Central Michigan celebrates two important anniversaries this year — the 100th homecoming and 50 years since the football team won the university’s only national championship. Amy was joined by Roy Kramer, the team’s head coach, Herb Deromedi, the team’s assistant coach, and former CMU Athletics Director and quarterback Mike Franckowiak. Together, t…

Amy sat down with three class of 2024 inductees into the Marcy Weston Athletics Hall of Fame. She asked them about their time at CMU, what it means to them to be Hall of Famers and how CMU prepared them for their lives after college. Interviewees - Football player Eric Fisher, who attended CMU from 2009 to 2011 - Gymnast Sarah Dame, who attended CM…

The U.S. will face a physician shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036 and a shortage of around 17,000 veterinarians by 2032. Meet four student-athletes who graduated with their bachelor’s degrees in May and have taken the next step toward future careers as health care providers.

This week Adam talks women's basketball. Kristin Haynie stops by to chat about her new team. The new roster has 16 players now thanks to ten new additions. Also, former CMU assistant and Chippewa alum, Raina Harmon joins to talk about her time in Mount Pleasant, the last seven years at Iowa and the current rise of women's basketball.…

Happy Father's Day! On a special edition episode, Adam opens up about his dad being his inspiration for becoming a sports broadcaster. His dad, David Jaksa, passed away three years ago.

Adam brings on CMU men's basketball coach Tony Barbee this week. They talk about last year's successful season and give fans an idea on what the new signing class will add to next year's team. TJ Meerman, CMU basketball alum also stops by. Meerman was the starting PG for the 2002-03 team that went to the NCAA tourney. They talk about his time in Mo…

Adam chats with Zach McKinstry, who's now in his second season with the Detroit Tigers. The two reminisce about McKinstry's time growing up in Fort Wayne, attending Central Michigan and his climb to the MLB.

Adam chats with Ben Bennett after he's just been introduced as the 6th ever CMU wrestling head coach. The two talk about Ben's career as a wrestler, why he's stayed in Mount Pleasant since wrestling here, what it's been like to learn under Tom Borrelli and much more!

CMU’s New Venture Challenge — hosted by the CMU Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship — provides transformational experiences for CMU students to develop their business ideas and earn start-up funds for their businesses. Amy sat down with two CMU student-athletes — football player Lawai’a Brown and baseball player AJ Kostic — who participate…

CMU retirees and supporters Tony and Kim Voisin made a gift to establish the Student Spirit and Traditions Endowment Fund, which provides opportunities for CMU students to be more involved in athletics. Amy talks with the Voisins about their commitment to CMU and their passion for connecting students with athletics.…

In this episode, Adam talks with head coach Jim McElwain. The two get into the off-season and spring ball and discuss McElwain's coaching career. Carly Sleeman also stops by to talk CMU softball. The true freshman is coming off hitting her first grand slam in Sunday's win against Miami. The two talk softball, family, school and more!…

Adam brings on first year head baseball coach, Jake Sabol. They talk about CMU's recent win against MSU and what's it been like for Jake coming back to his alma mater. Skye DePrado leads the Chippewas in goals and she talks about the season, along with how she got to CMU from Pittsburgh.

Adam chats with long-time wrestling head coach, Tom Borrelli. Borrelli, who's led CMU for thirty-three years, announced a couple weeks ago he's retiring. The two talk about how Borrelli found his way to Mount Pleasant and what the past weekend was like at the NCAA Championships along with much more.

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, has his TV/radio basketball analyst, Matt DeVries on the podcast this week. They give you a full preview of the Chippewas' chances at the MAC men's basketball tournament later this week.

This year, CMU has its largest number of international students, both undergraduate and graduate, in a decade: 1,734 students representing 70 countries. CMU Athletics is home to 27 international student-athletes, representing 15 countries. Amy sat down with two of these international student-athletes to learn about how the road led them to become C…

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, talks with two current basketball assistant coaches. First up is Scott Cherry in his opening season with CMU men's basketball. He talks about his time at UNC and winning a championship there as a player and what led him to Mount Pleasant. Secondly, Chelsie Butler, first year assistant with CMU women's basketball …

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, talks with CMU softball head coach, McCall Salmon about the start of their season. Also, Chippewa men's basketball assistant, Chris McMillian stops by to talk about the toilet paper toss and more!

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, talks some Cenrtral Michigan hoops on this episode. First year transfer Aidan Rubio and first year assistant Hassan Nizam join the podcast. Both came over from Macomb Community College. Hear their journey to CMU!

CMU Director of Athletics Amy Folan sat down with cross country and track & field student-athlete Emily Paupore and track & field head coach — and former CMU student-athlete — Jenny Swieton. Amy talks with Emily — an aspiring teacher and recent grand prize winner of the GO TEACH Dr. Pepper Giveaway — about winning in academics and athletics and mak…

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, is back with another episode. This week he highlights women's basketball. Senior captain Nadege Jean stops by along with the newest member of the team, sophomore Alina Anderson.

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa talks with CMU HOF'er and radio partner Brock Gutierrez this episode about the late Don Chiodo. Chiodo, the former Voice of the Chippewas, passed away four years ago on December 4th. The two share stories about the man he was and we hear about Brock's path to Central Michigan.…

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, talks with Emily Paupore, who recently won the individual MAC championship for CMU women's cross country. Also, first year transfer, Anthony Pritchard from men's basketball talks about coming to Central Michigan.

The summers offer an excellent opportunity for many of our student-athletes to go home to work or for some much-needed R&R, or for to get in some extra classes. Some of our student-athletes also spend their summers gaining hands-on experience in their respective fields through internships. Amy sat down with three of these student-athletes — Linnea …

On this episode, the Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, gets you ready for CMU basketball season. He talks with third year men's basketball head coach Tony Barbee and first year women's basketball head coach Kristin Haynie. Both are excited for their seasons to begin. The men open Monday November 6th at Oklahoma. The women begin play Thursday Nove…

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, talks with two new guests this week. First up is CMU football equipment manager, Nate Mason. He talks about his first year in charge and coming back to his alma mater. Secondly, we hear from men's golf senior, Arie Jackman, who represented CMU recently in the US Am.…

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, chats with two student-athletes this week. Jase Bauer, QB for football and Allison LaPoint, goalkeeper for women's soccer, stop by. Each talk about their background and path to Central Michigan.

Amy sat down with three class of 2023 Marcy Weston Athletics Hall of Fame inductees — to talk about their time at CMU, what it means to be inducted and how CMU prepared them for their lives after college. Interviewees: Ben Bennett, a wrestler who attended CMU from 2009 to 2013. Bailey Brandon, a women's soccer player from 2009 to 2012. Leslie Grime…

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, gives you an update on how the fall sports are going in CMU athletics. His guest this week is Trey Jones from CMU football. The safety had an opportunity to go back to his home state of Alabama for the Chippewas battle with South Alabama.

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, gives an update on all the CMU action from this weekend. His guest this week is Cental Michigan volleyball senior, Kayla Brandon.

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, previews Central Michigan's opening game at Michigan State with head coach Jim McElwain.

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa debuts his new podcast, Chatting Chippewas. Adam takes you around CMU athletics with a quick update on how fall teams are doing and then its on to our guests. This week CMU running back Marion Lukes stops by to talk about life outside of football. As a special guest, legendary Chippewa Herb Deromedi stops by to re…

CMU alum and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush sat down with Amy to talk about his time as a CMU Chippewa and his life in the NFL.

This weekend, 57 of our student-athletes, representing 15 sports, will graduate. In the latest episode of my podcast, I talk with one of these graduates and one of our graduate student-athletes who is wrapping up his athletic career here at CMU this spring.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that medical and health services manager jobs will grow by 32% between 2020 and 2030. CMU Director of Athletics Amy Folan sits down with CMU alum Marita Hattem-Schiffman, president of MyMichigan Medical Centers in Clare, Alma and Mt. Pleasant, as well as two CMU student-athletes studying health administratio…

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 Kra…

In this episode, Folan talks with CMU basketball legend, Dan Majerle, and his son Max, who is carrying on the Majerle legacy as one of CMU’s newest basketball recruits. Hear about what it’s like for Dan to see his son in a CMU jersey and what he hopes Max accomplishes as a CMU Chippewa. Also, learn why Max decided to play at CMU, what he’s studying…

In this episode, Folan addresses mental health. She talks with CMU Athletics dedicated counselor from the CMU Counseling Center, Brooke Bechtel, and student-athletes Jamezz Kimbrough (football) and Faith Anderson (field hockey). Bechtold talks about the critical need for mental health services. Kimbrough and Anderson share inspirational stories tha…

In the first episode of this new series, Folan sits down with junior volleyball player Elly Medendorp and sophomore football players Daniel Richardson and Lew Nichols III to learn about their academic journeys through CMU's entrepreneurship program and their future goals of owning their own businesses.…

On this episode, spring practice has concluded and Coach breaks down his thoughts on how it all went. Adam and Coach also touch on baseball season starting up, as well as the NFL Draft coming up this weekend. The Chippewas will see multiple players get their names called, and Coach is excited for all of the guys who will have a chance to prove them…

On this episode, Adam and Coach begin by recapping another scrimmage in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Spring ball is coming to a close and Coach is pleased with the team's progress. They also touch on a busy weekend in the sports world, with MLB Opening Day and The Masters both taking place. Our guest this week is new Offensive Line Coach William Vlachos(1…

On this episode, Adam and Coach begin the show recapping the recent scrimmage the team had as spring ball continues. Bernhard Raimann and Luke Goedeke worked out in front of a group of NFL Offensive Line Coaches, and Coach provides an inside look at the day and how each of them are preparing for the draft in a few weeks. New Linebackers Coach Tom M…

The Coach Mac Podcast is BACK!! Spring ball is underway, and in the coming weeks we will introduce you to the new coaches on staff for the upcoming season. Today's guest is new offensive coordinator Paul Petrino(27:00). Coach Petrino touches on his background and his stops along the way in his coaching career, as well as his first impressions of th…