Nick Tuckner is a 1999 Raider graduate. He is the oldest of six children who went through the SEAS school system and then to Hastings High School for 9-12th grade. Nick participated in multiple sports throughout middle and high school such as soccer, hockey, baseball, and golf. During these sports, he suffered numerous setbacks such as injuries and not making the team which he talks about during this episode. Nick used these small setbacks during his high school years to learn more about the sports he played and fostered a love for sports which ultimately lead him to his current profession. Nick has worked at KDWA as the sports director since 2002 where he has called over 1000 games for Raider Athletics. During this time, he has called some great Raider wins such as the 2011 Softball state championship and the 2012 Football win over CDH. Nick always brings high energy to his play by play and brought that same energy to this interview. He also gets very emotional when discussing his time playing soccer on Todd Field and the circumstances surrounding it. Finally, with 19 years of experience in multiple sports, Nick brings great insight to parents, coaches, and current athletes.
