Hosted by Rodney Vellinga & Bill Kennedy · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 29 episodes
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Official Podcast of the West Ottawa High School Athletic Program. 29 Sports, One Team. The show that brings you into the lives of student athletes, coaches and other faces in the Panther Sports Community. Bringing you the stories you might otherwise never hear. Join Rodney Vellinga and Athletic Director Bill Kennedy as they dive in with you to get to know each other a little bit better.
Rodney Vellinga & Bill Kennedy hosts The 29/1, a sports show with 29 episodes published.
The lights drop, the crowd gasps, and the drumline hits the tunnel—suddenly halftime isn’t a break anymore. We invited band director Chris Janowiak and three juniors to share how West Ottawa’s Ignite show turned Friday n
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What makes a high school athletic experience truly special? For West Ottawa Superintendent Tim Bearden, it's that magical Friday night feeling – middle schoolers creating "white noise" in one section, the high school "Bl
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Water Polo is often overlooked in the high school sports landscape. Yet for the athletes of West Ottawa High School's Water Polo team, it's a daily passion requiring exceptional physical and mental fortitude. We sit down
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From the high school gyms of West Ottawa to the professional arenas of Europe, Jake Van Tubbergen’s basketball journey embodies the power of persistence, hardwork and community. As a 2017 West Ottawa graduate who led the
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When dedication, talent, coaching and friendship come together, championships follow. That's the story of Ella Wierks, Ava Porras, Emma Gunnett, and Collette Wierks, four remarkable student-athletes, who along with many
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Three years ago, the fan football experience at West Ottawa was traditional – you'd watch the game, listen to the Public Address Announcer, and perhaps enjoy some music from a CD player. Fast forward to today, and the di
A sports injury to end your season, and maybe take away your sport forever. It's the devastating news no athlete ever wants to hear. Depression, sadness and anger are all part of the process, isolation and doubt show up
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Prepare to be inspired by the world of Competitive Cheer at West Ottawa High School as coach Mindy Vork, and seniors Kirstyn Wilson and Ashlyn Stonick reveal the intense dedication and resilience behind their sport. Disc
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Hockey is more than just a game; it's an arena where friendships blossom, brotherhood flourishes, and experiences are shared. The West Ottawa Hockey Team embodies this in its every move, showcasing the intricacies of rel
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Ever wonder what it takes to keep student-athletes at their best, both on and off the field? Come and hang out with some of the best people we get to interact with at West Ottawa. Athletic Trainers Chris Schoenrock and G
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It's not very often that a pair of athletes get to be the first of the first. Come listen to our conversation with Isabel Anaya and Le'Anna Zavala, the two leaders of West Ottawa High School's Girls Varsity Wrestling. Al
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Come join us for some Varsity Hoops talk as we sit down with seniors Hudson Vellinga, Jake Gerrits, Ben Beetham, and Head Coach Jared Redell. Together, we explore the promise of a 6-2 start to the season, highlighted by
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On this week's 29/1 episode, we sit down with Jorddan Myrick, a West Ottawa graduate whose journey from high school standout to influential trainer is nothing short of inspiring. Through his innovative training technique
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The 29/1 welcomes Kristy Jernigan on this week's episode, the first female principal in West Ottawa's history to ever have played Water Polo! Kristy’s unique connection to the school started with her father’s role as Ath
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Going from the court to the sideline is a massive change for any athlete. Listen to the voice of Clayton Dykhouse, the new Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at West Ottawa High School, as he shares his inspiring journ
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Come sit down with us and enjoy our vibrant conversation with 100 Backstroke Record Holder Makenzie Baldwin and Varsity Girls Swimming Head Coach Steve Bowyer, on this week's episode of The 29/1. As they bring it home in
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The 29/1 continues our conversation with Karl Von Ins this week, highlighting his almost four-decade-long career in coaching in basketball and track and field, and PA announcing in basketball. Step back in time and disco
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Join us this week for amazing story telling and surprising history lessons with legendary PA Announcer Karl Von Ins. For fifty-eight years, Karl Von Ins has been the voice behind the mic at West Ottawa, his presence a st
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Celebrate a journey of triumph, nostalgia, and inspiration as we welcome 2024 West Ottawa Hall of Fame inductee, Ato Condelee. A three-sport standout and 2013 Male Athlete of the Year, Ato shares memories of his high sch
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Put on the headphones and jump into the world of Girls Varsity Cross Country, as we sit down with Coach Kyle Barnes and 2022 State Champion and Notre Dame bound athlete/runner, Helen Sachs. Team togetherness is crucial i
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