The Gustavus Football team and Volleyball team are utilizing the field of Sport Psychology to enhance their performance on the field. The effort began in Fall 2012, after Football Head Coach Peter Haugen went to a coaching clinic at Minnesota State University Mankato. There, he met Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, Director at the Center for Sport and Performance Psychology at MSU. “Coach Haugen and I talk … Continue reading Mental training gives Gusties the edge

The Gustavus Men’s Soccer team, defeat Bethel University on Tuesday, Oct. 28, to move to 12-4-1 overall and 6-2-1 in the MIAC. The Gusties are making a strong push towards the upcoming MIAC playoffs. The men are hoping to capitalize on their superior possession on the field and utilize star forward Senior Zach Brown in order to win the MIAC and earn a ticket to … Continue reading Zach Brown leads Men’s Soccer to playoffs

If you are looking to stay fit through exercise that is enjoyable, the Health and Wellness club can is great place to start. There are many different activities the Health and Wellness Club hosts: zumba, water aerobics, cardio dance and much more. Cardio dance is typically hosted on Sunday nights from 7p.m. to 8 p.m. The objective of cardio dance is to repeatedly perform upbeat … Continue reading Health and Wellness Club makes exercise fun

The Gustavus Men’s Tennis team won both the doubles and singles titles at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Midwest Regional Championships. The tournament was held Sept. 26-28. In a singles tournament which drew over 100 of the Midwest’s top players, three of four semifinalists were Gusties. Senior Motasem Al-Houni took the individual title. To do so, Al-Houni defeated his younger brother, First-year Mohanad Al-Houni, in the … Continue reading Doubles team competes in South Carolina

The Gustavus Adolphus Women’s Soccer team hosted the third annual ‘Kicking For A Cause’ match on Saturday, Oct. 4. The women hosted St. Olaf College for a MIAC match benefitting Yuwa, a Minnesota non-profit organization. “This is the third year we have done the fundraiser and I know the team will continue to do it in the future because it means a lot to us.”—Valerie … Continue reading Women’s Soccer is “Kicking For a Cause”

Imagine being able to play golf all year round, even with the long, harsh Minnesota winter approaching. The Drenttel Golf Facility was built for this reason. This golf facility is 2,650 square feet and includes three heated stalls, an indoor putting green, simulators, new video analysis equipment, and a team lounge. Each hitting stall will have state of the art technology for analyzing swings. The … Continue reading New facility to improve Golf program

The Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams have completed their captain’s practices and officially started practicing on Oct. 1. The focus has shifted from team chemistry during captain’s practice to serious training in the pool. The men and women also had a team retreat where the swimmers were able to reconnect with teammates, meet the new first year members, and set goals for the … Continue reading Swim and Dive hopes to build on last year’s momentum

Previously known as the Gustavus Triathlon Club, the GAC Running Club has been making its mark across campus. The runners vary in experience and level, but share the same passion for exercise. Senior McCartney Renn is a founder and co-president of the club, along with Senior Courtney Tusler. Renn wanted to create a team atmosphere to an individual sport. “Workouts are so hard to be … Continue reading Running Club to take part in Mankato Marathon

Since its revival in 2005, the Gustavus Equestrian Team has been going strong, working to create a welcoming place for anyone to come and share their love for horses. According to Senior Captain KaLeigh Berg, there are currently twelve competing members and nine non-competing members on the Gustavus team. Berg is Co-Captains with Senior Katie Diederichs. The two have lead the team together since their … Continue reading Equestrian team takes on the Midwest