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Go inside the locker room of a ‘Team of third in a culture of 1st’

IWUHoops presents The Pursuit IWUHoops

    • Sports
    • 5.0 • 58 Ratings

Go inside the locker room of a ‘Team of third in a culture of 1st’

    6.6 "Mader"

    6.6 "Mader"

    Griffin Kleiwer is joined by a group of players and coaches
    to talk about Senior Nolan Mader.  Nolan has been away from the team for a few weeks due to health complications.  Griffin and the team share inside stories
    about what makes Mader such an important part of the team and the ways his impact goes far beyond the box score.

    • 25 min
    6.5 "Team Captains"

    6.5 "Team Captains"

    Welcome everyone to another episode of The Pursuit Podcast. Walk alongside your hosts, Griff and Nolan as today we're joined by our team captains, Noah Smith and Alex Stauffer. Together, we'll take you on a journey through our recent trip to Puerto Rico, into game-to-game analysis, and explore the profound impact our program has had on these guys. Get ready to witness the essence of these memories and the enduring Iam3rd culture that will have lasting effects beyond the locker room.

    • 27 min
    6.4 "Cleaning out the Locker Room"

    6.4 "Cleaning out the Locker Room"

    Welcome, everyone! Join hosts, Griffin Kliewer and Nolan Mader alongside special guest, senior teammate Jourdain Brown. Today, we are thrilled to bring you an inside look at our team's current status. We are sitting at 8-2 gearing up for an exciting Puerto Rico trip just before Christmas. In this episode, we'll dive into the lessons we've learned from recent games and explore a pivotal moment that occurred during a team devotion led by Coach Tonagel. Drawing from Psalm 139:23-24, each player was encouraged to open up about their sins, frustrations, and fears. This powerful experience fueled a collective commitment to cleaning out the locker room from these vices. Join us as we discuss the transformative impact of confession, both on and off the court, and how it has strengthened our unity as a squad. We firmly believe that embracing Christ's promise of abundant life comes from wholeheartedly committing to Him first, others second, and ourselves third. Our team is truly enjoying the journey of pursuing Christ, and we can't wait to continue to share with you the story God writes.

    • 18 min
    6.3 "Celebrating 500"

    6.3 "Celebrating 500"

    In this episode, hosts, Griffin Kliewer and Nolan Mader, are joined by special guests, Javan Buchanan and Caedmon Bontrager, to relive the unforgettable night when Coach Tonagel secured his 500th win. Hear from the players as they share their individual stories, reflecting on how Coach Tonagel has influenced their journeys as both players and as men. From the celebratory atmosphere of the milestone night to the enduring impact of the Iam3rd culture, this episode provides an intimate glimpse into the world of IWU hoops.

    • 25 min
    6.2 "Faces Change, Expectations Don't"

    6.2 "Faces Change, Expectations Don't"

    Join Griffin Kliewer and Nolan Mader as they take you behind the scenes with IWU's newest transfers, Luke Brown and Nathan Childress. In this episode, we explore the contrasting aspects of their prior college journeys and their early experiences at IWU. We dive into the anticipation for the upcoming 2023-2024 season while reiterating the power of the IWU foundational statement, "You have been given a heritage and will leave a legacy." Come along as we welcome fresh talent while upholding our value of keeping God first, others second, and yourself third.

    • 25 min
    6.1 "The Comeback"

    6.1 "The Comeback"

    Coach Tonagel and Coach Clark are joined by Griffin Kliewer and Nolan Mader to discuss the comeback of the podcast plus the vision of the upcoming season. We dive into the locker room to explore the team's off-season dedication and our team's hunger after a heartbreaking ending to the 2022-2023 season. Griffin and Nolan are prepared to guide you through the upcoming season's journey as we embrace the Iam3rd lifestyle, allowing God to write our story step by step.

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
58 Ratings

58 Ratings

Kbarry00 ,

These guys Walk the Walk

I get chills listening to each episode. I had the pleasure of watching these guys develop their culture over my four years as a spectator and peer to the players at IWU. These guys challenged me in the classroom and lived out the “I am Third” culture in everything they did. In some ways, I was jealous as I wanted to be a part of what they were doing because I could so vividly see what God was doing. Now I get to listen and engage in how they reflect on what God is and has done - and to incorporate it into my life in business, relationships and in my walk with Christ. I look forward to being challenged by each episode and gaining insight on practical ways to live Third! Thank you, my brothers, for being vulnerable and sharing with such grace and abundance. Go Cats!

BD85293 ,

Thanks

Such impactful content from behind the scenes. We want more!

HoopsFan123 ,

Love this!

I’ve worked in a college athletic department for over a decade but ‘The Pursuit’ has stretched me to think about coaching in new ways and has encouraged me to have faith that pursuing God first is the best way to chase excellence AND find fulfillment in my calling!

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