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  • Weber State athletic trainer Joel Bass on retirement after 34 years

    Weber State athletic trainer Joel Bass on retirement after 34 years
    2025/06/26
    Joel and Beth Bass have been synonymous with Weber State Athletics for more than three decades. The couple has attended countless Wildcat events and influenced the lives of thousands of WSU student-athletes. The two are retiring this summer after long service to Weber State. In this latest ‘Cat Tales podcast, Joel looks back on his 34 years of work as the head athletic trainer at Weber State. He talks about the role of athletic trainers and how the job has changed, the relationship with doctors, memorable Wildcat games, dealing with injuries, travel, the Boston Marathon, retirement plans, family, and much more. Joel has been the head athletic trainer for Wildcat Athletics since 1991. For the last several years, he has worked as the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, where he oversaw athletic training, strength and conditioning, and equipment. He has been the primary athletic trainer for the Wildcat football and men's basketball teams since coming to Weber State in 1991 and has also worked closely with all other Wildcat teams. He has probably been to more Weber State games than anyone alive. Joel played a pivotal role in developing Weber State University's Athletic Training Education Program, advocating for enhanced treatment of athletes at various levels. His efforts have been instrumental in offering a degree in Athletic Training at the university. Throughout his career, Joel has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the advancement of sports medicine and the welfare of student-athletes at Weber State. Beth Bass has worked in the athletic department for 26 years. She joined WSU in 1999 and has worked as an administrative assistant with several Wildcat teams, coaches, and athletic administrators. Beth has been the organizer of team travel for all Weber State teams, as well as coordinating Adidas orders and uniforms for all Wildcats. Beyond that, Beth has been an integral part of all Wildcat teams and has been a support for all student-athletes.
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    53 分
  • Weber State football receiver and kick returner Noah Kjar

    Weber State football receiver and kick returner Noah Kjar
    2025/06/11
    Get to know Weber State sophomore wide receiver, kick returner, and track athlete Noah Kjar in this latest Wildcat All In interview. Noah talks about growing up playing for his father, his incredible success in high school, and why he chose to come to Weber State. He also talks about his kickoff return touchdown in the win at Montana last season, being on the Wildcat track and field team, his outlook on this year’s team heading into this season, his future plans to be a teacher and coach, and his upcoming marriage. Noah originally signed at Weber State in December 2020. He was a state MVP and a Utah career record holder during his high school career at Corner Canyon. He was the 2020 Utah 6A State MVP and led the nation in receiving yards. He finished his career as Utah’s all-time leader in career receptions with 285. He played for his father Eric at Corner Canyon and helped lead the Chargers to three state championships and a 37-1 record. In his first action at Weber State in 2024, he played in all 11 games. He finished with 16 receptions for 200 yards and had seven kickoff returns for 250 yards. He had a memorable 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in Weber State’s win at No. 8 Montana last October. Noah is a native of Draper, Utah. He is majoring in Physical Education at Weber State.
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    13 分
  • June 2025 Weber State Coaches show

    June 2025 Weber State Coaches show
    2025/06/06
    It’s the June 2025 Weber State Coaches Show, presented by Young Automotive Group. The voice of the Wildcats, Carl Arky, talks with Weber State football assistant coach Robert Conley on the upcoming season for the Wildcats, and WSU softball head coach Kristin Delahoussaye on the softball team’s memorable run to a Big Sky Championship and a trip to the NCAA Tournament. This month’s show takes place at the Young Ogden Hyundai dealership.
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    48 分
  • Weber State Volleyball In-Depth: Identity

    Weber State Volleyball In-Depth: Identity
    2025/06/04
    Episode 7: Identity Join Jayda Tupea, Stacia Barker, Ashley Gneiting, and coach Miah as they dive into a powerful conversation about identity. From personal reflections on identity development to exploring core values, they share insights on why understanding who we are matters—not just in our program, but in life! “I wanted to change and figure out what I wanted to do… The first step was figuring out who I was and what I value. I wanted to be a good person, spiritually, a good friend & teammate. I didn’t want to make decisions based on other people but on who I was.”
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    51 分
  • Wildcat All In - Trevor Henning - Weber State men's basketball

    Wildcat All In - Trevor Henning - Weber State men's basketball
    2025/05/27
    Trevor Hennig played in all 34 games as a true freshman with the Weber State men’s basketball team during the 2024-25 season. He started the final 11 games and was the third-leading scorer on the Wildcat team. Yet he only had two Division I offers out of high school from North Bend, Washington. Get to know Trevor more in this latest Wildcat All In interview. He talks about growing up playing basketball, his competitive nature, and how he came to Weber State. He also talks about what he learned as a freshman, loyalty, why he has stayed at Weber State, and what he’s looking forward to next season. Other topics include being the first player to wear the number 6, the strengths of his game, being a leader on the team, balancing school, future plans, and more.
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    10 分
  • Weber State Volleyball In-Depth - Sammi Stuart

    Weber State Volleyball In-Depth - Sammi Stuart
    2025/05/19
    Get to know Weber State Volleyball Associate Head Coach, Sammi Stuart! From her cattle ranch in Rich County to Utah State hoops, and a volleyball coaching journey through BYU, ASU, USU, ISU and now Weber State. She shares her experiences, the impact of meaningful relationships and her why behind coaching.
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    36 分
  • May 2025 Weber State Coaches Show

    May 2025 Weber State Coaches Show
    2025/05/14
    It’s the May 2025 Weber State Coaches Show, presented by Young Automotive Group. This month’s show is part of the grand opening of the new Young Ogden Subaru on Riverdale Road. The voice of the Wildcats, Carl Arky talks with WSU Athletic Director Tim Crompton. He is also joined by longtime Weber State athletic trainer Joel Bass who is retiring this year after 34 years at Weber State. He also talks with longtime women’s cross country and track and field head coach Paul Pilkington, who is also retiring after more than 20 years coaching the Wildcats.
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    38 分
  • Weber State football linebacker Alema Tupuola

    Weber State football linebacker Alema Tupuola
    2025/05/08
    Get to know Weber State senior linebacker Alema Tupuola in this latest Wildcat All In interview. Alema on growing up in the area and playing football, watching his brother play at Weber State, his Samoan heritage, and how he has worked to overcome personal struggles and how he wants to help others. He also talks about balancing life as a husband and father, earning his degree and starting a Master’s degree, future plans in health care, favorite Wildcat memories, being a senior and leader on this year’s Wildcat team, dream vacation, and much more.
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    16 分