The Viking Coaches Corner
The Viking Coaches Corner originates out of Lake Odessa, Michigan. Join the voice of the Lakewood Vikings, Kurt Ackerson, as he sits down with our sports teams and gets the latest from coaches and athletes. This podcast is recorded at Buddy's on the Beach located at 1223 Lakeview Dr., Lake Odessa, MI. We hope you enjoy the podcast.
Episodes
Kurt welcomes Coach Tim Swore back to the podcast to talk offseason football. Coach Swore also brought special guest and quarterback coach - Ryan Van Dyke. This is the second year that Ryan has worked specifically with Lakewood and his seventh year running his training program. Ryan graduated from Marshall High School and went on to become a Michigan State Spartan playing football from 1998 - 2001.
We hope yo...
Welcome to this special episode of the Viking Coaches Corner. Kurt had the privilege to sit down with three amazing sisters who put their whole hearts into empowering our LHS students. Alexis Haskins coaches girls JV basketball. Jamie Krenz is currently a Lakewood school board member. Mallorie Schrock is the U19 girls soccer coach.
We’ll dive deep into each of their specific rolls at LPS. We’ll also get the laugh...
Welcome to this episode of the Viking Coaches Corner. We are back at Buddies on the Beach with the LHS Bowling team. We are happy to have Coach Burleson join the podcast and talk about the program from a club sport to an official MHSAA school sport. Coach invited (junior) Vance O'Mara and (alumni) Lucas Beard to join in with their prospective and stories. We hope you enjoy this inside look at the program and ...
Happy new year from the Viking Coaches Corner podcast. We’re starting off the year interviewing girls basketball head coach Luke Farrell. We also have seniors Liz Markwart, Emma Tidd, and Aubrey Zinn joining in. After this interview was recorded, the girls got their first win of the season again the Lansing J-Dubs. So get ready for a fun podcast with some of Lakewood’s finest!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
We are excited to end this year with this final podcast of 2025! It's been a great year highlighting LHS sports, coaches, students, fine arts, and our supporters.
We will close season 1 with competitive cheer coaches, Kim and Marty Martin and seniors, Taylor Carpenter and Mylee Wiers. We hope you enjoy this podcast.
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The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes back LHS guys wrestling to the podcast. Kurt sits down with Coach Tony Harmer, Athletic Director Matt Aldrich, and sophomore, Stewie Aldrich.
Both the mens and Womens wrestling program had successful events in the preceding days including the men’s win over a ranked opponent. Every wrestler on the team has an important roll during an event. Listen to this episode and learn about ...
The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes back, LHS guys wrestling to the podcast. Kurt sits down with Coach Tony Harmer and sophomores, Jacob Everett (ranked #8 in D3) and Dakota Harmer (ranked #3 in D3). We are excited to show you a continuing inside look at our wrestling program and would encourage the Lakewood youth to get involved.
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Remember to come out and support your Lakewood Vikings sports! And stick around ...
The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes back, LHS guys wrestling to the podcast. Kurt sits down with Coaches Tony Harmer and Bubba Grove and talk about what makes the program successful as it has turned out many state placers over the years. Kurt also welcomes Junior and two time state placer, Vincent (Vinny) Stamm Jr. and talks to him as he prepares for his third attempt at winning the first place medal at the state mee...
The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes the LHS Band Program to the podcast. Kurt sits down with Director Matt Langlois and special guests, Braydon and Landon Mendes. You will get a cool inside look at the program from not only the director's point of view, but also from the view of a student and parent.
The LHS band performs in several competitions during the marching season as well as in the spring season. These...
Welcome to this episode of the Viking Coaches Corner. Today, Kurt Sits down with girls wrestling coaches, Lane Allen and Allison Slater and talk about the program from high school to the kids club sport. They also brought Lake Vike wrestler, Peyton Federau to join in on the discussion.
The Lakewood girls team is growing! It's great to learn about where the program is today and how it provides life long directi...
The National Bank Rival Trophy has returned to Lakewood! Congratulations Vikings on your final home game and pulling out the win over the Ionia Bulldogs. It was a great game and you played with class.
This podcast will give you a sideline listen to the fans, cheer team, band, student section, and the football team. You’ll also get “live and in the moment” interviews with coaches, players, and even our new athletic di...
The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes LHS Volleyball to the podcast. Kurt sits down with special guests, Head Coach Brooke Francisco, Emma Duffy, and Camyla Copelin. They break down the volleyball program from a varsity sport to the beginning levels. They also talk about this season as well as introducing two of the players, Emma and Camyla. We are excited to show you an inside look at our volleyball program and woul...
Welcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. It’s Ionia - rivalry week! In this episode, Kurt sits down with Varsity Head Football Coach, Tim Swore and receiver/defensive coach, Travis Ackerson. We also have have senior, Logan Greggitis joining in the conversation.
With this being rivalry week, the traveling National Bank trophy will make its appearance back at Lakewood’s Unity Field on Friday, October 24 at 7 pm. I...
The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes LHS competitive cheer and sideline cheer to the podcast. Kurt sits down with special guests, Head Coach Kim Martin and LHS senior, Taylor Carpenter.
LHS competitive cheer is no joke. LHS has won conference titles for 15 years in a row! They have earned five district titles. They have earned a regional title and have made the state finals eight times.
Learn what it takes to be p...
Welcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. Today, Kurt is out on assignment announcing for the Lakewood Lady Vikes in their home contest against the Ionia Bulldogs. Coach Swore is filling in as the host and has invited Head Wrestling Coach, Tony Harmer and Bryson Boucher (11th grade) to join in with this podcast.
They will be discussing the big gridiron WIN against Lansing Catholic last Friday night as well as st...
Welcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. Today, Kurt and Coach Swore sits down with special guest, Garrett and Conner Lehman. Together, they discuss the heart breaking loss to Lansing Sexton and the upcoming away game against Lansing Catholic.
Remember to come out this week and support your Lakewood Vikings sports! It’s the beginning of MHSAA Tournament week.
Wed 10/8 - LHS Girls Varsity Golf will be at the Pige...
Welcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. It’s HOMECOMING week at Lakewood! Friday, the Viking will face Lansing Sexton at home with a special kickoff time of 6 pm.
Today, Kurt and Coach Swore sits down with special guest, Max Thrun. Max is in 10th grade and is Lakewood’s starting quarterback. Together, they discuss the loss to Portland and the upcoming game Friday.
Come out this week and support your Lakewood Vik...
Welcome to a special Viking Coaches Corner Podcast! Kurt sits down with members of the Lakewood Athletic Association at Buddies on the Beach and learns about how they support the Lakewood Public Schools.
The LAA is a registered non-profit that returns 100% of the proceeds back into the Lakewood sporting program. The LAA is made up of board members and trustees. But, if you have donated to the LAA, consider yourself par...
Welcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. This week Kurt sits down with Varsity Head Football Coach, Tim Swore and special guest, Michael Goodemoot. They take a look back on the victory over Eaton Rapids and what's ahead at Portland.
This week the Vikings will be facing off in an AWAY game against Portland High School on Friday, September 26 at 7 pm. Come out and support your Lakewood Vikings football and c...
Welcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. This week Kurt is out on assignment with the Lady Vikes golf team and so Varsity Head Football Coach Tim Swore welcomes brothers Hollis (12th) and Bryer (10th) Poll to the show.
This week the Vikings face off AWAY against Eaton Rapids on Friday, September 19 at 7 pm. Come out and support your Lakewood Vikings football and cheer teams!
Special thanks you to Tommy and Judy S...
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