Coaches Corner

EPISODE 9: Creating a Winning Culture

President Christopher E. Hopey, Ph.D. hosts head baseball coach, Nick Barese, and head softball coach, Elaine Schwager, for a lively conversation about the excitement, challenges and goals of their programs as they begin a new era in the Northeast conference.

EPISODE 8: The Stronger the Leader, The More They Accomplish

Head men’s ice hockey coach, Scott Borek, joins host President Christopher E. Hopey, Ph.D. to discuss competition in Hockey East, the growth of the Warrior’s hockey program and his recruiting philosophy. Borek discusses his experiences as a head coach, the lessons he has learned through his tenure and the reason he chose Merrimack College.

EPISODE 7: A Thirty-Eight Year Long Legacy

Head men’s soccer coach, Tony Martone, joins host President Christopher E. Hopey, Ph.D. and athletic director Jeremy Gibson to discuss the team’s success in their first year in Division I, his coaching philosophy and the changes that have taken place at Merrimack in the 30+ years of his coaching tenure.

EPISODE 6: 100 Days of Division I Athletics

President Christopher E. Hopey, Ph.D. and athletic director Jeremy Gibson break down the first 100 days as a Division I institution since accepting an invitation to join the Northeast Conference in September 2018. 

EPISODE 5: We Are All One Team

Julie Duffy, head women’s lacrosse coach, joins host President Christopher E. Hopey, Ph.D., and athletic director Jeremy Gibson for an insider’s perspective on the development of the women’s lacrosse program at Merrimack College, the goals she sets for the student athletes on her team and the personal success she had as an international coach

EPISODE 4: The Mack Report

This week, Athletic Director Jeremy Gibson and President Hopey are joined by Mike McMahon '06, founder and managing editor of The Mack Report. The group dives into the immediate success of Merrimack teams in the NEC, the elevation of Merrimack as a Division I institution and the growth of the Warriors ice hockey programs.

EPISODE 3: The Warrior Way

This week, Athletic Director Jeremy Gibson and President Hopey chat about the evolution of women's ice hockey at Merrimack College and are joined by the program's head coach Erin Hamlen. The three discuss all things Hockey East, how Hamlen recruits her players, and how the sport itself has changed. 

EPISODE 2: You Have to Trust Your Players

On this episode of Coaches Corner, Athletic Director Jeremy Gibson and President Christopher E. Hopey, Ph.D., recap some recent highlights for the Warriors, give listeners a sneak peek into all the excitement in anticipation of Homecoming Weekend and interview men's lacrosse coach Mike Morgan.

EPISODE 1: Merrimack's a Special Place

Athletic Director Jeremy Gibson and President Christopher E. Hopey, Ph.D., talk about Merrimack College's elevation to Division I and conduct a round table discussion with football coach Dan Curran, women's basketball coach Monique LeBlanc and men's basketball coach Joe Gallo.