Ben Hildebrandt

Raining in Tampa ‼️

Full quote from McCollum: “Some of them took shocking, shocking essentially pay cuts to come here, to represent Iowa and to lay a foundation. And I don't think people realize that. That team at Drake that we had was 31 wins. From a portal standpoint, that's a very expensive team. And they chose to believe in us, to believe in Iowa. I'm not sure that even from an external standpoint, fans quite can even understand why those kids would do that? You know, why Bennett Stirtz and Tavion Banks … would choose to come here when they had millions of other options and probably more money. But they chose to build Iowa and build this foundation for myself, for my team, for the players, and for the state of Iowa and the community. I really want to make sure that they're appreciated, and hope that people understand how much they actually have given, legitimately given, to be a part of this. Given BACK to be a part of this. … That’s a big deal. I think in years coming, we'll realize how big of a deal that is.”

30 years ago I started a journey. Not one scholarship offer. The reason? I was deemed too slow. That day I DECIDED nothing would stop me. I found my trainer Jay Schroeder and started an unorthodox training program that tested me physically, emotionally, and psychologically to level I could have never imagined. I lived by the mantra that: Your will to PREPARE for success had to be far greater than your desire for success. I went all in, committed my heart and soul, and 5 years later - 25 years ago - I had my chance to show the NFL how far I’d come. Here the video from my pro day: 40 YD - 4.37 Short Shuttle - 3.83 3 Cone - 6.37 Long Shuttle - 10.77 Pedal Flip - 4.11 I also benched 225 lbs 31x , vertical jumped 39.5", broad jumped 10'10" I literally transformed myself from a nobody to one of the best in the world in 5 years. I post this not to brag but as a reminder. BELIEF is powerful. Don't ever allow or entertain anybody's judgment or narrative about you, even for a microsecond. DOUBLE DOWN on yourself and always put it all on your shoulders. Have immense GRATITUDE for what God has put in front of you. Looking back, I’m grateful I didn’t earn a scholarship, that I had to walk on, that I had to fight and sacrifice to a level I never thought possible... To BELIEVE in myself so deeply that nothing could ever stop me. I have immense pride in that journey... More than in any NFL accolade. It represents defying the impossible and forms the foundation for everything I do in life today. My only regret? Back then, I thought it was all me. It wasn't. Better late than never: all glory to God #AlBundy #GloryDays #Resilience #NeverQuit #NFLCombine

We are excited to announce our new Head Coach, Michael Zweifel! Coach Z has been with our program for the past 4 years, operating as Defensive Coordinator, Special Teams Coordinator, and Defensive Backs Coach 🦅🏈

PR Today 92 (2x)

Pre-break highlights. 24.8 ppg 5 apg 5.8 rpg 2.2 bpg 2 spg hudl.com/v/2TRycT

A Day of Learning is an on-site professional development experience focused on how we’ve successfully built and sustained our Strength & Speed program within the school day. • Check it out on Monday, December 8th • $100 / attendee • Registration link in comments

“Before I can look at our players and ask them to do things better, it’s important to look in the mirror and see what I can do better” - Jon Scheyer Love this - Too many egos in the coaching world and not enough introspection like this

Mustang Strength & Speed PE – Week 2 / Day 2 ✅ Dynamic Warm-Up → Atomic Stations → Weekly Why → Lift → REFUEL Lesson Workout Highlights: • Sprint, Jump, Throw, Bounce • Deep Split Squat, Pull Up, Seated Jump • Bench Press + Sumo/Trap Bar Deadlift • Bicep & Tricep Choice • REFUEL: Eat Often -- Pack a Snack. Block Days build speed, strength, ownership, and culture. ⚡️

Connor Soesbe (‘26,IA)📝 Quick bat speed, barreling 100mph EV 3B to CF. Mature 2k approach w/ good direction, high follow 2026 3B: 100mph / 22° #WorldInviteQualifier | #Uncommitted | @CanesIowa | @soesbe_connor 👤 play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile…

Anthony Harrington (‘26,IA) ⬇️ 3B to the RCF gap. Open stance w/ strong hands through contact and clean rotation. Drives hips well to generate power. Impact bat w/ physical traits at the plate. #WorldInviteQualifier | #Uncommitted | @wtdbaseball 👤 play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile…

We made our best effort to detract the eyes from the summer patch damage we received.

Throw heavy things, throw light things, swing light things, and swing heavy things #rotationalpower

Excited to begin implementing @CoachPedersenMV performance scoring system this school year! Ready to continue helping our kids level up!

Hey y'all! Whether you are a: ▪️PE Teacher ▪️Sport Coach ▪️Aspiring S&C ▪️Current Strength Coach ...I want to add value to your life. 💪🏻⚡️ Check out our weekly newsletter! 📩

Right now, only 15% of elementary students and 9% of middle schoolers are required to have P.E. at least 3 times a week. In many schools, P.E. class sizes balloon to 60+ kids per teacher. This isn’t physical education. It’s crowd control. We’re setting kids up to disengage from movement early. And then we wonder why they struggle later.

Congrats @Cora_Widel44 💪🏼🔥

Go peacocks!! 🦚 #commited