Core Commentary: A McLean High Athletics Podcast

Seniors Mark Karam and Jahi Jemison join Core Commentary to discuss McLean football's unprecedented 4-0 start, the importance of the new coaching staff, and the lasting impression of the class of 2024.

Junior pitcher and James Madison University commit Aidan Carey joins Core Commentary, giving a preview on the upcoming district tournament as well as some insights into his recruiting process and the pressure that comes with it.

Host Tanner Coerr chats with varsity lacrosse starters Kaelan Ferris and Vaughn McCollough about the team's white-hot start to the season, taking the season one game at a time, balancing accountability with team chemistry, and slurpees.

Head coach of McLean's varsity football team, Joe Cockerham, joins the show. As the first coach to be on the podcast, Cockerham discusses the importance of cross-training and previews the 2023-24 football season.

Senior Thaïs Rolly, committed to Duke University for cross country and track and field, joins the show to talk about her experience at the track state and national championships, the mental and physical effects of injuries, her future as a Blue Devil, and much more.

A 4-year varsity player in both baseball and basketball, senior Jakob Luu discusses the upcoming baseball season and the challenges faced as a young varsity player versus the challenges faced as a team captain, as well as the ways he overcomes some physical restrictions to be a star player. 

Junior and University of Wisconsin Swim Team commit Catherine Hughes joins the show to talk work ethic, her recruitment and commitment process, and her state championship victories, among other things.

In the first episode of the Core Commentary podcast, host Tanner Coerr takes the floor with triple-sport athlete Charlie Samburg to discuss McLean sports, international sporting events, Christmas movies, weightlifting, and more.