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LEARNING FROM THE BEST IN THEIR FIELD. THREE TEAM USA OLYMPIANS IS PART OF A THROWS CLINIC FOR TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES. WVTM 13 ZOE BLAIR WAS AT THAT CLINIC TODAY TALKING TO STUDENTS ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO LEARN FROM AN OLYMPIAN. I CHOSE TO COME TO THIS CLINIC BECAUSE WE HAVE SAM MATTIS HERE. HE’S ONE OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW AND ONE OF THE BEST, SECOND BEST AMERICAN OF ALL TIME. AND I JUST FELT LIKE I WANTED TO COME OUT HERE AND LEARN FROM THE BEST. FOR HIM. THE BEST ARE ON TEAM USA. SAM MATTIS, CURTIS THOMPSON AND RAVEN SAUNDERS ARE TEACHING TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES FROM ACROSS THE STATE HOW THEY CAN BE BETTER AT THE SPORT. AND JUST TO SHOW WHAT GOOD TEACHERS THEY ARE, I’M GOING TO TRY IT. BUT FIRST OLYMPIANS SAM MATTIS HERE IS GOING TO GIVE ME SOME POINTERS. SAM WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? ALL RIGHT, SO LET’S THINK ABOUT IT LIKE A GOLF SWING. ALMOST EASY. WHILE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM AN OLYMPIAN IS SPECIAL FOR THE STUDENTS, THE CHANCE TO HELP THEM IMPROVE MEANS JUST AS MUCH TO THE OLYMPIANS. I LOVE SEEING THE GROWTH AND THE THE BUILD OF PEOPLE’S PASSION FOR SOMETHING THAT I’M SO PASSIONATE ABOUT. SO JUST TO BE AROUND OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE A PASSION FOR WHAT I DO AND SEE THAT GROW FOR THEM, IT’S JUST AMAZING YOU’RE NOT HAVING TO CROSS UP YOUR HIPS. YOU’RE JUST COMING. YOU’RE JUST COMING RIGHT IN. OVER 80 STUDENTS SIGNED UP FOR THE TWO DAY CLINIC BEFORE DAY ONE OF THE CLINIC WAS OVER. STUDENT ATHLETE ELIJAH SMITH SAYS HE’S ALREADY SEEING AN IMPROVEMENT IN HIS THROWING. ONE THING I’VE LEARNED IS JUST HOW TO ENTER THE RING IN MY THROAT. BUT MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT HERE IS JUST BEING OUT HERE WITH A BUNCH OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE SAME GOALS AS I DO TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE SPORT. EVEN THOUGH IT’S A THROWS CLINIC, THE OLYMPIANS ARE ALSO SHARING OTHER ADVICE TO HELP THE YOUNG ATHLETES BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN THE SPORT. WHEN YOU GET TO WORK WITH OLYMPIANS, THE LEVEL OF DETAIL THAT THEY CAN HELP WITH SOME OF THESE KIDS, SOME THINGS THAT THEY PROBABLY NEVER EVEN THOUGHT OF, WE HAD A NUTRITION SEGMENT EARLIER TOO, AND THEY GOT TO LISTEN TO WHAT SAM DOES IN THE WEIGHT ROOM. SO THOSE KIND OF THINGS, OBVIOUSLY THOSE KIDS LEARNED A LOT AND HOPEFULLY I HAVE AS WELL. I TOLD YOU I WAS GOING TO TRY THIS AND I AM. HOPEFULLY IT’S NOT TOO BAD. OKAY.

Rogers and Eden Prairie advanced to the inaugural boys volleyball state championship game on Wednesday night after winning in the semifinals. KSTP Sports was there.

***Click the video box above to watch highlights from the 2025 Boys Volleyball State Semifinals on June 11***

In the first semifinal, Rogers, the tournament’s 3-seed, took on 2-seed Eastview. Eastview won a tight opening set, but Rogers rallied in the next three, winning the match 3-1. Rogers won its three sets 25-22, 25-23 and 25-19.

Similarly for top-seeded Eden Prairie, it dropped the first set to 4-seed Spring Lake Park but strung together three-straight set wins to claim the match. Eden Prairie won its three sets 25-13, 25-16 and 25-15.

The state championship match between Eden Prairie and Rogers is Thursday at 4 p.m. at the University of St. Thomas.

To view the full boys volleyball state tournament bracket, click here.

Head Softball Coach

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics. The position is responsible for the direct oversight of the NCAA Division III Softball Program.

Athletics plays an important role in the life of the campus, including but, not limited to the following: enhancing the learning experience for student-athletes, creating opportunities for uniting the campus community, publicly demonstrating the College’s values and mission, and contributing to the achievement of the College’s enrollment goals. The position will be responsible for short and long term Softball Program planning that supports the College’s Mission and Vision, and strictly adherences to NCAA, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference and institutional rules.

First consideration will be given to application materials received by June 20, 2025.
Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

TEACHING SOFTBALL

• Assist each team member in reaching their athletic potential, in a manner consistent with the College’s Mission and Values.
• Teach each team member proper techniques, strategies and, skills that foster growth, development of potential and, opportunities to achieve success
• Develop and contribute a strong sense of team within the Softball Team, the Department and the College.
• Organize productive practice sessions
• Prepare team members for high levels of collegiate competition
• Support the academic and future occupational goals of each team member
• Model and foster appropriate sportsmanship, competitiveness, and humility

RECRUITING

• Identify outstanding student-athlete candidates for Edgewood College and the Softball Program.
• Develop relationships with recruited student-athletes and parents/guardians.
• Develop relationships with high school/club coaches, teachers, alumni, and others that can aid in the recruitment of student-athletes.
• Work closely with the Admissions Office on all recruiting activities.
• Recruit and retain outstanding and unique student-athletes, every year.
• Maintain complete and competitive rosters based on Athletic Department roster expectations.

Personnel Supervision

• Direct supervision of assistant coaches, student manager, student assistants, and team personnel for Softball Program.

Budget Supervision

• Allocate, oversee, and modify (as needed) team’s budgets, including operating and booster budgets.
• Fundraise yearly, a minimum of 10% equivalent of program operating budget.
• Increase booster budget funds in conjunction with Development Office guidelines.

Compliance Oversight

• Maintain a current working knowledge of NCAA and conference regulations, educate all team members, coaching staff members, and boosters, alumni, parents on those rules and regulations, and oversee adherence to them.

Community Outreach

• Develop and foster community relationships that benefit the Softball Program, the Department and College
• Facilitate Team involvement that is beneficial to community organizations and individuals
• Expand the Teams’ supporters, boosters and “ownership” groups
• Facilitate and encourage campus and community involvement by all Team members
• Complete one (1) Community Service Project with Team(s)
• Participate in one (1) Athletic Department Community Service Project

OTHER

• Attend all Athletic Department team and individual meetings, participate in college-wide meetings, and contribute to college committees and assigned taskforces
• Participate as an active member of the Athletics Department to facilitate other duties as assigned
• Participate in Athletic Department’s annual Golf Outing, Hall of Fame and Athletics Awards Ceremony

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary Education or Work Experience:

• Bachelors degree in a related field required. Masters degree preferred.
• At least 5 years experience as a high school head coach or 3 years experience as a collegiate coach.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
• General understanding of NCAA III rules
• Ability to relate to a diverse population
• Understanding of and ability to support the Edgewood College Mission and Values
• Valid Driver’s License and outstanding driving record

Specialized Technology Skills:

• Comfortable with Office 365 platform
• Comfortable with using SLATE, Front Rush, HUDL, Rapsodo
• Demonstrated comfort with social media (Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, etc.)

Other Qualifications:

Edgewood College, a Catholic college sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship

To apply, visit https://www.edgewood.edu/employment/head-softball-coach/

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The Ohio State football team got another commitment for its 2026 recruiting class on Tuesday night when 4-star edge rusher Khary Wilder announced his pledge to the Buckeyes. It was Larry Johnson’s first commitment in the class, one that OSU hopes will yield more top-tier talent on the defensive line.

We track every Ohio State commitment as they happen, but we also like to grab game film and share some highlights of what the next batch of OSU recruits might bring to the banks of the Olentangy. Wilder is ranked as the No. 248 prospect in the class and 23rd edge player in the cycle according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, but if the Buckeyes wanted to lock him in, you can bet on them seeing even more than what the recruiting services see.

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Here’s a look at Wilder’s junior high school highlights thanks to the fine folks at Hudl. In the film, you’ll see him play both on the edge and on the interior, but he’ll more than likely be developed as a defensive end at Ohio State. The ability to get off the ball with a quick first step is evident on the film.

We’ll continue to keep tabs on what Ohio State is doing as it lands more commitments in the 2026 class, so check back often to stay up to speed on what should be another dynamite crop of players.

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This article originally appeared on Buckeyes Wire: WATCH: Recruiting film of latest Ohio State commitment, Khary Wilder