In today’s episode, we’re joined by USF men’s wrestling head coach, Matt Meuleners, along with athletes Grant Moraski and Jordon Oehme. We recap the dual matches against Drury and Ouachita Baptist, break down the team's starting 10 wrestlers, and explore the competitive landscape within the NSIC. We also highlight some standout performances this season and take a closer look at the strides being made in the program, focusing on how the coaching staff is driving growth. The conversation shifts to leadership dynamics, where we discuss how athletes are stepping up and instilling the mindset needed to keep pushing forward. To wrap up, we reflect on the team’s progress so far and look ahead to what’s next on the horizon.

00:00 - Introduction

01:31 - Dual against Drury and Ouachita Baptist

03:00- Starting 10 wrestlers

04:17 - Sponsor message

04:51 - Competition in the NSIC/standout matches

06:59 - Strides in the program

08:48 - Leadership dynamic

10:23 - Mindset moving forward

12:22 - Wrap-up

USF Athletics: https://usfcougars.com/

Podcast Instagram: @cougarsportspodcast

Show notes written by Alivia Tindall

Welcome to season 5 of the Cougar Sports Show! Kicking today's episode off we have some announcements regarding upcoming events at USF. Next we dive into the details of the USF women's basketball team’s recent trip to Puerto Rico, followed by specific insights about this season and the team's dynamic. We discuss standout players, including a special moment with Megan Fannin, who shares her journey through ACL surgery and how herself and others have stepped up in leadership. We’ll also preview the upcoming games against UMary and Northern on January 17th and 18th, followed by some thoughtful closing comments from Coach Trap.

After a quick sponsor break from Culvers, we recap the men’s basketball team's big win over Minot, as well as spotlight some of the senior leaders. We talk about mindset and how the teams are preparing for the next challenges, as we round out the episode with a focus on conference play. Join us for all this and more in today’s episode with USF women’s and men’s basketball!

00:00 - Introduction

00:24 - USF events coming up!

01:05 - WBB Puerto Rico trip

06:09 - Specific insights about this season/team

12:48 - Player shoutouts

15:54 - Megan Fannin on ACL surgery and leadership

20:48 - Looking into games against UMary and Northern (1/17 and 1/18)

23:42 - Closing thoughts from Coach Trap

25:52 - Sponsor message

26:30 - MBB win over Minot

28:55 - Senior leaders

30:44 - Mindset

33:10 - Preparing for games against UMary and Northern (1/17 and 1/18)

35:13 - Making Conference

36:23 - Wrap-up

USF Athletics: https://usfcougars.com/

Podcast Instagram: @cougarsportspodcast

Show notes written by Alivia Tindall

Welcome to the final episode of the Cougar Sports Show for 2024! Today, we're joined by our Athletic Director, Jon Hart, who is reflecting on his first fall season in the role and sharing his vision for the upcoming year. We’ll dive into the exciting plans for next fall, explore how the Cougar Club has expanded for community engagement, and hear the latest on NIL opportunities for USF athletes. Plus, we'll get a sneak peek at the winter sports and events on the horizon. Stay tuned as we wrap up with some final thoughts and important announcements on the upcoming year! We will resume our weekly episodes at the beginning of January 2025, diving into USF's winter sports!

00:00 - Introduction

00:30 - First fall season as AD

01:51 - Next fall

03:35 - Cougar Club

05:32 - Sponsor message

06:05 - NIL for USF student athletes

11:15 - Winter sports and events coming up

12:23 - Last words and announcements

USF Athletics: https://usfcougars.com/

Podcast Instagram: @cougarsportspodcast

Show notes written by Alivia Tindall

In this episode redshirt freshman Andy Henson and Bubba Tann, along with Coach Jim Glogowski, recap the 2024 Cougar football season, diving into key moments and challenges. They begin with a look at the St. Thomas game, highlighting standout team leaders and then reflecting on the few losses they had this year. The conversation moves to the pivotal Mankato game and a deep dive into the team's culture, exploring how it evolved from last year, allowing the team to finish with a record of 8-3 this season. After discussing the disappointment of not making the playoffs, they tell us how they will use this as motivation for next season. Finally, we wrap up with a recap of the end-of-year banquet and the award winners. Tune in to hear all about the 2024 USF Football team!

00:00 - Introduction

00:33 - Andy & Bubba

05:16 - St. Thomas game

07:17 - Team leaders

08:50 - Losses

14:50 - Mankato game

17:08 - Team culture

21:20 - Culvers Ad

21:53 - Culture continued

22:40 - Not making playoffs

27:53 - End of the year banquet/award winners

36:30 - Wrap-up

USF Athletics: https://usfcougars.com/

Podcast Instagram: @cougarsportspodcast

Show notes written by Alivia Tindall

In this episode of the Cougar Sports Show, we kick things off with a deep dive into the 2024 Volleyball season, starting with a look at what stood out the most, followed by a tribute to the graduating seniors. We also reflect on the challenges from last season, including a tough midseason slump. Next we discuss individual records and standout players, wrapping up with a look ahead to the next season. After a sponsor message, we shift gears to Cross Country, where we review standout meets, highlight key impact runners, and share insights into race day routines and training preparation. We also cover individual records and all-conference honors, the excitement of regionals, and preparation for the upcoming indoor and outdoor track seasons. Tune into this week's episode to hear all about the 2024 USF Volleyball and XC teams!

Volleyball

00:36 - What stands out from the 2024 season?

01:43 - Graduating seniors

04:04 - Challenges from last season/midseason slump

08:13- Conference tournament game against St. Cloud

09:23 - Individual records and standouts

13:36 - Looking forward into next season

17:35 - Sponsor message

Cross Country

18:13 - Intro

18:25 - Standout meets

21:24 - Impact runners this year

23:34 - Race day routine/training preparation

28:10 - Individual records/all-conference recipients

30:25 - Regionals

34:37 - Preparing for indoor/outdoor track season

38:51 - Wrap-up

USF Athletics: https://usfcougars.com/

Podcast Instagram: @cougarsportspodcast

Show notes written by Alivia Tindall

To kick off season four of the Cougar Sports Show, we have the 2024 football team captains Travis Yohnke, Garrett Hoffman, and Connor Aldrich talking about fall camp and the first game of the season. They explain what it means to have an “again, again, again” and “put the ball down” mindset. Later in the episode, we also get to hear from head coach Jim Glo on his thoughts about these beginning of the season moments. All of them touch on what improvements they would like to see from the team in their upcoming game against Northern on September 7th. To wrap up the episode, Coach Glo speaks on the importance of connection, culture, and leadership for the team. Tune into this week's episode to stay up to date with all things Cougar football.

00:00 - Introduction

00:32 - Recapping fall camp

01:26 - Win against St. Thomas

03:05 - Standout players/moments from St. Thomas game

05:45 - Coach Glo’s thoughts

07:24 - Upcoming game against Northern 9/7

11:22 - Coach Glo’s outlook

13:27 - Team leadership

USF Athletics: https://usfcougars.com/

Podcast Instagram: @cougarsportspodcast

Show notes written by Alivia Tindall

In this week’s episode we sit down with head golf coach, Wade Merry, redshirt senior, Maggie Veenendall, and junior, Mason Weeks. These three give us the inside scoop on this past year and how the 2023-24 season went. We hear about the challenges and struggles they faced, as well as areas where they excelled. All of them talk about how excited they are to practice in the off season, and come back stronger next year. Wade shares what players stood out, as well as his hopes for next year. Tune into this week’s episode to get all the updates you need on the USF golf team. Stick around after the interview to hear assistant athletic director, Madie Brink, talk about announcements regarding cougar athletics!

00:00 - Introduction

00:29 - Overall thoughts on the year

04:20 - USF Invitational

05:43 - Challenges

08:41 - Summer training

10:09 - Things that went well this season

12:04 - Standout athletes

14:23 - Next year

16:53 - Madie Brink shares cougar athletics announcements

20:11 - Wrap-up

USF Athletics: https://usfcougars.com/

Podcast Instagram: @cougarsportspodcast

Show notes written by Alivia Tindall

In this week’s episode we sit down with Head Football Coach, Jim Glogowski, Defensive Coordinator, Spencer Capitani, Graduate student, Dylan Rudningan, and redshirt sophomore, Matt Goehring. These four give us the inside scoop on the fall 2023 season, sharing the challenges they faced as well as areas of success for the team with the next coaching staff. We hear about the bonds the guys have created and where the team culture is headed moving forward into next fall. They touch on the joint practice with MSUM, their intersquad scrimmage, standout players from spring ball, and the upcoming fall 2024 season. Tune into this week’s episode to get all the updates you need on the USF football team!

00:00 - Introduction

00:33 - Glo and Cap’s first season coaching at USF

02:12 - How was this fall different from previous seasons?

03:31 - What went well last fall?

06:42 - Change in culture

08:55 - 2024 spring season

14:33 - Intersquad spring scrimmage

16:06 - Standout players

18:59 - Glo gives his outlook on athletics

22:20 - Standout players continued

26:55 - Upcoming 2024 fall season

31:35 - Wrap-up

USF Athletics: https://usfcougars.com/

Podcast Instagram: @cougarsportspodcast

Show notes written by Alivia Tindall

In this week’s episode, we hear from Eric Chilson who has recently taken over as head coach of the track and field program here at USF. Along with him, we have javelin thrower Olivia Buamberger and heptathlete Emily Swanson. Coach Chilsen shares the success that both Olivia and Emily have had in their events. They all touch on recent meets, past and upcoming National Championships, and their favorite part of being on the team. We hear about other standout athletes on the team and what the rest of this outdoor season will look like. Tune into this week's episode to hear more about the 2024 USF Track and Field team!

00:00 - Introduction

00:29 - Brian Clay Invitational

02:52 - Eric Chilson talking about Olivia, Emily, and Tyler Hiatt

03:35 - Addition of Assistant Coach, Carley Neumann

06:46 - Standout athletes

08:18 - Favorite part of being on the team

08:44 - Eric Chilson taking over as head coach

09:46 - What is special about the team

10:07 - Red Raider Open Meet on 4/19-20

10:53 - Conference/Nationals

14:16 - Wrap-up

USF Athletics: https://usfcougars.com/

Podcast Instagram: @cougarsportspodcast

Show notes written by Alivia Tindall

In this week’s episode we get an update on our baseball team here at USF from head coach Grant Heib, along with players Brady Klehr and Noah Christenson. They share some of this year's strengths and weaknesses and go over what players have stood out recently. All of them stress the importance of having good pitching and the impact it has on the game. They also go over the teams that are most competitive in the NSIC and what we have to do in order to be top of the conference. Learn more about the USF baseball team by tuning into this week's episode!

00:00 - Introduction

00:31 - Game against Dakota Wesleyan

02:24 - Games against Bemidji (April 5th and 6th)

05:01 - Strengths this season

07:41 - What players have stepped up this year? (mentioned another player at 14:59)

11:05 - Struggles this season

13:04 - Standout teams in the NSIC

15:40 - Information about the alumni day and senior day

16:01 - Wrap-up

USF Athletics: https://usfcougars.com/

Podcast Instagram: @cougarsportspodcast

Show notes written by Alivia Tindall