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EP 27 - Melissa Fracker head coach of UW-Superior's Softball team.

Ep 26 - Sara Shuster & Rachael Mooney

This week we talk to James Westfield. James played at Patrick Henry Community College in 2016 whilst earning All-American Status. James then transferred to Wayland Baptist University and attended from 2017 to 2020. In that time he won back-to-back Conference titles, one Conference tournament, and an NAIA National Championship. James finished as Wayland's all-time leading goalscorer, received three first-team all SAC awards, and was a captain in his senior year. James also spent time at Duluth FC in the summer for multiple seasons in the NPSL. Graduated from Wayland in 2020 with a Bachelor in Business Administration specialization in Sports Management. Now studying for a Masters in Teaching in Physical Education at Hastings College.

In this episode of The Next Level Podcast, we have PJ Piotrowski of UW-Superior Athletics come on and discuss some of the ways he combines Mental ability, Physical ability, and technical skill to help make the athletes at UWS better. Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of The Next Level Podcast. New episodes out every two weeks on Thursday!

EP 23 Holden Law In this episode, Joe Mooney and Holden Law take a deep dive into what got Holden to where he is today. The Next Level Podcast is back! Thank you for your support!

This week we welcome back John Shuster, the skip of the USA Men's Curling team that won the Gold Medal in the 2018 Winter Olympics. John took some time out of his schedule as he and the team are preparing for the Curling World Championships in Calgary later this week. Our first repeat guest, John talks about how things have changed (or not) since taking home the gold. We also get into his role as a leader and how he empowers his teammates. This episode is packed with takeaways from one of the best in the world at what he does. We hope you enjoy this episode with John Shuster as much as we did!

Thank you to Randy Barker for the conversation on this week's episode of The Next Level Podcast. Randy is the Director of Health, Counseling and Well Being at The University of Wisconsin-Superior. I am always grateful for our conversations because Randy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience related to high performance and a healthy mindset. He has the ability to reach people who are just beginning to explore their mindset as well as those across the spectrum who are trying to challenge themselves and looking for ways to thrive in the world of high performance.

Welcome Back! Here is Episode 1 of Season 2. We discuss our past season and our plans for the next season! Enjoy! - Joe Mooney, Holden Law

This week on the Next Level Podcast we have on Allison Degroot. This was a very exciting episode. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Thank you, Joe, Holden, Bryan

The Next Level Podcast is back! Joe & Holden have been working on a bunch of home renovations while Bryan just moved into his new place! This has been a busy summer for all the guys here on The Next Level Podcast but we are very happy to be back and rolling. We are sorry for the delay, but we think this episode was worth the wait. Thank you for listening! Joe, Bryan, Holden

This week on The Next Level Podcast - Pat Schlapper comes on and talks about pro fishing, his mindset, and his journey, Tune in to hear a great story and amazing perspective of the pro fishing scene.

This week on the Next Level Podcast we have Aaron Hohlbein on. Aaron has an amazing story and talks about his soccer journey in the US. He has played for professional clubs in the MLS and represented the US on the National Team. Thank you for coming on Aaron! - Joe, Bryan, Holden

This week we have on Abdi Wege. Abdi has a great story and a great perspective on what we are facing. This is an episode we knew we had to make. We listened, and we hope you do too. Thank you, Abdi. - Joe, Bryan, Holden

This week on The Next Level Podcast we brought on Zach Harwerth. Zach was a great guest and we really enjoyed making this episode. This is the second part of a two-part series. We decided to do something a little different and have this episode be two different episodes. If you have not listened to the first one, go give it a listen. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. Thank you, Joe, Bryan, and Holden

Thank you for giving this week's episode a listen! This is the first part of a two-part series. The second episode will be posted this Saturday! Thank you, - Joe, Bryan, and Holden

This week on the Next Level Podcast we have on Stefan Pagnucci. Stefan has been coaching from an early age and has always excelled at bringing kids to that next level. Give this week's episode a listen! Thanks for being on the podcast, Stefan! - Joe, Bryan, Holden

This week on the podcast we have Dan Warnke - Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach Philadelphia Flyers |Prev. University of Minnesota S&C| MS, CSCS, PES, NASE - Dan is also a former Yellowjacket athlete. Thank you for coming on Dan! - Joe, Bryan, and Holden

This week we interview Greg Holker from Augsburg University. - "Since arriving at Augsburg in 2004, head coach Greg Holker (Gustavus '00) has revitalized the Auggies, turning the men's soccer team into an annual playoff contender. He is now the winningest coach in school history, having guided the Auggies to three NCAA Division III national tournament appearances, including the "Sweet 16" in 2008, and the MIAC playoff championship in 2010, two of its six MIAC playoff appearances. Augsburg Coaching Highlights: Holker inherited a program that won just seven league games in the eight seasons prior to his arrival and quickly turned things around, leading the Auggies to third-place MIAC finish and first-ever postseason berth in his third season at the helm. Holker led Augsburg to 16 victories in 2010, which marked the most in program history as he earned MIAC Coach of the Year honors for the second time. With Holker at the helm, the Auggies are an impressive 133-12-7 when scoring the first goal. At Augsburg, Holker has coached 60 All-MIAC, 22 All-Region and 22 Scholar All-Region athletes, including four All-Americans, two MIAC Players of the Year and five Scholar All-Americans. The team has earned academic honors from United Soccer Coaches 12 times. Holker has provided life-changing experiences to his Auggies, leading them on regular international trips to Argentina (2007), Spain (2010), Italy (2015), and Germany (2018). Professional Credentials: Holker holds the United States Soccer Federation ‘A' License, the United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma, the USSF National Youth License, the USSF Grassroots Instructor License and serves as a Coaching Education Instructor for US Soccer. Holker prides himself on his ability to teach, but spends more time making sure his players are learning. Over 100 of Holker's Auggies have gone on to coaching careers in scholastic or youth soccer environments after spending time in the program. This includes Minnesota United's U13-14 Academy Coach and U12 Technical Leader, Andy Seidel '09, and Columbus Crew Academy Coach Evan Fuhs '09. Both Seidel and Fuhs served as assistants at Augsburg in route to earning their USSF ‘A' licenses. Holker says, "My goal is to offer the best NCAA soccer experience possible. I wish to foster an environment that encourages personal growth through a competitive balance – balance between athletic, academic, and social responsibilities. I expect the athletes to conduct themselves in a manner that positively reflects the values and demonstrates the hospitable culture of our program. Our teams will carry themselves with great class and integrity, mindful that they represent not just themselves, but an esteemed program and an institution committed to excellence." "By constantly seeking new experiences, I hope to help students attain their full potential as persons, to develop in them a capacity and passion for lifelong learning, and to prepare them for fulfilling lives of leadership and service both on and off the soccer field.” Previous Coaching Experience: Prior to his arrival at Augsburg, Holker served as the head coach at the Academy of Holy Angels High School in 2013, where he was named United Soccer Coaches Minnesota Division II Coach of the Year after leading the Stars to a conference championship. Holker spent one season as an assistant coach at Bloomington Jefferson in 2002 after spending two seasons as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Gustavus Adolphus College. Other Duties/Campus Involvement at Augsburg: Holker serves as the athletic facilities assistant manager. Personal/Family Notes: Holker resides in Lakeville, Minn., with his wife Connie and their four children, Braden, Lydia, Landon, and Logan." - Augsburg

This week on the Next Level Podcast we bring on Matt Elder. Matt is a University of Wisconsin-Superior Alumni. He played on the UWS soccer team for 4 years and has furthered his career playing for Minneapolis City for the last 5 years. Matt has had an amazing career with UWS and MPLS City. Give this episode a listen to find out more about Matt, his Success, and Mindset! Thank you, - Joe Mooney, Bryan Lemmer, Holden Law

This week on The Next Level Podcast we have Eric Watson. We know him as "Watty". An amazing player, person, and friend. I don't think we can say enough about this guy, give this one a listen! Thank you so much for coming on Eric! - Joe, Holden, Bryan

This week on the Next Level Podcast we bring on Amy Lemenager. Amy is Duluth's first professional woman boxer. Amy was one of the best boxers in the amateur scene and recently has switched over to a professional where she is excelling. Thank you for coming onto the Podcast Amy! - Joe Mooney, Bryan Lemmer and Holden Law

In EP 7 we talk with Greg Polkowski the Head UWS men's basketball coach about his former player Vid Milenkovic. Greg is also a former Yellowjacket. Greg also played for the Yellowjackets from 2004 - 2008. Thank you for being on the podcast, Greg! - Joe Mooney, Holden Law, Bryan Lemmer

This week we brought on Vid Milenkovic. Vid had an amazing basketball career at The University of Wisconsin-Superior and is following his dreams of becoming a professional basketball player. Vid talks about his tough times as he came back from missing two seasons due to injury. Vid has played in multiple countries and has even represented his country. Thank you, Vid for coming onto the Next Level Podcast - Joe, Bryan, Holden Vid is currently in Switzerland at the time of this interview and joined us via Google Meet. Podcast Available On: Youtube Spotify Soundcloud Itunes Search "Next Level Podcast" and look for our logo! Also, feel free to follow us on our Social platforms Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @nxtlvlpod

Today on the Next Level Podcast Joe, Holden and Bryan discuss our interview with John Shuster. We take a deep dive into the interview while trying to break it down. Give it a listen! - Joe, Bryan, and Holden. Instagram: @nxtlvlpod Twitter: @nxtlvlpod Facebook @nxtlvlpod

This week we bring on John Shuster. John is a world-class athlete. Come give the podcast a listen and hear about the medals, championships, and accolades that John has achieved over the years. He gives us a deep dive into his mindset and journey to success. Thank you, John, for having us out and being on the podcast! - Joe Mooney, Bryan Lemmer, Holden Law

The Next Level Podcast presents - The Main Thing. This week we take a deep dive into Sean Morgan's interview with us. If you have not heard the interview yet, go give it a listen! Sean was a wonderful guest and gave us a lot to talk about and dissect. Joe Mooney and Bryan Lemmer take a deeper dive into the interview this week. As always we appreciate you listening and sharing our content. We have had a great time making these, and I hope you enjoy them as well. Thank you, and enjoy! - Joe, Bryan, and Holden.

Episode 2 - Sean Morgan. This is the first episode of the Next Level Podcast where we have a guest on the air. We interview Sean Morgan. Born in the Northern Ireland capital of Belfast, Sean's life has always been surrounded by football. His father has always played a role in his footballing life, pushing him from a young age to do his best. His first football memory, a brilliant moment from the age of 5, was seeing his dad score from the halfway line. We feel that Sean is a perfect example of someone trying to get to their next level. Thank you, - Joe, Bryan, and Holden.

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