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Conversations in the Coop

By Drew

Telling the stories of Trinity Athletics
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Conversations in the CoopDec 26, 2019

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Episode 83 - Zoë Tiffin '24

Episode 83 - Zoë Tiffin '24

In this week's episode of Conversations in the Coop, we check in with women's rowing senior, Zoë Tiffin. We talk about how she locked into the sport after starting in a Milwaukee winter entirely on the erg, the nature of team competition, and how impactful the Trinity women's rowing alumnae community has been.

Mar 22, 202420:45
Episode 82 - Jack Mathews '24

Episode 82 - Jack Mathews '24

In today's episode, we catch up with baseball senior captain Jack Mathews about how he fell in love with the sport, his outlook on the season, and his deep love of the New York Yankees.

Mar 15, 202418:55
Episode 81 - Felix Goldmann '25

Episode 81 - Felix Goldmann '25

In today's episode, we sit down with men's rowing junior, Felix Goldmann. We talk about his roots in Germany and his journey to college in the US by way of an international high school experience in Costa Rica, his introduction to rowing and how he got hooked on the sport, and a cross-country bike trip he took last summer from San Francisco to Washington DC.

Mar 08, 202423:39
Episode 80 - Gianna Tito '24

Episode 80 - Gianna Tito '24

Spring sports are here! Today, we sit down with softball senior Gianna Tito about her four years at Trinity, how exciting it is to get on the field at home early this season, and her experience participating in Trinity's Health Fellows program.

Feb 28, 202426:49
Episode 79 - Brooke Zurcher '25

Episode 79 - Brooke Zurcher '25

In today's conversation, we chat with junior swimmer Brooke Zurcher about her journey of patience and perseverance through college swimming. We talk about swimming at a prolific high school program, dealing with two different medical diagnoses and multiple procedures to continue her athletic career, and what it means to be part of the team after all she's been through.

Feb 14, 202423:51
Episode 78 - Adam Schaeublin '26 and Alex Schaeublin '27

Episode 78 - Adam Schaeublin '26 and Alex Schaeublin '27

In this week's episode of Conversations in the Coop, we chat with Bantam Wrestling brothers, Adam and Alex Schaeublin. We talk about growing up in a wrestling household, how having each other helped them both improve during Covid times, and their goals for the year.

Feb 09, 202420:56
Episode 77 - Nouran Youssef '24

Episode 77 - Nouran Youssef '24

On today's episode of Conversations in the Coop, we sit down with women's squash senior captain Nouran Youssef about coming to the United States first for high school, how she found her way to Trinity, and how last season's setbacks have shaped this season's mentality for the team.

Feb 02, 202420:15
Episode 76 - Jenny Guider '24

Episode 76 - Jenny Guider '24

On today's episode of Conversations in the Coop, we catch up with senior women's ice hockey captain Jenny Guider about the team's season so far, her time at Westminster and all the connections to Trinity from there, and her love for baking.

Jan 26, 202422:41
Episode 75 - Abdelrahman Nassar '24

Episode 75 - Abdelrahman Nassar '24

We open up a new year of Conversations in the Coop with a senior on the men's squash team, Abdelrahman Nassar. We talk about his roots with the sport back home in Egypt, how coming to the United States for college became a possibility, and how a program with so many different cultures and backgrounds comes together as one brotherhood.

Jan 19, 202425:05
Episode 74 - Ned Blanchard '24

Episode 74 - Ned Blanchard '24

On our last conversation of 2023, we catch up with senior defenseman on the men's ice hockey team, Ned Blanchard. We talk about his pathway to college hockey from prep school, the decision to attend college close to home, and the expectations the program puts on themselves to succeed at the highest level.

Dec 15, 202323:03
Episode 73 - Hannah Marzo '25 and Avery Marzo '27

Episode 73 - Hannah Marzo '25 and Avery Marzo '27

It's another sibling special as we sit down with women's basketball sisters, Hannah and Avery Marzo. We talk about the opportunity to play together for the first time since middle school, the culture and goals of the women's basketball program, and when people started connecting them as sisters on campus.

Dec 08, 202323:59
Episode 72 - Ben Callahan-Gold '23

Episode 72 - Ben Callahan-Gold '23

In today's conversation, we sit down with men's basketball senior captain, Ben Callahan-Gold. We talk about growing up in New York City, the various stops in his basketball journey, and uncover his secret talent off the court.

Dec 01, 202326:36
Episode 71 - Kevin Clark '24 and Luke Folan '23

Episode 71 - Kevin Clark '24 and Luke Folan '23

In today's conversation, we chat with two fifth-year members of the Bantam football team, Kevin Clark and Luke Folan. We talk about the full circle from their first year to winning the NESCAC title last season, the decision to stay on for a fifth year, and how team culture is built and maintained.

Nov 10, 202320:34
Episode 70 - Moustafa Hamada '15

Episode 70 - Moustafa Hamada '15

In today's episode, we chat with new head men's squash coach Moustafa Hamada about his own journey to Trinity as an undergrad coming from Egypt, taking over the program his former coach Paul Assaiante built, and how important it is for him to be back in Hartford.

Oct 27, 202326:54
Episode 69 - Nick Bellak '25

Episode 69 - Nick Bellak '25

In today's episode, we catch up with men's soccer junior Nick Bellak about growing up in a college town, the transformation of the men's soccer program over the last year, and the team's surprise visit from USMNT stars Christian Pulisic and Tim Ream.

Oct 20, 202318:18
Episode 68 - John Campomenosi '24 and Betsy Winslow '25

Episode 68 - John Campomenosi '24 and Betsy Winslow '25

In today's conversation, we chat with ice hockey student-athletes John Campomenosi and Betsy Winslow about each of their paths to Trinity and a new program they are both student leaders for called Radical Health. Radical Health is a peer-to-peer program where upperclass student-athletes meet weekly with groups of first-year student-athletes to discuss different pillars of mental health.

Oct 06, 202323:35
Episode 67 - Kylie Tierney '24

Episode 67 - Kylie Tierney '24

In today's conversation, we chat with field hockey senior captain Kylie Tierney about how growing up as the youngest of four shaped her into the person and athlete she is today, the experience of going from no fall season her first year to a final four at home the next, and the team's mentality heading into the rest of the season.

Sep 29, 202312:26
Episode 66 - Cassie Lee '24

Episode 66 - Cassie Lee '24

In today's episode, we chat with women's soccer senior captain Cassie Lee about the growth of the soccer program during her time at Trinity, the opportunity to study abroad, and her upcoming sister-sister battle later this season.

Sep 15, 202317:10
Episode 65 - Lena Springer

Episode 65 - Lena Springer

This week on Conversations in the Coop, we chat with new Softball head coach Lena Springer about her pathway through the sport, growing up in an incredibly competitive family and the values that shaped her, and what it means to be back home in Connecticut.


Check it out on Spotify or at BantamSports on Youtube.

Sep 08, 202326:41
Episode 64 - Jack Junge '19

Episode 64 - Jack Junge '19

Conversations in the Coop is back for the 2023-24 school year with new stories and a new format! We kick off the year with new Men's Golf head coach, Jack Junge '19 to talk about his experience from Bantam student-athlete to head coach, and what makes working at his alma mater so special.


Check it out on Spotify or at BantamSports on Youtube.

Aug 18, 202325:50
Episode 63 - Anastasia Hanifin '23

Episode 63 - Anastasia Hanifin '23

In today's conversation, we talk with women's rowing senior Anastasia Hanifin about how she found her way to the sport of rowing and how she stays connected to her family's Ukrainian culture through dance.


Links from the episode

Vogue Article about Anastasia's dance company:

https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/the-ukrainian-dance-company-that-finds-strength-in-tradition/amp

May 05, 202317:19
Episode 62 - Angelina Shyltsyna '24

Episode 62 - Angelina Shyltsyna '24

On today's episode, we chat with women's tennis junior Angelina Shyltsyna about how traveling the world for tennis brought her to Trinity, and how her musical talents helped shape her as a tennis player.

Apr 28, 202319:50
Episode 61 - Ethan Wilkie '24 and Kamila Zygadlo '23

Episode 61 - Ethan Wilkie '24 and Kamila Zygadlo '23

Today we catch up with two members of the Trinity Track and Field throws team - Ethan Wilkie and Kamila Zygadlo. They each talk about how they arrived to Trinity from very different backgrounds and the mental strategy behind a sport like throwing.

Apr 21, 202323:40
Episode 60 - Ryan Werner '23

Episode 60 - Ryan Werner '23

On this episode, we talk to men's lacrosse senior Ryan Werner about the team's growth over the course of this year as a young squad and his family ties to medicine, including his own future plans.

Apr 14, 202319:34
Episode 59 - Jessica Bergen

Episode 59 - Jessica Bergen

In today's conversation, we chat with Trinity's new head field hockey coach Jess Bergen about her journey in the sport, growing up in rural Vermont, and why everyone should get excited about the sport of field hockey.

Apr 07, 202320:27
Episode 58 - Chad Obrey '23

Episode 58 - Chad Obrey '23

Today, we chat with senior men's rowing captain Chad Obrey about his introduction to the sport, his lifelong passion for the water, and how he's combined his passions for a capstone project and his next steps post graduation.

Mar 31, 202323:24
Episode 57 - Ali & Keelyn McNamara '23

Episode 57 - Ali & Keelyn McNamara '23

On this episode, we chat with identical twin sisters on the Trinity Women's Lacrosse team, Ali and Keelyn McNamara. We talk about their shared journey to college athletics, how they found Trinity as the right fit for both of them, and some pranks and twin shenanigans they've pulled off over the years.

Mar 24, 202330:18
Episode 56 - Alyssa Gazivoda '23

Episode 56 - Alyssa Gazivoda '23

On this conversation, we catch up with senior softball catcher Alyssa Gazivoda about her role as president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), spring break training trips, and the energy at games that is so unique to softball.

Mar 23, 202317:49
Episode 55 - Cooper McGrath '23

Episode 55 - Cooper McGrath '23

In this episode, we chat with baseball senior pitcher Cooper McGrath about his unique journey to the mound at DiBenedetto Stadium - one of perseverance, hardship, and many life lessons learned along the way.

Mar 17, 202316:49
Episode 54 - Catherine Wallace '25

Episode 54 - Catherine Wallace '25

Spring sports are here, and today we catch up with women's golf sophomore Catherine Wallace to talk about growing the culture of Trinity's newest team, her current experience participating in the college's Legislative Internship program, and how to take advantage of all Trinity has to offer.

Mar 10, 202314:12
Episode 53 - Paul Assaiante

Episode 53 - Paul Assaiante

Today, we sit down with legendary men's squash coach, Paul Assaiante, to talk about the rise of college squash, the mentality and perspective he takes with coaching, and how he prepares his team for Nationals on campus this weekend.

Feb 22, 202324:20
Episode 52 - Wendy Bartlett

Episode 52 - Wendy Bartlett

In advance of Squash Nationals, we catch up with long-time Trinity Women's Squash coach Wendy Bartlett about her path to Trinity College, how the sport's landscape has evolved through her career, and going into nationals as the #1 team in the nation.

Feb 15, 202317:46
Episode 51 - Will Dorion '24 and Lucy Dorion '26

Episode 51 - Will Dorion '24 and Lucy Dorion '26

Today we host a sibling special as we head to the hardwood to catch up with Trinity Basketball's sibling duo, Will and Lucy Dorion.  With Will as a junior on the men's side and Lucy a first-year for the women, we talk about their family ties to the NESCAC, how they both found their way to Trinity, and what it's been like to have a sibling on campus.

Feb 10, 202329:21
Episode 50 - Rachel Papalski '23

Episode 50 - Rachel Papalski '23

On today's conversation, we head to the pool to talk with senior captain of the Women's Swimming & Diving team, Rachel Papalski.  We cover everything from how she and her sister both found their way to collegiate swimming, the return of a team training trip this year for the first time since January 2020, and her role in and the importance of the Athletics DEI Committee.

Feb 03, 202317:03
Episode 49 - Anders Klass '23

Episode 49 - Anders Klass '23

In this conversation, we chat with Wrestling senior captain Anders Klass about the mental game that comes with wrestling, how the sport has shaped his life since getting involved, and his cross country road trip last summer.

Jan 27, 202316:20
Episode 48 - Andrew Troy '23

Episode 48 - Andrew Troy '23

In today's conversation, we chat with Men's Ice Hockey senior captain Andrew Troy about his three unique junior hockey stops, living with billet families at each one, and his post-grad plans.

Jan 20, 202319:32
Episode 47 - Lulu Palacios '25

Episode 47 - Lulu Palacios '25

Conversations in the Coop is back for 2023!  In this episode, we chat with sophomore women's squash player Lulu Palacios about her introduction to squash in her home country of Paraguay, the decision to pursue education and sport in the United States, and her experience living with a host family in Indiana to improve her English.

Jan 13, 202316:32
Episode 46 - Claudia Capone '23

Episode 46 - Claudia Capone '23

On this conversation, we chat with Women's Ice Hockey captain Claudia Capone about her outlook on the season, her unique summer of working overnight shifts and having double ankle surgery, and the perspective that both have given her as she embarks on her senior season and considers what's next for her after college.

Dec 16, 202214:30
Episode 45 - Frankie Silva '23

Episode 45 - Frankie Silva '23

On this conversation, we talk to Women's Basketball senior Frankie Silva about her work with the Athletes of Color Coalition on campus and within the NESCAC, how her return from injury last year has shaped her perspective, and how the women's basketball program has developed during her four years.  Finally, the podcast comes full circle as Frankie also confirms the consensus from last season's women's basketball episode that she would be the ultimate Survivor.

Dec 09, 202214:29
Episode 44 - Matt Hyde

Episode 44 - Matt Hyde

This week, we head up campus to catch up with Trinity's new Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, Matt Hyde.  We talk with Matt about his longtime connection to the NESCAC prior to arriving at Trinity, from growing up in Williamstown, competing as a student-athlete at Bowdoin, and working at Tufts, and how he sees athletics and admissions working hand in hand.

Nov 04, 202221:60
Episode 43 - Mackenzie Keyes

Episode 43 - Mackenzie Keyes

On today's episode, we chat with new Head Softball coach Mackenzie Keyes about her path to coaching, her approach to offense and winning softball games, and what she's looking forward to as she gets underway in her new role.

Oct 28, 202220:42
Episode 42 - Grace Sullivan '25

Episode 42 - Grace Sullivan '25

In today's Conversation in the Coop, we chat with sophomore volleyball player Grace Sullivan about her summer study abroad program in Kenya, her passion for the intersection of climate change and public health, and the team's excitement heading into the final stretch of the volleyball regular season.

Oct 21, 202220:16
Episode 41 - Nick Li '23

Episode 41 - Nick Li '23

On today's episode, we chat with senior Men's Golf captain Nick Li about how he developed his passion for golf, his experience growing up in three different countries, and his love for the Vancouver Canucks.

Oct 07, 202214:29
Episode 40 - Mike Louis

Episode 40 - Mike Louis

On today's conversation, we chat with new head Women's Tennis Coach Mike Louis about the energy behind growing up playing tennis in New York City, what excites him about his new role, and what drives him as a coach.

Sep 30, 202214:34
Episode 39 - Robin Sheppard

Episode 39 - Robin Sheppard

Ahead of her Hall of Fame Induction and in the midst of the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, we chat with legendary Trinity College coach and administrator, Robin Sheppard.  She reflects on the early days of her time at Trinity, how much women's sports have changed over the course of her career, and what it means to be inducted to the Hall of Fame this weekend along with two of her former players.

Sep 21, 202230:43
Episode 38 - Molly Broderick '23, Gabby Grattan '24, & Julianna Kennedy '23

Episode 38 - Molly Broderick '23, Gabby Grattan '24, & Julianna Kennedy '23

Competing in two college sports is a rarity these days, and today we catch up with three of our dual-sport athletes.  Molly Broderick, Gabby Grattan, and Julianna Kennedy will all be on the soccer pitch this fall, but you can find Molly on the lacrosse field in the spring, and Gabby and Julianna on the track & field teams in the winter and spring seasons.  We talk about the support from their families in pursuing athletics, the balance of being a dual-sport student-athlete, and what they've learned from their collegiate experience so far.  



Sep 16, 202221:40
Episode 37 - Gabe Mangiafico '23

Episode 37 - Gabe Mangiafico '23

On this week's conversation, we chat with Men's Soccer senior captain Gabe Mangiafico about his return to the pitch after a foot injury last year, the decision to take last fall off as he recovered, and the excitement surrounding the team as they embark on their first season under new head coach Methembe Ndlovu.

Sep 09, 202210:53
Episode 36 - Willy Nelson

Episode 36 - Willy Nelson

On this week's conversation, we catch up with new Trinity Head Men's Tennis Coach Willy Nelson about how college tennis and recruiting has changed in recent years, the different environments he's spent time in as a coach, and some of his favorite ways to connect with the city of Hartford and its surroundings.

Aug 30, 202217:01
Episode 35 - Peter Graves

Episode 35 - Peter Graves

In today's conversation, we catch up with Women's Rowing Head Coach Peter Graves.  Peter shares his own family history with Trinity Rowing,  his decision to chase the Olympic dream after college, and his goals for the women's rowing team under his tenure.

Aug 03, 202220:45
Episode 34 - Andra Frappier

Episode 34 - Andra Frappier

In this Conversation in the Coop, we speak with new Trinity Women's Golf Head Coach Andra Frappier about how she began her own golf career, what excites her with her new role, and some of her dream courses to play on.

Jul 25, 202212:48