WPDSports Press On Podcast

Sep 05 2024
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 Ever want to know what’s in the minds and hearts of both collegiate student-athletes and veterans athletes alike? Sometimes not much. Other times? To know would blow your mind! Just ask them. 

Join educator and sports mentor Dr. Scott McNeal as he, collegiate student-athletes, and veteran athletes engage in personal, somewhat unscripted monthly conversations about life and faith at the intersection of soul and sport.

Copyright. 2024. Dr. Scott McNeal. WPDSports.

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"Hold Fast” – B. Meyer. National Champion. One of the “Speed Boys.”

Sep 05 2024 93 mins  
Special GuestDr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Brett “Hold Fast” Meyer, former D-II mid-distance track/field student-athlete at Fort Hays State University, KS. Currently, Brett is the Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach (Middle Distance) at Fort Hays State University.The Scott City, KS native (current population of 4,008) earns six All-American honors in the 800

"Estonian Express” - T. Nurme. Olympian. “Straight into the business.”

Aug 05 2024 115 mins  
Olympian Spotlight!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Olympian Mr. Tiidrek “Estonian Express” Nurme; man of faith, husband, father, and professional runner.Tiidrek (tee-drek) takes his strong and focused work ethic on a multi-year running journey, setting many national records and representing Estonia with 3 Olympic appearances: Beijing (2008), Rio (2016), and Tokyo (2020).Tii

"G2" - M. Dettmer. Goober. Thinker. Passion for People! Oh...Aggie Alert!

Jul 24 2024 105 mins  
Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Micah “G2” Dettmer. Former D-I student-athlete (runner) at Texas A&M, husband, father of three, and collegiate discipler.Micah resides in Fort Worth, TX with his wife Stephanie and three children. Through his current financial analyst position at CRU, Micah helps students experience local and overseas missions. So, join Micah, a self

"Kenny-G” - T. Davidson. Prerace IHOP Power! “Don’t Forget Those Around You.”

Jun 11 2024 57 mins  
Fresh Off the Collegiate VineDr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Troy “Kenny-G” Davidson, former D-II soccer, track and field student-athlete, forever WPD Beta group member, and 2024 graduate of Southwest Baptist in Missouri.Troy reflects on his early sport and faith years, his decision to go one sport (track and field), his love of general biology (not), and the value he

"Skymaster" - M. Hemingway. Olympic Medalist. “If it’s not motor, then it’s luggage.”

Jun 04 2024 97 mins  
Olympian Spotlight!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks Mr. Matt “Skymaster” Hemingway: Man of faith, business executive, husband, father, outdoorsman, coach, and Olympian.A graduate of the University of Arkansas with 4 x All-American honors in the high jump, Mark takes his strong work ethic on a multi-year, bumpy journey towards a still standing US Indoor high jump record height an

"The Poet Runner" - T. Sukany. Van Halen to Victor! “You’re Doing Good!”

May 15 2024 83 mins  
Special Geezer Spotlight!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Todd “The Poet Runner” Sukany: Man of faith, runner, educator, author, musician, husband, father to three, grandfather to six, and my long-time friend.Todd resides in the metropolis of Pleasant Hope, MO where he and his wife run an unofficial sanctuary for wayward dogs and uncooperative cats.Known for his “poet

"The Captain" - M. Curp. Part 2. World Record Holder. Cancer Survivor. Regardless of Outcome. Honor God!

Apr 15 2024 70 mins  
Smokin' Special Guest! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) continues conversation with Mr. Mark “The Captain” Curp, pride of Polo, MO; seven time NCAA D-II and 2 time D-I All-American in cross-country and track and field at Central Missouri State University (CMSU); professional New Balance sponsored runner for 15 years (1983-1997); former US 20K record holder (1986); former US half marat

"The Metronome” - M. Misch. 100K Milestone. Appreciate Your Ability. Always Take a Camera!

Apr 01 2024 113 mins  
Special Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Mark “The Metronome” Misch, current Head Men’s Cross Country/Assistant Track & Field Coach at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The 2023-2024 academic calendar signifies Mark’s 17th season with the university.While leading his team to multiple D-II national championship finishes AND mentoring

"The Captain" - M. Curp. Part 1. Be Patient – Positive - Persistent. Goat Yoga Optional!

Mar 25 2024 58 mins  
Smokin' Special Guest!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Mark “The Captain” Curp, pride of Polo, MO; seven time NCAA D-II and 2 time D-I All-American in cross-country and track and field at Central Missouri State University (CMSU); professional New Balance sponsored runner for 15 years (1983-1997); former US 20K record holder (1986); former US half marathon record holder

"Nord" - S. Nofziger. Surrender. But Not to Jimmy John’s!

Feb 09 2024 78 mins  
Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Sam “Nord” Nofziger, former D-II cross-country and track and field athlete and 2020 graduate of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.Sam yearns for the day when he can leverage his Minnesotan-honed snow skiing skills somewhere in Texas. While he waits for that notable day, Sam redeems his space as a mechanical engineer at a Fort W