ACU Sports Podcast

6/8/2026 | Zack Lassiter (Part II)

ACU vice president for athletics Zack Lassiter [https://acusports.com/staff-directory/zack-lassiter/494] talks about his philosophy when it comes to a head coaching search, what to expect with the United Athletic Conference, the 5-for-5 eligibility proposal that is gaining momentum, and what makes a good athletic director. This is Part II of our talk with Zack. You can listen to Part I here [https://acusports.com/podcasts/acu-sports-podcast-zack-lassiter-part-i-/33], in which Zack discusses the 2025-26 athletic year, two important facility projects happening this summer, and the work behind scheduling six home football games this fall.

6/1/2026 | Zack Lassiter (Part I)

ACU vice president for athletics Zack Lassiter [https://acusports.com/staff-directory/zack-lassiter/494] talks about the 2025-26 athletic year, two important facility projects happening this summer, and the work behind scheduling six home football games this fall. This is Part I of our interview with Zack Part II will drop soon, and will cover his thoughts on United Athletic Conference membership, NCAA Basketball Tournament expansion, the 5-for-5 eligibility proposal and what makes a good athletic director.

5/5/2026 | Ryann Honea and Rob Bennett (Women's Golf)

ACU senior golfer Ryann Honea [https://acusports.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/ryann-honea/11205] and head coach Rob Bennett [https://acusports.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/coaches/rob-bennett/1605] talk about their years together going back to Louisville, Honea's record-breaking career with the Wildcats, and the Honea's third straight NCAA Regional appearance in Waco on May 11-13.

4/23/2026 | Stephen Salas (Soccer)

Abilene Christian soccer head coach Stephen Salas [https://acusports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/coaches/stephen-salas/1573] talks about the Wildcats qualifying for the 2025 WAC Tournament, the upcoming camp schedule, and the word he uses to describe balancing fatherhood and coaching.

3/19/2026 | Samantha Baker (First Financial Bank)

Samantha Baker from First Financial Bank talks their philosophy of NIL deals with Abilene Christian student-athletes and what makes a partnership work.