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Season 8 – Episode 26: Mental Health, Mentorship Drive Athlete Success
Published on 3/23/2026
Published on 3/23/2026
Episode 26 centers on impact beyond competition through conversations with Rachel Amity and Omar Ahmad, who detail how Eastern supports student-athletes at every level. Amity emphasizes a "full spectrum of care" that blends therapy with performance tools while building trust through visibility and relationships, noting "we can't completely separate athlete from person." Her work focuses on strategies like "visualization and imagery" and reinforcing that mental health must match physical preparation for true performance. Ahmad, highlighting the Week of Excellence, shifts the lens to storytelling and opportunity, calling it "an opportunity… to highlight what our student-athletes are bringing to the table." He underscores the role of mentorship, legacy, and donor support in shaping futures, adding, "we're really changing people's lives." Together, the interviews show a unified approach where care, connection, and investment define the Eastern experience.
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Episode 25 centers on two behind-the-scenes perspectives within Eastern Michigan athletics, as quarterback Noah Kim discusses the unexpected NCAA waiver that granted him another season and the leadership role he embraces as he enters year two, leading the Eagles' offense. Kim reflects on continuity, preparation, and the motivation of returning to a familiar program while guiding a younger roster. The episode also highlights assistant sports performance coach Aaron Abraham, who explains how he balances responsibilities with both basketball programs while building individualized training plans, monitoring athlete performance data, and developing trust with student-athletes. Together, the interviews offer insight into the preparation, leadership, and development shaping Eastern Michigan programs heading into spring competition.
Published on 3/16/2026
Episode 24 highlights two in-depth conversations across Eastern Michigan athletics. Senior tennis captain Regina Mendez Carreño shares the story behind her path from Mexico to Ypsilanti, describing the family support, cultural adjustments, and mindset that shaped her final collegiate season while helping lead an international roster preparing for MAC play. The episode also features interim baseball head coach Trevor Beerman, who discusses the lessons from a demanding 16-game road stretch, the emergence of leadership within a young roster, and the significance of returning to Oestrike Stadium as the Eagles begin the next phase of their season.
Published on 3/9/2026
Season 8, Episode 23 opens with hosts Greg Steiner and Elena Davis setting the stage for EMU athletics in March, then dives into two in-depth interviews. Senior pitcher Ethan Davis discussed navigating a season of change, explaining, "I think we… faced some adversity on the pitching staff. But then… staying together through that adversity, it helped us a lot." He highlighted consistency, preparation, and mental focus as keys to success, noting, "Being able to trust [catchers]… that's one of the biggest things." The episode also featured EMU Men's Basketball Director of Operations Carlos McMath, who reflected on his path from football player to lawyer to basketball coach. McMath emphasized leadership and mentorship, saying, "Ultimately, basketball is great, but I want to make sure he's a great young man. He represents our last name with respect and integrity." He shared lessons from sports and law school, adding, "Invest in yourself. Figure out your goals, map it out, and when the map gets destroyed, remap it again." The show captures both athletic insight and personal development, framing March as a time of competition, growth, and preparation for EMU athletes.
Published on 3/2/2026