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Dick Motta - Part 2 - 02/27/19
Published on 2/27/2019
Published on 2/27/2019
Weber State athletic director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua talk with legendary Weber State and NBA coach Dick Motta in this episode of 'Cat Tales. In part two of the interview with coach Motta, he tells of coaching in the early days at Weber State, coaching in the old Swenson Gym, how Weber State got into the Big Sky Conference, recruiting Willie Sojourner, and more on his days in the NBA. He reminisces on winning an NBA title with the Washington Bullets, his experience visiting the White House and what he thinks about teams that don't go now, coaching with the Mavericks and the saying of the opera ain't over till the fat lady sings.
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Weber State softball head coach Mary Kay Amicone is retiring following the 2024 season. Coach Amicone, a former Weber State player, has won over 800 games in her long storied career as a head coach at Weber State, Salt Lake Community College, and BYU.
In her 11 seasons at Weber State, she is the Big Sky's all-time leader in coaching wins and winning percentage and has guided the Wildcats to six Big Sky regular season titles and four Big Sky Tournament championships. The Wildcats have advanced to the NCAA Championships four times and in 2019, became the first school in Big Sky history to win a game at the NCAA Regionals.
She has been named the Big Sky Coach of the Year four times and also coached three Big Sky Conference Players of the Year.
In this Wildcat All In interview with Paul Grua near the end of the 2024 season, Amicone reflects on her family, her long career, why now is the time to retire and her legacy as a coach. She also discusses her different coaching experiences, memorable games and moments, the impact of players and coaches on her life, future plans, and more.
Published on 4/19/2024
In the latest Weber State 'Cat Tales podcast hear from Weber State volleyball head coach Jeremiah Larsen on the Weber State's incredible run to Big Sky Tournament Champions.
Larsen looks back and tells stories of the three comeback wins to win the 2023 Big Sky Tournament title and advance to the NCAA Tournament.
He also talks about this year's team, the trip to this year's NCAA Tournament, looking back at the last NCAA appearance, and his nine years as head coach.
As well as his two seniors Dani Richins and Makyala Sorensen, both school record holders.
Weber State beat Montana State 3-2 in a comeback win in the fifth set to win the 2023 Big Sky Tournament. The Wildcats will take on BYU in the NCAA Tournament first round on December 1 in Provo.
Published on 11/29/2023
Hear from Weber State junior Grant Sands in this Wildcat All In interview!
Grant talks in length about what happened in the game at Montana State last year. He explains his emotions during the game and his feelings and experiences after the game. He also talks about the support of his teammates and coaches, his faith, and how he has grown.
Grant also shares his experiences growing up in Arizona, working in Marketing and Promotions at Weber State, plans after football, golf, food, and much more!
Published on 5/2/2023
Get to know Weber State standout and former Big Sky MVP Lauren Hoe in the latest Wildcat All In!
Lauren talks about how she's grown over her five years at Weber State, memorable wins and championships with the Wildcats, playing with her twin sister Faith, growing up in Washington, how she got into softball, how she initiated the recruiting to Weber State, graduating from college, future plans, her family, and much more.
Published on 3/27/2023