2005-2006 National Championship Reunion

Game One

Team is warming up for their matchup with Northwood University at 6:00 PM CST. Listen live on winonastatewarriors.com

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Day Two

Another great practice this morning!! The team is ready for their matchup with Northwood University. Reminder that tip off is Wednesday at 6:00 PM CST.

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Men's Basketball

Men's Basketball practice this morning at Northwood. The team is preparing for a game Wednesday vs. the Seahawks. Tip off is set for 6:00 PM CST, fans can listen live on winonastatewarriors.com.

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Soccer Trip: Day Four

7:30 AM EST- Wakeup call
8:00 AM EST- Breakfast
9:30 AM EST- Depart for Ferris State University
10:00 AM EST- Warm up
11:00 AM EST- Game Time (Warriors Defeat Bulldogs 1-0)
1:00 PM EST- On the bus for the 9 hour ride home

The team should be back in Winona around 12 PM CST this evening. Thanks to the soccer team for allowing me to come along this weekend and to all who have been following my blog. Stay tuned next week as many of our fall programs will have their home openers. GO WARRIORS!!!

soccer: Game two

warriors lead the Bulldogs at half 1 to 0.

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Soccer Trip: Day 3

Today was an off day for the team and a chance to recover from yesterday’s matchup with Grand Valley State. The team just finished a meeting and scouting report on Ferris State University. Tomorrow should be another good match as the Warriors will play the Bulldogs at 11 AM EST. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day tomorrow!!

Here is a brief recap of today’s events:

8:00 AM EST- Coaching Staff and I go for a run to talk strategy (Brisk fall morning in Michigan)
10:00 AM EST – Eat Breakfast
11:00 AM EST- Depart for Big Rapids, Michigan and Ferris State University
12:00 PM EST- Arrive and check into hotel
1:00 PM EST- Training Session (Cancelled due to rain and poor weather)
1:30 PM EST- Eat Lunch
2:30 PM EST- Team rests and works on homework
5:00 PM EST- Dinner
6:30 PM EST- Team meeting and scouting report
7:00 PM EST- Team dismissed to rooms

I really enjoy the opportunity to travel with our teams and the chance to get to know the coaches as well as the student-athletes better. I truly love Division II athletics and Winona State University because of the camaraderie. The minute I jump on the bus I’m instantly welcomed into the group. There are no egos at this level; there is simply a desire to play the game that they love. Each student-athlete is here for the right reasons and that is to get an education and participate in athletics. On these road trips I can see the makings of lifelong friendships and relationships among many members of the team. I feel extremely fortunate to see what happens behind the scenes…. I see the blood, sweat and tears…. I see the hard work that happens, I see the long hours, late nights and long bus rides. Most of all I see a group of talented individuals coming together to form a team and work towards a common goal. Needless to say Winona State is a special place with outstanding people. Thank you for following our soccer team this weekend, look for updates tomorrow.