The Viking Coaches Corner

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Viking Coaches Corner, Kurt sits down for the first interview with Steve Ernst. Steve is the new varsity boys basketball coach here at Lakewood. Steve comes to Lakewood with a host of experience and success.  We are excited to welcome him onboard and let you get a chance to meet him.Remember to come out and support your Lakewood Vikings sports!  And stick around and check out the success your Vikings are achieving.   Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  GO VIKINGS!*** A quick show note, don’t forget to mark this podcast as a favorite so you can be notified when the next podcast gets dropped. We ask that you would share the show so others can engage with us. Don’t forget to send us a message. We’d love to hear from you. And...any incorrect name spellings found in attached transcripts are autogenerated.   

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Viking Coaches Corner, Kurt sits down with coach and teacher, Marcus Urka, Junior Lukas Vasquez and sophomore, Logan Batchelder.  Coach Urka currently is involved with boys and girls JV golf and JV basketball.  Coach Urka also teaches Spanish and is in his 11th year at LPS.  Coach Urka is often named as a "favorite teacher" amongst students who participate in this podcast.  We are happy to bring you another episode that highlights the Lakewood Public Schools!Thank you LHS for use of the media center for this interview.  The comfy seats were great!Remember to come out and support your Lakewood Vikings sports!  And stick around and check out the success your Vikings are achieving.   GO VIKES!*** A quick show note, don’t forget to mark this podcast as a favorite so you can be notified when the next podcast gets dropped. We ask that you would share the show so others can engage with us. Don’t forget to send us a message. We’d love to hear from you. And...any incorrect name spellings found in attached transcripts are autogenerated.  

Send us Fan MailThe Viking Coaches Corner welcomes back Coach Harmer to close out a great season of LHS wrestling.  Coach brought Bryce and Michael Goodemoot as well as Greyson LaBerge.  Congratulations on a job well done.  Happy spring break everyone!  When we get back at it, remember to come out and support your Lakewood Vikings sports!  Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the 30th episode of the Viking Coaches Corner!  Listeners, the grass is turning green, the the diamonds are drying out, and it's time to talk BASEBALL! So, in the memory of Mel Allen, it's time to bring back the T.W.I.B. Notes!  This week, Coach Brad Tacey stops by the show with seniors, Tanner Haight and Lucas Steward. We are excited to give you an inside look at the Lakewood Vikings Baseball program.  Put on your favorite baseball jersey, grab a couple of hotdogs, and enjoy this episode!Remember to come out and support your Lakewood Vikings sports!  And stick around and check out the success your Vikings are achieving.  Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  GO VIKINGS!

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Kurt welcomes LHS Music Director, Amanda Smith, to the show to talk Music and musical productions at Lakewood.  Amanda is an LHS graduate who has come back to teach at Lakewood.  Currently, she is leading the LHS students in their musical called Guys and Dolls.  The musical will be performed March 27-29 at the auditorium.  Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/lakewood-drama/698c952c71daf4105a9e28bf/Amanda also brought seniors (and best friends), Carter Bradley and Justin Mutch.  And Kurt gave Producer Mike a shot at conducting some of the interview.  So, you'll want to grab a cup of coffee and join us as we hear about what happening at Lakewood and even take a trip down memory lane.Go Vikings!

Send us Fan MailThis week we have Coach Adrian Almas and players, Abbigail Huisman and Klara McArthur on the show to talk girls soccer.  While recording the show, I felt like it was a followup episode to S2.Ep23 "Empowering the Next Generation." It's amazing the level of staff here at LHS.  You'll hear how Adrian and his staff are teaching the girls to build solid "pillars" to have success in more than just sports.  Then the girls speak of what they have learned from the program.  The girls team is looking for a few more players so they can get back to having a JV and a Varsity program this year.  The benefit to having two teams is huge for any program and allows for more playing time.  There is an upcoming "Spring Fling" fundraiser event at the high school that you will not want to miss!Remember to come out and support your Lakewood Vikings sports!  And stick around and check out the success your Vikings are achieving.  Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  GO VIKES!

Send us Fan MailWelcome to episode 27! Kurt sits down with LHS girls basketball coach Luke Farrell and Juniors, Avery Farrell and Ana Grant.  Avery and Ana are finishing up their junior year basketball season and getting ready to move into their last school sport before their senior year.  We know your will enjoy this program.  And if you have a little Lady Vike that might be interested in playing basketball, theres a message in this for them too!Congratulations to the boys wrestling team as they won their quarterfinals match just prior to record time on Friday, February 27th.  We wish the girls competitive cheer team "good skill" as they will be in Hudsonville for regionals, today, February 28.  We know that their performances and titles are never based on luck! So, take that mat with your heads held high girls!Go Vikings!Show note...any transcript outside of this area is autogenerated. Unfortunately, AI isn't all that its cracked up to be.  We acknowledge the spelling mistakes (generally with names) that AI puts out there.  We will apologize only for that fact that we cannot shut it off.  We don't apologize for the crappy AI we did not create.  ;-)

Send us Fan MailWelcome to this episode of the Viking Coaches Corner.  Kurt sits down with Coach Lane Allen along with sophmore, Julianna "Juli" Taylor and senior, Madison "MaddyFen" Fenlong.  The team is headed into the final rounds for girls wrestling.  Juli, MaddyFen, and Peyton Federau were still in the running for titles.  After this podcast was recorded, the girls had their next wrestling matches.  Peyton and MaddyFen both won and will continue on.  Thank you for joining us. We hope you enjoy this episode.  Go Vikings!  

Send us Fan MailDuring the 2020-21 sports season, the 1975 LHS boys basketball team was inducted into the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame for being the State Champions.  On Monday, February 16th, the 1975 team was honored at a home basketball game for their achievements. After the presentation, the Voice of Lakewood, Kurt Ackerson, got a chance to interview Coach Krause, his lovely wife, and a few of the players.  We hope you enjoy this podcast and take a tip down memory lane to 1 9 7 5 ! !1975 LHS Basketball Team LineupCoach Rolly Krause, Coach Mike Macias, Coach Earl Darby, Managers Roger Klahn & David CourtneyPlayers - Phil Armstrong, Scott Dow, Stacey Bosworth, Tom Johnson, Jay Kimble, Jim Elenbaas, Kevin Broadbeck, Al Westendorp, Mark Farrell, Greg Colegrove, Jim Estep, Mike O'Mara, Dennis Geiger, Rick Tuitman, Dan Bishop, Brian Galaviz, Kent Blair

Send us Fan MailKurt welcomes Coach Tim Swore back to the podcast to talk offseason football.  Coach Swore also brought special guest and quarterback coach - Ryan Van Dyke. This is the second year that Ryan has worked specifically with Lakewood and his seventh year running his training program. Ryan graduated from Marshall High School and went on to become a Michigan State Spartan playing football from 1998 - 2001.    We hope you enjoy this podcast.Go Vikings!

Send us Fan MailWelcome to this special episode of the Viking Coaches Corner. Kurt had the privilege to sit down with three amazing sisters who put their whole hearts into empowering our LHS students. Alexis Haskins coaches girls JV basketball. Jamie Krenz is currently a Lakewood school board member. Mallorie Schrock is the U19 girls soccer coach. We’ll dive deep into each of their specific rolls at LPS. We’ll also get the laughter rolling. I mean who knew that frog farming could be so rewarding?There’s no doubt you’ll love this episode. Their bond with each other is strong and their love for others is self-evident. They’ll make you laugh and feel as if you’ve known them forever. So sit back and enjoy the show. 

Send us Fan MailWelcome to this episode of the Viking Coaches Corner.  We are back at Buddies on the Beach with the LHS Bowling team.  We are happy to have Coach Burleson join the podcast and talk about the program from a club sport to an official MHSAA school sport.  Coach invited (junior) Vance O'Mara and (alumni) Lucas Beard to join in with their prospective and stories.  We hope you enjoy this inside look at the program and some inside memories from years gone by.  And we also get a return pop-in visit from Derrick, one of our many favorite wait staff that take good care of us while we are recording the show.Remember to come out and support your Lakewood Vikings sports!  And stick around and check out the success your Vikings are achieving.  Go VIKINGS!Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  

Send us Fan MailHappy new year from the Viking Coaches Corner podcast. We’re starting off the year interviewing girls basketball head coach Luke Farrell. We also have seniors Liz Markwart, Emma Tidd, and Aubrey Zinn joining in. After this interview was recorded, the girls got their first win of the season again the Lansing J-Dubs. So get ready for a fun podcast with some of Lakewood’s finest!  

Send us Fan MailHAPPY NEW YEAR!!  We are excited to end this year with this final podcast of 2025! It's been a great year highlighting LHS sports, coaches, students, fine arts, and our supporters.  We will close season 1 with competitive cheer coaches, Kim and Marty Martin and seniors, Taylor Carpenter and Mylee Wiers.  We hope you enjoy this podcast.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In season 1 of 2025 the Viking Coaches Corner... - Ranked in the top 83% for program retention. - Ranked in the top 89% for popularity for new shows.- Received more show comments than 93% of other shows.Thank you Coach Swore for inspiring the jump to promote LHS via podcasting. Thank you Kurt for being a great show host and scheduling the guests. Thank you Lakewood P.S. for supporting this program.  Thank you Lakewood Athletic Association and to the community for your continued support of our great students! And thank you Buddies for hosting us!Get ready for more great podcasts in 2026!

Send us Fan MailThe Viking Coaches Corner welcomes back LHS guys wrestling to the podcast.  Kurt sits down with Coach Tony Harmer, Athletic Director Matt Aldrich, and sophomore, Stewie Aldrich.  Both the mens and Womens wrestling program had successful events in the preceding days including the men’s win over a ranked opponent.  Every wrestler on the team has an important roll during an event.  Listen to this episode and learn about how Stewie wrestled the final match to anchor the win.  We are excited to show you a continuing inside look at our wrestling program and would encourage the Lakewood youth to get involved.*******Remember to come out and support your Lakewood Vikings sports!  And stick around and check out the success your Vikings are achieving.  Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  GO VIKES!*** A quick show note, don’t forget to mark this podcast as a favorite so you can be notified when the next podcast gets dropped. And we would ask that you would share the show so others can engage with us. And send us a message. We’d love to hear from you. 

Send us Fan MailThe Viking Coaches Corner welcomes back, LHS guys wrestling to the podcast.  Kurt sits down with Coach Tony Harmer and sophomores, Jacob Everett (ranked #8 in D3) and Dakota Harmer (ranked #3 in D3).  We are excited to show you a continuing inside look at our wrestling program and would encourage the Lakewood youth to get involved.*******Remember to come out and support your Lakewood Vikings sports!  And stick around and check out the success your Vikings are achieving.  Special thank you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  GO VIKES!*** A quick show note, don’t forget to mark this podcast as a favorite so you can be notified when the next podcast gets dropped. And we would ask that you would share the show so others can engage with us. And send us a message. We’d love to hear from you. This podcast has been heard in 14 different countries with our top followers from Singapore and Germany.  We appreciate you hanging out with us! We’d love to hear back from you on our contact section.

Send us Fan MailThe Viking Coaches Corner welcomes back, LHS guys wrestling to the podcast.  Kurt sits down with Coaches Tony Harmer and Bubba Grove and talk about what makes the program successful as it has turned out many state placers over the years.  Kurt also welcomes Junior and two time state placer, Vincent (Vinny) Stamm Jr. and talks to him as he prepares for his third attempt at winning the first place medal at the state meet this year.  We are excited to show you an inside look at our wrestling program and would encourage the Lakewood youth to get involved.*******Remember to come out and support your Lakewood Vikings sports!  And stick around and check out the success your Vikings are achieving.  Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  GO VIKES!*** A quick show note, don’t forget to mark this podcast as a favorite so you can be notified when the next podcast gets dropped. And we would ask that you would share the show so others can engage with us. And send us a message. We’d love to hear from you. This podcast has been heard in 14 different countries with our top followers from Singapore and Germany.  We appreciate you hanging out with us! We’d love to hear back from you on our contact section.

Send us Fan MailThe Viking Coaches Corner welcomes the LHS Band Program to the podcast.  Kurt sits down with Director Matt Langlois and special guests, Braydon and Landon Mendes.  You will get a cool inside look at the program from not only the director's point of view, but also from the view of a student and parent.  The LHS band performs in several competitions during the marching season as well as in the spring season.  These kids work hard to bring you great music and put in long hours outside of class to do so.  There is a whole group of amazing people who help make the band so successful.  We are excited to show you an inside look at our band program and would encourage the Lakewood youth to get involved. So grab a cup of coffee and hit play on this episode.Special thanks to the 2019-20 LHS Band for performing the intro recording of the marching cadence. Your year got robbed from you but you're never forgotten!Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  GO VIKES!*** A quick show note, don’t forget to mark this podcast as a favorite so you can be notified when the next podcast gets dropped. We ask that you would share the show so others can engage with us. Don’t forget to send us a message. We’d love to hear from you. 

Send us Fan MailWelcome to this episode of the Viking Coaches Corner.  Today, Kurt Sits down with girls wrestling coaches, Lane Allen and Allison Slater and talk about the program from high school to the kids club sport.  They also brought Lake Vike wrestler, Peyton Federau to join in on the discussion.  The Lakewood girls team is growing! It's great to learn about where the program is today and how it provides life long direction to the members.  In this episode, you'll get a chance to meet the guests.  You'll learn how to become a girl wrestler at both the high school level as well as the junior level. You'll also learn some of the scoring system as well as rules. So, join us for this and more!**********Here is the link to the Lady Vikes wrestling page with all the information you will need to know.tinyurl.com\lakyvikesfaq**********Here is the Lakewood Wrestling Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/lakewood.wrestle**********Remember to come out this week and support your Lakewood Vikings sports!  And stick around and check out what your Vikings are achieving.  Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  GO VIKES!*** A quick show note, don’t forget to mark this podcast as a favorite so you can be notified when the next podcast gets dropped. And we would ask that you would share the show so others can engage with us. And send us a message. We’d love to hear from you. 

Send us Fan MailThe National Bank Rival Trophy has returned to Lakewood!  Congratulations Vikings on your final home game and pulling out the win over the Ionia Bulldogs. It was a great game and you played with class. This podcast will give you a sideline listen to the fans, cheer team, band, student section, and the football team. You’ll also get “live and in the moment” interviews with coaches, players, and even our new athletic director. Hope you enjoy this podcast. Please help us out and “follow” the Viking Coaches Corner podcast and share it. 

Send us Fan MailThe Viking Coaches Corner welcomes LHS Volleyball to the podcast.  Kurt sits down with special guests, Head Coach Brooke Francisco, Emma Duffy, and Camyla Copelin.  They break down the volleyball program from a varsity sport to the beginning levels.  They also talk about this season as well as introducing two of the players, Emma and Camyla.  We are excited to show you an inside look at our volleyball program and would encourage the Lakewood youth to get involved.*******Remember to come out this week and support your Lakewood Vikings sports!  And stick around and check out what your Vikings are achieving.  Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  GO VIKES!*** A quick show note, don’t forget to mark this podcast as a favorite so you can be notified when the next podcast gets dropped. And we would ask that you would share the show so others can engage with us. And send us a message. We’d love to hear from you. 

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. It’s Ionia - rivalry week! In this episode, Kurt sits down with Varsity Head Football Coach, Tim Swore and receiver/defensive coach, Travis Ackerson.  We also have have senior, Logan Greggitis joining in the conversation.With this being rivalry week, the traveling National Bank trophy will make its appearance back at Lakewood’s Unity Field on Friday, October 24 at 7 pm.  It’s been a while since we have given the trophy a proper home.  So, join us in the stands and help your Vikings defeat the Bulldogs!Also, this week, the powder puff football will be happening on October 22 starting at 6 pm. Bring your umbrella? We hope not!The Lady Vikes will play on their home volleyball court Tuesday, October 21 with senior night and will start their league play on Saturday the 25th.********Get ready for a special interview later this week with Volleyball head coach, Brooke Francisco and players, Camyla Copelin and Emma Duffy.********Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  GO VIKES!*** A quick show note, don’t forget to mark this podcast as a favorite so you can be notified when the next podcast gets dropped. We ask that you would share the show so others can engage with us. Don’t forget to send us a message. We’d love to hear from you. 

Send us Fan MailThe Viking Coaches Corner welcomes LHS competitive cheer and sideline cheer to the podcast.  Kurt sits down with special guests, Head Coach Kim Martin and LHS senior, Taylor Carpenter.  LHS competitive cheer is no joke.  LHS has won conference titles for 15 years in a row!  They have earned five district titles.  They have earned a regional title and have made the state finals eight times.  Learn what it takes to be part of the cheer team from time in the weight room to being on the tumbling mat.  We are excited to breakdown competitive cheer for you with these guests.Remember to come out this week and support your Lakewood Vikings sports!  And stick around and check out what your Vikings are achieving.  Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  GO VIKES!*** A quick show note, don’t forget to mark this podcast as a favorite so you can be notified when the next podcast gets dropped. And we would ask that you would share the show so others can engage with us. And send us a message. We’d love to hear from you. 

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. Today, Kurt is out on assignment announcing for the Lakewood Lady Vikes in their home contest against the Ionia Bulldogs.  Coach Swore is filling in as the host and has invited Head Wrestling Coach, Tony Harmer and Bryson Boucher (11th grade) to join in with this podcast.  They will be discussing the big gridiron WIN against Lansing Catholic last Friday night as well as starting our second LHS sport to join in the conversation and give Lakewood wrestling its first voice on the program.  Remember to come out this week and support your Lakewood Vikings sports!  Stick around and check out what your Vikings are achieving.  Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  And also to the LAA for your support.  Don't forget to check out episode #7 for information on the LAA.GO VIKES!*** A quick show note, don’t forget to mark this podcast as a favorite so you can be notified when the next podcast gets dropped. And we would ask that you would share the show so others can engage with us. And send us a message. We’d love to hear from you. 

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. Today, Kurt and Coach Swore sits down with special guest, Garrett and Conner Lehman.  Together, they discuss the heart breaking loss to Lansing Sexton and the upcoming away game against Lansing Catholic.Remember to come out this week and support your Lakewood Vikings sports!  It’s the beginning of MHSAA Tournament week. Wed 10/8 - LHS Girls Varsity Golf will be at the Pigeon Creek Golf Course.  Thursday 10/9 - LHS Boys Varsity Soccer is playing a district game at Portland.A special thank you to Coach Swore for your vision of creating this podcast and to create a platform that will showcase Lakewood Sports. We are excited as other coaches/teams are preparing for their time behind the mic and will soon be heard right here on the Viking Coaches Corner.  So, stick around and check out what your Vikings are achieving.  Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  GO VIKES!*** A quick show note, don’t forget to mark this podcast as a favorite so you can be notified when the next podcast gets dropped. And we would ask that you would share the show so others can engage with us. And send us a message. We’d love to hear from you. 

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. It’s HOMECOMING week at Lakewood! Friday, the Viking will face Lansing Sexton at home with a special kickoff time of 6 pm. Today, Kurt and Coach Swore sits down with special guest, Max Thrun. Max is in 10th grade and is Lakewood’s starting quarterback. Together, they discuss the loss to Portland and the upcoming game Friday. Come out this week and support your Lakewood Vikings sports!Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  We reached the 1,000 downloads milestone! Keep sharing the word and soon you will see other sports joining in on the show!GO VIKES!*** A quick show note, don’t forget to mark this podcast as a favorite so you can be notified when the next podcast gets dropped. And we would ask that you would share the show so others can engage with us. And send us a message. We’d love to hear from you.    

Send us Fan MailWelcome to a special Viking Coaches Corner Podcast! Kurt sits down with members of the Lakewood Athletic Association at Buddies on the Beach and learns about how they support the Lakewood Public Schools.The LAA is a registered non-profit that returns 100% of the proceeds back into the Lakewood sporting program. The LAA is made up of board members and trustees. But, if you have donated to the LAA, consider yourself part of the bigger picture and the support behind this amazing program!You'll get an inside "heard it here first" announcement about the next Car Party and enjoy a little Go Blue/Go Green elbowing along the way. So, sit back and enjoy some history on the LAA and find out how much money they have put back into the Viking sports program.  Thank you LAA for being on the show and for your dedication to the Lakewood Vikings.

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. This week Kurt sits down with Varsity Head Football Coach, Tim Swore and special guest, Michael Goodemoot.  They take a look back on the victory over Eaton Rapids and what's ahead at Portland. This week the Vikings will be facing off in an AWAY game against Portland High School on Friday, September 26 at 7 pm.  Come out and support your Lakewood Vikings football and cheer teams!Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  GO VIKES!*** A quick show note, don’t forget to mark this podcast as a favorite so you can be notified when the next podcast gets dropped. We ask that you would share the show so others can engage with us. Don’t forget to send us a message. We’d love to hear from you. 

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. This week Kurt is out on assignment with the Lady Vikes golf team and so Varsity Head Football Coach Tim Swore welcomes brothers Hollis (12th) and Bryer (10th) Poll to the show. This week the Vikings face off AWAY against Eaton Rapids on Friday, September 19 at 7 pm.  Come out and support your Lakewood Vikings football and cheer teams!Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  GO VIKES!*** A quick show note, don’t forget to mark this podcast as a favorite so you can be notified when the next podcast drops. And we ask that you would share the show so others can engage with us. Please take a second and send us a message. We’d love to hear from you. This podcast as been heard in 8 countries and we see our overseas engagement.  The two top countries over the pond is Singapore and Germany.  Thank you!

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. Kurt sits down with Head Coach Tim Swore and welcomes JV Head Coach, Nick Rodriguez and also Lakewood senior, Carter Stewart to the panel.  This week they discuss last weeks victory over Benton Harbor and discuss preparation for Friday’s game with Charlotte.  This week the Vikings face off against Charlotte at home on Friday, September 12 at 7 pm.  The game theme will be “Pink Out” and will also spotlight youth football and cheer.  Come out and support your Lakewood Vikings football, cheer team, and marching band!Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy Scheidt of Buddy’s on the Beach in Lake Odessa for hosting this podcast.  GO VIKES!

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. Kurt sits down with Lakewood's head football Coach Tim Swore, Coach Tim Johns, and Lakewood senior, Brady Makley and breaks down last week’s game with Godwin Heights. They also discuss prep for Friday’s game with Benton Harbor and how to persevere when things get tough.The Vikings face off with the Benton Harbor Tigers on Friday, September 5 at 7 pm. There is also a JV home game with the kickoff at 4 pm. Come out and support you Lakewood Vikings football, cheer team, and marching band!GO VIKES!

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Viking Coaches Corner for episode two. Our hosts, Kurt Ackerson and Coach Swore, sit down with special guests Coach Randall Hager and senior Gavin McGarry. Today’s discussion focuses on talking about preseason prep and the run up to Thursday nights game against Godwin Heights at home (7 pm).  This podcast was recorded at Buddy's on the Beach located at 1223 Lakeview Dr., Lake Odessa, MI. We will be meeting next week on Wednesday night (9/3/25) for the next podcast recoding. And then recoding will return to every Tuesday night at 6 p.m.  Come join us as we talk sports with coaches and players.Don’t forget to click the follow button to receive alerts about the next podcast. And we’d love to hear back from you by commenting or using the message link in the podcast. 

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the first ever Lakewood Vikings Coaches Corner podcast with your host and voice of the Lakewood Vikings, Kurt Ackerson.  Kurt will be sitting down with Lakewood's head football coach, Tim Swore and will be talking about preseason prep, show goals, Coach Swore's background, and even Emmy Awards.  It's a show that you won't want to miss.  So, grab your coffee and sit back as we make history with this first podcast.  This podcast was recorded at Buddy's on the Beach located at 1223 Lakeview Dr., Lake Odessa, MI.  We will be meeting every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. to record the next session.  Come join us as we talk sports with coaches and players.  Don't forget to follow the podcast so you won't miss an episode.