Rasmussen ‘one of the best liberos in the league’
Rise. That was the Coyote volleyball motto for the 2017 season. Sophomore defensive specialist Anne Rasmussen did just that, ending the season with 569 digs and racking up a season-high 41 digs against Denver. Head coach Leanne Williamson said this year was Rasmussen’s biggest year of growth. “She was put into a role that forced […]
Player of the Pack: Megan Billington
Megan Billington is a junior on the cross country team majoring in kinesiology and sport science. Karina Dufoe: What was the experience of running at Regionals like? How do you feel about your performance? MB: It was a really rewarding experience to be part of the USD team that placed the highest that we ever have […]
Player of the Pack: Matt Mooney
Matt Mooney is a junior on the men’s basketball team majoring in innovation and entrepreneurship. Karina Dufoe: What are your thoughts on the upcoming season/expectations for the team? MM: I’m extremely excited and pumped for the upcoming season. We’ve worked really hard this offseason and it’s been a while since we’ve played. I think coming […]
Canadian swimmers ‘thankful’ to compete at USD
Three Yotes trekked from Canada to USD for collegiate swimming careers. The accommodations made by the university really helped ease their travel to USD, said senior Kellee Lekavy. “I’m 14 hours north of the border, and so being so far away flights are really expensive. USD said they would accommodate me with the travel, so […]
Player of the Pack: Jacob Barents
Jacob Barents is a senior majoring in kinesiology and sport science. Karina Dufoe: How does being powerful in the weight room translate into being able to throw further in the ring? JB: It really helps having good weight room numbers if I’m able to translate it into my events. Creating functional strength is one of […]
Player of the Pack: Elizabeth Loschen
Elizabeth Loschen is a sophomore volleyball player majoring in finance. Karina Dufoe: How was playing for Team USA this summer? EL: Playing for Team USA this summer was so fun and an amazing opportunity. Playing with other very talented athletes helped me up my game and I loved getting to learn and understand what the […]
Hidden figures: Female athletes recount struggles with body insecurities
Walking into the weight room at USD, there are large platforms, lifting racks, various workout machines and free weights. Off to the side is an indistinguishable scale shoved in the entryway near the grab-and-go snacks and recovery drinks. For many female athletes, the lime green digit lighting up the scale screen not only determines how in […]
Player of the Pack: Darin Greenfield
Darin Greenfield is a sophomore football player majoring in kinesiology and sport science. Karina Dufoe: D-line has been filled with injuries — how have you been able to respond to that? DG: We have responded with getting the guys that have to play ready to play. Lucky for us we have very good depth and the […]
Social media plays pivotal role in recruitment, brand building
USD’s athletic teams all utilize social media as a means of recruitment and building a personal brand. “We instruct our players in August with a presentation done by Northwest Mutual called ‘Build Your Brand,’” said Kayla Tetschlag, assistant women’s basketball coach. “It’s about how your presence on social media actually produces your own personal brand, […]
Player of the Pack: Mehana Fonseca
Mehana Fonseca is a sophomore volleyball player majoring in kinesiology and sport science Karina Dufoe: What brought you to USD this year? MF: I was originally in Oklahoma playing at University of Central Oklahoma and it was not a very good fit for me, so I left looking for a school that fit me academically, athletically and […]