On The Move

About On The Move

Welcome to On The Move! The podcast about all of the amazing programs, facilities, research, staff, and students that are in the Kinesiology and Sport Management Department at Texas A&M. Listen on each episode to hear directly from the hands of the department working to create opportunities and further their field. Thank you for checking us out!

Publisher

Kinesiology & Sports Management Department at Texas A&M University

Category

business · health & fitness · science · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Feb 2023

Latest episode

11 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

64 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Jun 2026

   Handball: A Lifetime Pursuit

   Join Chelsea Reber as she welcomes Texas A&M handball icons Donald Johnson and Martin Mulkerrins to explore the rich history and explosive growth of the university's handball program. In this episode, Don Johnson, university first national champion from 1952, shares his journey from the wrestling mat to the handball court and his mission to document the program's century-long legacy. Martin Mulkerrins, an assistant instructional professor and world-class player, discusses the transformative power of recent multi-million dollar endowments and how the program has scaled from two students to nearly 100. We’ll also discuss the unique bridge between academic kinesiology classes and competitive club sports, the role of Irish culture in the sport's global expansion, and why participating in athletics leads to better academic outcomes. Whether you are a student looking for a physical outlet or a sports enthusiast interested in campus traditions, this episode highlights how handball fosters lifelong health and camaraderie. For more information on the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, visit us at https://knsm.tamu.edu/. Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment! Host: Chelsea Reber Guests: Martin Mulkerrins - Assistant Instructional Professor | Texas A&M Donald Johnson - Handball Coach | Texas A&M Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:54 Donald Johnson’s Handball History 04:05 Martin Mulkerrins’ Journey 06:45 Impact of Program Endowments 10:03 Handball as Lifetime Sport 12:48 Student Experience and Camaraderie 15:27 Academic Classes and Clubs 19:47 Building a Winning Future 22:45 The Student Athlete Pitch 25:20 Closing

2. 

   29 May 2026

   The Transition Tactics: Coaching Veterans to Academic Success

   Host Chelsea Reber sits down with Nate Young, director of the Veterans Coaching Program (VCP) at Texas A&M, to discuss how the program helps veterans and their families transition from military service to careers in kinesiology and sport management. Nate shares how the VCP evolved into a standalone initiative, offering veterans the flexibility and resources needed to pursue advanced degrees in performance physiology and strength conditioning. He explains the critical importance of helping veterans "dissect" their VA benefits, often revealing up to seven years of paid education they didn't know they had. The conversation highlights successful intake-to-placement pipelines, new initiatives like the DoD SkillBridge internship, and an upcoming tactical strength camp for youth. Nate emphasizes that while the transition can be a "long process," the maturity, leadership, and discipline veterans bring to the classroom make them uniquely equipped to shake the world as coaches and mentors. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments! Host: Chelsea Reber Guest: Nate Young, Program Manager, Veterans Coaching Program Time Stamps & Show Notes: 00:00 Advice for Transitioning Veterans 00:41 Running the VCP Program 01:13 Serving Veterans and Families 01:49 Evolution to Standalone Program 03:02 Why This Program Matters 04:28 Defining Success and Recruiting 05:38 Intake to Placement Pipeline 08:39 Long-Term Relationship Building 10:26 Translating VA Benefits Effectively 13:51 Holistic Military-Academic Transition 16:14 Veterans in the Classroom 17:28 DoD SkillBridge Internships 20:10 Tactical Strength Conditioning Camp 22:47 Value for Faculty/Employers 25:00 Broadening Horizons and Dreams

3. 

   23 Apr 2026

   Turning Experience Into Impact

   Welcome to Season 4 of On The Move, the official podcast of the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. In this episode, host Chelsea Reber is joined by John Schriever and Jay Miller, Professors of Practice in Sport Management, whose decades of leadership across Major League Baseball, the NFL, and professional sports operations now shape the next generation of industry professionals at Texas A&M. John and Jay share their career journeys, from selling tickets and launching franchises to leading organizations and mentoring students in the classroom. The conversation explores what truly prepares students for careers in sport, including professionalism, persistence, relationship-building, networking, and earning trust early in one’s career. Listeners will also hear candid reflections on mentorship, work-life balance in the sports industry, standing out in competitive job markets, and why real-world experience is essential to student success. This episode offers timeless lessons not only for students pursuing sport management careers, but for anyone building a professional path rooted in integrity and relationships. To learn more about the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University, visit: https://knsm.tamu.edu/ (https://knsm.tamu.edu/) Host: Chelsea Reber Guests: John Schriever, Professor of Practice, Sport Management Jay Miller, Professor of Practice, Sport Management Timestamps (00:00–01:18) Welcome to On The Move (01:19–03:52) Careers That Crossed Paths (03:53–05:55) Transitioning from Industry to Teaching (05:56–08:10) Why Teaching Matters (08:11–11:05) Sales, Persistence, and Resilience (11:06–14:02) Building Relationships That Last (14:03–17:10) Classroom Lessons from Real Experience (17:11–19:58) Networking and Standing Out (19:59–22:35) Gaining Trust in Your First Job (22:36–25:20) Work-Life Balance in Sports (25:21–27:45) Advice for Future Sport Leaders

Who has been a guest on On The Move

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• Melody Alanis
• Dr Jiling Liu
• Mike Hanik
• Madison Treece

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YouTube views

119,439

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

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67

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

27

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