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IWUHoops presents The Pursuit

by IWUHoops

Go inside the locker room of a ‘Team of third in a culture of 1st’

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  1. 7.9 "IAMDIFFERENT" - Evan Maxwell

    In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, host Coach Jeff Clark is joined by NAIA National Champion, All-American, and current Professional Basketball Player, IWU Alum Evan Maxwell. As they discuss what makes IWUHoops "different" than the rest and how his experiences here have shaped where he is…

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  2. 7.8 "IAMDIFFERENT" - Noah Smith

    In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, we continue our series of "IAMDIFFERENT". Our host Coach Jeff Clark is joined by IWU alum Noah Smith to discuss his experiences with the program and how he has used and lived these experiences with IWUHoops out in the world. This podcast is supported by...

  3. 7.7 "IAMDIFFERENT" - Scott Drew, Josh Mahworr, Nolan Mader

    Welcome back to another episode of The Pursuit and this seasons series of IAMDIFFERENT. In this episode, hosts Jeff Clark and Greg Tonagel are joined first by three time Big 12 conference coach of the year and 2021 NCAA Champion coach Scott Drew to talk about how their similar approach to growing...

  4. 7.6 "IAMDIFFERENT" - Luke Stephens

    Welcome back to another episode of The Pursuit. In this weeks episode, host Coach Jeff Clark is joined by IWUHoops alum Luke Stephens to discuss how IWUHoops and his experiences allowed him to grow and succeed in role with the Pacers. This podcast is supported by Momentum Labs, very excited about...

  5. 7.5 "IAMDIFFERENT" - Nate Childress

    Welcome back everyone to episode 5 of this seasons, The Pursuit Podcast. Our host Jeff Clark is joined by former IWUHoops player Nathan Childress as they talk about how IWUHoops made an impact on his life and changed the way he walks in with Christ. This podcast is supported by Momentum Labs…

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  6. 7.4 "IAMDIFFRENT" - Joel Okafor

    Welcome back for episode 4 of The Pursuit Podcast. In this episode our host, Coach Jeff Clark, is joined by 2018 NAIA National Champion and IWUHoops alum Joel Okafor as he takes on a new role with the Indiana Pacers. We dive deep into what it takes to be "DIFFERENT" at the highest level of...

  7. 7.3 "IAMDIFFERENT" - Jonny Marlin

    Welcome back, everyone, to episode 3 of this seasons, The Pursuit Podcast. While we dive back into the IAMDIFFERENT series, Coach Jeff Clark is joined by NAIA National Champion, 2x All American and Hall of Honor Inductee, Jonny Marlin. In this episode, Jonny discusses what was so "DIFFERENT"…

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  8. 7.2 "IAMDIFFERENT" - Kyle Mangas

    Welcome, everyone, to the second episode from the newest season of The Pursuit podcast. This episode features Coach Clark sitting down with IWUHoops alum Kyle Mangas to talk about how his experience at IWU has motivated him to become "Different" in the professional basketball scene.

  9. 7.1 "IAMDIFFERENT" - Coach Tonagel

    Welcome, everyone, to the new season of "The Pursuit". The theme of this season and series is being "IAMDIFFERENT". In this season premiere, we talk to Coach Tonagel on what it means to be DIFFERENT at IWU but also in the world. Join us this season as we dive deep with former players and alumni…

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  10. 6.7 "Fight to the End"

    Welcome, everyone, to the season finale of our podcast! Join your hosts, Griff and Nolan alongside Noah Smith, Javan Buchanan, and Nathan Childress as we wrap up the season. Get an exclusive look inside the locker room as we reflect on the highlights of our Kansas City trip, discuss the season's...

  11. 6.6 "Mader"

    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...

  12. 6.5 "Team Captains"

    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…

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  13. 6.4 "Cleaning out 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...

  14. 6.3 "Celebrating 500"

    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…

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  15. 6.2 "Faces Change, Expectations Don't"

    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...

  16. 6.1 "The Comeback"

    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...

  17. 5.20 "Unconscious"

    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...

  18. 5.19 "The Aftermath II"

    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...

  19. 5.18 "The Aftermath I"

    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...

  20. 5.17 "#4?"

    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...

  21. 5.16 "Joy Fueled Agression II"

    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…

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  22. 5.15 "Joy Fueled Agression I"

    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…

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  23. 5.14 "Unconscious Growth"

    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...

  24. 5.13 "Unconscious of Your Role"

    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…

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  25. 5.12 "Conscious of Your Role"

    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...

  26. 5.11 "Heart Check"

    Episode 5.11 “Heart Check” 1st Half (0:30) Coach Clark and Coach Welty talk about a meaningful prayer time in the midst of conference play. 2nd Half (11:13) Michael Thompson and Luke Stephens talk about the importance of the heart check on their personal growth. Click here for Apple Podcasts…

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  27. 5.10 "Game Winner"

    Episode 5.10 “Game Winner” 1st Half (0:30) Kyle Mangas gives insight into taking and hitting game winning shots. 2nd Half (20:05) Several teammates talk about playing with Kyle and how much they trust him in big moments. Click here for Apple Podcasts Click here for Anchor Podcasts Click here to...

  28. 5.9 "IAM3 Training Ground"

    Episode 5.9 “IAM3 Training Ground” This episode is in honor of the IAM3 leaders who have served IWUHoops. We love you guys: Aaron Kimball Adam Conrad Austin Collins Billy Harness Brendan Miller Brennan Brooker Brent Bellinger Brian Bowers Caleb Muthiah Caleb Wood Collin Barker Connor Van Farowe...

  29. 5.8 "Eruption"

    Episode 5.8 “Eruption” 1st Half (0:30) Coach Tonagel talks about the team's first half eruption in a conference game and what was happening in his own spiritual leadership during this time. 2nd Half (14:05) Seth Maxwell gives insight on the growth he was experiencing early in the season and the...

  30. 5.7 "Two Weeks"

    Episode 5.7 “Two Weeks” 1st Half (0:30) Coach Tonagel shares the challenge of having a long stretch of practice between games. 2nd Half (15:04 ) Tanner Rubio shares the challenge of breaking his hand and then goes inside the worst game of his career. Click here for Apple Podcasts Click here for...

  31. 5.6 "David's Mighty Men"

    Episode 5.6 “David’s Mighty Men” 1st Half (0:30) The coaching staff talks about a catalytic talk from an outside source and why it's so important to allow trusted leaders to speak into the organization. 2nd Half (11:28) Jonathan Mpanzu and Isaiah Payton share how they were challenged to grow by…

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  32. 5.5 "10 Days of Growth"

    Episode 5.5 “10 Days of Growth” 1st Half (0:30) Coach Tonagel shares how the team tried to leverage a unique 10 day break from games in the middle of November. 2nd Half (11:19 ) Trevor Harrell, Spencer Piercefield and Michael Thompson talk about the growth they experienced from the intentionality...

  33. 5.4 "The Great White North"

    Episode 5.4 "The Great White North” 1st Half (0:30) Coach Tonagel takes listeners inside the team's trip to Canada to start the season. 2nd Half ( 10:42) Noah Smith and Canaan Coffey give perspectives from the opening of the season and what was happening behind the scenes on the trip to Canada....

  34. 5.3 "Grinding"

    Episode 5.3 "Grinding" 1st Half (0:30) Coach Welty and Coach Osborn reflect on a grinding part of the season and a loss to open the year. 2nd Half (10:32 ) Michael Thompson, Michael Zitney and Luke Stephens give insight into what a player experiences during the grinding parts of a long season....

  35. 5.2 'Unconscious Prayer'

    5.2 'Unconscious Prayer' 1st Half (0:58) The coaching staff goes inside a prayer meeting during the preseason. 2nd Half (12:00) Senior Tanner Rubio takes listeners inside his transfer from a D1 school and what he was experiencing as he transitioned to an IAM3 culture. Click here to leave a…

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  36. 5.1 "Unconscious"

    5.1 "Unconscious" 1st Half (0:30) Coach Tonagel explains how he intentionally seeks vision for the upcoming season. He goes inside how he casts a vision for the team to become 'unconscious' during the season ahead. 2nd Half (12:20) Canaan Coffey, Trevor Harrell, Tanner Rubio and Kyle Mangas…

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  37. 4.23 "Identity of 3"

    1st Half (0:59) Seniors Trevor Waite, Joel Okafor and Evan Maxwell recap the season and discuss how their growth in an IAm3rd identity will shape their next season of life. 2nd Half (17:24) Coach Tonagel gives his final thoughts on the season and how he measured the success of a year that ended…

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  38. 4.22 So Will I 5-"Worship"

    1st Half (1:37) Kyle Mangas shares about a moment of worship in the Sweet 16 game and why he was so emotional after hitting a game winner. 2nd Half (13:14) Coach Tonagel shares how we too often think IAm3rd is just about serving others, but how in reality it truly is God first and others second.…

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  39. 4.21 So Will I 4-"Not Done"

    1st Half (1:38) Trevor Harrell shares about a moment of worship in the Sweet 16 game and talks about his journey through the season with his father Craig. 2nd Half (13:17) Coach Tonagel gives listeners his perspective on prayer and the role it plays in his coaching and personal journey. Go to...

  40. 4.20 So Will I 3-"Be Still"

    1st Half (1:37) Jonathan Mpanzu shares about a moment of worship in the Sweet 16 game and how it was the culmination of a year of growth for him. 2nd Half (10:53) Coach Tonagel takes listeners inside his year long journey with Jonathan, giving insights into the ups and downs of a player/coach...

  41. 4.19 So Will I 2-"Joy Fueled Aggression"

    1st Half (1:38) Seth Maxwell shares about a moment of worship in the Sweet 16 game and shares how it affects who he hopes to become as a player in the future as a result. 2nd Half (14:54) Coach Tonagel talks about how worship can form who we become. Go to www.iwuhoops.net to leave a comment and…

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  42. 4.18 So Will I 1-"This is what I was made for"

    1st Half (1:37) Trevor Waite shares about a moment of worship he had during the Sweet 16 game and what he saw from his teammates on that day. 2nd Half (14:15) Coach Tonagel reflects on Trevor's career and contrasts Trevor's moment before the Sweet 16 game with his appearance in the IHSAA State...

  43. 4.17 "The Unseen"

    1st Half Seniors Trevor Waite, Joel Okafor and Evan Maxwell discuss the team's mentality headed into the national tournament and give insight into why this always seems to be a time when the team goes to another level. 2nd Half Coach Tonagel shares about a prayer challenge he gave the team headed...

  44. 4.16 "Legacy Links"

    1st Half (1:22) Coach Phil Bollier joins to connect the stories of Iam3 and LU2 and talk about the generational impact a coach can have when he uses his platform for Christ. 2nd Half (24:30) Kyle Mangas shares about winning the conference title game with Ernie Johnson in the crowd and calling the...

  45. 4.15 "Buzzer Beater"

    1st Half (0:50) Senior Evan Maxwell talks about his buzzer beater against Marian in the regular season. 2nd Half (14:09) Junior Canaan Coffey shares about his buzzer beater against Marian in the conference tournament. Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit to leave a comment and see more.

  46. 4.14 "Fearful"

    1st Half (1:18) Freshmen Seth Maxwell and Luke Stephens and Sophomore Kyle Mangas go inside the next practice after the loss to Goshen College. 2nd Half (12:55) Coach Weidner gives insight into his growth in a 'Fearless' mentality during his time as a player and how it impacted the team after the...

  47. 4.13 "Upset"

    1st Half (1:10) Junior Canaan Coffey talks about the team's loss on the road to Goshen College and what he was feeling as a starter during and after the game. 2nd Half (12:40) Coach Tonagel goes inside a coach's mind as he watches a team under perform and how to best respond to set up future...

  48. 4.12 "Dreamtime- And 1"

    1st Half (1:18) Coach Tonagel and Coach Clark discuss the role of prayer and fasting in the program over the course of a season and how they played a specific role in one scouting report 2nd Half (15:58) Freshman Tim Adetukasi, Senior Evan Maxwell, and Coach David Osborn share how the team went…

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  49. 4.11 "Behind Bars"

    1st Half (1:04) Freshman Tim Adetukasi shares about his adjustment to the team after joining it mid-season and goes inside the team's trip to the prison. 2nd Half (12:30) Coach Tonagel reflects on the team's steady growth heading into the second semester and the role an experience like the prison...

  50. 4.10 "One"

    1st Half (1:04) Freshman Seth Maxwell and Sophomore Kyle Mangas talk about the team's trip to Florida and how time together helped the unity of the team. 2nd Half (11:15) Coach Osborn gives insight into the growth of the team after a stretch of losing and how it set up continued growth for the…

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