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Taking the Lead

Taking the Lead

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In the Mountain West, we take the lead. We show heart and grit and have the vision to be leaders in everything we do. We don’t wait for opportunities. We create our own. Today is our day, and we will take the lead.

A weekly podcast hosted by MWN Studio Host, Karlie Drew, Taking the Lead features interviews with head coaches, student athletes, and others figures around the Mountain West.

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Episodes
  • Heather Dyche, University of New Mexico – Soccer Edition

    Heather Dyche, University of New Mexico – Soccer Edition
    Aug 15 2023

    On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Host Bridget Howard sits down with the University of New Mexico Head Women's Soccer Coach, Heather Dyche.

    Coach Dyche is entering her 9th season with the Lobos where she is a two-time Mountain West Coach of the Year honoree, has won four regular-season titles, and captured one Mountain West tournament title.

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    16 mins
  • Rob Neilson, Utah State University – Volleyball Edition

    Rob Neilson, Utah State University – Volleyball Edition
    Aug 23 2023

    On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Host Bridget Howard sits down with the Head Women's Volleyball Coach at Utah State University, Rob Neilson.

    Coach Neilson is entering his fourth season with the Aggies. Coming off an exceptional campaign in 2022, Neilson led Utah State to their first-ever Mountain West Tournament Championship last season, marking their first NCAA tournament birth since 2010.

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    26 mins
  • Manny Martins, Utah State University – Soccer Edition

    Manny Martins, Utah State University – Soccer Edition
    Aug 24 2023

    On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Host Bridget Howard sits down with the Head Women's Soccer Coach at Utah State University, Manny Martins.

    Coach Martins is entering his third season at Utah State. Last fall, the Aggies advanced to the Mountain West tournament in back-to-back seasons for the first time since the 2013-2014 seasons.

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    19 mins
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