ACU Sports Podcast

Wildcats Athletics

The ACU Sports Podcast brings you closer to the Wildcat coaches and student-athletes you cheer for. We strive to tell the story of ACU Athletics in a deeper way.

  1. 5d ago

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

    ACU vice president for athletics Zack Lassiter 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, 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.

    31 min

  2. Jun 1

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

    ACU vice president for athletics Zack Lassiter 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.

    28 min

  3. May 5

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

    ACU senior golfer Ryann Honea and head coach Rob Bennett 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.

    34 min

  4. Apr 23

    4/23/2026 | Stephen Salas (Soccer)

    Abilene Christian soccer head coach Stephen Salas 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.

    31 min

  5. Mar 19

    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.

    28 min

  6. Feb 16

    2/16/2016 | Rick McCarty (Baseball)

    ACU head baseball coach Rick McCarty talks about his 2026 team, the growth of the program in his eight seasons, and what it looks like to develop the whole student-athlete -- mentally, physically, and spiritually.

    37 min

  7. Jan 28

    1/28/2026 | Anthony Egbo (Wildcat Annual Fund)

    Anthony Egbo, former ACU football player and current director of the Wildcat Annual Fund, talks about ACU Athletics' unique approach to philanthropy, what to expect for ACU Gives, and shares stories of how ACU has impacted student-athletes' lives even if they are only a Wildcat for a year or two.

    40 min

  8. Jan 8

    1/8/2026 | Joseph Venzant (Men's Basketball)

    ACU senior Joseph Venzant talks about his decision to move closer to home when transferring to ACU, why he came back from injury for a fifth and final season, and being a husband and father.

    29 min
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The ACU Sports Podcast brings you closer to the Wildcat coaches and student-athletes you cheer for. We strive to tell the story of ACU Athletics in a deeper way.

Information

  • Creator
    Wildcats Athletics
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Wildcats Athletics
  • Show Website
    ACU Sports Podcast