Sunday, March 13, 2011

Interviews... Thomas and Humphreys

Hello-
One of the great things about being at a small college is the ability to have students/student-employees gain work experiences... I asked our Sports Information Student Assistant to come and film some of our first practice and interview some of our student-athletes (more great experience for the future!).

Here it is-- have a great spring break week (one of the perks of working at a college!)!

Coach B

Thursday, March 10, 2011

One day to spring break...

Hello-
Only one more day of classes and spring semester is half over! Couple of updates from campus-- I'm proud to say that our Cougar Volleyball team won the intramural women's basketball championship this past week!! Go Cougars!

Also, wanted to congratulate Anna Peterson, Emily Irey and Kaylie Clark on their indoor track season (and Anna was All-Conference!)- click here to read their releases- Mandy Allman has also just begun her softball season for Coach Pennie and they will be heading South this weekend to play games-- read about their season here-

Have a great week and Go Cougars!!

Coach B

Monday, March 7, 2011

Spring Practice 2011- Day 1

Hello-
We had our first day of spring practice today-- lots of fun with 12 athletes back in the gym! We spent the bulk of our time working on passing, serving... and playing, short court, 6's, queens, etc.

Heather was there today helping and it was fun practicing again! More to follow coming up but I'll leave you with some pics of my son (Tyler) and I sledding this past weekend at Cub Scout Camp-- you tell me who got more air!!

Enjoy!

Coach B

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Five days to the start of our spring season and Leading the Kruse Cup!

Hello all-
Gearing up for the start of our spring season next week! We'll start practicing a couple of times a week, for the next month and a half with our alumni match the evening of Saturday, April 9 (let us know if you are an alum and you plan on coming but have not told us yet!) and our spring tourney on Sunday, April 17.

Also, the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference just released their second Kruse Cup Standings- the Kruse Cup is the award given to the top UMAC athletic department at the end of the year... and UMM is currently sitting at #1! Read about it here-

Have a great week and Go Cougars!

Coach B

PS~ Coach Pennie and the Cougar Softball team were picked 3rd in the pre-season poll and open up their season this Saturday...

PPS~ The Cougar Women's Basketball team is heading to Iowa as I type this to compete in the NCAA DIII National Championship Tourney after winning the UMAC tourney- Go Cougars!