How Michigan’s Kourtney Rathke Balances Pole Vault and Engineering | Hail To Her

How Michigan’s Kourtney Rathke Balances Pole Vault and Engineering | Hail To Her

Michigan pole vaulter Kourtney Rathke joins Hail To Her to break down one of college sports’ most unique events, life as a Wolverine, and balancing Division I athletics with an engineering degree. From growing up in Boulder, Colorado to competing in the Big Ten and chasing NCAA postseason goals, Kourtney shares what pole vault actually feels like, how Michigan supports student-athletes, the mental side of competition, and her experience with NIL.Chapters:0:00 – Meet Kourtney Rathke1:32 – Growing up in Boulder & finding track2:14 – How pole vault works explained3:39 – Training, lifting & gymnastics crossover4:40 – The mental side while in the air5:47 – Why she chose Michigan6:16 – How track recruiting works7:04 – Adding long jump in college8:47 – Michigan track practice behind the scenes9:32 – Big Ten postseason update11:31 – Balancing engineering + athletics14:06 – Impostor syndrome in college sports15:06 – Goals for the rest of her career15:52 – NIL deals and athlete branding18:21 – Final thoughts Learn more about our partnership with Champions Circle: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/champions-circle-and-college-sports-co-launch-champ-mediaFOLLOW CHAMP MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://x.com/ChampMediaCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@champmediaco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/champmediaco► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@ChampMediaCo► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2tW4bh8jQggJuDCpDnVo9k⁠► APPLE | ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champ-media/id1840236194► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dr7P6YEsv/?mibextid=wwXIfr#MichiganWolverines #GoBlue #TrackAndField

He Grew Up in Ohio… Then Michigan Offered Him His Dream | Hail to Her

If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/HailToHer Caden Kolesar joins Hail to Her to talk about growing up in Ohio as a Michigan fan, becoming a third-generation Wolverine, and the unforgettable moment Jim Harbaugh offered him a scholarship after he thought his path was leading to Penn. Caden opens up about his family’s Michigan football legacy, switching from soccer to football after a recess pick-six, being underrecruited, choosing Michigan, tearing his ACL, attacking rehab, and being part of Michigan’s national championship season. He also shares the discipline that shaped his career — nutrition, recovery, sacrifice, academics, and what it really takes to compete as a Division I athlete. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to Hail to Her Caden Kolesar 1:07 Returning to Ann Arbor 2:47 Growing up in a Michigan football family 3:32 A pick-six that changed everything 4:41 His first Michigan football game 5:40 For the People Poll 7:53 When Michigan became the dream 8:43 From quarterback to safety 9:46 Choosing St. Edward and chasing college football 11:11 Why discipline and nutrition mattered 15:16 Habits that helped him as an athlete 17:08 Balancing academics, athletics, and social life 20:47 The day Jim Harbaugh offered him 24:25 National championship season 26:31 How Harbaugh evolved as a coach 31:29 What’s next for Caden Learn more about our partnership with Champions Circle: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/champions-circle-and-college-sports-co-launch-champ-media FOLLOW CHAMP MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://x.com/ChampMediaCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@champmediaco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/champmediaco ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@ChampMediaCo ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2tW4bh8jQggJuDCpDnVo9k⁠ ► APPLE | ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champ-media/id1840236194 ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dr7P6YEsv/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Top Track Athlete, Double Major & Future Lawyer… Gabi Newman’s Story | A2

If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/A2 Michigan track & field athlete Gabi Newman joins A2 on Champ Media to spill the tea on life as a D1 athlete, growing up in Ann Arbor, competing for Michigan, dating fellow D1 athlete Terrance Reed Jr., faith, NIL, social media, track girl culture, and what comes next after graduation. From missing classes for meets and fighting through mental blocks in the high jump, to talking about faith, relationships, law school dreams, and the reality of being a student-athlete at the University of Michigan, Gabi gives an honest look inside the life that most people never see. In this episode, Angel and Gabi visit MintHouse in Ann Arbor, talk Michigan athletics, the football national championship, track superstitions, faith in college, and why track athletes are taking over social media. Chapters: 0:00 Meet Gabi Newman 1:15 Tea, coffee & MintHouse in Ann Arbor 2:44 Inside the Moroccan-themed cafe 4:57 Graduation, Jalen Rose & growing up in Ann Arbor 5:55 Supporting Terrance Reed Jr. at the national championship 6:55 What it’s like dating another D1 athlete 7:28 Gabi’s high jump progression at Michigan 8:32 Why high jump is 90% mental 9:03 Adjusting from high school star to college athlete 11:11 Gabi’s favorite Michigan track memory 14:19 The hardest part of being a track athlete 15:24 For the People Poll: morning game or night game? 21:16 Gabi’s must-have meet-day superstition 23:17 Double major, LSAT prep & law school dreams 26:28 The workout Gabi never wants to do again 30:33 Terrance buying Bibles for his team 32:02 Final reflections Learn more about our partnership with Champions Circle: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/champions-circle-and-college-sports-co-launch-champ-media FOLLOW CHAMP MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://x.com/ChampMediaCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@champmediaco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/champmediaco ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@ChampMediaCo ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2tW4bh8jQggJuDCpDnVo9k⁠ ► APPLE | ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champ-media/id1840236194 ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dr7P6YEsv/?mibextid=wwXIfr #michiganwolverines #bigblue

Luke Shannehan & Adam Udell Want to Make Michigan Lacrosse Elite | The LAB

If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/TheLab Michigan lacrosse attackmen Luke Shannehan and Adam Udell join The Lab to talk about their first season in Ann Arbor, the speed of Big Ten lacrosse, Luke’s unforgettable game-winner against Penn State, beating Ohio State, wearing the winged helmet, and why the future is bright for the Wolverines. Luke and Adam also discuss the power of the Block M, growing up in lacrosse families, Adam’s basketball background, NIL opportunities, summer training, their upcoming London School of Economics experience, favorite Ann Arbor food spots, and what Michigan lacrosse fans can expect next season. From Penn State heroics to Ohio State rivalry energy, this conversation gives fans a look inside the next wave of Michigan men’s lacrosse. Chapters: 0:00 Meet Luke Shannehan & Adam Udell 1:31 Beating Ohio State to end the season 3:30 Adam’s “welcome to college lacrosse” moment 4:46 Luke on the speed of Big Ten lacrosse 5:32 Adam’s basketball background and Knicks fandom 6:22 How basketball translates to lacrosse 7:28 Luke’s game-winning goal against Penn State 8:23 How Luke got introduced to lacrosse 9:56 Adam’s lacrosse origin story 10:36 What the Block M means to Michigan athletes 13:25 Life after lacrosse and future career goals 14:55 Favorite Ann Arbor food spots 16:35 Studying abroad at the London School of Economics 20:03 Morgan & Morgan For The People Poll 24:06 Expectations for Michigan lacrosse next season 26:35 Closing thoughts Learn more about our partnership with Champions Circle: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/champions-circle-and-college-sports-co-launch-champ-media FOLLOW CHAMP MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://x.com/ChampMediaCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@champmediaco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/champmediaco ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@ChampMediaCo ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2tW4bh8jQggJuDCpDnVo9k⁠ ► APPLE | ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champ-media/id1840236194 ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dr7P6YEsv/?mibextid=wwXIfr #GoBlue #CollegeLacrosse #BigTenLacrosse #UniversityOfMichigan

Lacrosse Player Nick Voultos Explains Big Ten Grit, NIL Deals & Beating Ohio State | The LAB

If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/TheLab Michigan lacrosse player Nick Voultos joins The Lab to talk about growing up in a family of lacrosse players, life as a student-athlete at the University of Michigan, beating Ohio State, NIL opportunities, Big Ten lacrosse culture, and why Midwest lacrosse is built on grit. In this episode, Nick opens up about learning the game from his brothers, adjusting to the speed and physicality of college lacrosse, playing defense at Michigan, the energy of Ann Arbor, lacrosse’s growth through the PLL and Olympics, and what makes the sport so demanding. From Ohio State rivalry stories to “lax bro” culture, NIL deals, golf, Ann Arbor food spots, and life with his dog Lola, this conversation gives fans a fun inside look at Michigan lacrosse and the personality behind the player. Chapters: 0:00 Meet Nick Vultos 1:00 Growing up in a lacrosse family 2:07 Why he chose Michigan 3:53 Adjusting to college lacrosse 5:06 Nick’s defensive style 5:43 Teammates who impressed him 7:28 What makes Midwest lacrosse different 8:26 Could lacrosse players play football? 9:34 Beating Ohio State 10:24 Lola makes a surprise appearance 11:55 Summer plans 12:32 Becoming a leader at Michigan 16:23 Olympic lacrosse and international dreams 17:05 Experiencing the Big House 24:12 Ann Arbor food spots 25:04 NIL, branding and athlete opportunities 27:40 Michigan basketball’s championship energy 28:30 The future of Michigan lacrosse Learn more about our partnership with Champions Circle: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/champions-circle-and-college-sports-co-launch-champ-media FOLLOW CHAMP MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://x.com/ChampMediaCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@champmediaco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/champmediaco ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@ChampMediaCo ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2tW4bh8jQggJuDCpDnVo9k⁠ ► APPLE | ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champ-media/id1840236194 ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dr7P6YEsv/?mibextid=wwXIfr