Blue Devils Unscripted

In this episode of Blue Devils Unscripted, we go behind the scenes with UW-Stout Hockey Head Coach Mike MacDonald and Assistant Coach Justin Moody.

The coaches share a candid look at the long-game of building a championship culture. Coach MacDonald discusses the patience required to build on a program—finding athletes who don’t just have the skill, but the shared vision to elevate the Blue Devil name.

This episode is for the entire UW-Stout family—from current students to the alumni who built this program. Join us as we explore what it truly means to represent the Blue Devils on and off the ice.

What does it take to turn a narrow second-place finish into a dominant championship run? In this episode of Blue Devils Unscripted, Pete and Delo sit down with Head Coach Sophia Connett and standout sophomore Julia Imai to pull back the curtain on the UW-Stout Women’s Golf program.

We dive into the mental shift required to capture the 2025 WIAC Championship after coming up just short the year prior, and how the team embraced a "killer mindset" to win by a historic 48-stroke margin. Julia shares her personal journey from being a two-time individual conference champion to her elite experience competing at the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship at Whistling Straits.

Plus, we get to know the person behind the whistle as Coach Connett discusses her own path to Menomonie—from her record-breaking playing days at the University of Missouri to being named WIAC Coach of the Year in back-to-back seasons.

This is great episode for the golf fanatic and for those who love a story about grit and growth, join us for an authentic look at the leaders driving Blue Devil excellence on the links.

In this episode of Blue Devils Unscripted, Pete and Delo sit down with UW-Stout Women's Soccer Head Coach Marcos Rodriguez to discuss the passion and drive behind the Blue Devil soccer program.

Coach Rodriguez shares his journey from St. Paul, Minnesota, to the sidelines in Menomonie, highlighting the path that led him to UW-Stout. We dive into the global excitement surrounding the world’s most popular sport, Marcos’ deep-rooted commitment to the university, and the vision of success he sees for the future of his team.

In this episode of Blue Devils Unscripted, Pete and Delo sit down with UW-Stout Gymnastics Head Coach KJ Wheeler to go behind the scenes of one of the most demanding sports on campus.

Coach Wheeler shares the incredible story of her coaching journey, a path that took her across the globe to Europe and Australia before landing here in Menomonie. We dive deep into the grit required for the sport and the unique challenges a gymnasts may face.

What does it take to lead a championship-caliber team while navigating the demands of family life? In our pilot episode, Pete, Brandon, and Delo are joined by Hannah Iverson, Head Coach of the UW-Stout Blue Devils Women's Basketball Team. Hannah shares her unique perspective on a adrenaline filled run to the Final Four and the personal growth, along with the light moments, that comes from balancing life at home with life on the court.