The Warrior Way

Episode 15: Jack Funke and Klayton Hawkins

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:52:20 -0500

WSU Baseball athletes Jack Funke and Klayton Hawkins join the show to discuss what it's like to play baseball in the Midwest, why they chose Winona, and what a career post college might look like.

Episode 14: Alyssa Woelful and Bryn Elsenpeter

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:07:45 -0500

Alyssa Woelful and Bryn Elsenpeter join the show to discuss the WSU softball team's push into the NSIC tournament, and what a post playing career might look like.

Episode 13: Skylar Gary, Clara Thoemke, and Lainy Ristau

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:17:26 -0600

Skylar Gary, Clara Thoemke, and Lainy Ristau join the podcast to discuss collegiate tennis, how it differs from the world stage, and what the decision of playing D2 tennis meant to them.

Episode 12: Seth Wing

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:23:25 -0600

Head coach Seth Wing from the WSU Baseball teams joins the show to discuss his return to WSU, what the program means to him, and what he envisions it to be next.

Episode 11: Greg Jones

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:04:34 -0600

Coach Jones joins the show to preview the upcoming softball season and discuss his journey through softball and the impact it has had on himself and his family.

Episode 10: Tricia Melfy

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:14:21 -0600

The newest addition to the WSU coaching staff, Tricia Melfy, joins the show to talk about why she chose WSU volleyball, her journey through coaching, and the atmosphere of youth volleyball.

Episode 9: Hailey Markworth & Vivica Bretton, Gavyn Hurley & Ryan Heise

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:31:48 -0600

Student-athletes from the WSU Basketball programs sit down to discuss their collegiate careers, playing basketball for WSU, and what a post-basketball life may be like for them.

Episode 8: Dr. Stephanie Geislinger

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:40:56 -0600

Dr. Stephanie Geislinger, head coach of the WSU Gymnastics team joins the podcast to discuss what WSU gymnastics is about being the only D3 sports on campus.

Episode 7: Jen Flowers

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:30:20 -0600

The Athletic Director of Winona State, Jen Flowers, joins Liam to talk about her journey through the administrative side of athletics, and the new impact on sports that women are having.

Episode 6: Mason Rebarchek

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:23:34 -0600

Head coach of the women's track and field program Mason Rebarchek joins Liam to discuss why he stayed in the area and pursued a career in coaching.

Episode 5: Todd Eisner

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:27:56 -0600

Head coach of the WSU Men's Basketball team Todd Eisner sits down with Liam to talk about his journey through coaching; from D1 to NAIA to D2.

Episode 4: Ana Wurtz

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:34:15 -0600

Women's basketball coach Ana Wurtz joins the podcast to talk about her journey to coaching, going into the Hall of Fame, and what it means for women's basketball to be on campus.

Episode 3: Sophia Taarud and Mitchell Johnstone

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:10:48 -0600

Sophia Taarud and Mitchell Johnsrud join The Warrior Way as the first two student athletes to appear on the podcast. They discuss their personal journey's to running, and their relationship with their head coach.

Episode 2: Brian Curtin

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:34:17 -0500

Football Head Coach Brian Curtin sits down with Liam Statz to discuss his journey to becoming the head coach of the Warriors after 20 years with the prgram.

Episode 1: Kristine Pelky and Delaney Marier

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:43:26 -0500

In the first episode of the Warrior Way Podcast, Kristine Pelky and Delaney Marier sit down with Liam Statz to discuss their individual journey's that led them to coaching, their time as a player, and what WSU means to them.