IWUHoops presents The Pursuit

In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, host Coach Jeff Clark is joined by NAIA National Champion, All-American, and current Professional Basketball Player, IWU Alum Evan Maxwell. As they discuss what makes IWUHoops "different" than the rest and how his experiences here have shaped where he is now. This podcast is supported by Momentum Labs, very excited about this partnership! https://momentumlab...

In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, we continue our series of "IAMDIFFERENT". Our host Coach Jeff Clark is joined by IWU alum Noah Smith to discuss his experiences with the program and how he has used and lived these experiences with IWUHoops out in the world. This podcast is supported by Momentum Labs, very excited about this partnership! https://momentumlabs.coach

Welcome back to another episode of The Pursuit and this seasons series of IAMDIFFERENT. In this episode, hosts Jeff Clark and Greg Tonagel are joined first by three time Big 12 conference coach of the year and 2021 NCAA Champion coach Scott Drew to talk about how their similar approach to growing men in faith has created success for their programs. They are also joined by IWUHoops alum's Josh Mawh...

Welcome back to another episode of The Pursuit. In this weeks episode, host Coach Jeff Clark is joined by IWUHoops alum Luke Stephens to discuss how IWUHoops and his experiences allowed him to grow and succeed in role with the Pacers. This podcast is supported by Momentum Labs, very excited about this partnership! https://momentumlabs.coach

Welcome back everyone to episode 5 of this seasons, The Pursuit Podcast. Our host Jeff Clark is joined by former IWUHoops player Nathan Childress as they talk about how IWUHoops made an impact on his life and changed the way he walks in with Christ. This podcast is supported by Momentum Labs, very excited about this partnership! https://momentumlabs.coach

Welcome back for episode 4 of The Pursuit Podcast. In this episode our host, Coach Jeff Clark, is joined by 2018 NAIA National Champion and IWUHoops alum Joel Okafor as he takes on a new role with the Indiana Pacers. We dive deep into what it takes to be "DIFFERENT" at the highest level of basketball but also how IWUHoops has influenced Joel in a positive way !

Welcome back, everyone, to episode 3 of this seasons, The Pursuit Podcast. While we dive back into the IAMDIFFERENT series, Coach Jeff Clark is joined by NAIA National Champion, 2x All American and Hall of Honor Inductee, Jonny Marlin. In this episode, Jonny discusses what was so "DIFFERENT" about his experience at Indiana Wesleyan and how it has changed him to this day.

Welcome, everyone, to the second episode from the newest season of The Pursuit podcast. This episode features Coach Clark sitting down with IWUHoops alum Kyle Mangas to talk about how his experience at IWU has motivated him to become "Different" in the professional basketball scene.

Welcome, everyone, to the new season of "The Pursuit". The theme of this season and series is being "IAMDIFFERENT". In this season premiere, we talk to Coach Tonagel on what it means to be DIFFERENT at IWU but also in the world. Join us this season as we dive deep with former players and alumni on how they have adopted being DIFFERENT to their own lives.

Welcome, everyone, to the season finale of our podcast! Join your hosts, Griff and Nolan alongside Noah Smith, Javan Buchanan, and Nathan Childress as we wrap up the season. Get an exclusive look inside the locker room as we reflect on the highlights of our Kansas City trip, discuss the season's impact, and look ahead to what's next for us. With hearts full of gratitude for God's faith...

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.

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...

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...

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 mileston...

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...

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...

Episode 5.20 “Unconscious” 1st Half (1:00) Coach Tonagel reflects on the season and how to lead 'free of self' in the midst of big victories. 2nd Half (10:51) Coach Tonagel reflects on the season and how to lead 'free of self' in the midst of deep disappointments. Click here for Apple Podcasts Click here for Anchor Podcasts Click here to leave a comment and learn more 

Episode 5.19 “The Aftermath II” 1st Half (1:00) Kyle Mangas, Seth Maxwell and Noah Smith go deeper on what it meant that the season was cancelled and how they have been processing it for what is next. 2nd Half (9:49) Coach Clark and Coach Tonagel reflect on what they are learning about leadership in an IAM3 culture. Click here for Apple Podcasts Click here for Anchor Podcasts Click here to leave a...

Episode 5.18 “The Aftermath I” 1st Half (1:00) The seniors talk about the emotions of the tournament being cancelled. 2nd Half (26:53) Coach Tonagel shares about what he went through as a leader as the news came out that the tournament would not be played. Click here for  Apple  Podcasts Click here for  Anchor  Podcasts Click here to leave a comment and learn more 

Episode 5.17 “#4?” 1st Half (1:00) Coach Tonagel gives insight into how he was feeling heading in to the national tournament. 2nd Half (5:22) Seth Maxwell and Kyle Mangas share the confidence the team had as the national tournament started. Click here for  Apple  Podcasts Click here for  Anchor  Podcasts Click here to leave a comment and learn more 

Episode 5.16 “Joy Fueled Agression II” 1st Half (1:00) Canaan Coffey, Tanner Rubio and Trevor Harrell share the unique way they decided to lead on the day of the conference championship. 2nd Half (15:13) Noah Smith, Spencer Piercefield and Tim Adetukasi reflect on being led by seniors with an IAM3 purpose. Click here for Apple Podcasts Click here for Anchor Podcasts Click here to leave a comment a...

Episode 5.15 “Joy Fueled Agression I” 1st Half (0:59) Canaan Coffey and Spencer Piercefield go inside the team's unconscious play headed into the conference tournament. 2nd Half (13:37) Coach Tonagel, Kyle Mangas and Noah Smith share about 'unconscious' coming to life late in the season. Click here for Apple Podcasts Click here for Anchor Podcasts Click here to leave a comment and learn more.&nbsp...

Episode 5.14 “Unconscious Growth” 1st Half (0:30) Tanner Rubio, Kyle Mangas and Tim Adetukasi reflect on the personal transformation they were experiencing as the year went along. 2nd Half (17:40) Coach Tonagel gives insight into the unique ways that IAM3 unlocks potential. Click here for Apple Podcasts Click here for Anchor Podcasts Click here to leave a comment and learn more

Episode 5.13 “Unconscious of Your Role” 1st Half (0:30) Coach Tonagel reflects on the joy a team can play with if teammates are all free of self and living into their roles. 2nd Half (16:37) Michael Thompson, Billy Harness, Trevor Harrell and Jonathan Mpanzu talk about the joy found in playing for your teammates. Click here for Apple Podcasts Click here for Anchor Podcasts Click here to leave a co...

Episode 5.12 “Conscious of Your Role” 1st Half (0:30) Coach Tonagel shares about some of the challenges on the team in January of guys buying into their roles and how he decided to go back to the basics of IAM3. 2nd Half (14:37) Tanner Rubio and Canaan Coffey go inside the tension as a player of fully living in to your role on a team. . Click here for Apple Podcasts Click here for Anchor Podcasts...