IWUHoops presents The Pursuit: Recent Episodes
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Welcome, everyone, to the season finale of our podcast! Join your hosts, Griff and Nolan alongside Noah Smith, Javan Buchanan, and Nathan Childress as we wrap up the season. Get an exclusive look inside the locker room as we reflect on the highlights of our Kansas City trip, discuss the season's impact, and look ahead to what's next for us. With hearts full of gratitude for God's faithfulness, we also hope for what lies ahead for IWU Hoops. Praise God for allowing us to leave a lasting legacy that ultimately matters to Him. Lastly, thank you to the incredible IWU community for your unwavering support and love throughout the season. Stay tuned for an exciting journey ahead!
Griffin Kleiwer is joined by a group of players and coachesto talk about Senior Nolan Mader. Nolan has been away from the team for a few weeks due to health complications. Griffin and the team share inside storiesabout what makes Mader such an important part of the team and the ways his impact goes far beyond the box score.
Welcome everyone to another episode of The Pursuit Podcast. Walk alongside your hosts, Griff and Nolan as today we're joined by our team captains, Noah Smith and Alex Stauffer. Together, we'll take you on a journey through our recent trip to Puerto Rico, into game-to-game analysis, and explore the profound impact our program has had on these guys. Get ready to witness the essence of these memories and the enduring Iam3rd culture that will have lasting effects beyond the locker room.
Welcome, everyone! Join hosts, Griffin Kliewer and Nolan Mader alongside special guest, senior teammate Jourdain Brown. Today, we are thrilled to bring you an inside look at our team's current status. We are sitting at 8-2 gearing up for an exciting Puerto Rico trip just before Christmas. In this episode, we'll dive into the lessons we've learned from recent games and explore a pivotal moment that occurred during a team devotion led by Coach Tonagel. Drawing from Psalm 139:23-24, each player was encouraged to open up about their sins, frustrations, and fears. This powerful experience fueled a collective commitment to cleaning out the locker room from these vices. Join us as we discuss the transformative impact of confession, both on and off the court, and how it has strengthened our unity as a squad. We firmly believe that embracing Christ's promise of abundant life comes from wholeheartedly committing to Him first, others second, and ourselves third. Our team is truly enjoying the journey of pursuing Christ, and we can't wait to continue to share with you the story God writes.
In this episode, hosts, Griffin Kliewer and Nolan Mader, are joined by special guests, Javan Buchanan and Caedmon Bontrager, to relive the unforgettable night when Coach Tonagel secured his 500th win. Hear from the players as they share their individual stories, reflecting on how Coach Tonagel has influenced their journeys as both players and as men. From the celebratory atmosphere of the milestone night to the enduring impact of the Iam3rd culture, this episode provides an intimate glimpse into the world of IWU hoops.
Join Griffin Kliewer and Nolan Mader as they take you behind the scenes with IWU's newest transfers, Luke Brown and Nathan Childress. In this episode, we explore the contrasting aspects of their prior college journeys and their early experiences at IWU. We dive into the anticipation for the upcoming 2023-2024 season while reiterating the power of the IWU foundational statement, "You have been given a heritage and will leave a legacy." Come along as we welcome fresh talent while upholding our value of keeping God first, others second, and yourself third.
Coach Tonagel and Coach Clark are joined by Griffin Kliewer and Nolan Mader to discuss the comeback of the podcast plus the vision of the upcoming season. We dive into the locker room to explore the team's off-season dedication and our team's hunger after a heartbreaking ending to the 2022-2023 season. Griffin and Nolan are prepared to guide you through the upcoming season's journey as we embrace the Iam3rd lifestyle, allowing God to write our story step by step.
Episode 5.20 “Unconscious”
1st Half (1:00)
Coach Tonagel reflects on the season and how to lead 'free of self' in the midst of big victories.
2nd Half (10:51)
Coach Tonagel reflects on the season and how to lead 'free of self' in the midst of deep disappointments.
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Episode 5.19 “The Aftermath II”
1st Half (1:00)
Kyle Mangas, Seth Maxwell and Noah Smith go deeper on what it meant that the season was cancelled and how they have been processing it for what is next.
2nd Half (9:49)
Coach Clark and Coach Tonagel reflect on what they are learning about leadership in an IAM3 culture.
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Episode 5.18 “The Aftermath I”
1st Half (1:00)
The seniors talk about the emotions of the tournament being cancelled.
2nd Half (26:53)
Coach Tonagel shares about what he went through as a leader as the news came out that the tournament would not be played.
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Episode 5.17 “#4?”
1st Half (1:00)
Coach Tonagel gives insight into how he was feeling heading in to the national tournament.
2nd Half (5:22)
Seth Maxwell and Kyle Mangas share the confidence the team had as the national tournament started.
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Episode 5.16 “Joy Fueled Agression II”
1st Half (1:00)
Canaan Coffey, Tanner Rubio and Trevor Harrell share the unique way they decided to lead on the day of the conference championship.
2nd Half (15:13)
Noah Smith, Spencer Piercefield and Tim Adetukasi reflect on being led by seniors with an IAM3 purpose.
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Episode 5.15 “Joy Fueled Agression I”
1st Half (0:59)
Canaan Coffey and Spencer Piercefield go inside the team's unconscious play headed into the conference tournament.
2nd Half (13:37)
Coach Tonagel, Kyle Mangas and Noah Smith share about 'unconscious' coming to life late in the season.
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Episode 5.14 “Unconscious Growth”
1st Half (0:30)
Tanner Rubio, Kyle Mangas and Tim Adetukasi reflect on the personal transformation they were experiencing as the year went along.
2nd Half (17:40)
Coach Tonagel gives insight into the unique ways that IAM3 unlocks potential.
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Episode 5.13 “Unconscious of Your Role”
1st Half (0:30)
Coach Tonagel reflects on the joy a team can play with if teammates are all free of self and living into their roles.
2nd Half (16:37)
Michael Thompson, Billy Harness, Trevor Harrell and Jonathan Mpanzu talk about the joy found in playing for your teammates.
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Episode 5.12 “Conscious of Your Role”
1st Half (0:30)
Coach Tonagel shares about some of the challenges on the team in January of guys buying into their roles and how he decided to go back to the basics of IAM3.
2nd Half (14:37)
Tanner Rubio and Canaan Coffey go inside the tension as a player of fully living in to your role on a team.
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Episode 5.11 “Heart Check”
1st Half (0:30)
Coach Clark and Coach Welty talk about a meaningful prayer time in the midst of conference play.
2nd Half (11:13)
Michael Thompson and Luke Stephens talk about the importance of the heart check on their personal growth.
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Episode 5.10 “Game Winner”
1st Half (0:30)
Kyle Mangas gives insight into taking and hitting game winning shots.
2nd Half (20:05)
Several teammates talk about playing with Kyle and how much they trust him in big moments.
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Episode 5.9 “IAM3 Training Ground”
This episode is in honor of the IAM3 leaders who have served IWUHoops. We love you guys:
Aaron Kimball
Adam Conrad
Austin Collins
Billy Harness
Brendan Miller
Brennan Brooker
Brent Bellinger
Brian Bowers
Caleb Muthiah
Caleb Wood
Collin Barker
Connor Van Farowe
Devin Gray
Dion Fessenden
Ethan Whaley
Evan Longstreth
Jacob Quick
Jared Smith
Jordan Baker
Josh Williams
Kar Reng
Kyle Yost
Matthew Martin
Mike Texidor
Payton Kovell
Ryan Geiger
Sam McCollum
Shay Toombs
Steven Gidley
Te’ryk Campbell
Travis Brady
Troy Tonagel
1st Half (0:30)
Former Wildcat managers Ethan Whaley and Steven Gidley talk about the unique culture of IAM3 leadership that has developed over time on the managerial staff.
2nd Half (15:53)
Collin Barker, Ryan Geiger and Conner VanFarowe share about their experiences as managers on the team.
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Episode 5.8 “Eruption”
1st Half (0:30)
Coach Tonagel talks about the team's first half eruption in a conference game and what was happening in his own spiritual leadership during this time.
2nd Half (14:05)
Seth Maxwell gives insight on the growth he was experiencing early in the season and the importance of the Marian victory for the team.
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Episode 5.7 “Two Weeks”
1st Half (0:30)
Coach Tonagel shares the challenge of having a long stretch of practice between games.
2nd Half (15:04 )
Tanner Rubio shares the challenge of breaking his hand and then goes inside the worst game of his career.
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Episode 5.6 “David’s Mighty Men”
1st Half (0:30)
The coaching staff talks about a catalytic talk from an outside source and why it's so important to allow trusted leaders to speak into the organization.
2nd Half (11:28)
Jonathan Mpanzu and Isaiah Payton share how they were challenged to grow by the talk from Shay Robbins.
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Episode 5.5 “10 Days of Growth”
1st Half (0:30)
Coach Tonagel shares how the team tried to leverage a unique 10 day break from games in the middle of November.
2nd Half (11:19 )
Trevor Harrell, Spencer Piercefield and Michael Thompson talk about the growth they experienced from the intentionality of small groups in November.
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Episode 5.4 "The Great White North”
1st Half (0:30)
Coach Tonagel takes listeners inside the team's trip to Canada to start the season.
2nd Half ( 10:42)
Noah Smith and Canaan Coffey give perspectives from the opening of the season and what was happening behind the scenes on the trip to Canada.
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Episode 5.3 "Grinding"
1st Half (0:30)
Coach Welty and Coach Osborn reflect on a grinding part of the season and a loss to open the year.
2nd Half (10:32 )
Michael Thompson, Michael Zitney and Luke Stephens give insight into what a player experiences during the grinding parts of a long season.
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5.2 'Unconscious Prayer'
1st Half (0:58)
The coaching staff goes inside a prayer meeting during the preseason.
2nd Half (12:00)
Senior Tanner Rubio takes listeners inside his transfer from a D1 school and what he was experiencing as he transitioned to an IAM3 culture.
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5.1 "Unconscious"
1st Half (0:30)
Coach Tonagel explains how he intentionally seeks vision for the upcoming season. He goes inside how he casts a vision for the team to become 'unconscious' during the season ahead.
2nd Half (12:20)
Canaan Coffey, Trevor Harrell, Tanner Rubio and Kyle Mangas explain the way they took the leadership reigns and began to pursue an unconscious life in the month of June.
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1st Half (0:59)
Seniors Trevor Waite, Joel Okafor and Evan Maxwell recap the season and discuss how their growth in an IAm3rd identity will shape their next season of life.
2nd Half (17:24)
Coach Tonagel gives his final thoughts on the season and how he measured the success of a year that ended in a loss rather than a national championship. He shares the meaning and potential of coaching or leading if done in pursuit of the IAm3rd life.
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1st Half (1:37)
Kyle Mangas shares about a moment of worship in the Sweet 16 game and why he was so emotional after hitting a game winner.
2nd Half (13:14)
Coach Tonagel shares how we too often think IAm3rd is just about serving others, but how in reality it truly is God first and others second.
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1st Half (1:38)
Trevor Harrell shares about a moment of worship in the Sweet 16 game and talks about his journey through the season with his father Craig.
2nd Half (13:17)
Coach Tonagel gives listeners his perspective on prayer and the role it plays in his coaching and personal journey.
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1st Half (1:37)
Jonathan Mpanzu shares about a moment of worship in the Sweet 16 game and how it was the culmination of a year of growth for him.
2nd Half (10:53)
Coach Tonagel takes listeners inside his year long journey with Jonathan, giving insights into the ups and downs of a player/coach relationship.
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1st Half (1:38)
Seth Maxwell shares about a moment of worship in the Sweet 16 game and shares how it affects who he hopes to become as a player in the future as a result.
2nd Half (14:54)
Coach Tonagel talks about how worship can form who we become.
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1st Half (1:37)
Trevor Waite shares about a moment of worship he had during the Sweet 16 game and what he saw from his teammates on that day.
2nd Half (14:15)
Coach Tonagel reflects on Trevor's career and contrasts Trevor's moment before the Sweet 16 game with his appearance in the IHSAA State Finals while in High School.
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1st Half
Seniors Trevor Waite, Joel Okafor and Evan Maxwell discuss the team's mentality headed into the national tournament and give insight into why this always seems to be a time when the team goes to another level.
2nd Half
Coach Tonagel shares about a prayer challenge he gave the team headed into the national tournament.
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1st Half (1:22)
Coach Phil Bollier joins to connect the stories of Iam3 and LU2 and talk about the generational impact a coach can have when he uses his platform for Christ.
2nd Half (24:30)
Kyle Mangas shares about winning the conference title game with Ernie Johnson in the crowd and calling the game.
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1st Half (0:50)
Senior Evan Maxwell talks about his buzzer beater against Marian in the regular season.
2nd Half (14:09)
Junior Canaan Coffey shares about his buzzer beater against Marian in the conference tournament.
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1st Half (1:18)
Freshmen Seth Maxwell and Luke Stephens and Sophomore Kyle Mangas go inside the next practice after the loss to Goshen College.
2nd Half (12:55)
Coach Weidner gives insight into his growth in a 'Fearless' mentality during his time as a player and how it impacted the team after the tough loss.
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1st Half (1:10)
Junior Canaan Coffey talks about the team's loss on the road to Goshen College and what he was feeling as a starter during and after the game.
2nd Half (12:40)
Coach Tonagel goes inside a coach's mind as he watches a team under perform and how to best respond to set up future growth.
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1st Half (1:18)
Coach Tonagel and Coach Clark discuss the role of prayer and fasting in the program over the course of a season and how they played a specific role in one scouting report
2nd Half (15:58)
Freshman Tim Adetukasi, Senior Evan Maxwell, and Coach David Osborn share how the team went to another level with some intentionality off the court
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1st Half (1:04)
Freshman Tim Adetukasi shares about his adjustment to the team after joining it mid-season and goes inside the team's trip to the prison.
2nd Half (12:30)
Coach Tonagel reflects on the team's steady growth heading into the second semester and the role an experience like the prison trip plays in building a team.
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1st Half (1:04)
Freshman Seth Maxwell and Sophomore Kyle Mangas talk about the team's trip to Florida and how time together helped the unity of the team.
2nd Half (11:15)
Coach Osborn gives insight into the growth of the team after a stretch of losing and how it set up continued growth for the rest of the season.
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1st Half (1:14)
Seniors Trevor Waite, Joel Okafor and Evan Maxwell go inside the mind of a player in the middle of a losing streak.
2nd Half (8:53)
Coach Tonagel shares how he processes a losing streak as a coach and how to continue to find an identity of 3 regardless of an outcome.
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1st Half (1:10)
Evan Maxwell and Michael Zitney share about a big win on the road.
2nd Half (15:51)
Coach Tonagel talks about the mentality a team needs when it has a big road game and how to celebrate a big win with the right perspective.
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1st Half (0:30)
Seniors Trevor Waite, Joel Okafor and Evan Maxwell discuss the team's mentality as games began.
2nd Half (11:19)
Coach Tonagel talks about continuing to build an identiy of 3 as the season gets underway.
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As IWUHoops has traded the pursuit of me for the pursuit of three, they’ve noticed a growing hunger across coaching for others to do the same. This has sparked conversations and gatherings of leaders from across the country in an attempt to ‘re-define greatness’ to align with the IAm3rd way. This episode will engage two of those leaders who are navigating the tension of putting God 1st and others second in the midst of the demands of a basketball season, the allure of success and the competitive nature of coaching.
1st Half (0:29)
Coach Rjay Barsh has won 129 games and been to a Final 4 in his seven years as the head coach at Southeastern University. SEU was a top 25 team all season and made the NAIA National tournament, and Coach Barsh intersected with IWU multiple times throughout the year. He joins to talk about leadership, discipleship and the power of Kingdom connections in coaching. You can follow him @CoachRjayBarsh on Twitter and read more from him at coachbarsh.com
2nd Half (27:47)
Coach Ryan Osborn just completed his second season as the head coach at Carmel High School. In his first season, Carmel finished as runner-up in Indiana’s largest class and this past year they won the state title. He and Coach Tonagel share about their long-time friendship and the way they challenge and encourage each other throughout the season. They go in-depth about the challenges and joys of coaching and where they find their purpose. You can follow him @Coach_Osborn on Twitter.
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1st Half (1:09)
Joel Okafor and Coach Tonagel talks about the Father/Son Retreat and Joel's baptism.
2nd Half (10:10)
Freshmen Logan Kruse and Luke Stephens share about the value of being led by strong leaders in the transition to college.
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1st Half (0:59)
Freshmen Seth Maxwell and Isaiah Payton talk about the adjustment to college and being stretched out of their comfort zones.
2nd Half (10:08)
Coach Tonagel gives insight into why there is intentionality in stretching new players and how it can ultimately lead to growth.
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1st Half (1:07)
Freshman Jonathan Mpanzu gives his perspective on the team's mission trip to the Dominican Republic.
2nd Half (11:26)
Coach Tonagel shares about G.O. Ministries and why the trip to the DR is so important in the culture of the program.
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1st Half (1:00)
Coach Tonagel and Kyle Mangas discuss laying the foundation for the team in the month of June and why deep relationships are so important in the program.
2nd Half (10:48)
Trevor Harrell and Jonathan Mpanzu share about how the month of June pushed them into a deeper relationship and the role that it played in their growth throughout the season.
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Episode 4.1 "Identity of 3"
1st Half-(1:40)
Coach Tonagel joins to talk about the challenges of finding an identity built on IAm3rd in basketball but how it can unlock potential in a program.
2nd Half- (13:07)
Seniors Trevor Waite, Joel Okafor and Evan Maxwell discuss a low point in each of their careers and where they were at heading in to the new season as team leaders.
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Go inside the locker room as Indiana Wesleyan Men’s Basketball trades the pursuit of me for the pursuit of 3.
Following the 2018 NAIA DII National Championships, IWUHoops released a 22 episode season of a podcast where listeners heard the story of the season through the eyes of the players and coaches.
“Each year, it seems as though God takes us on a new journey deeper into the IAm3rd life and we are excited to share with others what happened with our team this season,” says Head Coach Greg Tonagel. “The response to the podcast last year blew us away. There were tens of thousands of downloads and we heard from coaches, administrators and leaders from all across the country who shared in our huger to trade the pursuit of me for the pursuit of three. This is only growing our conviction that ‘IAm3rd’ is the best way to live and to lead.”
As a follow up to season 1, the next season of ‘IWUHoops presents The Pursuit’ will air beginning on Monday, May 20th and will release every Monday and Thursday through July. Each episode will feature interviews with players and coaches talking about a specific part of the season. Over the course of 23 episodes, the story of the entire season will be told. Topics like identity, fear, comfort zones, legacy, last second shots, and worship will be explored from the real life experiences and perspectives of coaches and players.
“It is evident that we are in an increasingly ‘Me1st’ culture where leaders are trained to look out first for their own interests as they make decisions,” says Associate Head Coach Jeff Clark. “Based on the response to the first season of ‘The Pursuit’ it seems there is a corresponding hunger from leaders to hear the life giving message of the gospel of Jesus Christ and learn how it intersects with something like a basketball season. Our hope is that by transparently opening up both the highs and lows from our program that more leaders will come to re-define greatness in their leadership context by making discipleship the driver of what they do.”
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In Series 3, listeners will hear how IWU Athletics is attempting to flip the world’s vision of leadership upside-down by pursuing Kingdom greatness through discipleship. The terminology in each program may be different and the application may change, but the coaches at IWU believe that putting 'Mission In Action' by pursuing God 1st and others 2nd is a powerful way to live and to lead in any context.
This episode will take listeners inside the culture of IWU Baseball.
1st Half (1:56)-Coach Rich Benjamin joins to share about the growth of the baseball program and what it means to put purpose over platform.
2nd Half (16:50)-Senior Andrew Breytenbach talks about growing with the program under Coach Benjamin and how he has continued to pursue Christ despite having a career ending injury.
Overtime (28:47)-AD Mark DeMichael gives insight into the ways he has seen Philippians 2 applied to baseball and how that has elevated the program on the field.
www.iwuwildcats.com/misioninaction
In Series 3, listeners will hear how IWU Athletics is attempting to flip the world’s vision of leadership upside-down by pursuing Kingdom greatness through discipleship. The terminology in each program may be different and the application may change, but the coaches at IWU believe that putting 'Mission In Action' by pursuing God 1st and others 2nd is a powerful way to live and to lead in any context.
This episode will take listeners inside the culture of IWU Softball.
1st Half (2:00)-Coach Steve Babinski shares how he keeps his faith fresh in leadership and why he thinks it's critical to keep the mission in the front of the program.
2nd Half (19:19)-Sophomore Paige Creasey talks about her growth as a person and player in her first year in the program.
Overtime (26:35)-AD Mark DeMichael gives insight into ways that the mission remains the same even with different personalities who lead and different contexts of leadership.
www.iwuwildcats.com/misioninaction
In Series 3, listeners will hear how IWU Athletics is attempting to flip the world’s vision of leadership upside-down by pursuing Kingdom greatness through discipleship. The terminology in each program may be different and the application may change, but the coaches at IWU believe that putting 'Mission In Action' by pursuing God 1st and others 2nd is a powerful way to live and to lead in any context.
This episode will take listeners inside the culture of IWU Women’s Basketball.
1st Half (1:56)-Coach Ethan Whaley shares about his coaching philosophy and the growth he is seeing on his team. He gives insight into how he is challenging his players to get out of their comfort zone so they can go on an upward trajectory of growth.
2nd Half (18:45)-Transfer Sophomore Anne Secrest joins to talk about her experience so far in the program and what she has seen that makes IWU so unique.
Overtime (28:43)-AD Mark DeMichael talks about what happens when a coach shifts from thinking about their job as a career and begins to think about it as a calling.
www.iwuwildcats.com/misioninaction
In Series 3, listeners will hear how IWU Athletics is attempting to flip the world’s vision of leadership upside-down by pursuing Kingdom greatness through discipleship. The terminology in each program may be different and the application may change, but the coaches at IWU believe that putting 'Mission In Action' by pursuing God 1st and others 2nd is a powerful way to live and to lead in any context.
This episode will take listeners inside the culture of IWU Cheerleading.
1st Half (1:46)-Coach Lindsay Reep shares how the growth of the competitive cheer team over the past two seasons.
2nd Half (8:00)-Junior PJ Sobotka joins to talk about finding his identity in Christ rather than his sport.
Overtime (13:15)-AD Mark DeMichael continues the conversation about building spiritual momentum in the department through intentional shared experiences, talking about the annual commissioning service.
www.iwuwildcats.com/misioninaction
In Series 3, listeners will hear how IWU Athletics is attempting to flip the world’s vision of leadership upside-down by pursuing Kingdom greatness through discipleship. The terminology in each program may be different and the application may change, but the coaches at IWU believe that putting 'Mission In Action' by pursuing God 1st and others 2nd is a powerful way to live and to lead in any context.
This episode will take listeners inside the culture of IWU Cross Country.
1st Half (1:59)-Coach John Foss shares how his philosophy of coaching has evolved over his 30 year Hall of Fame career.
2nd Half (16:43)-Junior Josh Brocato talks about his growth in the program and finding his identity in Christ while running.
Overtime (22:46)-AD Mark DeMichael joins to talk about an athletic department mission trip to Auckland, New Zealand and the long term impact it had on the environment in the department.
www.iwuwildcats.com/misioninaction
In Series 3, listeners will hear how IWU Athletics is attempting to flip the world’s vision of leadership upside-down by pursuing Kingdom greatness through discipleship. The terminology in each program may be different and the application may change, but the coaches at IWU believe that putting 'Mission In Action' by pursuing God 1st and others 2nd is a powerful way to live and to lead in any context.
This episode will take listeners inside the culture of IWU Swimming.
1st Half (1:55)-Coach Laurissa Dalrymple joins to tell the story about starting the swimming and how she has been intentional with her coaches in developing the athletes in the program.
2nd Half (10:04)-Sophomore Caroline Warner shares about the team's growth over her two years at IWU.
Overtime (18:13)-AD Mark DeMichael continues the conversation from the previous two episodes about the importance in discipleship and leadership to create intentional shared experiences within the department.
www.iwuwildcats.com/misioninaction
In Series 3, listeners will hear how IWU Athletics is attempting to flip the world’s vision of leadership upside-down by pursuing Kingdom greatness through discipleship. The terminology in each program may be different and the application may change, but the coaches at IWU believe that putting 'Mission In Action' by pursuing God 1st and others 2nd is a powerful way to live and to lead in any context.
This episode will take listeners inside the culture of IWU Golf
1st Half (2:00)-Coach Lorne Oke talks about his leadership journey and the intersection of faith and golf.
2nd Half (15:38)-Seniors Nick Schad and Brooke Fullenkamp share their experiences with IWU golf and talk about how they attempt to live out the mission on the course.
Overtime (24:44)-AD Mark DeMichael talks about the Leadership Summit held each year in Montana with IWU athletes.
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In Series 3, listeners will hear how IWU Athletics is attempting to flip the world’s vision of leadership upside-down by pursuing Kingdom greatness through discipleship. The terminology in each program may be different and the application may change, but the coaches at IWU believe that putting 'Mission In Action' by pursuing God 1st and others 2nd is a powerful way to live and to lead in any context.
This episode will take listeners inside the culture of IWU Track and Field.
1st Half (1:56)-Coach Caleb Snyder joins to take listeners inside his leadership style and the process of instilling a Christ-focused mentality on a large team.
2nd Half (18:43)-Senior Chad Ellens and Junior Kendra Frieden share about the team's retreat to North Carolina.
Overtime (29:24)-AD Mark DeMichael talks about the importance for a leader to create intentional shared experiences for a team to grow in unity.
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In Series 3, listeners will hear how IWU Athletics is attempting to flip the world’s vision of leadership upside-down by pursuing Kingdom greatness through discipleship. The terminology in each program may be different and the application may change, but the coaches at IWU believe that putting 'Mission In Action' by pursuing God 1st and others 2nd is a powerful way to live and to lead in any context.
This episode will take listeners inside the culture of IWU Women's Soccer.
1st Half (1:59)-First year Coach Daniel Seiffart takes listeners inside the process of building on the foundation laid by the previous coach including the creation of a creed within the program.
2nd Half (17:13)-Junior Olivia Schmidt shares about how as she has learned to glorify God in soccer she has been able to play in freedom
Overtime (22:33)-AD Mark DeMichael continues the conversation his pillars of leadership found in Phil. 2:1-11, talking about unity in the Holy Spirit
www.iwuwildcats.com/misioninaction
In Series 3, listeners will hear how IWU Athletics is attempting to flip the world’s vision of leadership upside-down by pursuing Kingdom greatness through discipleship. The terminology in each program may be different and the application may change, but the coaches at IWU believe that putting 'Mission In Action' by pursuing God 1st and others 2nd is a powerful way to live and to lead in any context.
This episode will take listeners inside the culture of Indiana Wesleyan University Tennis.
1st Half (2:13)-Coach Eddie Shigley takes listeners inside the 'Wildcat Way' and how it is shaping the Men's and Women's Tennis team in a counter-cultural direction.
2nd Half (14:07)-Junior Lizzie Bauss and Senior Tyler Abbott share their experience from the inside of of IWU Tennis.
Overtime (22:33)-AD Mark DeMichael continues the conversation his pillars of leadership found in Phil. 2:1-11, talking about servant leadership in coaching.
www.iwuwildcats.com/misioninaction
In Series 3, listeners will hear how IWU Athletics is attempting to flip the world’s vision of leadership upside-down by pursuing Kingdom greatness through discipleship. The terminology in each program may be different and the application may change, but the coaches at IWU believe that putting 'Mission In Action' by pursuing God 1st and others 2nd is a powerful way to live and to lead in any context.
This episode will take listeners inside the culture of Indiana Wesleyan University Men's Soccer
1st Half (2:08)-Coach Luke Sanford shares his journey into coaching and how his philosophy of leadership and discipleship has been growing.
2nd Half (26:19)-Senior Gabe Casada talks about his story of growth in leadership and in faith over his career at IWU.
Overtime (37:57)-AD Mark DeMichael talks about the humility of Christ found in Phil 2 and how the coaches of IWU Athletics are pursuing it in their leadership.
www.iwuwildcats.com/misioninaction
In Series 3, listeners will hear how IWU Athletics is attempting to flip the world’s vision of leadership upside-down by pursuing Kingdom greatness through discipleship. The terminology in each program may be different and the application may change, but the coaches at IWU believe that putting 'Mission In Action' by pursuing God 1st and others 2nd is a powerful way to live and to lead in any context.
This episode will take listeners inside the culture of IWU Volleyball
1st Half (3:08)-Coach Candace Moats takes listeners through her journey pursuing Christ on the way to a Hall of Fame career.
2nd Half (19:55)-Senior Alexis Rutt shares about her time as a member of IWU Athletics and how the team grew on a recent missions trip.
Overtime (28:31)-Director of Athletics Mark DeMichael gives an overview of the key principles of humility in Christ, unity in the Holy Spirit, and servant leadership pulled from Philippians 2 that drive his leadership.
www.iwuwildcats.com/misioninaction
In Series 3, listeners will hear how IWU Athletics is attempting to flip the world’s vision of leadership upside-down by pursuing Kingdom greatness through discipleship. The terminology in each program may be different and the application may change, but the coaches at IWU believe that putting 'Mission In Action' by pursuing God 1st and others 2nd is a powerful way to live and to lead in any context.
This episode will take listeners inside the culture of IWU Football
1st Half (2:12)-Coach Jordan Langs joins to share his journey to IWU and gives insight into how he and his staff have intentionally built the culture of the program from the ground up.
2nd Half (19:08)-Quarterback Zack Blair goes inside his recruitment to IWU and explains what he thinks makes IWU Football unique.
Overtime (33:04)-Director of Athletics Mark DeMichael shares the real reasons behind starting the football program and the type of influence he hopes it will have.
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IWUHoops travels to the Dominican Republic with GO Sports from August 13-21. Check back daily for interviews with players and coaches during the trip.
IWUHoops travels to the Dominican Republic with GO Sports from August 13-21. Check back daily for interviews with players and coaches during the trip.
IWUHoops travels to the Dominican Republic with GO Sports from August 13-21. Check back daily for interviews with players and coaches during the trip.
IWUHoops travels to the Dominican Republic with GO Sports from August 13-21. Check back daily for interviews with players and coaches during the trip.
IWUHoops travels to the Dominican Republic with GO Sports from August 13-21. Check back daily for interviews with players and coaches during the trip.
IWUHoops travels to the Dominican Republic with GO Sports from August 13-21. Check back daily for interviews with players and coaches during the trip.
IWUHoops travels to the Dominican Republic with GO Sports from August 13-21. Check back daily for interviews with players and coaches during the trip.
IWUHoops travels to the Dominican Republic with GO Sports from August 13-21. Check back daily for interviews with players and coaches during the trip.
Coach Weidner and Coach Tonagel preview the team's upcoming trip to the Dominican Republic and share with listeners how they can get involved. On episode 10, Coach T talked about the importance of this trip in the building of the IAm3rd culture of the program. Series 2 will air daily from August 13 to August 21, giving interviews and updates from the mission field.
You can help support an IWU Athlete now at the following link, with 100% of donations going directly to the trip.
http://www.iwuwildcats.com/GiveIWUMensBasketball
1st Half-(1:10) Jacob Johnson, Ben Carlson, Evan Maxwell and Kyle Mangas talk about the National Championship victory and give final reflections on the season.
2nd Half-(17:32) The entire coaching staff talks about winning the national title and reflect on pursing the IAm3rd life together over the course of a season.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode22 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:15) Freshman Grant Smith joins to talk about growing up in Connersville, a community that defines "Hoosier Hysteria" and what it was like to go on a deep run in the state tournament and be named an Indiana All Star. He also talks about being fearless in the national championship game when a play was drawn up for him in a key moment.
2nd Half-(13:59) Coach Tonagel shares why he believes that greatness favors the fearless. He tells the story of where he first came across the concept of fearlessness, how it has grown within the program and the influence it has had on the team's success.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode21 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:40) IWU President David Wright, Director of Athletics Mark DeMichael, and Coach Greg Tonagel take listeners inside a gathering of the men affiliated with IWUHoops on the morning of the national championship game. They also share how 'The Pursuit of 3' is happening in different contexts of leadership all across the athletic department and campus of IWU.
2nd Half-(22:51) Trent Dailey joins to share what IAm3rd looks like in a different context of leadership, in his case as president of a growing business. He also shares some insight into what he saw in the growth of the team over the course the season.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode20 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:10) Jacob Johnson and Kyle Mangas take listeners inside a meeting where the players threw away their fears and frustrations and traded them for joy.
2nd Half-(10:16) David Osborn and Jordan Weidner join to give insight into what they saw as coaches in this behind the scenes meeting.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode19 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:04) Evan Maxwell and Joel Okafor take listeners inside IWU’s run in the national tournament. They share what was happening both on and off the court that was sparking the team’s success.
2nd Half-(15:33) Coach Tonagel talks about the teams recent success in postseason play. He shares how over time the staff has had to lay down its desire to control the outcome and truly put God first and others second, and how ultimately it has led to more postseason success. Coach T gives insight into why he thinks it's so important as a leader to leverage key moments for greater growth.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode18 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:18) Former All American and current assistant Coach Jordan Weidner joins to talk about the teams focus during their run to a conference tournament championship. He shares about his own pursuit of 3 as a player in the program and how it altered the trajectory of his life.
2nd Half-(15:47) Coach Tonagel gives insight to why the team collectively started to pursue joy deep in the season, and what he learned about the concept over the course of a few weeks.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode17 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:12) On episode 3, Canaan Coffey shared the disappointment of missing the Man's Club. In this episode, Canaan talks about the way he responded to that failure. By the end of the season, Canaan was one of the most feared shooters in the nation, and he discusses the role that hunger, habits and humility played in his growth. He also takes listeners inside a key conference game when he played the best game of his career.
2nd Half-(15:25) Coach Tonagel reflects on watching Canaan's response to failure throughout the season. He shares how this team grew more than any he has ever coached throughout a season because of their buy in to the vision of pursuing hunger, habits and humility. He also gives insight into why his philosophy has shifted as a coach to believe that mentality trumps strategy, and gives an example of that from the season.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode16 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:22) On episode 6, Evan Maxwell discussed his journey, starting with his transfer from Kansas University to IWU. In this episode, Evan takes listeners inside his growth through the team's losing streak, all the way up to a key moment in his pursuit of 3 during an important conference game.
2nd Half-(19:25) Coach Tonagel explains why he has come to think about the Christian life like a line rather than a box, and gives insight into how this has influenced his coaching. He also shares a concept called 'dream time' that has helped IWU players push their games to new levels.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode15 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:15) Kyle Mangas joins to talk about being in the zone. He takes listeners inside his mind during a game when he scored 24 points in a row.
2nd Half-(11:05) Ben Carlson and Jacob Johnson share about being on the floor with a player in the zone and why they as seniors were so willing to give more leadership responsibility to a freshman as the season went along.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode14 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:38) Ben Carlson joins to talk about spiritual leadership. He takes listeners inside a prayer meeting where God spoke in a way that set the trajectory for the rest of the season.
2nd Half-(10:42) Coach Tonagel reflects on the prayer meeting and gives his thoughts on what impact it had on the team. He shares the critical role that prayer has played over the course of 13 years building the program, specifically how nothing significant in the program’s history has happened without prayer coming first. He gives insight into how he would encourage leaders in every context to start praying for their organization.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode13 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:21) Coach David Osborn joins to share his journey from corporate finance into coaching, and what ultimately led him to IWU. After spending a year on the inside, he shares his perspective on the heart behind the success of the program. He also takes listeners inside the game where the team broke out after its three game losing streak.
2nd Half-(15:27) Coach Tonagel joins to talk about dealing with frustration as a coach, and how he balances the tension of driving his players to be the best. In a culture that demands performance, how does he get those results without producing a performance-based identity in his players? He also shares the priority he places on inspiring his players to play with heart and passion.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode12 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:09) Trevor Harrell goes inside a players only meeting the leaders called after the team’s three game losing streak. He shares about the fear the other players had as they walked in to the meeting and gives insight into what happened behind closed doors.
2nd Half-(9:50) Trevor Waite and Kyle Mangas go into more detail about the players only meeting. As one of the chosen leaders of the team, Trevor shares why this was a critical moment of the season for the players to step up. Kyle tells listeners what it was like as a freshman to get called to a higher level of leadership by the older players.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode11 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:19) Micah Davis talks about the team taking a trip to the prison in January to spend time with inmates. He talks about the fear of doing something new and out of your comfort zone, but how basketball is used to build bridges and deepen relationships.
2nd Half-(17:22) Coach Tonagel talks about the importance of outreach opportunities such as visiting prisons or going on missions trips. He shares the importance they have played in the development of the IAm3rd culture, and why he would look for these opportunities in any leadership position he was in.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode10 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:24) Joel Okafor tells the story of his life. He shares about leaving his home in Nigeria at age 14, what it’s been like to not see his family for eight years. Joel shares transparently about some of the twists and turns along the way and what it means to be an overcomer in the face of real adversity.
2nd Half-(18:46) Coach T reflects on watching Joel’s growth, and discusses why having an IAm3rd attitude when dealing with adversity positions you for growth.
Overtime-(25:00) Coach T shares some practical insight in a response to Aaron, a dentist in Michigan. “Your program is a great model of putting vision into practice and creating a culture that anybody can learn from. Any advice/thoughts on resources to help cultivate that type of leadership?” Email jeff.clark@indwes.edu or #ASKIWUHoops any question to a coach or player for future episodes.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode9 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:23) Senior Jacob Johnson discusses mid-season surgery and what it was like to sit out and watch during the team’s 3 game losing streak. Jacob shares transparently about the doubts, frustration and growth that he experienced during this time.
2nd Half-(16:48) Senior Ben Carlson talks about how he was approaching his leadership role during the team's slide. He explains the difference in perspective in the midst of adversity between a freshman and senior.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode8 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:11) Junior Trevor Waite takes listeners inside a player's mind during a memorable behind the scenes moment of the season; a late night weight room workout after a long bus trip.
2nd Half-(9:35) Coach T gives his side of the story, and shares why it's so important for players on a team to be able to call out greatness in each other.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode7 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:05) Evan Maxwell takes listeners inside his journey from Kansas University to IWU. He talks about some key moments in the ups and downs along the way and then discusses what he believes makes the IAm3rd culture of IWUHoops so unique.
2nd Half-(22:39) Coach T gives insight into the power of humility, and explains how the word is defined in the IWUHoops locker room. Senior Ben Carlson is then asked about a moment when he emboddied humility by calling out greatness in Evan Maxwell.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode6 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:29) Freshmen Sam McCracken and Michael Zitney talk about the transition to the college level, junkyard workouts, and the importance of getting pushed out of your comfort zone.
2nd Half-(12:26) Coach T explains the philosophy behind Junkyard workouts and why coaches work out with players. He also shares an example from the season of how prayer led him to challenge the team in a specific direction and how he led growth and change in that area.
Overtime-(18:32) Coach B, a listener of episode 4, asks Coach T: "Would you recommend doing a Father/Son Retreat in a non-faith based basketball program?" #ASKIWUHoops with questions for any player or coach for an overtime on a future episode.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode5 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:27) Freshman Kyle Mangas and his father Tim discuss the recruiting process, this year's Father/Son Retreat and what makes IWUHoops unique.
2nd Half-(16:10) Coach T tells the story of where the Father/Son Retreat originated and the role it’s played in the culture of the program.
Overtime-(22:40) JT, a listener of episode 2, asks Coach T: "How did you respond as a coach when you heard Jacob was considering quitting?" #ASKIWUHoops with questions for any player or coach for an overtime on a future episode.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode4 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:26)
Sophomore Canaan Coffey takes the vision of 'hunger, habits, humility' to heart in the weight room over the summer, but falls short of a goal to start the new school year. He shares about the disappointment of the moment, and how his teammates responded.
2nd Half-(11:22) Coach Tonagel gives his perspective on Canaan's disappointment, and shares why it's important as a leader to consider what behaviors you are rewarding on your team.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode3 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(1:46) Seniors Jacob Johnson and Ben Carlson discuss how they took the leadership reins given to them and made it a priority to drive apathy out of the program.
2nd Half-(19:06) Coach Tonagel shares about empowering leaders on the team to make their own mark on the culture of the program.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode2 to leave a comment and see more.
1st Half-(3:46) Coach Tonagel speaks about the 'IAm3rd' culture of the program.
2nd Half-(17:06) Coach Tonagel speaks about the vision of 'hunger, habits and humility' for the 2017-2018 season.
Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode1 to leave a comment and see more.