IWUHoops presents The Pursuit

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 memories and the enduring Iam3rd culture that will have lasting effects beyond the locker room.

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 moment that occurred during a team devotion led by Coach Tonagel. Drawing from Psalm 139:23-24, each player was encouraged to open up about their sins, frustrations, and fears. This powerful experience fueled a collective commitment to cleaning out the locker room from these vices. Join us as we discuss the transformative impact of confession, both on and off the court, and how it has strengthened our unity as a squad. We firmly believe that embracing Christ's promise of abundant life comes from wholeheartedly committing to Him first, others second, and ourselves third. Our team is truly enjoying the journey of pursuing Christ, and we can't wait to continue to share with you the story God writes.

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 milestone night to the enduring impact of the Iam3rd culture, this episode provides an intimate glimpse into the world of IWU hoops.

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 been given a heritage and will leave a legacy." Come along as we welcome fresh talent while upholding our value of keeping God first, others second, and yourself third.

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 we embrace the Iam3rd lifestyle, allowing God to write our story step by step.

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 comment and see more

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 and learn more

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. 

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 comment and learn more

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 Click here to leave a comment and learn more