By Tim Cates
Posted on 4/10/2025 - 0 minute read
Tim Cates sits down with longtime high school basketball coach and current Mater Dei HS Athletic Director Kevin Kiernan. Over his coaching career he has won 900 games, 12 CIF-SS titles, 6 CIF-State championships and 2 National Championships in girls basketball. Kevin helped build the girls basketball program at Troy HS and has spent the last 17 years at Mater Dei where in 2024 he was named the WBCA National GBB HS Coach of the Year. Kevin has had many players go on to play college basketball and has seen several former players make it to the WNBA. Since 2021, Kevin has been serving as Athletic Director at Mater Dei, overseeing one of the biggest brands in high school sports.
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By Tim Cates
Posted on 3/10/2025 - 1 minute read
Tim Cates sits down with one of the greatest professional beach volleyball players in history, April Ross. A 3x Olympic medalist and the winner of a Gold medal in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, April’s career spans over three decades, and her journey has been nothing short of legendary. From her days as an indoor volleyball star at USC, where she helped lead her team to two National Championships, to becoming a dominant force on the professional beach volleyball circuit, April’s accolades are a testament to her incredible work ethic, skill, and dedication to the sport. After making a name for herself in the world of professional beach volleyball, April has transitioned into coaching and continues to inspire the next generation of athletes. In addition to her athletic achievements, April also graduated from Concordia University Irvine and the MCAA Program.
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By Tim Cates
Posted on 3/3/2025 - 0 minute read
Tim Cates talks with Concordia University Irvine Associate Vice President of Athletics Crystal Rosenthal about the growth and success of the Eagles athletic department. She is also the Women's Softball Coach and just picked up her 700th career win! Crystal talks about sustaining a winning program for over two decades and the importance of a strong culture as one of the pillars in athletics. She is one of the first graduates of the MCAA from Concordia University Irvine.
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By Tim Cates
Posted on 10/23/2024 - 0 minute read
Former Major League pitcher Daniel Stange talks with Tim Cates about his journey in professional baseball and then his coaching career. The former big leaguer went back to school and got his MCAA from Concordia University Irvine which led to a AD job and opportunities to coach college baseball. Tim and Daniel also get into some serious baseball chatter about the art of pitching and the state of the game in 2024.
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By Tim Cates
Posted on 8/23/2024 - 0 minute read
It's a return visit for Ben Benavides, who talks with Tim Cates about his new role as Athletic Director at the Edgewood ISD in San Antonio. He was a standout athlete, who returned to coach high school football for nearly 25 years before elevating to his new position within the school district. Ben is a graduate of the MCAA program at Concordia University Irvine and talks about his experience in the program and how it helped him in his career.
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By Tim Cates
Posted on 7/26/2024 - 0 minute read
Tim Cates talks with Palomar College Athletic Director Dan Lynds about his career as football player, football coach and coming back to oversee the Comets athletic department. He has helped with the building of a new football stadium and softball stadium on campus at Palomar College. Dan also talks about his experience coaching football in Japan. Dan is a graduate of the MCAA program at Concordia University Irvine and talks about his experience in the program and how it helped him in his career.
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By Tim Cates
Posted on 5/10/2024 - 0 minute read
Tim Cates talks with new Long Beach State Basketball Coach Chris Acker about getting his dream job in college hoops. After serving as an assistant coach at San Diego State the last five seasons, Coach Acker is excited about building the Beach program and taking it to new levels in the Big West Conference. He talks about the importance of mental health with coaches and players. Coach Acker is a graduate of the MCAA program at Concordia University Irvine and talks about his experience in the program and how it helped him in his growth as a coach.
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Posted on 4/3/2024 - 10 minute read
Concordia University Irvine addresses the heightened levels of loneliness, anxiety, and safety concerns among young adults aged 12 to 27, exacerbated by societal disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a Christian residential environment, students find support, guidance, and opportunities for holistic formation facilitated by dedicated faculty, mental health experts, and spiritual leaders.
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By Magazine Editorial Team
Posted on 6/25/2022 - 10 minute read
Cindy Steinbeck, MA ’02 and Steve Schedler ’84 both walked through seasons of great personal hardship. Now, as spouses and partners in the Voice in the Vineyard Ministry, they are supporting ministers with teaching, renewal retreats, and the healing power of relationship.
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