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In the Mountain West, we take the lead. We show heart and grit and have the vision to be leaders in everything we do. We don’t wait for opportunities. We create our own. Today is our day, and we will take the lead. A weekly podcast hosted by MWN Studio Host, Karlie Drew, Taking the Lead features interviews with head coaches, student athletes, and others figures around the Mountain West.
Mountain West hosts Taking the Lead, a sports show with 64 episodes published.
On this episode of Taking the Lead with host Karlie Drew, Taylor Rath shares how her journey through college soccer led her to the Mountain West—where she found clarity, played freely, and helped lead Utah State to a con
Nevada track & field senior Jasmine Harris joins Taking the Lead to share how sport has shaped her leadership on and off the track. Harris reflects on her journey, the mentors who guided her growth, and how competition p
On this episode of Taking the Lead with host Karlie Drew, Colorado State’s Tatum Berg dives into her journey as a Ram—sharing how she embraces the big moments, the personal goals driving her this season, and why choosing
Taking the Lead host Karlie Drew sits down with Nevada Softball Head Coach Victoria Hayward and Assistant Coach Delanie Wisz. The two dive into their Athletes Unlimited season, Hayward shares how competing against the ga
Taking the Lead host Karlie Drew sits down with Boise State Women’s Golf head coach Kailin Downs. Last month, Downs led Team USA at the 2025 Toyota Junior Golf World Cup. She shares her experiences on the international s
Taking the Lead host Karlie Drew sits down with newly crowned national discus champion Cierra Jackson to talk lessons learned, the power of positivity, and how competing in the Mountain West helped shape her into the cha
In today’s episode of Taking the Lead, Karlie Drew catches up with former Nevada football standout and current UFL player Toa Taua. Taua reflects on his journey back to the gridiron, staying ready for his moment in the U
On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN’s Karlie Drew sits down with New Mexico dual-sport athlete Cam Watts. The redshirt senior shares how he balances life on the field as a cornerback and on the track as a sprinter
Kelly Burke catches up with UNLV head coach Lindy La Rocque and Wyoming head coach Heather Ezell before their rematch on FS1 on Wednesday, March 5 at 8:30 p.m. MT.
Kelly Burke catches up with Colorado State head coach Ryun Williams and New Mexico head coach Mike Bradbury before they go head-to-head on FS1 on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 8:30 p.m. MT.
Kelly Burke catches up with Wyoming head coach Heather Ezell and UNLV head coach Lindy La Rocque women’s before they go head-to-head on the the CBS Sports Network on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. PT.
On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Karlie Drew sits down with New Mexico cross-country runner, Pamela Kosgei. The freshman Lobo shares her success in running, the goals she hopes to accomplish in the next four ye
On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Karlie Drew sits down with Boise State women's tennis player, Maya Dutta. The freshman Bronco shares her journey into the sport, her international recognition, and what she is m
On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Host Bridget Howard sits down with Nevada men's golfer, Enrique Dimayuga. The senior Wolf Pack star has been on fire the last month, ripping off three consecutive individual tit
On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Host Bridget Howard sits down with Nevada Women’s Soccer Head Coach, Vanessa Valentine. Not only is she coming off a great campaign in her first year at the helm of the pack, bu
On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Host Bridget Howard sits down with Kajsa Arwefjäll from San José State Women’s Golf. The fifth year Spartan is coming off an appearance at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur a
On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Host Bridget Howard sits down with Kevin Cory, the UNLV Women's Tennis Head Coach. Cory is retiring at the conclusion of this season, after leading the program for the last 25 y
On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Host Bridget Howard sits down with the Air Force Academy's two-time Tony Gwynn Mountain West Player of the Year and pre-season baseball All-American, Sam Kulasingam.
On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Host Bridget Howard sits down with San José State Women's Gymnastics student-athlete, Lauren Macpherson.
On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN Host Bridget Howard sits down with San José State Women's Volleyball Head Coach, Todd Kress. Kress is in his first year as Head Coach of the Spartans. He comes to the bay area a
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