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#EaglesGotTalent 2014 - The Social Media Story
After the 2014 "Eagles Got Talent" show on April 9, we compiled all of the videos, photos and Tweets from the social media world that show the wide-ranging talents of Marquette's student-athletes.
Eric Pothast's Swedish Seeds of Soccer Opportunity
The Marquette experience can lead to new and exciting opportunities, including some on a global scale.
For former Marquette men's soccer player Eric Pothast (2010-13), his journey to a dream of playing professional soccer began right after the conclusion of the Fall semester of 2013, and took him to Sweden.
The three-time co-captain of the Golden Eagles even had a Marquette connection to help him along the way. But instead of reading about his experience in our words, we'll let Eric share more of his story:
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Checking in from Sweden - Eric Pothast
Hello everyone! As some of you may know, I have spent the last month over in Angelholm, Sweden. Upon graduation from Marquette this past December, I was fortunate enough to land a spot on Angelholms FF, a professional soccer team.
Adjusting to the Swedish culture was a worry at first, but I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it has been to acclimate.
First off, everyone in Sweden speaks English. But I should have taken some tutoring lessons from Axel and Sebastian while I could have! In addition, the food here really isn’t all that different from America, much to my surprise. The only issues I have had are translating things in a restaurant or grocery store, and understanding the public transportation.
Everyone with the club has been very welcoming and accommodating in making sure I feel comfortable. Matt Pyzdrowski, a former Marquette goalkeeper and current Angelholm goalkeeper, has been living and playing in Sweden for the past four seasons and has helped make this transition much easier for me.
As far as soccer goes, I am really enjoying it. Angelholm plays in Superettan, Sweden’s second highest division. The past month has been all preseason preparation for our season that officially begins April 6th. Training has been intense and productive. It took me a bit to get caught up to the speed of play, but pushing yourself is what makes you become a better player. Besides playing, we have also been training fitness and strength. I have seen many similarities between some of the Angelholm training sessions and the trainings I went through at Marquette. It speaks volumes about the Marquette men’s soccer program and the way the coaching staff is preparing players to make the leap to the next level.
Looking back at my Marquette experience, I can confidently say that I have no regrets. Although I will miss taking the field at the Valley next season, I will be cheering the boys on from across the pond. I am blessed to be in this position and hope to make the most of this amazing opportunity. I was able to accomplish a lifelong dream via Marquette and I want to thank the coaches, faculty, teammates and others that were a part of it! Go Marquette!
PS: I have started a blog in order to keep everyone up to date with what is going on over here in Sweden. I post weekly updates on trainings, game results, and other fun stuff that is happening. Click the link below to follow along!
http://ericpothast.wordpress.com/
Pictured: Eric Pothast and his father, Ben, after his move to Sweden in February. (Photo courtesy Eric Pothast)
Meet Kenzie Brown, Katie Bathon and Meghan Wilson of the Marquette Women's Lacrosse Team
From pump-up music selections, to favorite memories prior to a homecoming, Marquette women's lacrosse on Facebook has the scoop on some of the ladies you'll be seeing on the field this season.
Check them out:
The "Marquette Express" Delivers Holiday Cheer To Milwaukee Children
The enjoyment of the holiday season lies in both the giving and receiving of gifts. Marquette's student-athletes put giving at the forefront, as their efforts brought Christmas cheer to those less fortunate.
MU's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) led the "Marquette Express" to provide 45 Milwaukee children with gifts that they might not have otherwise received. Working through the All Saints Giving Tree organization and All Saints Catholic Church on the north side, each Marquette team collected gifts for a designated family. The teams did the shopping and wrapping, and even wrote personalized messages to the children.
"The children had a wish list," SAAC president and volleyball senior Rachel Stier said. "They told us what they wanted and we played Santa."
During Marquette's exam week, a group of athletes took time from their studies to personally deliver the gifts to the families, who gathered at All Saints Church to meet the athletes.
"It's a really humbling experience to be able to see these kids' reactions to the Christmas presents," men's soccer redshirt freshman Brady Walsh said. "It's awesome to see each team pitch in the money and give these kids something that they wouldn't have had."
Marquette's International Student-Athletes Wish You A Merry Christmas In Their Native Languages
We recently sat down nine of our student-athletes to wish Marquette fans a Merry Christmas in a variety of languages, from Serbian to Swedish.
But we learned a little more, including unique traditions (The Swedish love watching Donald Duck cartoons on Christmas day), favorite meals (including C. Nortey's Ghanian favorites), and best Christmas gift memories.
See both of our segments and learn more about how Christmas is celebrated around the world, through the experiences of Marquette's student-athletes.
Otule's Opportunity - What Buzz's Bunch Means To The Sixth-Year Senior
Chris Otule is easily identifiable as one of the "big kids" - he stands 6-foot-11.
But at events like Buzz's Bunch day, it's easy for Otule to blend in with the smaller ones.
Buzz's Bunch, spearheaded by coach Buzz Williams, provides an opportunity for special needs children to experience Marquette basketball in a meaningful way and a chance to interact with the team's players and coaches.
The most recent Buzz's Bunch event was a shootaround prior to Marquette's game against IUPUI at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
Otule is a sixth-year senior and has been a part of more Buzz's Bunch events than almost everyone else that was on the floor on Saturday, Dec. 14. Even with his experience, he recognizes how meaningful these opportunities are.
"You don't get moments like this a lot," Otule said.
We put a microphone on Chris and followed him - see the piece on our YouTube home.
Southeastern Wisconsin is going through an early-winter cold spell.
The weather here doesn't resemble the conditions back home for men's golf sophomore Pat Sanchez, a native of Mazatlan, Mexico, who says the weather is nearly perfect there. However, it hasn't been a chilling effect for Sanchez, who's making the most of his Marquette experience on and off the course.
Hear a recent interview we did with Sanchez for the Marquette Basketball Network.
The holiday season is a time for celebration with family and friends. For some of Marquette's international student-athletes, that task is made complicated by distance from home, as well as the playing season.
Romanian international Cristina Bigica will not be returning home for Christmas - instead, she'll celebrate in Ohio with teammate Chelsie Butler and her family.
Are Romanian and American Christmas traditions similar? What's it like being away from home for the holidays? Cristina tells us more in a recent interview for the Marquette Basketball Network.
Marquette University's student-athletes have come from near and far to wear blue and gold.
San Leandro, California's Rachel Stier undoubtedly belongs in the latter group, boasting a trek of more than 2,500 miles to her college destination.
She wanted the opportunity to venture out in her youth, and experience a new part of the country. Even though her first visit was in the cold of winter, Stier wasn't deterred from Milwaukee, eventually enjoying what Marquette has offered her over the last four years.
Hear more from Rachel about her MU experience during a recent Marquette Basketball Network halftime feature.
Volleyball Freshmen Grow From August Camp To 'Season of Champions'
From the first day of preseason camp on Aug. 9, to a December spent preparing for NCAA Tournament play, Marquette's volleyball freshmen have logged seemingly countless practice minutes and class hours.
Three freshmen - Rachel Vidourek, Nicki Barnes and Lauren Houg - have all contributed in unique ways to the team's success. Learn more about their paths to Marquette, including some hard-hitting questions, as part of our season-long volleyball Freshman Orientation series.
If you could be any animal, which one would you be and why?
Vidourek - "A dog because I love to be around people."
Barnes - "I would be a penguin because they are classy animals and live easygoing lifestyles."
Houg - "A sloth. They're the most laid back animal of them all."
GoMarquette.com: Vidourek | Barnes | Houg
A Knee Injury In Charlie Lyon's Past Develops Biomedical Science Interest
Marquette redshirt junior goalkeeper Charlie Lyon's Academic All-America honor is a testament to his commitment in performance - both in soccer and in classwork.
But it's a strong interest in his program - biomedical sciences - that was fueled by a soccer injury, and a unique opportunity to learn more about his body works.
We feature Charlie's story for an upcoming Project 300 piece, set to air later this week on the Marquette Basketball Network.
Louis Bennett II Makes The Most of Playing For His Father-Coach
Louis Bennett II's Marquette experience is unique in part, because he plays for his father, soccer head coach Louis Bennett.
(See Bennett's goal celebration vs. Drake - a big hug for his father - :45 second mark)
It's also unique because he got a jump start on his college career by enrolling at MU in the spring of 2013, while his peers were still finishing up their time at Shorewood High School.
Learn more about Bennett and his thoughts on playing for Dad, and being the youngest student on campus last spring in this Marquette Project 300 feature for the Marquette Basketball Network.
Taylor Madigan's Marquette Experience - From Small Town, To Big Stage
Taylor Madigan is from Dane, Wisconsin, a town with a population of 995 (2010 Census). But her Marquette experience included big-game performances in front of a national TV audience.
Taylor's recently-concluded career at Marquette included two game-winning goals in two BIG EAST Championship matches, both nationally televised. Her 2013 performance set up a FOX Sports 1 post-match interview (which you can see here).
In this Project 300 piece for the Marquette Basketball Network, we asked Taylor about going from a small Wisconsin town to a major national sports TV network.
Steve Taylor Jr. Helps Set The Standard In Athletic Family
Part of Steve Taylor Jr.'s life's work is being a role model in his family, which includes his four brothers and one sister.
One of those brothers, a year younger than Steve, is Demetrius Cooper - a freshman defensive end in the football program at Michigan State.
Hear from Steve about his relationship with Demetrius and being a family example as a successful Division I athlete, in a halftime segment we recently produced for the Marquette Basketball Network.
Did 6-foot-7-inch soccer player Axel Sjöberg ever think about a basketball career?
Despite the above pictured wingspan, no.
Sjöberg, a sophomore Swedish international, grew up playing soccer and hockey.
His sport of choice brought him Stateside, and opened up many new doors along the way.
(See Axel's player bio for more on his numerous on-field accomplishments )
Hear all about the journey from Axel, the first of many different student-athletes that we'll profile during Marquette Basketball Network broadcasts this season.
Marquette Soccer Players Become Rock Star Role Models at St. Anthony School
(Credit: dholowaty3 on Instagram)
At the end of October, six members of the Marquette men's soccer team got the opportunity to interact with some of their biggest and youngest fans when they visited St. Anthony School of Milwaukee.
Paul Dillon, Adam Hermsen, Dennis Holowaty, Sebastian Jansson, John Mau and Brady Walsh put on a show, and held assemblies about fitness and nutrition at St. Anthony's K-2nd and 3rd-5th grade campuses.
"When we walked in for the first time, the kids couldn't control their energy and excitement and just screamed and yelled as loud as they could," Walsh said.
So how did this team and these athletes become rock stars to this group of kids?
Marquette alumna Jocelyn White, a teacher at St. Anthony, and her class began closely following the Golden Eagles last year, as they reeled in a 12-match win streak and rose to the nation's No. 2 ranking.
White shared her students' interest with MU Athletics Student Programs Coordinator Maureen Lewis, asking if the team was willing to be featured guests in a student assembly at St. Anthony. Marquette players jumped at the chance to bring excitement to the school, while sharing the importance of physical activity and eating right.
The kids enjoyed it so much that the team was asked to come back this year.
Hermsen and Walsh heard from their teammates how excited the kids were to see them and did not want to pass up meeting them.
"After speaking with them [his teammates], I decided it was definitely something I wanted to do," Hermsen said. "I had heard they [the students] really enjoyed soccer and it seemed like a great opportunity to help them out any way I could."
"While we were there we talked about a few things: school, soccer, and what it takes to be successful as a soccer player," Walsh said. "We told the kids about sleeping right, eating right, and making sure they are being the best that they can be every day."
After seeing how excited all the students were to meet them, both Hermsen and Walsh now see themselves as role models to younger kids.
"When I see something like that," Walsh said, "it makes me realize that I need to show these kids that I am a good role model and that they can look up to me because I am doing the right things to be successful."
See pictures from their experience:
Walk-On Dylan Flood's Journey From Watching, To Playing
The journey for Dylan Flood to scoring his first collegiate points in Marquette's 114-71 win over Grambling State began at Marquette Madness in his freshman year.
But Flood wasn't on the team - he was in the stands at the Al McGuire Center.
The Lemont, Ill. native shared his story at MU Basketball Media Day in October, and we share it with you following his milestone moment.