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CMU Athletics Connection with Amy Folan - Leaders in College Athletics
CMU Athletics Connection with Amy Folan
Published on 1/23/2023
CMU Athletics Connection with Amy Folan
Published on 1/23/2023
Many extraordinary leaders — administrators, coaches and others — have played a role in shaping CMU Athletics. They left a lasting impression at CMU, but they've also done the same in leadership roles at other institutions and organizations across the country. Folan sits down with two of these leaders, former Central Michigan football coach Roy Kramer and former track & field coach Kevin White, to discuss how their time at CMU shaped who they are and prepared them to leave their mark throughout successful careers in college athletics.
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This week Adam chats with senior defensive end Michael Heldman. He recently completed his pro day and is expected to get selected in a month during the NFL Draft. Heldman reflects on his time growing up, coming to Central Michigan and looks ahead to what's coming up next.
Published on 3/26/2026
Adam Jaksa catches up with softball head coach McCall Salmon on this episode. She gives her background on playing softball and coming up through NAIA to eventually get to Central Michigan. Coach Salmon has been influenced by her dad in more ways than one and she tells about how the start of the season is going so far.
Published on 3/11/2026
This week on Chatting Chippewas, with the MAC Championships this weekend, Adam caught up with second year wrestling head coach, Ben Bennett. The two talked about Ben wrestling at Central Michigan and his career before he turned into a coach. They chat about him being a 4-time All-American and what it'll take for his Chippewas to win a MAC title. Finally, the two get on the mat and Ben shows Adam some wrestling moves.
Published on 3/4/2026
It's officially time for Chippewa baseball! This week Adam stops over and chats with HC Jake Sabol before the team heads down to West Georgia to open the 2026 season. The two get into expectations for the start of the year, what it's like for Coach Sabol to lead his Alma mater and then they hit the batting cages and field to test Adam's skills.
Published on 2/12/2026