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Gustie Freshmen Basketball

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 38:29


Our 2021/22 incoming freshmen class are in class, working out, and navigating a new stage of their life. We most likely will have 18 first year student/athletes lace up their shoes for our first practice on October 15th, and here are a few of them and their initial thoughts about Gustavus.

Blake Stelzer - "Are You Interested in Success or Are You Committed?"

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 36:36


Success does not happen over night. Blake was once an undersized athlete without goals. He was cut from his 9th grade basketball team. Rather than completely giving up he channeled his energy towards becoming a baseball player. He found limited success until he took ownership in his development. He created a plan on an spreadsheet and completely committed himself to it. His limitations became his strengths until two arm injuries derailed him. He continued to believe in himself and after two years of rehab he recovered and not only can he now throw in the 90's but this past summer he was named MVP for the St. Cloud Rox, of the Northwoods League. This is a podcast of commitment and perseverance paying off and I have no doubt he will find success in all areas of his life!!

Will Howieson - Life is an Adventure. Don't be Afraid

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 26:36


Will Howieson is only 28 years old but has packed many experiences into his life so far! He has graduated from college, taught and coached, graduated from law school and made time to travel to 40 states. One of his goals is to run one marathon in each of our 50 states in his lifetime. He is already at ten.

Jeff Gullord - How Do You Run 100 Marathons? One at a Time

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 24:07


Jeff Gullord is a high school classmate of mine. He is a retired teacher and coach and has currently run 98 marathons in his lifetime. He talks about how he set a goal to run 100 marathons back in the early 1980's, and despite a few injuries he has persevered and will accomplish his goal in 2021. He has run marathons in many states and qualified for the Boston Marathon several times. He has even run a few 50 mile races. His experiences have been amazing!

Kraig Ulveling: Involvement in Sports Builds Life Lessons

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 31:40


Long-time coach and friend Kraig Ulveling discusses five ways student/athletes gain life lessons that help them become prepared to face life challenges.

Steve Rajewsky Weighs in on Diversity and Importance to Not Judge

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 25:24


Steve Rajewsky is a hometown Blue Earth Area grad and through hard work has become a highly successful track coach at the University of Michigan! He weighs in on George Floyd, who recently died in the hands of a police officer. As a result, our state and even our country has spun out of control. Steve talks about the importance of change and to not judge because of race.

Chris Vanderhyde - Leaving a Legacy Can Be Positive or Negative

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 15:26


Chris Vanderhyde (The Man) has won multiple state championships as a varsity basketball coach but his legacy he is creating has more to do with helping develop young people to become positive and successful people in life. Chris is insightful with the idea that each and everyday we create our legacy and it can be either positive or negative.

Justin Degrood - "Be a Fountain Not a Drain"

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 10:49


Justin Degrood is the head assistant men's basketball coach at Gustavus College and I'm proud to say my friend. In this podcast he gives us insight on how he bescame such a hard worker, his keys to building relationships with people, and how he approaches life as a fountain, not a drain.

Be Who You Is, Not Who You Aint

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 4:23


Allow yourself to be vulnerable. Failure is okay. We all will fail.

The Grass is Green, The Sky is Blue, It's a Great Day to Be Alive

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 4:54


We can choose the be positive.

Drive Your Own Bus

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 3:57


The only person you have control over in life is yourself. Be who you want to be.

You Might Be Closer to Success Than You Think

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 6:09


Another lesson from Dad.

Don't Let Pain Stop You

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 5:55


I have had a few days of some physical pain that has stopped me in my tracks. Today is slightly better and tomorrow I will make yet another small step forward. You cannot change yesterday so don't have a pity party! That is what today's episode is about!

Start Your Day by Making Your Bed

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 7:29


Begin each day by making your bed. It will start your day with a successful task. Get out of your comfort zone and do good things that give others hope that our world is changing for the better.

Savor The Things That Don't Last

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 5:13


There are things in our life that are only here for a short period of time and they just might be special because they don't last. Savor the little things.

Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 7:26


Today's episode is about how important it is to believe you have the ability to do something and not be afraid to make mistakes along the way.

Live in Grace - Walk in Love

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 4:08


Today I read an excerpt from a book of 365 short meditations. The book is called Live in Grace, Walk in Love by Bob Goff.

Life is Good When You Make Others Happy

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 5:59


People who believe a key to life is to make others happy will have a life full of happiness.

What is in a Nickname

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 7:21


If you were a guy and grew up in Frost you had a nickname. Here is a list of real nicknames of people 50 years ago.

Accountability

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 3:17


This episode is all about putting yourself out there by sharing your goals with others. You are more inclined to stick with it because you have shared your purpose with another person.

Seek to Understand Before Being Understood

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 7:07


The life of a young boy is a struggle but if we make small simple steps with him we can help him

Are You a Part of the Problem or the Solution?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 6:30


We do not have control over everything in life and we cannot worry about that. However, we do have control over how we respond to what happens in life and that reveals who we are.

Small Simple Steps (Trailer)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 0:38


Life is a Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 6:06


We are who we are because of what we do each day. Life is not an event.

Just Start Digging!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 6:00


How does anyone ever think they can do something others don't do? Decide to attempt it and just start with Small Simple Steps!

Resiliency

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 3:22


Resiliency is a trait we are not born with but one that can be built over time.

Kindness 101

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 2:45


Kindness 101 with Steve Hartman is a show everyone should watch on Facebook.

The Big Hunt

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 7:37


Today's episode is a little different because it is about a success story. Have a mentor, believe in yourself, and Never Give Up!

A Trip to the Cemetery

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 4:06


These are things I heard Bob say about his grandkids yesterday.

Win the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 3:21


Don't get tripped up by a molehill. Stay present because that is about all you can control.

Reach Out

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 2:34


It's good for all of us to get out of our comfort zone and think of others.

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