Athlete of the Week
About Athlete of the Week
Athlete of the Week is a weekly spotlight series that profiles standout University of Miami athletes through in-depth interviews. Each episode focuses on a different athlete and explores their journey, mindset, and life beyond athletics.
Tapes: Fridays in Studio B
Segment Producer: Shea McDonald
Faculty Advisor: Ed Julbe
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Athlete of the Week | Chiara Pellacani, Hurricanes Swim and Dive
Today on Athlete of the Week, Shea McDonald sits down with now back to back NCAA National Champion [...]
1:1 Interview with Mark Fletcher | Running Back, Miami Hurricanes Football
UMTV’s Shea McDonald sits down with senior running back Mark Fletcher, who despite a heroic [...]
Athlete of the Week | Tyson Schiele, Canes Track & Field
On this edition of Athlete of the Week, Shea sits down with Tyson Schiele, a freshman javelin [...]
Athlete of the Week | Alex Sosa, Men’s Baseball
On this edition of Athlete of the Week, Alex Sosa, catcher from Hurricanes baseball joins Shea. A [...]
Athlete of the Week | Jules Garot, Men’s Tennis
On this edition of Athlete of the Week, Jules Garot from Hurricanes Men’s Tennis joins Shea. [...]
Athlete of the Week | Natalie Varela, Track and Field
On this episode of Athlete of the Week, Shea McDonald is joined by Canes Track and [...]