Inside Beaver Athletics

One team just wrapped up its best conference finish in more than 20 years. Another started as the last undefeated team in Division III. This month’s Inside Beaver Athletics features conversations with women’s golf coach Joe Powell and volleyball coach Will Baumann, with plenty to celebrate from both programs.

Head football coach Austin Dickinson and head men’s soccer coach Kelsey Resnick to talk about their teams, the challenges of the early season and what they’re building for the weeks ahead.

Women’s soccer coach Mauricio Lozada talks about a group that enters the season with high expectations and new faces. Coach Lozada talks about the learning curve, the excitement surrounding his players, and the importance of giving them a sense of ownership in the program.

Dr. Brian Lenzmeier, president of Buena Vista University reflects on the values that have shaped his leadership, and his vision for strengthening the student experience. He discusses how athletics contributes to enrollment, campus culture, and student success while emphasizing the importance of providing first-class opportunities for Beaver student-athletes.

Coach Powell discusses the continued growth of the men’s golf programs, the development of student-athletes throughout the season, and the strong culture being built within the program. He also shares insight into the challenges and rewards of balancing year-round competition, recruiting, and player development while preparing teams to compete at a high level in the always-competitive American Rivers Conference.

This month, we sit down with head softball coach Tammy Utley and head baseball coach Steve Eddie.

Coach Utley reflects on the steady growth of her softball program, highlighting the team’s resilience, leadership, and commitment to daily improvement as they continue building toward sustained success. On the baseball side, Coach Eddie discusses the focus and consistency that fueled another strong campaign, along with the culture of accountability and preparation that has become a hallmark of Beaver Baseball.

Kezia Molinsky shares her unique coaching journey—from years of success at the high school and collegiate levels to building BVU’s STUNT program from the ground up—and how the support and family atmosphere in Storm Lake made this the perfect place to grow something special.

She discusses the continued development of the team, the blend of experienced leaders and talented newcomers, and the pride she has in seeing our student-athletes compete with confidence, sportsmanship, and heart as they take on strong competition throughout the season.

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Steven sits down with head women’s basketball coach Kylee Boettcher and head men’s basketball coach Jeff Horner. Both coaches discuss their programs’ progress during conference play, the leadership and chemistry within their teams, and the direction they’re building toward this season. It’s a candid look at Beaver basketball as both teams continue to grow and compete in a challenging league.

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BVU Baseball coach Steve Eddie joins us for a candid, in-depth conversation about the team’s outstanding run—capturing both the American Rivers Conference regular season title and the A-R-C tournament championship. He reflects on the key moments, standout performances, and the resilience of a team that rose to the occasion time and again. Recorded May 2025.

Coach Joe Powell reflects on a busy and memorable fall—both on and off the course, including the arrival of his and his wife Annika's first child. He recaps the women’s team’s steady progress, highlighted by a balanced roster, multiple top-five finishes, and standout performances from upperclassmen and underclassmen alike. Recorded December 2025.