Meet the Norse: Lauren Boleen

Lauren is a member of both the women's volleyball team and the women's track and field team. She is also the current president of SAAC (student athletic advisory committee). She has had success in both sports but during the current season of track and field she has seen alot of individual success. She qualified for NCAA championship multiple times and is currently ranked in the top 4 for the javelin. LAst year Lauren was crowed the IIAC champion in the javelin and was also voted MVP by her teammates. Here is a little bit more from Lauren:

Hometown: Monticello, MN
Year: Junior
Major: Biology/ Spanish
Highlight of being on the track team: I think so far the highlight is watching our program imporve. We weren't running nearly as fast or jumping/throwing nearly as far as a team a year ago. I also get an excuse to spend time with all of my friends and have the opportunity to watch them compete in the events and have them watch me. I love the coaches, I love the team, and I love to comptet. So I feel like the entire year has been a highlight.
Goal to accomplish by the end of the season: My main goal would be for the team to place in the top 3 at the IIAC championship (both men and women). Personally my goals for the end of the season are to win the conference in the Javelin, and place in the top 8 (hopefully 1st) at nationals to earn All-American Honors.

Meet the Norse: Ross Jacobucci

Ross is a member of the Men's Golf Team. He has earned two letters during his time with the team. Last year was a great year for Ross, he posted the lowest stroke average on the team, and placed 12th at the IIAC championships. He also earned the All-American Scholar award last season. Here is a little bit more from Ross:

Hometown: Woodbury, MN
Year: Senior
Major: Psychology
Highlight of being on the golf team: Winning the conference tournament at Oneota Country Club.
Goal to accomplish by the end of the season: To win conference individually and as a team.
What one or two things do you currently do in your training that are key to your success: I video record my swing in the North Gym and also do some Yoga and stretching.
What is the best advice you have ever received: Just hit the ball hard and don't worry about where it goes

Meet the Norse: Kim Lambert

Kim Lambert is a senior member of the Norse Softball team. She has had a successful career in the norse uniform as one of the teams top pitchers. Here is a little bit more information from Kim

Hometown: Coal Valley, IL
Major: Biology with a Spanish minor
Highlight of being on the softball team: "Making it to regionals in 2007 and 2009 (hopefully 2010 too) also all of the fun we have as a team on every Spring Break trip"
Goals you hope to accomplish by the end of the season: "play our best softball in the post-season"
What one or two things do you currently do in your training that are key to your success: "We condition the legs and approach every practice like it is a game"