🏈 UND Football’s new era starts now. Mandan native Eric Schmidt has returned to Grand Forks as the 28th head coach of the Fighting Hawks and he’s bringing a wealth of championship experience back home. In this episode of Swim Lessons, we dive into Schmidt’s remarkable journey: from captain of UND’s 2001 national title team to coaching stints at Southern Illinois, Fresno State and Washington, where he helped the Huskies reach the 2023 College Football Playoff Championship.

Coach Schmidt opens up about: -Lessons learned in College Football working with coaches like Kalen DeBoer -Why the UND job is personal and what makes Fighting Hawks football special. Also his blueprint for developing student‑athletes and creating a championship culture