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In the News: Phil Esten on the Changing NCAA Rules Related to NIL Deals
In the NewsPhil Esten, vice president and director of athletics at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the ever-changing NCAA rules and regulations related to paying players in the name, image, likeness (NIL) era of D-I college sports. From the story: In the NIL era, even the two men at the…
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In the News: Tommie Hooper Returns to Minnesota – This Time as a Coach for the Dallas Mavericks
In the NewsJohn Tauer, head coach of the University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about former Tommie basketball player, Sean Sweeney, as he returns to the Twin Cities to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks. From the story:… -
In the News: Phil Esten on Men’s Hockey Moving to the NCHC
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Vice President and Director of Athletics Phil Esten recently spoke with the Pioneer Press about the men’s hockey team’s upcoming transition from the CCHA to the top-tier NCHC beginning in the 2026-27 season. From the story: St. Thomas athletics director Phil Esten won’t argue with those who consider the National Collegiate… -
How a Cybersecurity Course Paved the Way to Defense Department Job
Humans of St. ThomasJohn Morrison ’24 doesn’t know exactly what his parents do for a living – it’s classified. But he’s always been certain about one thing: He wants to follow in their footsteps. “Growing up with them, it made me realize, I want to be just like them,” Morrison said. “They played such an important role in… -
St. Thomas Baseball Earns First Summit League Title of D-I Era
AthleticsIn just its third season of D-I play, St. Thomas Baseball has earned the university its first Summit League conference title. The Tommies clinched the championship on May 18 during the final game of the 2024 season, defeating Oral Roberts 7–5. With the title on the line, a strong start lifted St. Thomas over the… -
St. Thomas Men’s Hockey to Join the NCHC
AthleticsTommies become 10th member of conference The University of St. Thomas Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Phil Esten announced May 15 that the Tommies will become the 10th member of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). The Tommies were admitted following a unanimous vote of approval by the NCHC Board of Directors and… -
In the News: Anna Swanson Sets St. Thomas Javelin Record One Year After Horrific Crash
In the NewsAnna Swanson, nursing student and women's track and field athlete at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about how far she has come since a serious car accident left her hospitalized in August 2023 - only about eight months before she set the school record for the javelin throw. From… -
In the News: New Tommie Swim and Dive Coach Matt Bos on Coming to St. Thomas
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas recently welcomed Matt Bos as the new head coach of the Tommie men's and women's swim and dive team. Coach Bos spoke with Swimming World about the opportunity. From the story: Bos has spent more than 20 years coaching, including in Division I at IUPUI and Eastern Illinois. “I am… -
Matt Bos Named Head Swim and Dive Coach
AthleticsUniversity of St. Thomas Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Phil Esten announced Matt Bos as the new head coach of Tommie men’s and women’s swimming and diving March 27. Bos joins St. Thomas after more than 20 seasons coaching at the NCAA Division I and II levels, including stints at Eastern Illinois University… -
Former Athletic Director Francis ‘Frank’ Mach ’55 Passes Away at 90
AthleticsFrancis ‘Frank’ Mach ’55, a Tommie Award winner, 25-year athletic director, St. Thomas Athletics Hall of Fame member and faculty member, died on March 18. He was 90 years old. Mach was a Tommie All-American football player in the 1950s who returned to St. Thomas as athletic director in 1968. According to a fall 2003…