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Conqu'ring Heroes 178 - Maile'ana Kanewa-Hermelyn
Conqu'ring Heroes
Published on 10/16/2025
Conqu'ring Heroes
Published on 10/16/2025
It's a new era for Michigan Women's Gymnastics, as Maile'ana Kanewa-Hermelyn recently took over as Head Coach for the retiring Bev Plocki. On this week's episode, Kanewa-Hermelyn discusses her excitement for this new role, breaks down her work so far as Head Coach, and previews some key components to this season's roster.
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Earlier this week, Michigan announced the final assistant coach for the men's basketball staff, and he joins Brian this week on Defend the Block. Dylan Murphy discusses his decision to accept the role here in Ann Arbor, reflects on his unique journey through the coaching ranks, and shares his early thoughts on the program's culture and roster. [ Transcript ]
Published on 8/4/2026
We get to know the newest member of the men's basketball coaching staff on this week's show. Assistant coach Mike Martin discusses his decision to accept the position at Michigan, the items he has attacked since arriving in Ann Arbor, and his early impressions of the program. [ Transcript ]
Published on 7/28/2026
David and Meredith Kaplan Men's Basketball Head Coach Mike Boynton Jr. is our guest this week on Defend the Block. Boynton details the early days in his new role, describes the process of retaining most of the roster, and shares some early observations from the team's summer workouts. [ Transcript ]
Published on 7/21/2026
After sharing some thoughts on Friday's appointment of Mike Boynton Jr. as the program's head coach, Brian visits with another incoming transfer this week on Defend the Block. J.P. Estrella discusses his decision to join the Wolverines, some of the key elements of his game, how he fits in with the rest of the roster and his early thoughts on the Ann Arbor restaurant scene. [ Transcript ]
Published on 7/14/2026
