'cat Tales - Weber State Athletics

August Ask the AD with Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton. Joined by Steve Klauke and Paul Grua, Crompton discusses the news of the postponement of fall sports and its implications.

Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton is joined by the voice of the Wildcats Steve Klauke and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua in the July 2020 Ask the AD. Crompton addresses the uncertainty surrounding college sports during the pandemic.

In this June 2020 Ask the AD, Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton talks about the state of Wildcat Athletics, including voluntary workouts, protocols in place for student-athletes, scheduling, fall sports, and much more, including some things to get to know him more.

In this 'Cat Tales podcast, the radio voice of the Wildcats Steve Klauke talks with Paul Grua. Klauke look back on the career of Jerry Sloan, talks about Michael Jordan and the Last Dance and the current state of sports. He also looks back on memorable games in his time at Weber State, preparing for game broadcasts, travels and food around the Big Sky and much more.

Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton talks about the current situation for Wildcat Athletics in the May 2020 Ask The AD. Crompton discusses when Wildcat athletics will start opening as well as scheduling plans and other adjustments for the fall seasons.

Legendary Weber State track and field coach Chick Hislop joins Paul Grua in the latest 'Cat Tales podcast. Coach Hislop looks back on the 50th anniversary of his first Big Sky Championship meet. He talks about that first meet and how a letter paved the way for him to become the coach at Weber State. He also talks about his 38 years as the head coach at Weber State where he won 21 Big Sky titles and coached numerous All-Americans.

In the latest Weber State 'Cat Tales podcast, new WSU Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator and member of the Wildcat Hall of Fame Meagan Thunell talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua. Topics include: How the Weber State administration is trying to help student-athletes and coaches during the pandemic. Ways WSU is communicating with athletes and coaches Trying to honor the student-athletes this season Transitioning from coaching to administration The role of an SWA Growing up playing soccer and coming to Weber State Her Hall of Fame soccer career Teaching high school How she got into coaching Earning multiple master’s degrees Why she loves Weber State and much more.

In the latest Weber State ‘Cat Tales podcast, WSU Director of Golf and men’s head coach Scott Erling talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua about how his team has been affected this season. Erling also talks about: * How the golf world has reacted and how golf is affected * Growing up golfing in southwestern Idaho * Golfing in college * Becoming a club and teaching professional * Coming to Weber State as a golf coach * Coaching golf * His memories of longtime WSU golf coach Jeff Smith * The frustration of the game of golf * How golf has changed over the years and much more.

In the latest Weber State ‘Cat Tales podcast, WSU men’s track and field head coach and former Wildcat runner Corbin Talley talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua. Talley discusses the sudden cancelation of spring sports and how it’s affected the Wildcats. Other topics include: A look back at last season’s cross country team Trey Deveraux qualifying for the NCAA Indoor Championships Mentality of runners Running at Weber State and for coach Chick Hislop Becoming a coach and coaching for many years in high school Transitioning to Weber State His own running career Running the Grand Canyon and much more. Be sure to subscribe to the ‘Cat Tales podcast for in-depth interviews around Weber State Athletics.

Hear from Weber State volleyball head coach Jeremiah Larsen in this ‘Cat Tales podcast. Larsen talks about his five years as head coach of the Wildcats, including a record-setting season in 2019. He also talks about the coronavirus impact on coaching and recruiting. Other topics include: Growing up and playing volleyball Winning a national championship as a player Why he got into coaching His coaching career leading to Weber State Why he chose to come to Weber State Building the Wildcat program Memorable matches at Weber State His favorite thing about coaching and much more.

Weber State football head coach Jay Hill and his wife Sara talk about the impact of the coronavirus on their family and the football team. Other topics include: coach Hill's goatee challenge humanitarian trips to Fiji Sara's health and impact on the team A look back on the 2019 season What it would take to leave Weber State And a look ahead to this year's Wildcat team.

New Weber State football offensive coordinator Matt Hammer talks with Paul Grua and Athletic Director Tim Crompton. Hammer talks about his second stint as the OC for the Wildcats. Other topics include: * His journey through coaching * Working for three different head coaches in his first stint at Weber State * Winning a Big Sky title in 2008 * His relationship with players including Trevyn Smith * The decision to leave Weber State to become a high school coach * Coaching high school football for six seasons * The opportunity to return to Weber State * His offensive coaching style * His family and much more.

In this month's Ask the AD 'Cat Tales podcast, Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua. Crompton talks about the fall success, Wildcat basketball, the Big Sky Tournament in Boise, spring sports, becoming AD and more.

As part of the 100th anniversary of football at Weber State, former Wildcat player and coach Dave Arslanian is the guest in the latest 'Cat Tales podcast. Coach Arslanian talks about playing for his father Sark, how he came back to Weber State, coaching for Mike Price, memorable games and coaching Jamie Martin. He also talks about being a part of saving the Wildcat program in 1994.

Weber State legend and NBA All-Star Damian Lillard talks with head coach Randy Rahe and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua in this 'Cat Tales podcast. In the podcast Damian talks about: Remembering his days at Weber State Starting a Twitter account Getting noticed by NBA scouts Some memorable games at Weber State Why Weber State is so important to him His first game in the NBA Winning the Rookie of the Year What motivates him What life is like to go out in public How he uses social media His rap career How money has affected him His first big purchase Driving his car at Weber State How he sees his game evolving What it’s like to hit playoff game-winners Playing in the Western Conference His memories of attending classes at Weber State On how fatherhood has changed his perspective And much, much more.

Jody Lake recently retired after 40 years of working at the Dee Events Center, including many years as the director. Hear her talk about the history of the Dee Events Center, including the numerous celebrities and performers, as well as basketball legends that have been through the building.

Hear from WSU football head coach Jay Hill, and Wildcat football standouts Rashid Shaheed and Jonah Williams at the 2019 Big Sky Football Kickoff in Spokane, Washington.

Get to know Weber State's new interim athletic director Tim Crompton. In this latest 'Cat Tales podcast, Crompton talks about his long family connections to Weber State, how he got into coaching, his 15 years as head coach of the Weber State women's soccer team, what he's excited about being an athletic director and much more.

After 10 years as athletic director, Jerry Bovee has announced he's leaving Weber State. In this podcast, Bovee reflects on his time running the Wildcat athletic department. He discusses the hardest part of his job, how he's grown, changes he's seen at Weber State, building and improving facilities, hiring coaches, memorable games, and much, much more. He also says farewell to the fans, supporters, coaches, athletes and others.

Weber State men's basketball head coach Randy Rahe talks with WSU athletic director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua. Hear from Rahe after the conclusion of his 13th season as head coach at Weber State. He'll discuss why this past season was the most frustrating of his career and how he's going to change. More from Rahe: The Weber State culture What kind of a coach he is What his game preparation is What he sees and hears during games Why he's looking forward to next season What he'd do if he wasn't coaching Some of his memorable wins Why he has chosen to stay at Weber State and much more.