Raise The Axe Podcast

The Varsity Podcast Network
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Raise the Axe takes you beyond the scores and outside the X’s and O’s for an inside look at SFA Athletics. Hear the personal stories, defining moments and experiences that have shaped Lumberjack coaches, student-athletes, alumni and special guests. New episodes bring you closer to the people behind the purple and the stories that make SFA special.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    From Hockey to Championships with Coach Rob Hansen

    On this episode of Raise the Axe, Coach Rob Hansen shares the unlikely journey that took him from playing youth hockey in Wisconsin to discovering distance running—and eventually building a championship coaching career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. Oct 2

    You Either Win or You Learn with Coach Colby Carthel

    Coach Colby Carthel shares his journey from aspiring game warden to SFA’s winningest football coach, along with the lessons in culture, chemistry and perseverance that shaped his career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. Sep 25

    The Weight Doesn’t Get Lighter—You Get Stronger with Coach Will Patrick

    Head Cheer Coach Will Patrick shares his journey from believing college was not for him to leading SFA Cheer to a national championship—and how persistence, discipline and purpose shaped every step. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Sep 18

    It’s About the People with Senior Associate AD Scott Allen

    SFA’s Scott Allen shares his journey from Lumberjack student to athletics administrator and how relationships, persistence and a love for SFA continue to guide his work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Sep 11

    One Foot in Front of the Other with Coach Ashley Whittemore

    SFA Soccer Head Coach Ashley Whittemore shares her journey from multisport athlete to collegiate coach, her full-circle return to SFA and the perseverance that shaped her path. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Sep 3

    From First Opportunity to Forever Home with Coach Debbie Humphreys

    From First Opportunity to Forever Home with Coach Debbie Humphreys See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • 6 Episodes

About

Raise the Axe takes you beyond the scores and outside the X’s and O’s for an inside look at SFA Athletics. Hear the personal stories, defining moments and experiences that have shaped Lumberjack coaches, student-athletes, alumni and special guests. New episodes bring you closer to the people behind the purple and the stories that make SFA special.

Information

  • Creator
    The Varsity Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Learfield Communications 2026 All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Raise The Axe Podcast

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