Rephonic
Artwork for The Viking Coaches Corner

The Viking Coaches Corner

Mike Cronk - owner
Lakewood Vikings
Lakewood High School
Lakewood Wrestling
Football
Competitive Cheer
Lakewood Athletic Association
Ionia Bulldogs
High School Sports
Fundraising
Basketball
Car Party
Michigan Grappler
Wrestling Rankings
Lakewood Public Schools
Community Support
Rockford
Montrose
Equestrian Riding
Lake Odessa, Michigan
Portland

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.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes34Founded9 months ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Sports

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Viking Coaches Corner

Latest Episodes

Send us Fan Mail

And just like that, the 2025-26 sports season is coming to an end.  On this episode, Coach Martin, Coach McGarry, and senior, Taylor Carpenter come back to close out the season.  As always, the team did not disappoint.  We are so pr... more

Send us Fan Mail

On this episode of the Viking Coaches Corner, Kurt sits down for the first interview with Steve Ernst. Steve is the new varsity boys basketball coach here at Lakewood. Steve comes to Lakewood with a host of experience and success.  ... more

Send us Fan Mail

On this episode of the Viking Coaches Corner, Kurt sits down with coach and teacher, Marcus Urka, Junior Lukas Vasquez and sophomore, Logan Batchelder.  Coach Urka currently is involved with boys and girls JV golf and JV basketball.... more

Send us Fan Mail

The Viking Coaches Corner welcomes back Coach Harmer to close out a great season of LHS wrestling.  Coach brought Bryce and Michael Goodemoot as well as Greyson LaBerge.  Congratulations on a job well done.

Happy spring break every... more

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to the 30th episode of the Viking Coaches Corner!  Listeners, the grass is turning green, the the diamonds are drying out, and it's time to talk BASEBALL! So, in the memory of Mel Allen, it's time to bring back the T.W.I.B. ... more

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Kurt welcomes LHS Music Director, Amanda Smith, to the show to talk Music and musical productions at Lakewood.  Amanda is an LHS graduate who has come back to teach at Lakewood.  Currently, she is leading the LHS st... more

Send us Fan Mail

This week we have Coach Adrian Almas and players, Abbigail Huisman and Klara McArthur on the show to talk girls soccer.  While recording the show, I felt like it was a followup episode to S2.Ep23 "Empowering the Next Generation." It... more

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to episode 27! Kurt sits down with LHS girls basketball coach Luke Farrell and Juniors, Avery Farrell and Ana Grant.  Avery and Ana are finishing up their junior year basketball season and getting ready to move into their la... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Ryan Van Dyke
Quarterback coach with extensive training experience for high school athletes
A1 Dude QB Training
Episode: Episode 24 - Kurt and Coach Swore welcomes quarterback coach Ryan Van Dyke to the podcast
Max Truhn
Starting quarterback for Lakewood Vikings and varsity basketball player
Episode: Episode 24 - Kurt and Coach Swore welcomes quarterback coach Ryan Van Dyke to the podcast
Luke Farrell
Lakewood Varsity Girls basketball coach
Lakewood High School
Episode: S2.Ep21 Bringing in the New Year with LHS Basketball and guests - Coach Farrell and seniors, Liz Markwart, Emma Tidd, Aubrey Zinn
Emma Tidd
Senior captain and basketball player; also hosts a podcast called 'The Hot Seat'
Lakewood High School
Episode: S2.Ep21 Bringing in the New Year with LHS Basketball and guests - Coach Farrell and seniors, Liz Markwart, Emma Tidd, Aubrey Zinn
Aubrey Zinn
Senior captain and basketball player with experience in multiple sports
Lakewood High School
Episode: S2.Ep21 Bringing in the New Year with LHS Basketball and guests - Coach Farrell and seniors, Liz Markwart, Emma Tidd, Aubrey Zinn
Liz Markwart
Senior captain and basketball player; also plays golf
Lakewood High School
Episode: S2.Ep21 Bringing in the New Year with LHS Basketball and guests - Coach Farrell and seniors, Liz Markwart, Emma Tidd, Aubrey Zinn
Kim Martin
Varsity competitive cheer coach
Episode: Episode 20 - Bringing in the new year with a return from Competitive Cheer!
Mylee Wiers
Senior captain of the competitive cheer team
Episode: Episode 20 - Bringing in the new year with a return from Competitive Cheer!
Taylor Carpenter
Senior captain of the competitive cheer team
Episode: Episode 20 - Bringing in the new year with a return from Competitive Cheer!

Host

Kurt Ackerson
Host of The Viking Coaches Corner and voice of the Lakewood Vikings; frequently described as the host of the show and connected with Lakewood Vikings.

Top Sports Podcasts

Pardon My Take
Pardon My TakeBarstool Sports
Collector Nation
Collector NationCollector Nation
Spittin Chiclets
Spittin ChicletsBarstool Sports
The Ryen Russillo Show
The Ryen Russillo ShowBarstool Sports
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop CollectiveESPN, Omaha Productions, Brian Windhorst

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 24 - Kurt and Coach Swore welcomes quarterback coach Ryan Van Dyke to the podcast
Q: What would a successful season be to you, Coach?
A successful season would be 9-0 and on the way to the playoffs; we're no longer entering games afraid of anyone.
Episode 24 - Kurt and Coach Swore welcomes quarterback coach Ryan Van Dyke to the podcast
Q: What are your objectives with the kids as you work with these quarterbacks?
I really just try to meet them where they are and kind of take it from there, focusing on making them comfortable and providing them with the knowledge and information they need.
Episode 20 - Bringing in the new year with a return from Competitive Cheer!
Q: What has Kim taught you both on and off the mat?
Mylee stated that Kim has helped her build confidence and improve various skills, while Taylor emphasized the importance of leadership.
Episode 19 - Welcome guys wrestling/Coach Harmer and special guests, AD Matt Aldrich and sophmore, Stewie Aldrich.
Q: How did that make you feel, Stewie?
It was awesome. It was one of the best matches.
Episode 18 - LHS guys wrestling with Coach Harmer and special guests, Jacob Everett (ranked #8) and Dakota Harmer (ranked #3)
Q: What message do you have for your teammates and the fans, but especially your teammates prior to your first match of the year tomorrow?
Dakota emphasizes the importance of attacking as a team to become number one in the state.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Viking Coaches Corner

What is The Viking Coaches Corner about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners likely tune in for in-depth conversations with coaches, athletes, and educators connected to a Michigan high school athletic program. Episodes frequently explore leadership, training philosophies, team dynamics, and the balance between academics and sports, with a strong emphasis on local rivalries, community pride, and personal growth through athletics. A standout trait is the mix of practical coaching insights (techniques, preparation routines, and mentorship) with behind-the-scenes stories from teams across multiple sports, plus some coverage of student leadership and program development. Overall, it should appeal to local parents, teachers, aspiring coaches, and sports enthusiasts who enjoy relatable, community-focused sports ... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The Viking Coaches Corner?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Viking Coaches Corner. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Viking Coaches Corner and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Viking Coaches Corner get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Viking Coaches Corner, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Viking Coaches Corner?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Viking Coaches Corner, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Viking Coaches Corner have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Viking Coaches Corner has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Viking Coaches Corner?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Viking Coaches Corner:

1. The Joe Rogan Experience

How many episodes of The Viking Coaches Corner are there?

The Viking Coaches Corner launched 9 months ago and published 34 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Viking Coaches Corner?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Viking Coaches Corner?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Viking Coaches Corner from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Viking Coaches Corner?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Viking Coaches Corner. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Viking Coaches Corner?

Recent guests on The Viking Coaches Corner include:

1. Ryan Van Dyke
2. Max Truhn
3. Luke Farrell
4. Emma Tidd
5. Aubrey Zinn
6. Liz Markwart
7. Kim Martin
8. Mylee Wiers

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days