enthusiasm For Life"

  43. 20.05 Girls In Sports

    Rick Interviews NAHS athletes Sophie Znamierowski and Deanna Bosco on Girls in Sports. We talk about the successful girls hockey season, the growth of girls sports and how we still got a ways to go in support for girls sports

  44. 20.04 The Comeback Kid

    Rick interviews Aidan Heim, NAHS Varsity Basketball player. Aidan was cut from the team as a junior and worked hard to make the team as a senior. Aidan embraced an unknown role to start the season and is now starting for the improved Knights. A great conversation on self-awareness and resiliency

  45. 20.03 A World Of Difference Program

    Rick interviews Michaela Blaney and Rebecca Duchesneau on the popular NAMS "A World of Difference Program

  46. 20.02 Adventure Leaders with Lauren Sanford and Ty Mullen

    Rick interviews Lauren and Ty on our very popular Adventure Leaders program as well as Adventure activities, the climbing wall and the NAYRS Challenge Course

  47. 20.01 YC Youth of the Year

    Rick interviews Will Servino and Hannah Rogers our 2020 Youth of the Year

  48. 19.35 Anthony Sideri, A Conversation about Addiction

    Rick interviews Anthony Sideri about addiction and his life story

  49. 19.34 The NAHS Baseball team run for the Super 8 Title

    Rick interviews Jack Morin and Jackson Berberich on the High School baseball teams improbable run to the Super 8 Championship

  50. 19.33 Pat McGravey Civics Project

    Rick Interviews NAMS Social Studies teacher Pat McGravey on his amazing 8th grade Civics Program

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