Welcome to Season 2 of the Forward, Capital Crusaders! podcast.  * We'll kick off (like we normally do) with our AD Update with Interim Director of Athletics and Recreation Dixie Jeffers.  * We'll then move onward with our first program check-in of the new season and hit the hardwood with Head Men's Basketball Coach Damon Goodwin. * It's a longer second half, which begins with our alumni spotlight. We catch up with All-American Nici Workman '04 of Capital to take a peak at her career, both in the office, at the home, and on the court as a Hall of Fame volleyball player. * We'll wrap up with our feature piece in which we take a look at the life and works of Assistant Football Coach Keith Rucker, who went from small town Mississippi to the NFL and now is using his knowledge to empower our Cap athletes! Be sure to like the podcast, subscribe and set your notifications so that you don't miss an episode. We publish a new episode every other Tuesday, so our next show we'll be aired on Tuesday, October 13.  'Like us' on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (@CapCrusaders) to stay up-to-date on everything happening inside the walls of Capital Athletics. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

Have you missed us? Well we’re coming back very soon! Season 2 of Forward, Capital Crusaders! is set for September 29th and we can’t wait! Listen to our preview for the season premiere’s guest list AND allow us to provide you an AD Update from Interim Director of Athletics and Recreation, Dixie Jeffers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

On Episode 14 of Forward, Capital Crusaders!  1. We get our regular update from Interim Director of Athletics and Recreation, Dixie Jeffers. Cap will begin the year going virtual but that will not stop our student-athletes from being the best versions of themselves. Find out how. 2. Head Coach Matt Ogden stops by to talk about the Crusaders women's soccer team. What went right in 2019 that will make this year special, and maybe a few farming tips along the way! 3. We wrap up with one shot taken by a Cap alum that not only padded her pockets but made for an incredibly special moment. Katie Lease '18 went to a memorable course to compete in a charity tournament and came away with yet another special memory. And if you are interested in attending Cap and need a contact, Katie is also an admissions counselor so contact her directly! Email: [email protected]  Take The Pledge with our students, athletes, faculty, staff, fans and fellow good humans. We need everyone to buy in and be #CapTogether as we battle the Coronavirus in order to bring competition back to campus. Tell us you are doing your part by signing our digital pledge: athletics.capital.edu/pledge Published: 8/11/2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

Episode 13: 1. AD update with Dixie Jeffers - a conversation surrounding the OAC's decision to postpone fall sports. 2. Program check-in with Head Coach Alan Yost of Capital University Men's Soccer 3. We feature Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) president, Kelly Bachmann to talk about the organization and how student-athletes can get involved! If you’d like more information, contact Kelly at [email protected] If you have a tip, story idea, or comment on the show log onto Anchor and leave us a voice message so we can follow up, or email [email protected]. #ForwardCapCrusaders --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

In episode 12 of Forward, Capital Crusaders: 1. AD Dixie Jeffers makes good on her promise to return and provide updates on Cap Athletics, hitting on its anticipated fall return and the University’s decision to move away from the Crusaders moniker. 2. We circle back around with Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach Hannah Weiss to see how summer training is going for the distance runners! 3. Tyler Gibbons ’17 worked his way up the ladder and recently was named an area scout for the Cincinnati Reds of the MLB. We talk baseball, his father’s influence on his career path, and the demands of being an MLB scout. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

In this edition of Forward, Capital Crusaders ... we welcome (sort of) the new leader of Cap Athletics, Dixie Jeffers. Then we’ll get an update on Cap Volleyball with Head Coach Amanda Hubbard, and wrap up the show with our alumni spotlight shining on Rayshaun Gales ‘03 of Capital Football. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

On episode 10 of Forward, Capital Crusaders! ... we talk shop with Head Women’s Tennis Coach Lynn Winters, and travel down memory lane during a pivotal time in history for women’s athletics with volleyball Hall of Famer, Leah Austin ‘77. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

We delayed our podcast to observe and support the #BlackoutTuesday movement, and now on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 we dive back in with: 1⃣ An update on Women’s Hoops with HC/SWA/Assoc. AD Dixie Jeffers 2⃣ What makes an All-American mindset with the newest member of the club, Josh Miller of Cap Track 3⃣ Alumni Spotlight: Danny Davide '17 of Men’s Lacrosse #capfam --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

‪On this week’s episode of Forward, Capital Crusaders ... ‪1️⃣ We check in on Cap Men’s Tennis w/ Head Coach Cody Hurley ‪2️⃣ ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: ⛳️ Elise Duplin ‘10‬ ‪3️⃣ FEATURE: 40th Anniversary of Cap Men’s Golf and it’s O(A)C Championship and run to 4th place in the NCAA D3 Championship! ‪4️⃣ Senior Spotlight: Sydney Kelly 🏌️‍♀️ ‬ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

In Episode 7️⃣ of Forward, Capital Crusaders ... 1️⃣ We get our first look at Cap Football with Head Coach Chad Rogosheske 2️⃣ Our alumni spotlight welcomes the most decorated softball player in Cap history, Cassie Cunningham ‘00. 3️⃣ Today’s feature puts Cap’s best on display; Elli Wachtman of Women’s Basketball talks about her comeback, the Bonner Program and establishing a nonprofit in Africa! 4️⃣ We wrap up with our senior spotlight: recent grad and future nurse, Kassie Lee from Track & Field --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message