Rollin' with the Golds

Dan and Nick are back recapping and previewing a busy week in Blugold sports with some teams starting to wrap up their regular seasons and getting set for the postseason, while some sports are just starting up! Then, members of the Blugold women's hockey team join the podcast to talk about their hockey background, how they got to Eau Claire, the culture of the team, and more! See omnystudio.com/li...

Nick and Dan are back recapping and previewing the latest in Blugold sports as we near the postseason for some sports, while some spring sports are already getting underway! Then, Blugold men's basketball players Carter Huschka and Cade Hall join the podcast to talk about their season, proving the doubters wrong, and what it's been like playing under year one of a new coaching staff.  See omn...

Dan and Nick are back recapping and previewing the latest in Blugold sports from basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, swimming and diving, tennis, hockey, and track and field!  Then, Dan and Nick chat with swimming and diving assistant coach Sam Ryf, who is also a former Blugold swimmer. They chat about what it was like to transition from an athlete to a coach, Sam's swimming background, and mo...

Nick and Dan are back recapping the latest in Blugold sports while also looking ahead to what's next on the schedule. Can you believe we only have a month or less for conference play in some sports?! Then the boys are joined by a couple members of the Blugold men's tennis team as they get set to start their season back up at the beginning of February!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Dan and Nick are back recapping and previewing the latest in Blugold sports as we get set for students to get back on campus! Then, Blugold football coach Rob Erickson joins the podcast. We discuss the past two seasons, what he envisions for year 3, some players moving on to play professionally, "The Climb", and more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick and Dan are back from the holidays recapping and previewing a busy schedule for Blugold athletics.  Then Blugold Women's Hockey head coach Erik Strand joins the podcast! We dive into his Blugold playing career, starting out as a Blugold men's assistant coach, to being the head coach of the women's team and how he's built such a great program!    See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Dan and Nick are back with another episode before the holidays! They're recapping and previewing the latest in the winter sports season for the Blugolds.  Then, Blugold women's basketball team captains Anna Koth and Lucia Hauge join the podcast to discuss their Blugold careers, this seasons team, Holiday tournaments, and the culture of Blugold basketball! See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Dan and Nick are back from Thanksgiving break to wrap up the fall sports season and recapping and previewing the winter sports season! Then, two members of the Blugold volleyball team stop by the podcast to discuss their season, the Blugold volleyball culture, pranks, and a whole lot more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick and Dan are back recapping and previewing the latest in Blugold sports, including men's soccer staying alive in the national tournament, volleyball is back into the national tournament, and more! Then, former runner and now current assistant coach Connor Dolan joins the podcast to talk about his days as an athlete for the Blugolds then transitioning to a coaching job, plus helping us preview...

Dan and Nick are back recapping and previewing the latest in Blugold sports. And Dan gives his review of watching a basketball game at the new Sonnentag Center! Then, soccer players Spencer Banks and Jacob Sampson join the podcast to discuss being a part of the first recruiting class for the soccer program, the success they have had throughout their collegiate career, this special season including...

Dan and Nick are back recapping the latest in Blugold sports, including some WIAC tournaments beginning and the winter sports season starting up! Then joining the podcast are two Blugold interns. The first Blugold athletic interns.  They tell us what is like interning for Blugold athletics, the different types of content and marketing involved with Blugold athletics, and their future goals, and  S...

Dan and Nick are back recapping and previewing the latest in Blugold sports as some teams are preparing, or have already, played in their conference tournaments! And speaking of postseason play, Nick breaks down how the Blugolds and other Division III teams get ranked.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Nick are back recapping and previewing the latest in Blugold sports, with some teams already getting set for postseason conference play! Then Amanda Hopkins, Assistant Athletic Director - Compliance Director/Event Management, joins the podcast to give us a behind the scenes look in the athletic department. What all goes into setting up for sports and events and all the different ways teams...

Dan and Nick recap a busy and fun Homecoming weekend for the Blugolds including a dominating football win at Carson Park! Speaking of football, the boys are joined by three wide receivers from the football team: Franko Williams, Yaach Chuol, and Isaac Garside for an absolutely fantastic conversation. Each player tells us their football background, how they got to be a Blugold, the family love of t...

Dan and Nick are back recapping the latest in Blugolds sports and previewing what's on the schedule for Homecoming Week! Then the guys catch up with Director of Men's and Women's Golf Darrin Skinner makes his debut on the podcast talking about his golf background, his passion for the game, his golf philosophy, and who's his dream foursome!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick and Dan are back breaking down the latest week in Blugold sports and looking ahead to what's coming up, including a lot of teams beginning conference play!  Then in the second half, the boys chat with new assistant men's hockey coach Mike Janda.  They discuss what drew Coach Janda to Eau Claire, his wide hockey background, what he wants to bring to the Blugold hockey family, and more! See omn...

In this episode, Nick and Dan recap the latest and greatest in Blugold sports! Then, longtime assistant football coach Mike McHugh joins the podcast to chat about his football background, why he has remained in Eau Claire, working with multiple staffs, recruiting, and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick and Dan are back to recap the latest happenings in Blugold sports as we are well underway for this fall sports season! Then, new assistant coach for men's basketball Adam Smith makes his debut on the podcast! He talks about his basketball upbringing, what it was like to be a part of the Wisconsin Badgers staff, what drew him to Eau Claire, his immediate connection with head coach Zach Malvik,...

Nick and Dan recap a busy week in Blugold athletics and look ahead to another action packed week ahead! Then they catch up with a couple of senior cross country runners and discuss their goals for the season, why in the world they like to run, and the close friendship the teams shares.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 2 is here! Nick and Dan preview the beginning of the Blugold fall sports season with everyone either in action or about to be in action.  Then the guys chat with a couple of seniors from the Blugold women's soccer team, who have their sights set on some high expectations for this season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the season one finale of Rollin' with the Golds, Nick and Dan recap track and field nationals, looking back at this past season and looking ahead to exciting things to come in 2024-25! Then, Blugold athletic director Jason Verdugo joins the podcast to look back at this season, (his first as a Blugold) with an eye to the future! Thank you all for listening to Season 1! See you in Season 2! See o...

Dan and Nick are back previewing the upcoming National meet for the Blugold track and field teams, plus highlighting all of the camps the Blugolds will have this summer! Then, Blugold Women's Basketball Coach Tonja Englund joins the podcast to talk about her playing career, replacing and being mentored by coaching legends, how her program is like a family and how family life has been a big influen...

Spring sports is wrapping up for the Blugolds, but the track and field teams have their eyes on Nationals. Dan and Nick break it down.  Then, two unsung heroes in the athletic department make their appearance on the podcast. We welcome a couple of athletic trainers to the podcast to hear about what their typical schedule looks like, their future plans, and what it's like to work with student athle...

Dan and Nick are back to recap and preview the latest in Blugold sports for the spring season, plus preview some upcoming sports camps for the kids! Then, Nick Amtmann and Carson Brock from the Blugold Men's Golf team join the podcast to discuss their great season, the mental side of playing a sport like golf, and how they shoot so many dang low scores! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Nick and Dan open up the podcast by recapping and previewing the latest in Blugold sports as we start to look ahead to the WIAC championships and postseason play! Then in the second half, men's hockey coach Matt Loen joins the podcast to discuss his vast hockey background as both a player and a coach. He takes us back to winning the National Championship in Lake Placid, how hockey has changed at d...