In this episode of MSR Blacklight On Sports, hosts Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald talk with Minnesota sports leader Lawrence Ellis about the evolution of youth athletics, policy decisions influencing access and fairness, and the leadership needed to support student-athletes statewide.
Coaching
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Mankato volleyball standout now a winning Ph.D. coach
It’s been nearly a decade since Jennifer Jacobs left her native St. Paul for her first collegiate head volleyball coaching opportunity. “Can you believe I’m in my ninth season?” asked the Augustana (S.D.) University coach after her Vikings played at Concordia-St. Paul on the first Friday evening of October. “I moved there in ’17; ’18 […]
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For Oral Roberts U coach, faith is the only way
Cophie Anderson, a former Fresno State basketball player, has been promoted to head coach of the Oral Roberts University women’s basketball team, becoming the fourth Black female head coach in the Summit League.
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‘Blacklight on Sports’ featuring Tracy Byrd MN Teacher of the Year
In this week’s episode of Blacklight on Sports, we sit down with Tracy Byrd, an inspiring educator and track and field coach at Minneapolis Washburn High School. Recently named the 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, Byrd shares his unique journey—from leaving a career in finance to pursuing his true passion for teaching and coaching. […]
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Wanted: tall ‘extremely gritty’ females
Victoria West, Gophers assistant rowing coach, is looking for tall, gritty individuals to recruit for women’s rowing.
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Historic coaching match-up between El-Amin and Moore doesn’t disappoint
Former pro players Khalid El-Amin and Tamara Moore clash as college coaches in thrilling matchup