Grit and Glory
Introducing Grit & Glory: A podcast from Grove City College highlighting excellence, faith, and character in the world of athletics. Featuring stories from the College and beyond, our goal is to elevate the insights and wisdom of those who share our values and a vision for the power of sports to transform lives.
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Episodes
Sep 25, 2024
Sep 25, 2024
27 min
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.
Aug 29, 2024
Aug 29, 2024
32 min
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.
Jul 26, 2024
Jul 26, 2024
26 min
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.
Jun 20, 2024
Jun 20, 2024
21 min
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.
May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024
33 min
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.
About our Host
Joe Klimchak '91 has been studying the art of public speaking for more than 40 years. Fascinated by television broadcasters at a young age, Joe's dream was to become either a Major League Baseball stadium announcer or a game show host. Both dreams came true in 2005 when he was named the Pittsburgh Pirates' In-Game Host, and over the past 19 seasons, he's had the chance to welcome more than 30 million baseball fans to PNC Park. Joe also served as the Sports Information Director at Grove City College from 1991-2000.