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In the News: Johnny Tauer on Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
In the NewsJohnny Tauer, head coach of the University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team, was quoted in a story from Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine about summer activities for Twin Cities kids, which featured coach Tauer’s annual basketball camp. From the story: University of St. Thomas head men’s basketball coach John Tauer started Johnny Tauer’s Championship Basketball Camp as a…
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Black History Month: Tommies Examine the Role of Sports in Breaking Down Barriers
Racial Justice InitiativeThe University of St. Thomas Athletics Department celebrated Black History Month with a variety of programming, including a discussion regarding the impact of athletics on the movements of equality and justice that took place Feb. 20 in the Schoenecker Arena at the Anderson Athletics and Recreation Complex. Facilitated by Dr. Yohuru Williams, Distinguished University Chair… -
In the News: Tommie Student-Athlete Ella Boerger on Supporting Women’s Professional Hockey
In the NewsElla Boerger, University of St. Thomas student and member of the women’s hockey team, recently submitted an op-ed to the Star Tribune on the importance of supporting women’s professional hockey in Minnesota. From the article: In order to pass the sport to the next generation, I invite parents to take their son or daughter to… -
Graduate Student-Athletes Bring Leadership and Skill to Tommie Rosters
AthleticsBasketball standout Raheem Anthony averaged nearly 20 points per game against the University of St. Thomas when he was a first-year at Saint Mary’s University. His performance impressed St. Thomas head coach Johnny Tauer, who wouldn’t forget their meetings even after the Tommies jumped to Division I. Four years later, Anthony now plays for his… -
In the News: Johnny Tauer on Tommie Men’s Basketball Win Over South Dakota
In the NewsJohnny Tauer, head coach of the University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team, recently spoke with the Pioneer Press about St. Thomas’ 83-80 win over the University of South Dakota Coyotes. From the story: The Coyotes had seven players connect from long range as they took a 10-point lead into the locker room at halftime.… -
Basketball Standout Jade Hill Seeks Off-Court Impact
AthleticsOn a cold Saturday afternoon in St. Paul, things were heating up in the Schoenecker Arena. The St. Thomas women’s basketball team was leading Oral Roberts. A late-game rally had left the Tommies within striking distance of a win – they were just two points down with seconds left. With an impressive assist from Amber… -
In the News: Ruth Sinn on the Strong Trajectory of the Tommie Women’s Basketball Team
In the NewsRuth Sinn, head coach of the Tommie women’s basketball team, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about overcoming challenges in the first two years of D-I play and the improvements she is seeing from the team this season. From the story: “We have more juniors and seniors now. We have made it to the middle.… -
VIDEO: Engineering Students Design Laser Measurement Tool for Track and Field
AthleticsAfter decades of relying on their trusty tape measure … it was time for an upgrade. The University of St. Thomas track and field team recently went on a search for a new system to measure horizontal jumps. They found their solution in the minds of four senior engineering students. The age-old system for measuring… -
In the News: Phil Esten on the Progress of Tommie Athletics and the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena Project
In the NewsPhil Esten, University of St. Thomas vice president and director of athletics, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about the fast progress that’s been made since St. Thomas Athletics made the jump from D-III to D-I, and provided an update on the new home for hockey and basketball – the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena. From… -
In the News: Tommie Men’s Basketball ‘Simply a Good D-I Program’
In the NewsJohnny Tauer, head coach of the University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team, recently spoke with SB Nation for a story about the team’s quick transition from D-III to playing at a high level in D-I. From the story: The Tommies’ arrow is pointing up dramatically. They swept their two matchups in the Big Sky-Summit…