Northwest Missouri State head women's basketball coach Austin Meyer sits down with us ahead of his eighth season-opener as the leader of the program. Meyer's guided the Bearcats to a .500 or better record four seasons in a row, the longest stretch since the late 1980s, but he has higher aspirations as Northwest enters the 2025-26 season with a mix of returners and new talent. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
Former Northwest Missouri State offensive coordinator and Central Missouri head coach Jim Svoboda joins the podcast as the two longtime MIAA rivals get set to clash on the field this Saturday. Both head coaches in the current matchup of Bearcats and Mules played quarterback under Svoboda at Northwest. Svoboda discusses developing players, his experience in Maryville and Warrensburg, and working with Mel Tjeerdsma and Scott Bostwick. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
NCAA Division 2 sports writer Wayne Cavadi returns to the podcast ahead of Saturday's matchup in Maryville pitting Northwest against Central Oklahoma. Cavadi breaks down the early successes he's seen from the Bearcats in year one under John McMenamin and what the race to crack the bracket in Super Region 4 could look like. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
Record-setting goalkeeper Lily Ellis took a unique route to Northwest Missouri State University, but it's one she wouldn't change. Ellis discusses the outlook for the 2025 season with the MIAA portion of the schedule still ahead, the mentality of a high-level goalkeeper, and what led to her arrival in Maryville. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
The highest NFL Draft Pick in Northwest Missouri State history Seth Wand joins the podcast this week. He recalls some stories from his playing days, while also sharing stories about his kids playing sports at Northwest, and former teammate John McMenamin leading the football program. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
All-America linebacker Jacob Vollstedt will be enshrined in the M-Club Hall of Fame later this fall. The Iowa City native talks with us about the work he put in to earn more playing time as a redshirt freshman in 2013, the all-time great Northwest defenses he played in during his career, and his work as a high school coach and teacher in Maryville. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
Northwest Missouri State offensive coordinator Collin Prosser sits down to discuss the upcoming season, facing one of his old teams in the opener, and the coaching staff John McMenamin built when he took the head coaching job in Maryville. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
Northwest Missouri State assistant volleyball coach Nick Sepulveda joins Bearcat Rewind to discuss his career on the court, what led him to coaching, and replacing seven seniors from the 2024 team. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
One of the best to ever suit up for Northwest Missouri State soccer joins the podcast this week. Kaylie Rock graduated as a three-time First Team All-MIAA selection, and helped the Bearcats win 40 matches during her four years on campus. She dives into her path to Northwest, support from coaches and teammates, and memories from along the way. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
The football season unofficially got underway Monday in Emporia, KS with MIAA Media Day. Northwest Missouri State's representatives included head coach John McMenamin, quarterback Chris Ruhnke, wide receiver Luke Mathews, linebacker Carter Edwards and defensive lineman Nile Schuett. The Bearcat contingent discussed the upcoming season, preseason rankings, and their expectations for 2025. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
Hall of fame head football coach Mel Tjeerdsma joins the podcast this week. Coach T gives an update on his health, discusses what he's seeing in Northwest football already under John McMenamin, and takes us through some memories from when he was leading the program. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
Dr. Andy Peterson, Northwest's director of athletics, sits down with us to discuss updates around campus, the upcoming Bearcat Coaches Caravan, his takeaways from the spring sports season, and more. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
Northwest Missouri State head volleyball coach Amy Woerth highlights the opportunity to represent the United States and coach student-athletes from all over the country, including Bearcats Kasidy Mohwinkle and Ella Caffery, during the USA D-2 Volleyball tour through Brazil. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
Former Bearcat All-American Aaron Becker is our guest on this week's podcast discussing the start of the Bearcat Former Players Association, the outreach it provides for former players, and the way it will benefit current Northwest football players. Becker also discusses an outstanding playing career that includes two national titles and two All-America nods. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
Northwest Missouri State senior Grant Bradley will compete at the NCAA Division 2 Outdoor Track & Field Championships back home in Colorado next week. Bradley discusses running at altitude, his work with Coach Cunningham that kept him healthy while continuing to improve, and his post college plans. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
Northwest Missouri State third baseman Jacob Selock sits down to with us to discuss the Bearcats' push to the MIAA Tournament this weekend, the team embracing a new coaching staff, and a career-year in his final Spring wearing the green and white. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
Lathan Croy, Northwest Missouri State's first-year head golf coach, joins the podcast as the Bearcats embark on the NCAA Central Region Tournament for the first time as a team. Croy walks us through the strong finish to the MIAA Tournament, the leadership from his seniors, and his background that led to a coaching career. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
Northwest Missouri State junior Alva Norberg joins the podcast fresh off a win over Missouri Western that clinched the program's 14th MIAA title. Bearcat women's tennis has overcome season-ending injuries and a tough schedule to reach the top of the conference once again. Norberg discusses the team's mental makeup, a double's partner that she's in sync with, and her tennis background in Sweden that brought her to Maryville. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
Northwest Missouri State head football coach John McMenamin joins us to discuss spring ball and this weekend's spring game, gelling with his new team and coaching staff, and launcing the Bearcat Former Players Association. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.
Northwest Missouri State assistant baseball coach Theo Bartolomeo is this week's guest on Bearcat Rewind. Bartolomeo discusses the buy-in from the team in the off-season, the success on their home diamond, his roots at Central Michigan with head coach Tony Jandron, and more. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.