Traditions

I thought it was a good time to go into some detail about our traditions here at BVU. Some of the things have changed a little bit over the years, but i'll do my best to remember most of them. First off we have a little yearly tradition which is something that has been around for a while. It's really simple but usually comes as a suprise. Every year at a random time, the team does a run along the lake, veers off and dives off of a nearby dock. Its usually something that comes a total surprise to the newcomers and usually is a pretty fun shake-up to the day. This hasn't happened yet this year but I have a feeling that time is about to arrive. Another tradition which has come in the last few years is the yearly Ice Cream trip. After our first meet of the season which is usually in Sioux Center, IA, we head down to Lemars, IA to the Ice Cream Capital of the World and get a few scoops from the Wells Blue Bunny Shop. Not a tradition a healthy cross country coach likes to embrace, but on occasion everyone should have the chance to indulge. Everything in moderation like I always say.

A tradition which I have tried to bring back to BVU is that of the Cross Country/Soccer superfans. Years back, the Beaver CC teams would go to random home Soccer games, get painted up in their Blue and Gold, run around the soccer fields and just go crazy for the BVU Soccer teams. Then when the time come for us to have a home meet, they return the favor. This is always a great tradition as its great to have those screaming fans regardless of what sport you support. You may even see our teams and other sporting events...beware.

These along with our pre-meet chant have always given me great pride in Buena Vista Athletics and were the reason I decided to return to my Alma Mater. I look forward to keeping these traditions and adding a few more, like a constant pursuit of the conference championships. Look for a preview of this Friday's meet in the next few days. 

Coach Maas