Bearcat Rewind

One of the best to ever suit up for Northwest Missouri State soccer joins the podcast this week. Kaylie Rock graduated as a three-time First Team All-MIAA selection, and helped the Bearcats win 40 matches during her four years on campus. She dives into her path to Northwest, support from coaches and teammates, and memories from along the way. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

The football season unofficially got underway Monday in Emporia, KS with MIAA Media Day. Northwest Missouri State's representatives included head coach John McMenamin, quarterback Chris Ruhnke, wide receiver Luke Mathews, linebacker Carter Edwards and defensive lineman Nile Schuett. The Bearcat contingent discussed the upcoming season, preseason rankings, and their expectations for 2025. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Hall of fame head football coach Mel Tjeerdsma joins the podcast this week. Coach T gives an update on his health, discusses what he's seeing in Northwest football already under John McMenamin, and takes us through some memories from when he was leading the program. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Dr. Andy Peterson, Northwest's director of athletics, sits down with us to discuss updates around campus, the upcoming Bearcat Coaches Caravan, his takeaways from the spring sports season, and more. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Northwest Missouri State head volleyball coach Amy Woerth highlights the opportunity to represent the United States and coach student-athletes from all over the country, including Bearcats Kasidy Mohwinkle and Ella Caffery, during the USA D-2 Volleyball tour through Brazil. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Former Bearcat All-American Aaron Becker is our guest on this week's podcast discussing the start of the Bearcat Former Players Association, the outreach it provides for former players, and the way it will benefit current Northwest football players. Becker also discusses an outstanding playing career that includes two national titles and two All-America nods. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Northwest Missouri State senior Grant Bradley will compete at the NCAA Division 2 Outdoor Track & Field Championships back home in Colorado next week. Bradley discusses running at altitude, his work with Coach Cunningham that kept him healthy while continuing to improve, and his post college plans. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Northwest Missouri State third baseman Jacob Selock sits down to with us to discuss the Bearcats' push to the MIAA Tournament this weekend, the team embracing a new coaching staff, and a career-year in his final Spring wearing the green and white. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Lathan Croy, Northwest Missouri State's first-year head golf coach, joins the podcast as the Bearcats embark on the NCAA Central Region Tournament for the first time as a team. Croy walks us through the strong finish to the MIAA Tournament, the leadership from his seniors, and his background that led to a coaching career. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Northwest Missouri State junior Alva Norberg joins the podcast fresh off a win over Missouri Western that clinched the program's 14th MIAA title. Bearcat women's tennis has overcome season-ending injuries and a tough schedule to reach the top of the conference once again. Norberg discusses the team's mental makeup, a double's partner that she's in sync with, and her tennis background in Sweden that brought her to Maryville. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.