Mouhamad Ballout and Mallie Hall of Wichita State’s mental health and performance department join the podcast as part of suicide prevention month. We discuss the importance of prominent figures speaking about mental challenges, and how Ballout and Hall help athletes learn why it is crucial to recharge their batteries. We also talk about handling social media, advice for parents and book recommendations. The mental health and performance department is holding a mental health summit for Wichita State student-athletes, sponsored by Suspenders4Hope, on Sept. 30.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. WSU volleyball is on the road this week with three matches in the Golden Eagle Invitational at Tennessee Tech. Their next home match is Sept. 16 vs. Kansas (6 p.m.). Shocker baseball and softball are early in their fall workouts and both have scrimmages scheduled. For an inside look at Shocker basketball, consider attending “Queens of the Court – Ladies Day with Shocker Men’s Basketball,” on Sept. 20. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State University president Rick Muma joins us to discuss his book “Student Centered, Innovation Driven: A Guide to Transforming Higher Education.” We talk about the changes to the university over the past decade, as detailed in the book, and why he believes those moves represent the future of education. How does this relate to athletics? We discuss how much time he spends each week on athletics and its importance to the university and community. Dr. Muma talks about the university’s investment in athletics, why the university recruits Texas heavily and how athletics is more strategic in how it operates under director of athletics Kevin Saal.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. WSU cross country runs at the JK Gold Classic at Clapp Cross Country Course on Saturday morning. Shocker volleyball is on the road this weekend at the BYU Nike Invitational. Matches against Incarnate Word, BYU (Friday) and Northern Colorado (Saturday) are on ESPN+. “Queens of the Court – Ladies Day with Shocker Men’s Basketball,” is Sept. 20. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State men’s golf coach Judd Easterling introduces new assistant Mark Leroux on the podcast. Leroux, former coach at Missouri, gave Easterling his start in coaching in 2013. We talk about Leroux adding experience and a balance of personality to the staff. We discuss why Leroux put off retirement to join Easterling and how they handled the change in roles from their previous partnership. We also talk about fly-fishing, favorite golf courses and the 2025-26 Shockers.Leroux served as coach at Missouri for 19 years, a time in which the Tigers went to 15 NCAA regionals. He spent the past two seasons as women’s coach at NCAA Division II Barry University.
Correction: Former Wichita State coach Grier Jones golfed at Oklahoma State.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker volleyball, picked third in the American Conference, opens the season at 7 p.m., Friday vs. Kennesaw State (ESPN +) at Koch Arena. WSU plays Arkansas at 1 p.m., Sunday (ESPN +). “Queens of the Court – Ladies Day with Shocker Men’s Basketball,” is Sept. 20. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State opens volleyball season on Friday and assistant coaches Katie Zimmerman and Ashleigh Houlton join us to preview the season. We talk about how senior leadership in July got things started in a good way and why they think their freshmen are not “drill-killers.” We also discuss Brooklyn Leggett’s journey from NCAA Division II to preseason all-conference. We dive into the setting position, why the littles are such a strong group this season and their favorite moments from the 2024 post-season. The Shockers play Kennesaw State at 7 p.m. Friday in the Shocker Volleyball Classic. WSU plays Arkansas at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Season tickets are on sale now, and season ticket renewals are available as well. To purchase, visit GoShockers.com/Tickets, dial 316-978-FANS (3267) or stop by the Shocker Ticket Office, located inside Charles Koch Arena, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker volleyball, picked third in the American Conference, offers a first look at Saturday’s free scrimmage at 3 p.m. The Shockers open the season on Aug. 29 at home vs. Kennesaw State and play Arkansas on Aug. 31. “Queens of the Court – Ladies Day with Shocker Men’s Basketball,” is Sept. 20. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State basketball coach Paul Mills updates fans on summer practices. We discuss depth and versatility at the center position and his favorite rebounding drill. We talk about roles for new assistant coaches Josh Eilert and P.J. Couisnard and how the AfterShocks further demonstrated Wichita’s love for basketball. We also dive into shooters on this team, the Shocker who organized pickup games, and Mills’ love for popcorn and assorted toppings.
Mills is entering his third season as basketball coach at Wichita State. The Shockers played in the NIT last season, their first post-season berth since 2021, and went 19-15, a record highlighted by wins over Minnesota, Kansas State and a win over Memphis in Koch Arena. There are 12 new Shockers who join returners T.J. Williams, Joy Ighovodja and Henry Thengvall.
Season tickets are on sale now, and season ticket renewals are available as well. To purchase, visit GoShockers.com/Tickets, dial 316-978-FANS (3267) or stop by the Shocker Ticket Office, located inside Charles Koch Arena, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wichita State women’s basketball coach Terry Nooner joins the podcast to update fans on summer workouts and what’s coming up this fall. He talks about wearing Nike, the non-conference schedule, and his favorite to win the team’s conditioning run next week. We also talk about the team’s boot camp this summer and the versatility at the power forward position for the Shockers. He describes how Jaila Harding, the latest Wichitan to join his team, will help the Shockers and why teammates enjoy playing with guard Taya Davis.
Season tickets are on sale now, and season ticket renewals are available as well. To purchase, visit GoShockers.com/Tickets, dial 316-978-FANS (3267) or stop by the Shocker Ticket Office, located inside Charles Koch Arena, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
