Greater Waco Sports Commission

Greater Waco Sports Commission

The Greater Waco Sports Commission podcast tells the stories of amazing athletes and tournaments. The Greater Waco Sports Commission is an independent non-profit organization that has been created to identify and attract new sports events while enhancing and retaining existing events to generate positive economic impact and enhance the quality of life in McLennan County. The vision is that the Greater Waco area will realize its incredible potential – due to its community spirit, location, climate, rivers and lake, beautiful parks, and premiere facilities – as the preferred venue for sports in Texas.

Episodes

August 5, 2025 31 mins
In this episode, we catch up with Mitch Guerra, TEAM Waco Alumnus, to hear where life has taken him since his time in the program. Mitch reflects on the lasting impact #teamwaco had on his journey and how the experience continues to shape his path today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Cesia Sanchez, an economics professor at Baylor, is pursuing physical and spiritual transformation through #teamwaco—running in memory of her brother, building meaningful community, and embracing her journey as a living reflection of faith and healing. Hear more about her story and her why behind #teamwaco and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Long Nguyen is an immigrant whose journey of perseverance and adaptability fuels his passion for personal growth. He is embracing new challenges through TEAM Waco 2025 while inspiring others to take their first step toward transformation. Listen in on his journey to #teamwaco and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rafael Medina, son of Rebecca and Teodolo Gaytan, was born and raised in Waco and is a runner fueled by faith, purpose, and the desire to uplift those who believe in him. Listen in on his journey to IRONMAN 70.3 Waco with #teamwaco to inspire others to chase their paths with courage and heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hear from Ross Harris, TEAM Waco 25 sponsor with Waco Running Company, The Bear Mountain, and Waco Paddle. Ross shares how his businesses have partnered to support local initiatives and #teamwaco by fostering community engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 24, 2025 25 mins
Dawn Jones is a Marine Corps veteran, proud mother and grandmother, and Physical Therapy Assistant whose journey of resilience, faith, and fitness has led her to TEAM Waco, where she’s embracing renewal and inspiring others to reclaim their strength and voice. Hear more about her story and her why behind #teamwaco and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Drew Greenway is a proud Wacoan, pastor, and father of three who leads worship and recovery ministry at Harris Creek. He is passionate about helping others achieve seemingly impossible goals. Listen in on his journey to #teamwaco and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hear from Nancy Goodnight and her journey into endurance sports and how #teamwaco has made an impact on the community, and more about the upcoming IRONMAN 703 Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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July 23, 2024 22 mins
Hear from Erika Sutton TEAM Waco Alumni, Sponsor with Active Therapy, and GWSC Board Member about #teamwaco and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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July 16, 2024 25 mins
Chris Wills, mom of seven (6 boys and 1 girl) aspires to show others that it is never too late to get started on your physical journey. Hear more about her story and her why for #teamwaco and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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July 9, 2024 22 mins
Shannon Best has struggled with self-image for most of her adult life. She began running and found the best part to be the relationships she developed as she trained. Her goal is to inspire others that it is possible to enjoy the second half of life. Listen in on her journey to #teamwaco and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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July 2, 2024 42 mins
Hear from Mike Cross coach and sponsor with NDVM Coaching about #teamwaco and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 25, 2024 31 mins
Jose Vallejo is a native of Waco with a past marked by incarceration, addiction, and theft. He embarked on a transformative path of recovery using his physical training as an outlet and place of healing. Listen in on his journey to #teamwaco and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 18, 2024 32 mins
Troy Roenfanz is an adoptive father of two children from China and has had a dream since ten years old of completing a full IRONMAN. He looks forward to sharing this journey with his high school students and co-workers to inspire them to live a healthy lifestyle. Listen in on his journey to #teamwaco and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 11, 2024 31 mins
Kaden Huff grew up with challenges and hardships of adoption and foster care. Hear more about his wavering determination that has driven him to pursue #teamwaco and training for IRONMAN 70.3 Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 4, 2024 33 mins
Regan Haddock decided three years ago to make a life-changing decision to transform her physical health, and since then, not only improved her well-being but also inspired others. Hear more about her journey to #teamwaco and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 28, 2024 24 mins
Robert Gonzales Jr. is retired from the U.S Navy. He has had multiple back and knee surgeries to date and understands and advocates for the mental health of veterans. Hear more about his journey to #teamwaco and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 21, 2024 32 mins
Emma Cartisano moved to a new city to start her doctorate which led her on a pathway of loneliness and a battle for her basic needs to be met. As she connected with the Waco community, she found healing. Hear about her journey to #teamwaco and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 14, 2024 27 mins
Hear from Nancy Goodnight on how #teamwaco started and the upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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July 18, 2023 42 mins
We talk with Mitch Guerra who is part of #TeamWaco in the IronMan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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