Shows
Youth Centered21.20 NAHS Sustained Team CultureRick interviews Aisling Callahan, Will Gossman and Molly Nugent on the amazing NAHS Track and Field Culture. Listen to the perspective of three amazing student athletes on the program and how it has affected them
2021-07-0147 minYouth Centered21.19 Bill McCarthy NAFD ChiefRick interviews our retiring Fire Chief Bill McCarthy. Rick and Bill have been friends for over 30 years and we go down memory lane on Bill's career, his best memories and what the future holds for a North Andover legend. Please give it a listen
2021-06-0459 minYouth Centered21.18 Chris Downer Savage Leadership SeriesIn our final installment of the Savage Leadership Series Rick interviews Chris Downer owner of Downer Bros. Landscaping. This a great listen on a leader who built his business from scratch. Enjoy
2021-05-201h 01Youth Centered21.17 Rich Napolitano, Savage Leadership SeriesIn the 5th of our 6 part Savage Leadership Series, Rick interviews Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Administrator Rich Napolitano on his leadership style and GLFHC's roll out of the Covid-19 Vaccine throughout the Merrimack Valley. Rich also talks about his leadership as a IAABO Basketball official and assignor. Please give it a listen
2021-05-1242 minYouth Centered21.16 Deanna Junge, Savage Leadership SeriesRick interviews Deanna Junge of FIVO Design formerly Landmark Finish on her family's incredible journey and her leadership style, values and passion
2021-05-0751 minYouth Centered21.15 Melissa Rodrigues, NA Town ManagerNorth Andover Town Manager Melissa Rodrigues is our third guest on the Savage Leadership Series. Melissa has led our community through the gas crisis and a global pandemic. Please give it a listen
2021-04-2954 minYouth Centered21.12 Christina Minicucci Savage Leadership SeriesIn the second of our six part Savage Leadership Series Rick interviews NA resident and Mass State Representative Christina Minicucci. Christina delves into her leadership style, what drives her and her passion to do for others
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Youth Centered21.11Savage Leadership Series #1 Featuring John McVeighRick interviews long time Brooks School Administrator and Coach John McVeigh in the first of our 6 part "Savage Leadership Series"
2021-04-101h 11Youth Centered21.10 A conversation with the Asian Pacific Islanders ClubRick interviews Linzie Truong and Chloe Kim from the NAHS Asian Pacific Islanders Club. This podcast will make you take a deep look into what members of the Asian community have been dealing with and our need for more dialogue, awareness and respect. Linzie and Chloe are two very special NAHS students who are truly change agents
2021-04-0343 minYouth Centered21.09 Summer 2021 Whatever It TakesRick does a solo podcast previewing the Best Summer Ever. We preview everything that we will be offering this summer. As we continue to fight through the global pandemic we hope to have the best summer ever.
2021-03-2152 minYouth Centered21.08 Selma KhayalRick has a conversation with NAHS Junior Selma Khayal of the Muslim Student Association. Selma discusses the club and their intentions of helping the North Andover Community learn more about Islam. Please give this wonderful young woman a listen
2021-03-1335 minYouth Centered21.07 Steve Boudreau: Lessons From the RoadRick interviews Tewksbury High Basketball Head Coach and Educator. The title is Lessons from the Road: Building Team Culture One Year LATER
2021-03-0455 minYouth Centered21.05 NAHS Black Student UnionRick interviewed Jamilah Namaganda, Christina Beya and Courtney Igbinosa of the High Schools Black Student Union. Three impressive young women in our community
2021-02-2645 minYouth Centered21.04 Ava Samenuk 2021 NAYRS Youth of the YearRick interviews our Youth Center 2021 Youth of the Year Ava Samenuk
2021-02-1840 minYouth Centered21.03Shaun Scully: A players perspective on team cultureRick interviews NAHS Senior Shaun Scully on a players perspective on building team culture in sports
2021-02-1249 minYouth Centered21.02 Alyssa McNaught and Kelly Murphy on Life long FriendshipsRick interviews Alyssa and Kelly on their friendship from first grade thru senior year of high school. We delve into a number of areas such as Doors Closing and New Doors Opening as well as some great news about Girls Got Game
2021-02-0642 minYouth Centered21.01 Tommy Cox; His StoryRick interviews NAHS Senior Tommy Cox who talks about his life, losing his leg at ten years old and how his drive to prove people wrong inspires all of us in North Andover
2021-01-0836 minYouth Centered20.32 Joe Clarke, Franklin School PrincipalRick interviews popular Franklin School Principal Joe Clarke. We talk about his career and running the Franklin School thru a Global Pandemic
2021-01-0355 minYouth Centered20.31Andy Robie's Journey of a lifetimneRick interviews NA College student Andy Robie on his decision to take a leave from college during these challenging times and go on a solo cross country adventure. Andy's documentation through his blog and photography is outstanding. Join us to hear about the adventure
2020-12-2248 minYouth Centered20.30 Pat McGravey Civics year twoN.A.M.S Educator Pat McGravey returns to the Youth Centered podcast to discuss year two of the Civics program
2020-12-1947 minYouth Centered20.29 Jacob Beaudoin on MentoringRick interviews Merrimack College senior Jacob Beaudoin on his senior capstone project which focuses on Mentoring as well as sharing some of his personal journey that inspired him to be a mentor
2020-10-3143 minYouth Centered20.27 Chris Rowan, N.A.F.D. "The Obstacles are the Way"Rick interviews former YC Kid and present NA Firefighter Chris Rowan on Growing through Living. Chris talks about his at times rocky journey to happiness and fulfillment
2020-09-2949 minYouth Centered20.26 The Rewards of being a Buddy with Kalista Ringler and Mikayla VincentRick is joined by NAHS students Kalista Ringler and Mikayla Vincent on the Summer Fun "Buddy System" program which provides support to a number of our Summer Fun kids
2020-09-1836 minYouth Centered20.25 Bill Fahey, Andover Youth ServicesRick interviews Andover Youth Services Director Bill Fahey. Rick and Bill talk about their thirty year history, working with kids, purpose, passion and ones true calling
2020-09-1557 minYouth Centered2024 Embracing the Journey with Tyler NelsonRick interviews local hoop legend Tyler Nelson on Embracing the Journey. Ty talks about his incredible journey along with proving people wrong, being resilient and having an elite skill set
2020-09-0650 minYouth Centered20.23 No Motivation NeededMeet the Dion twins, two outstanding N.A.H.S. seniors talk about self-motivation, drive and commitment
2020-09-0430 minYouth Centered20.22 Running Summer Programs During a Global PandemicRick lays out the blueprint on how we ran successful summer programs during a global pandemic
2020-08-281h 11Youth Centered20.21 Starting a conversation Getting Comfortable being UncomfortableRick starts a conversation about Race with Aisha Valdez, Andrew Kangethe and Jocelyn Avila. Please listen, Please think about their words
2020-06-0548 minYouth Centered20.19 Anthony Sideri How the Pandemic has affected small businessesAnthony Sideri returns to the Youth Centered podcast to discuss gratitude, appreciation and how the Pandemic affected small biz in NA
2020-05-2140 minYouth Centered20.18 Meet Brian Fraser from Cable AccessRick interviews Cable Access Director Brian Fraser on everything to do with NACAM
2020-05-1444 minYouth Centered20.17 Conor Meehan #KnightsCareRick interviews N.A.H.S. Educator Conor Meehan on his #KnightsCare initiative, culture building, educating virtually and much more
2020-05-0743 minYouth Centered20.16 Haley Fay, Studying Abroad in a Global PandemicRick interviews UMass sophomore and NAHS Class of 2018 graduate Haley Fay on growing up in NA and heading off to College. We delve into her time spent studying abroad in Australia during the horrendous Australia Wildfires and then the devastating Global pandemic
2020-05-0243 minYouth Centered20.15 Local Sports Media personality Sam MurrayRick interviews NBCTV and NACAM sports media personality Sam Murray on his start and rise in the field.
2020-04-2536 minYouth Centered20.14 Don't forget about the Class of 2020Rick interviews Senior Scholar - Athletes Caitlyn Wessel and Will Servino on the emotions and thoughts of seniors who are missing out on school, senior activities and things that are a passage of life usually for all high school seniors
2020-04-1656 minYouth Centered201.13 Meet our new Support Services Coordinator Aisha ValdezRick interviews new Support Services Coordinator and former YC Kid Aisha Valdez on her new journey here at the YC. Aisha can be reached at avaldez@nayouth.com
2020-04-0940 minYouth Centered20.12 Youth Center MemoriesThis week Rick shares a number of memories from our past and present members/staff.
2020-04-0336 minYouth Centered20.11 The Golden Years of Summer LeagueRick is solo this week and he discusses by popular demand the Golden Years of Summer League Basketball 1991-2010. We will do a part 2 of this subject as a round table discussion with former staff and players as soon as we get back to normal here in NA
2020-03-2448 minYouth Centered20.10 YC Mailbag with RickRick responds to questions submitted as part of our YC MAILBAG. Thank you to all those who submitted questions and thanks to Steve Boudreau for the idea.
2020-03-1842 minYouth Centered20.09 Steve Boudreau Educator and CoachRick interviews educator and coach Steve Boudreau on building culture
2020-03-1346 minYouth Centered20.08 Kalista Ringler Overcoming AdversityRick interviews NAHS Junior Kalista Ringler on Overcoming a torn ACL injury and looking at new doors that opened during this tough time
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Youth Centered20.07 There is a Difference between Interest and CommitmentRick interviews NAHS Junior Jake Wolinksi on what drives him in sports, academics and other parts of his life. We discuss the difference in being interested in something and being committed to it
2020-02-2445 minYouth Centered20.06 Enthusiasm for Life with Lester RuggRick interviews 89 year old Lester Rugg on a life well lived entitled "Enthusiasm For Life"
2020-02-2042 minYouth Centered20.05 Girls In SportsRick Interviews NAHS athletes Sophie Znamierowski and Deanna Bosco on Girls in Sports. We talk about the successful girls hockey season, the growth of girls sports and how we still got a ways to go in support for girls sports
2020-02-1030 minYouth Centered20.04 The Comeback KidRick interviews Aidan Heim, NAHS Varsity Basketball player. Aidan was cut from the team as a junior and worked hard to make the team as a senior. Aidan embraced an unknown role to start the season and is now starting for the improved Knights. A great conversation on self-awareness and resiliency
2020-01-3031 minYouth Centered20.03 A World Of Difference ProgramRick interviews Michaela Blaney and Rebecca Duchesneau on the popular NAMS "A World of Difference Program
2020-01-2733 minYouth Centered20.02 Adventure Leaders with Lauren Sanford and Ty Mullen Rick interviews Lauren and Ty on our very popular Adventure Leaders program as well as Adventure activities, the climbing wall and the NAYRS Challenge Course
2020-01-1724 minYouth Centered20.01 YC Youth of the YearRick interviews Will Servino and Hannah Rogers our 2020 Youth of the Year
2020-01-0230 minYouth Centered19.35 Anthony Sideri, A Conversation about AddictionRick interviews Anthony Sideri about addiction and his life story
2019-12-2343 minYouth Centered19.34 The NAHS Baseball team run for the Super 8 TitleRick interviews Jack Morin and Jackson Berberich on the High School baseball teams improbable run to the Super 8 Championship
2019-12-1733 minYouth Centered19.33 Pat McGravey Civics ProjectRick Interviews NAMS Social Studies teacher Pat McGravey on his amazing 8th grade Civics Program
2019-12-1348 minYouth Centered19.32 Autism DialogueRick interviews Nick Savarese of the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation, NA parent Lauren Perry and NAYRS Coordinator Lauren Sanford on Autism
2019-10-0438 minYouth Centered19.31 Comfort Zone CampRick interviews Sue Oppici, Regional Development Director for Comfort Zone Camp and Brenna Carney our Support Services Coordinator who is a CZC volunteer
2019-10-0132 minYouth Centered19.30 Jenna Buco Sideri from YC kid to YC board memberRick interviews Jenna Buco Sideri on growing up in NA, the YC and being a professional educator, wife and mom to two beautiful young girls
2019-09-1930 minYouth CenteredNAHS Student Council with Connor Meehan and Caitlyn WesselRick interviews Connor and Caitlyn on the high school student council
2019-09-1334 minYouth Centered19.28 Will Hommonay " From new kid in town to Analytics SavantRick interviews Will Hommonay on his adjustment to NA and his love for analytics
2019-09-0838 minYouth Centered19.27 Jack Muse, Student Athlete and Employee of the SummerRick interviews well rounded NAHS Senior Jack Muse on being named 2019 Employee of the summer
2019-09-0233 minYouth Centered19.26 NA FallBall Preview with Kyle PalladinoRick interviews Kyle Palladino on the North Andover Fall Ball league on the eve of its 15th year
2019-08-2843 minYouth CenteredKids perspective on Summer FunRick interviews 5th graders Morgan Bateman, Phoebe Arakelian and Kieran Ringler on their long history of being summer fun kids
2019-08-0727 minYouth CenteredSummer Fun InclusionRick interviews NAPS Staff Tom Distefano & Michael Verville along with NAYRS Summer Fun Co-Coordinator Sabrina Frahlich on our parternship of including NAPS Special Ed students in our Summer Fun program
2019-08-0132 minYouth Centered19.22 Meet Lauren SanfordRick interviews our new Adventure/ Recreation Coordinator Lauren Sanford
2019-07-0216 minYouth CenteredGirls Just Wanna have SunRick interviews the consulting firm of Kutz, Rozzi and Nassar on the pilot summer program GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE SUN!
2019-06-1218 minYouth Centered19.21 Utah Jazz Georges NiangRick interviews the Merrimack Valleys very own Georges Niang of the Utah Jazz. Our topic focuses on Georges journey and the importance of being committed, hard working, passionate, self motivated so that you can be the best possible you
2019-05-0841 minYouth CenteredKim Festa Cratty - Adolescent TherapyRick interviews local therapist Kim Festa Cratty on Adolescent Therapy
2019-04-2630 minYouth Centered19.19 The MVP Mentoring programRick interviews Program Coordinator Brenna Carney, Mentor Will Servino, and Mentee Diego Urena on our MVP Mentoring program
2019-04-1929 minYouth Centered19.18 The Role of the SRORick interviews Officer Cam Pramas and Officer Will Enright on the role of the school resource officer (SRO)
2019-04-1226 minYouth Centered19.17 Summer Programs Aspire to InspireRick interviews YC Asst. Director Demi Tetrault on our summer 2019 summer programs and our Aspire to Inspire theme
2019-04-0533 minYouth Centered19.16 Understanding Our DifferencesRick interviews Heidi Watters and Maureen Ryan from the Understanding Our Differences program run through North Andover Public schools
2019-03-2928 minYouth Centered19.15 Adjusting to a new townRick interviews Isaiah Nelsen & Dan Callagy on moving from Minnesota to North Andover and how it was to adjust and grow
2019-03-2329 minYouth Centered19.14 NA Track and Field: Building and Sustaining CultureRick interviews Steve Nugent and DJ Sturtevant on how the High School Track & Field / Cross Country program built and continue to sustain their amazing team culture
2019-03-1532 minYouth CenteredIf We Build It They Will Come - The construction of the YC 1993-2000Rick interviews NAYRS Council member Peter Breen on the raising of funds and building of the North Andover Youth Center 1993 - 2000
2019-03-0838 minYouth Centered19.12 Dee Casey - Teenagers Guide to EmploymentRick interviews Asst Town Manager Dee Casey on the Teenagers Guide to Employment
2019-03-0127 minYouth Centered19.11 NAHS Focus ProgramRick interviews NAHS Focus Program Coordinators Sarah Hickey, Alison Colarusso and student Christina Piotte on the High School FOCUS Program
2019-02-2634 minYouth CenteredNorth Andover Recreation ComplexRick interviews Fields Committee members Rick Green and Terry Holland on the new North Andover Field Complex which will begin construction this spring
2019-02-2328 minYouth Centered19.9 Brian Downey, North Andover Crusaders ProgramRick interviews Brian Downey on the NA Crusaders Unified Basketball Program
2019-02-1624 minYouth Centered19.8 The Juuling Problem in NARick interviews NAHS Nurse Lauren McDonald and NAPD School Resource Officer Cam Pramas on the Vaping/ Juuling problem in our community
2019-02-0829 minYouth Centered19.7 WE Movement Ecuador Service ProjectRick interviews Jenny Santos, Kyle White, Brendan Miller on their service project to Ecuador and their fundraising campaign to build a new school in Ecuador
2019-02-0224 minYouth Centered19.6 Jake McElroy 3 Sport AthleteRick interviews North Andover 3 sport athlete Jake McElroy and father John McElroy on the Specialization vs Multi-Sport debate
2019-01-2731 minYouth Centered19.5 MB Chesler; Retiring North Andover EducatorRick interviews North Andover educator MB Chesler on her illustrious 33 year career
2019-01-2526 minYouth CenteredBrenna Carney, Support Services CoordinatorRick interviews Support Services Coordinator Brenna Carney on the MVP Mentoring program and all of the programs and initiatives she is involved in at the YC
2019-01-1824 minYouth Centered19.3 Sydney Pensavalli, Youth of the YearRick interviews NAHS Senior Sydney Pensavalli our 2019 Youth of the Year
2019-01-1023 minYouth Centered19.2 Going off to CollegeUNH Freshman Nicole Kramer and Endicott College Freshman Lucy Kilcoyne talk to Rick about the Process of applying to college, making the decision and completing their first semester
2019-01-0528 minYouth Centered19.1 Where It All BeganRick Gorman on the eve of the 31st anniversary of the establishment of the YC department talks about how it all began
2019-01-0129 minYouth Centered18.16 Christmas Drive 2018Rick Gorman interviews Molly Malandrino on the 29th Annual NAYRS Holiday Drive
2018-12-2426 minYouth Centered18.15 - Summer Fun: The Untold StoryRick Gorman talks about the evolution of Summer Fun.
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Youth Centered18.14 Jimmy Warden on Being a First-Year Teacher, and Other ReflectionsRick Gorman interviews Jimmy Warden on his first year of teaching, and other memories and reflections.
2018-06-3029 minYouth Centered18.13 - Stevens Pond Director Kelly WrayRick Gorman interviews Stevens Pond Director and elementary school teacher Kelly Wray.
2018-06-2526 minYouth Centered18.12 - The Evolving Middle School Student featuring Cheryl RaimondoRick Gorman interview North Andover Middle School Assistant Principal Cheryl Raimondo on the evolving North Andover Middle School student.
2018-06-1529 minYouth Centered18.11 The Legacy of Tim RobertsRick Gorman interviews Pat Roberts about her son Tim's legacy.
2018-06-0723 minYouth Centered18.10 - Growing Up featuring John BoudreauRick Gorman interviews John Boudreau on topic of growing up.
2018-06-0127 minYouth Centered18.9 Kate DeLisle on Inspiring Inclusivity and Serving all StudentsRick Gorman interviews Kate DeLisle, Special Education Teacher at North Andover Middle School, on inspiring a culture of inclusivity & serving all students.
2018-05-2521 minYouth Centered18.8 Service Learning with Katie MurdochRick Gorman interviews Katie Murdoch on Service Learning.
2018-05-1819 minYouth Centered18.7 Changing the World One Day at a TimeRick Gorman interviews son Michael Gorman about his foundation, "The Movement Family."
2018-05-1122 min
Youth Centered18.6 Networking and Collaboration in the Merrimack Valley and the Power of BruceRick Gorman interviews Frank Kenneally, President of the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center Board of Directors, and Chief Operating Officer of the Merrimack Valley YMCA. They discuss the power of networking and collaborating in the Merrimack Valley, and also the power of Springsteen!
2018-04-2035 minYouth Centered18.5 #EveryKidCounts - Summer 2018Rick Gorman interviews NAYRS Assistant Director Demi Tetrault about our summer programs, and our summer theme: #EveryKidCounts.
2018-04-1228 minYouth Centered18.4 Building Culture in the Classroom and on the Playing FieldRick Gorman interviews Andy Van Horn on building culture in the classroom and on the playing field.
2018-04-0522 minYouth Centered18.3 Youth Achievement - Maggie and ChimRick Gorman interviews Maggie Mottolo, Youth of the Year, and Chim Ogwuru, D2 North Sectional Champion.
2018-03-2626 minYouth Centered18.2 ResilienceRick Gorman interviews YC alumn Aisha Valdez on reslience.
2018-03-0620 minYouth Centered18.1 - Teen AnxietyOur first Youth Center podcast! Rick Gorman, Executive Director of North Andover Youth and Recreation Services interviews Laura Stevens, Support Services Coordinator at the North Andover Youth Center about teen anxiety.
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