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First-Year Kenzie Meirhaeghe performs her explosive vertical jump to get ready for the match.

New coaching brings success to cross country

Elisabeth Ruggiero October 5, 2023

The women's cross country team has gone through multiple head coaching changes in the last four years, bringing to mind the old adage that the only constant in the program is change. But, despite the lack...

Women's soccer coach Scott Mejia explains a drill at the beginning of practice at Thorson-Lucken Field on Wednesday,
Oct. 14, 2020.

Coaches share their experiences in honor of national coaches day

Stuti Shrestha October 23, 2021

Oct. 6, National Coaches Day, several Augustana coaches reflected on their experience of being a college coach. Football head coach Steve Bell knew he wanted to coach when he was in college.  “My...

Jessee picked as next men's basketball coach

Jessee picked as next men’s basketball coach

Nick Gainey May 4, 2021

Tom Jessee was named head coach of the Augustana men’s basketball team on April 16 after serving 28 years as an assistant coach.  Jessee replaces Steve Schafer,     who resigned April 15 after one...

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