Grit and Glory

Episode 05: Inside the Dugout: Life as a Baseball Coach

Head Baseball Coach Matt Royer shares his journey to coaching the Wolverine's Baseball team and his love for the game in the latest episode of Grit & Glory, hosted by Joe Klimchak '91. 

Episode 04: Wolverines Together-The Heart of GCC Athletics

Athletic Director Todd Gibson '02 and President Paul J., McNulty '80 discussed what makes Grove City College's approach to athletics unique and provide an inside look at what to expect in the Wolverines' Fall 2024 sports season in the latest episode of Grit & Glory hosted by Joe Klimchak '91. 

Episode 03: Optimizing Individual and Team Performance

Dr. Randy Wilber ’76, a sports physiologist with the United States Olympic Committee, sat down with Grit & Glory host Joe Klimchak ’91 to give us the inside scoop on the athletes to watch during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics which kick off this weekend. Randy has worked for many years with athletes from various sports to help them achieve excellence.

Episode 02: Turning Adversity Into Glory

Mikaela Jenkins '25 is a rising senior at Grove City College, and a decorated Paralympic Gold Medalist in Swimming. In the second installment of the Grit & Glory podcast, host Joe Klimchak'91 dives into the values and character that shaped Mikaela's transformation into a world-class athlete, and what contributes to her success in the pool and as a Pre-Med student. 

Episode 01:The Power of Vision: From 0-10 to 10-0

Hosted by Joe Klimchak '91, Episode 01 features Grove City College's Head Football Coach Andrew DiDonato '10, who reflects on the Wolverines' record-breaking 2023 season and what it took to get there.