Blue Devils Unscripted

In this episode of Blue Devils Unscripted , Pete and Delo sit down with the leaders of the UW-Stout Men’s Golf program: senior captain Cole Noreen and junior captain Andrew Bauer. We go beyond the scorecard to explore the journeys that brought these two to Menomonie. From their early days in junior golf to becoming the veteran voices of the team, Cole and Andrew share a candid look at what it mean...

In this episode of Blue Devils Unscripted, we sit down with the leadership team behind UW-Stout Softball: Head Coach Lakyn Krizan and Assistant Coach Travis Miller. Currently in their second year as a coaching tandem, Lakyn and Travis share insights into their journey, their individual backgrounds, and the evolution of the Blue Devil program.

In this episode of Blue Devils Unscripted, we sit down with the leaders of the UW-Stout Track & Field program to talk about the journeys that brought them to Menomonie. Head Coach Kyle Steiner takes us through his path in the WIAC, from his roots in Grafton to his standout career at UW-Stevens Point, and eventually finding his home leading the Blue Devils. We are also joined by graduate studen...

In this episode of Blue Devil’s Unscripted , we’re diving deep into the world of UW-Stout Women’s Lacrosse. We sit down with Head Coach Mikayla Knudson and junior standout Brinley Tonn to discuss the evolution of the fastest game on two feet. From Mik’s journey from Elk River, MN to Augsburg University, to Brinley’s transition from Northern Wisconsin to UW-Stout to play a lacrosse and study Enviro...

In this bonus episode of Blue Devils Unscripted, we sit down with the captains of the UW-Stout Men’s Ice Hockey team : Gunner Moore, Kullen Daikawa, and Sam Kroon. Fresh off an unforgettable weekend, the trio takes us inside the locker room and onto the ice to relive the moments that led to capturing the WIAC Regular Season Championship . From the final horn to the trophy celebration, we discuss:...

In this episode of Blue Devils Unscripted, we’re hitting the diamond with UW-Stout Head Baseball Coach Ben Kincaid and standout pitcher Lawson LeBlanc. We go behind the scenes to trace their unique paths to Menomonie—from Ben’s hometown roots in Eau Claire, WI, to Lawson’s trek across the border from Toronto, Canada. The guys also get personal as Ben shares details about his recent wedding to his...

This week on Blue Devils Unscripted, we sit down with UW-Stout Football Head Coach Clayt Birmingham for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the typical X’s and O’s. Coach Birmingham takes us through his fascinating career path, including his early days as a player in the WIAC and his unique experience coaching internationally for the Stockholm Mean Machines in Sweden. He shares his de...

In this episode of Blue Devils Unscripted, Pete and Delo sit down with two standout student athletes, Liz Rohl (Women’s Golf and Softball) and Collin Vick (Men’s Basketball) to dive into their lives both on and off the field. Liz shares the realities of being a two-sport athlete and her current transition from the college classroom into teaching in an elementary school classroom. We also take a tr...

In this episode of Blue Devils Unscripted, we go behind the scenes with UW-Stout Hockey Head Coach Mike MacDonald and Assistant Coach Justin Moody. The coaches share a candid look at the long-game of building a championship culture. Coach MacDonald discusses the patience required to build on a program—finding athletes who don’t just have the skill, but the shared vision to elevate the Blue Devil n...

What does it take to turn a narrow second-place finish into a dominant championship run? In this episode of Blue Devils Unscripted, Pete and Delo sit down with Head Coach Sophia Connett and standout sophomore Julia Imai to pull back the curtain on the UW-Stout Women’s Golf program. We dive into the mental shift required to capture the 2025 WIAC Championship after coming up just short the year prio...

In this episode of Blue Devils Unscripted, Pete and Delo sit down with UW-Stout Women's Soccer Head Coach Marcos Rodriguez to discuss the passion and drive behind the Blue Devil soccer program. Coach Rodriguez shares his journey from St. Paul, Minnesota, to the sidelines in Menomonie, highlighting the path that led him to UW-Stout. We dive into the global excitement surrounding the world’s most po...

In this episode of Blue Devils Unscripted , Pete and Delo sit down with UW-Stout Gymnastics Head Coach KJ Wheeler to go behind the scenes of one of the most demanding sports on campus. Coach Wheeler shares the incredible story of her coaching journey, a path that took her across the globe to Europe and Australia before landing here in Menomonie. We dive deep into the grit required for the sport an...

What does it take to lead a championship-caliber team while navigating the demands of family life? In our pilot episode, Pete, Brandon, and Delo are joined by Hannah Iverson , Head Coach of the UW-Stout Blue Devils Women's Basketball Team . Hannah shares her unique perspective on a adrenaline filled run to the Final Four and the personal growth, along with the light moments, that comes from balanc...