College Sports & COVID - A Discussion With Tom Holmoe

Amy Donaldson Stories Part 1

When it comes to Utah high school sports, Amy Donaldson has covered it all. She's also covered the state's college and professional teams and a number of Olympic games. Amy's unique experiences as a woman covering sports are a powerful part of her story, but it's her skill as a storyteller that makes me a huge fan. We talked about her nearly 30-year career in journalism and this is part one of our conversation.

BYU Football's Matt Bushman and His Matt Bushman Foundation

Matt Bushman grew up with all of the opportunities for growth that come from athletic training and competition. Inspired by the off-the-field work of NFL star JJ Watt, Matt decided to give something back. In this interview, he talks about the life lessons he's learned from sports, the new insights gained while recovering from an Achilles injury, his hopes for a future in the NFL, and his new foundation, modeled after the one founded by JJ Watt near the end of his college career.

College Sports & COVID - A Discussion With Tom Holmoe

The COVID pandemic has forced sports to make major changes during 2020 and into 2021. That impact has forced college athletic directors like Tom Holmoe to make decisions in areas that had previously not been part of their domain. I spoke with the Brigham Young University athletic director about managing sports during a pandemic, and we talked about what it's taught us about The Good In Sports.

Rewind Sports - Talking Prep Sports with Dane and Dusty

Dusty Litster and Dane Stewart have had front-row seats to the best of Utah High school sports for more than a decade. I talked with Dane and Dusty about their most memorable moments covering the athletes, coaches, and teams in the state. They shared their favorite stories and also some thoughts on what it's been like to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rob Cuff and UHSAA Navigating the COVID Pandemic

On March 13, 2020, the governor of the state of Utah closed all schools in the state, as the COVID-19 pandemic swept the country. Eventually, schools in all 50 states discontinued in-person learning, which also led to the cancellation of spring sports and school activities. The Utah High School Activities Association began the process of navigating a pandemic and getting back to high school sports for the fall season. We spoke with UHSAA executive director about the decisions made and the impact he's observed in our latest episode of The Good In Sports.