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'Cat Tales - Weber State Athletics

'Cat Tales - Weber State Athletics

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The official podcast of Weber State Athletics featuring the top guests in an around Wildcat athletics. Hosted by Weber State Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua.All rights reserved
Episodes
  • Damian Lillard on his role as Weber State men's basketball General Manager

    Damian Lillard on his role as Weber State men's basketball General Manager
    Jun 22 2026
    It’s been one year since Wildcat legend Damian Lillard was named the General Manager of Weber State Basketball. In this latest Wildcat All In interview, the NBA superstar discusses why he took on the role of General Manager and what that means for him. He also talks about his involvement in the coaching search process and what he sees in new Wildcat head coach Kaleb Canales. Lillard talks about helping build the Wildcat roster and how Weber State moves forward in the new era of college athletics. In addition, Lillard talks about his excitement to return to playing in the NBA after missing last year with an injury and his excitement to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. He is entering his 15th season in the NBA, and he explains how long he sees himself playing. All that and more with General Manager Damian Lillard in this Wildcat All In interview.
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    12 mins
  • Wildcat All In - New Weber State men's basketball head coach Kaleb Canales

    Wildcat All In - New Weber State men's basketball head coach Kaleb Canales
    May 11 2026
    Get to know new Weber State men’s basketball head coach Kaleb Canales in this latest Wildcat All In interview. with Paul Grua. Hear from coach Canales on why he came to Weber State, how he got into coaching, his 18-year NBA coaching career, and his vision and goals for the Wildcats. Coach Canales also talks about building the Wildcat roster for next season, scheduling, style of play, competition, relationship with Damian Lillard, giving back, family, and much more. Canales was hired as the 11th head coach in Weber State’s Division I history in April and brings nearly two decades of coaching experience. He also spent last season as the associate head coach at Troy, where he helped lead the team to the NCAA Tournament. Canales came from Troy University last season, where he helped guide the Trojans to a 22–12 record and won the Sun Belt regular-season and tournament championships, to earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament. A native of Laredo, Texas, Canales began his coaching career in 2001 as a high school assistant coach before moving to the collegiate ranks at UT Arlington for the 2003-04 season, where he helped lead the Mavericks to a Southland Conference title. He then embarked on an 18-year career in the NBA, beginning with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2005 as a video intern. He was promoted to video coordinator, then to assistant coach in 2009. In 2012, he served as the Trail Blazers' interim head coach for 23 games and became the first Hispanic head coach in NBA history. He also served as Portland's head coach in the NBA Summer League. Canales then spent five seasons as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks (2013–18), followed by two years with the New York Knicks and one season with the Indiana Pacers. In 2023, he was named associate head coach of the Texas Legends in the NBA G League. He also served as head coach of the Calgary Surge in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. He and his wife Cristi, have a son, Bauer, and a daughter, Sloane.
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    20 mins
  • Tana Vea on his return to Weber State as Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator

    Tana Vea on his return to Weber State as Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator
    May 4 2026
    Weber State football Assistant coach and Recruiting Coordinator Tana Vea is the guest on the latest ‘Cat Tales podcast with Paul Grua. Tana talks about his return to Weber State and living out his dream of coaching college football. In this podcast, he also talks about his work as the Recruiting Coordinator and what the recruiting process is like, including the evaluation of players and relationships. He also talks about how he got into football and coaching, his connection to Weber State Hall of Fame coach Ron McBride, the Polynesian culture, coaching running backs, golf, pickleball, and much more.
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    37 mins
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