Titan Table Talk - Season 4, Episode 9

10/27/2026 1:00:00 PM

Welcome back to Titan Table Talk! Each week we sit down with Illinois Wesleyan University coaches and student-athletes to hear their stories, reflections, and updates from around Titan athletics.

The final episode of October opens with assistant head football coach Tyler Holte, who recaps the team's 44-0 win over Elmhurst and his path from Division III national champion student-athlete to now coach. Linebacker Gavin LaDere and wide receiver Cade Danko continue the football conversation heading into the bye week. With the conference meet on the horizon, head cross country coach Greg Huffaker discusses the season and previews the meet. With only four regular season matches left on the women's volleyball slate, associate head coach Tyler White and junior Juliana Valdez share their goals prior to the postseason.

00:00 – Assistant Head Football Coach Tyler Holte
Coach Holte breaks down the team's win over Elmhurst. He also reflects on how his time as a Division III football student-athlete has helped him as a coach along with how having a strong staff helps with recruiting.

7:18 – Linebacker Gavin LaDere and Wide Receiver Cade Danko
LaDere and Danko break down the shutout win over Elmhurst and the team's fast start. They also discuss both of their strong seasons through the first eight games along with how the bye week will help them as they prepare for the final two regular season contests.

13:40 – Head Cross Country Coach Greg Huffaker
Coach Huffaker recaps the season so far, discusses the strengths of having a younger roster, and previews the conference meet.

24:41 – Women's Volleyball Associate Head Coach Tyler White and Junior Juliana Valdez
With only four regular season matches left, coach White and Valdez talk about the team's recent success that included clinching a share of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin's regular season last week, they share their goals for the rest of the season.

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