Nicole Farr Kramer

Athletes in strong programs, remember….you didn’t plant the trees from which you eat. You didn’t dig the wells from which you drink. Never underestimate the investment of those who came before you. What you represent is much bigger than you can imagine. #tradition

Genuinely curious if any other household in the country can claim 4 team Indoor Track & Field Conference Championships this weekend? Are ⁦⁦@CoachNFarr⁩ & I the only ones?!

More MUDITA = More WINNING Mudita = vicarious joy for a teammate’s success. Great leaders have Mudita. Great teams have Mudita. Celebrate others. Raise the standard. Bring Mudita to your team.

Saturday: 🏃🏻‍♂️ Commit Sunday: 🏃‍♀️ Commit Monday: 🏃🏻‍♂️Commit Tuesday: 🏃🏻‍♂️Commit Wednesday: 🏃🏻‍♂️Commit to start the day 🏃‍♀️Commit to end the day Can’t make up weeks like this…and it’s indoor conference week! Much more excitement ahead!!!

This is a D3 facility 👇

There is no secret. Consistency over intensity. Small wins instead of chasing heroic efforts. Progress beats perfection. Solid work. Repeated for a long time. That's it.

Fernando Mendoza went from being a barely recruited 2-star prospect, to a third-string college QB, to winning the Heisman trophy and College Football National Championship. It’s cool to care. Be yourself and go all the way. In an era where people are afraid to be called “cringe,” Mendoza led the Indiana Hoosiers’ historic turnaround with his heart on his sleeve and a captivating earnestness. After leading the Hoosiers to an improbable Big 10 Championship over Ohio State, Mendoza barely held back tears in an emotional post-game interview, which had a commentator opining, “Did Mendoza just lose the Heisman with that interview?” A week later, Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy. He cried during that speech, too. He said, “I want every kid out there who feels overlooked, underestimated, to know I was you. I was that kid too. I was in your shoes. The truth is, you don’t need the most stars, hype or rankings. You just need discipline, heart, and people who believe in you and you need to believe in your own abilities." Perhaps Mendoza isn’t the best player in college football in spite of how much he cares; perhaps he is the best player in college football because of how much he cares. And that he isn’t scared to be seen caring. Mendoza didn’t waste time or energy playing a certain part. He needed every heartbeat to rise from a little known afterthought to the best college football player in the world. The point isn’t that we should try to be more like Mendoza. It’s that we waste so much time and energy worrying about what others think and mimicking them instead of owning who we are and harnessing it for greatness. The variety of caring that living an excellent life requires is neither saccharine nor solely focused on outcomes. It’s a process of laying it on the line and giving something your full effort, and it must be renewed every day. It means that in success and even in failure you can be proud of the effort you gave, the guts you showed, and the person you are becoming. Fernando Mendoza is a great model for young athletes (and really, all people). Worrying about what others think is an enormous black hole of energy. It keeps so many on the sidelines and short of realizing their potential. Being comfortable with who you are and giving it your all is a superpower. At its best, excellence is an expression of authenticity. You pour who you are into what you do. You don’t need to fit someone else’s idea of what it means to be great. What you need is to put in the work. Be yourself. And go all the way.

Definitely support #1 and 2 having lived/currently live in both!

Incredible coaching journey!

MATTHEW GOLDEN TOUCHDOWN OH MY GOSH

“He has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.” 2 Timothy 1:9

The real winner from D1 eligibility chaos? D3 There's never been a more clear contrast between the value each level provides to prospective athletes👇 - D1: Be a "pro" & get paid (great for some) - D3: Sports & a great education (better for most)

@AnnieAgar Agreed. Why?!?!

it’s mlf favorite thing. this was from a game in nov. i hate it here.

What makes Calvin XC special? The PEOPLE The PROCESS The PARALLELS The PAST & PRESENT #armorup

Far too many recruits look down on high-academic D3's because they don't offer athletic scholarships Know who else doesn't offer them? The Ivy League (D1) What you do get at both is a top-flight education and a chance to keep playing your sport

Happy Thanksgiving from new “cousins” Louie and Crystal, two peas in a pod! 🫛 🦃 🍂

Proud to coach this team! It’s been a wild season full of adversity and growth…what it’s all about! 💪😤📈

Calvin Women's Cross Country Lands Four on USTFCCCA All-Region Team calvinknights.com/news/2025/11/2…

Natties bound! Women's Cross Country qualifies for the National Championship for the 20th straight year and 35th year overall! #armorup

Final tune-up before Regionals #armorup