Amy Seago
Episode 199
21 NOV 2022
She is in her 19th season at the helm of the track and field and cross-country programs at the College of Charleston, up in South Carolina. During her time there, athletes have captured 22 conference titles and have earned nine NCAA regional appearances. Prior to her current employer she served as the head women’s cross-country coach and assistant men’s and women’s track and field coach at Washington & Lee for two years. She began her career as a graduate assistant at Pittsburg State in Kansas. In her days as a student-athlete she was a track and field All-American at Allegheny College and served two years as a team captain. She was honored in 2004 as a member of the NCAC All-Decade team for both cross country and track and field and was subsequently elected to the Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame.
Notable guest quotes:
“My mom actually raised us Catholic. My dad is a Christian, but not Catholic, so a lot of the going to CCD class and Mass every week was on her. And I appreciate the faith basis that she gave me because it has made a tremendous difference in my life.”
“Most recently, when I went to visit my parents, I did go to the Mother Angelica Museum. And previous to that a couple years, I had went to the house where Rhoda Wise grew up.”
“I went to a wonderful church, Little Flower parish… and from there I definitely have grown my appreciation for St. Thérèse and just, actually St. Thérèse has made a large impact in my life in just some of my just asking for her intercession.”
“My faith has always been important to me… in college… I would do my best to always make it to Mass.”
“When I went to grad school… I helped to teach CCD classes at the local Catholic church there.”
“I try to treat everybody as individuals in the beautiful people that they are in God’s image and likeness. And so, when the opportunity comes up where I’m able to share my faith, I love to be able to do that.”
“I knew that this (student-athlete) was pretty nervous about her event, and I said, ‘Ya’ know, just trust that God has this and your story, you don’t have to take all control of this’.”
“I feel like this year for me has been transformational just in me having the courage to share more.”
“Sports are a metaphor for life, but, how much greater when you can connect it to Christ.”
“Listening to the Holy Spirit, he’s not going to lead you in the wrong direction.”
“I’m a member of this great Catholic moms group. And what a beautiful, beautiful group… they send messages just for prayers for one another. And to see the impact that prayer has!”
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