The Viking Coaches Corner
The Viking Coaches Corner originates out of Lake Odessa, Michigan. Join the voice of the Lakewood Vikings, Kurt Ackerson, as he sits down with our sports teams and gets the latest from coaches and athletes.
This podcast is recorded at Buddy's on the Beach located at 1223 Lakeview Dr., Lake Odessa, MI.
We hope you enjoy the podcast.
Episodes
31 episodes
S2.Ep31 - Closing out the wrestling season w/Coach Harmer, Bryce & Michael Goodemoot, and Greyson LaBerge
The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes back Coach Harmer to close out a great season of LHS wrestling. Coach brought Bryce and Michael Goodemoot as well as Greyson LaBerge. Congratulations on a job well done. Hap...
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S2.E30 Welcome LHS Baseball w/Coach Brad Tacey and seniors, Tanner Haight & Lucas Steward
Welcome to the 30th episode of the Viking Coaches Corner! Listeners, the grass is turning green, the the diamonds are drying out, and it's time to talk BASEBALL! So, in the memory of Mel Allen, it's time to bring back the T.W.I.B. Notes!&...
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39:08
S2.Ep29 - Welcome LHS Choir with special guests Miss Amanda Smith & seniors, Carter Bradley and Justin Mutch
In this episode, Kurt welcomes LHS Music Director, Amanda Smith, to the show to talk Music and musical productions at Lakewood. Amanda is an LHS graduate who has come back to teach at Lakewood. Currently, she is leading the LHS stud...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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1:02:45
S2.Ep28 - Girls Soccer with Coach Adrian Almas and Abbigail Huisman and Klara McArthur
This week we have Coach Adrian Almas and players, Abbigail Huisman and Klara McArthur on the show to talk girls soccer. While recording the show, I felt like it was a followup episode to S2.Ep23 "Empowering the Next Generation." It's amaz...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:03:19
S2.Ep27 - Welcome back Coach Farrell and first time guests, Avery Farrell and Ana Grant
Welcome to episode 27! Kurt sits down with LHS girls basketball coach Luke Farrell and Juniors, Avery Farrell and Ana Grant. Avery and Ana are finishing up their junior year basketball season and getting ready to move into their last scho...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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47:00
S2.Ep26 - Girls wrestling returns with Coach Lane Allen along with Juli Taylor and Maddy Fenlong
Welcome to this episode of the Viking Coaches Corner. Kurt sits down with Coach Lane Allen along with sophmore, Julianna "Juli" Taylor and senior, Madison "MaddyFen" Fenlong. The team is headed into the final rounds for girls wrestl...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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33:30
S2.Ep25 - 1975 Boys Basketball - Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame
During the 2020-21 sports season, the 1975 LHS boys basketball team was inducted into the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame for being the State Champions. On Monday, February 16th, the 1975 team was honored at a home basketball gam...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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31:08
Episode 24 - Kurt and Coach Swore welcomes quarterback coach Ryan Van Dyke to the podcast
Kurt welcomes Coach Tim Swore back to the podcast to talk offseason football. Coach Swore also brought special guest and quarterback coach - Ryan Van Dyke. This is the second year that Ryan has worked specifically with Lakewood and his se...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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23:34
S2.Ep23 Empowering the next generation!
Welcome to this special episode of the Viking Coaches Corner. Kurt had the privilege to sit down with three amazing sisters who put their whole hearts into empowering our LHS students. Alexis Haskins coaches girls JV basketball. Jamie Krenz is ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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57:03
S2.Ep22 - Welcomes Lakewood Bowling with Coach Dustin Burleson, junior - Vance O'Mara, and alumni - Lucas Beard
Welcome to this episode of the Viking Coaches Corner. We are back at Buddies on the Beach with the LHS Bowling team. We are happy to have Coach Burleson join the podcast and talk about the program from a club sport to an official MH...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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54:11
S2.Ep21 Bringing in the New Year with LHS Basketball and guests - Coach Farrell and seniors, Liz Markwart, Emma Tidd, Aubrey Zinn
Happy new year from the Viking Coaches Corner podcast. We’re starting off the year interviewing girls basketball head coach Luke Farrell. We also have seniors Liz Markwart, Emma Tidd, and Aubrey Zinn joining in. After this interview was recorde...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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44:42
Episode 20 - Bringing in the new year with a return from Competitive Cheer!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! We are excited to end this year with this final podcast of 2025! It's been a great year highlighting LHS sports, coaches, students, fine arts, and our supporters. We will close season 1 with competitiv...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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46:42
Episode 19 - Welcome guys wrestling/Coach Harmer and special guests, AD Matt Aldrich and sophmore, Stewie Aldrich.
The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes back LHS guys wrestling to the podcast. Kurt sits down with Coach Tony Harmer, Athletic Director Matt Aldrich, and sophomore, Stewie Aldrich. Both the mens and Womens wrestling program had s...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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50:47
Episode 18 - LHS guys wrestling with Coach Harmer and special guests, Jacob Everett (ranked #8) and Dakota Harmer (ranked #3)
The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes back, LHS guys wrestling to the podcast. Kurt sits down with Coach Tony Harmer and sophomores, Jacob Everett (ranked #8 in D3) and Dakota Harmer (ranked #3 in D3). We are excited to show you a cont...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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39:08
Episode #17 - LHS guys wrestling w/Tony Harmer, Bubba Grove, and Vinny Stamm Jr.
The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes back, LHS guys wrestling to the podcast. Kurt sits down with Coaches Tony Harmer and Bubba Grove and talk about what makes the program successful as it has turned out many state placers over the years.&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:11:05
Episode 16 - Welcome Lakewood Band with Director Matt Langlois and special guests Braydon and Landon Mendes.
The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes the LHS Band Program to the podcast. Kurt sits down with Director Matt Langlois and special guests, Braydon and Landon Mendes. You will get a cool inside look at the program from not only the direc...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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43:47
Episode 15 - Welcome Girls Wrestling to the program with Coach Lane Allen and Allison Slater, and Lady Vike, Peyton Federau
Welcome to this episode of the Viking Coaches Corner. Today, Kurt Sits down with girls wrestling coaches, Lane Allen and Allison Slater and talk about the program from high school to the kids club sport. They also brought Lake Vike ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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38:14
Episode 14 - LIVE from Unity Field! Vikings vs Bulldogs
The National Bank Rival Trophy has returned to Lakewood! Congratulations Vikings on your final home game and pulling out the win over the Ionia Bulldogs. It was a great game and you played with class. This podcast will give yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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5:49
Episode 13 - Welcome LHS Volleyball! with special guests, Coach Francisco, Emma Duffy, and Camyla Copelin
The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes LHS Volleyball to the podcast. Kurt sits down with special guests, Head Coach Brooke Francisco, Emma Duffy, and Camyla Copelin. They break down the volleyball program from a varsity sport to the be...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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23:51
Episode 12 - Ionia Rivalry Week! With special guests Travis Ackerson and senior, Logan Greggitis.
Welcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. It’s Ionia - rivalry week! In this episode, Kurt sits down with Varsity Head Football Coach, Tim Swore and receiver/defensive coach, Travis Ackerson. We also have have senior, Logan Greggitis ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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21:32
Episode 11 - Welcome Competitive Cheer! Special guests - Coach Kim Martin and Taylor Carpenter
The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes LHS competitive cheer and sideline cheer to the podcast. Kurt sits down with special guests, Head Coach Kim Martin and LHS senior, Taylor Carpenter. LHS competitive cheer is no joke. L...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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33:45
Episode 10 - Welcome Coach Harmer/LHS Wrestling to the podcast! & LHS Football Victory w/guest Bryson Boucher
Welcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. Today, Kurt is out on assignment announcing for the Lakewood Lady Vikes in their home contest against the Ionia Bulldogs. Coach Swore is filling in as the host and has invited Head Wrestling C...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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32:17
Episode 9 - breaking down the weeks event with Kurt and Coach Swore and special guests, Garrett and Conner Lehman
Welcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. Today, Kurt and Coach Swore sits down with special guest, Garrett and Conner Lehman. Together, they discuss the heart breaking loss to Lansing Sexton and the upcoming away game against Lansing...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:08
Episode 8 - Homecoming Week at LHS and special guest, Max Thrun
Welcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. It’s HOMECOMING week at Lakewood! Friday, the Viking will face Lansing Sexton at home with a special kickoff time of 6 pm. Today, Kurt and Coach Swore sits down with special guest, Max T...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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26:36
Episode 7 - Introducing the Lakewood Athletic Association!
Welcome to a special Viking Coaches Corner Podcast! Kurt sits down with members of the Lakewood Athletic Association at Buddies on the Beach and learns about how they support the Lakewood Public Schools.The LAA is a registered non-profit...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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40:40