On this episode of Vikings Press Pass, Head Softball Coach John Nelson joins me to talk about the team’s red-hot 4-0 start—their best since 2015. We break down the opening weekend at the Blue Angle Invite, including a statement win over #23 UW-Stevens Point. Coach Nelson also shares insight to his 2nd year at the helm, the1st year hurdles of taking on a new team, the coaching staff, the culture shift, and what to expect from this year’s squad. Plus, we discuss many key players, scheduling, and how he balances coaching both at Augustana and with Heartland Havoc. A great Sunday conversation!

On this episode of Vikings Press Pass, I sit down with Assistant Coach Eric Rowell to talk about his long-standing connection to Augustana basketball, spanning 14 seasons across both the men’s and women’s programs.

He shares how Augustana continues to position itself as a top-tier place of academic excellence and it's ability to attract students globally.

We dive into this year’s team, highlight our Senior Class (Emma Berg and Ashley Lang), and what’s at stake heading into Saturday’s showdown at home against #4 Illinois Wesleyan. Plus, we take a trip down memory lane to revisit the 1993 National Championship run and discuss some of the greatest players to come through the program.

Don’t miss this conversation with a tremendous person who I've had the pleasure of knowing for the past 23+ years as the Vikings host a huge Senior Day doubleheader on Saturday!

In this episode of Vikings Press Pass, I sit down with Associate Head Coach Justin Hauer as the Vikings gear up for their season opener at the Rhodes Classic in Memphis. We discuss the challenges of preseason preparation in winter conditions, the impact of returning x7 5Yrs and x7 Seniors on the roster and the expectation that others can and will step up to play critical roles throughout the season. Coach Hauer also shares insights on how the University of Iowa matchup came about, and some fun team traditions—including the search for a new "YMCA" hype man as Joe Morgano has since graduated and who has the best walk-up song. Plus, we set some over/under predictions for hit-by-pitches and strikeout-to-walk ratios. Tune in for a great conversation as Vikings baseball gets ready to roll!