Wheeling, W. Va. – The fall sports activities season is in full swing, with all 10 Cardinal athletic groups hitting the sphere. Before lengthy, the leaves will change and a cool breeze will blow in, signaling the beginning of the winter Sports season. On Monday, September 8th, the Wheeling University Athletic Department will maintain their Winter Sports Media Day, previewing the seasons for Indoor Track & Field, Men’s & Women’s Swimming, Wrestling, Women’s Basketball, and Men’s Basketball.
“After a successful Fall Sports Media Day in July, we felt it was important to continue this tradition into the winter season,” stated Sports Information Director Zack Zeigler. “It is another great opportunity to welcome the Wheeling community into the Alma Grace McDonough Center to celebrate the winter Sports teams. These athletes work really hard at their craft and it is important for us to highlight that work as they get ready to start their seasons.”
Just like within the fall, the winter Sports Coaches might be arrange contained in the Alma Grace McDonough Center, the place they may every come to the rostrum and provides a preview of their upcoming season. First to the rostrum would be the Wheeling University Indoor Track & Field staff, led by Head Coach Greg Schmitt. Schmitt, who took over this summer time, is in his first season as Head Track & Field Coach and appears to construct a robust program. The Wheeling Men’s a Women’s Swimming program might be subsequent with each applications approaching the rise and with a brand new Head Coach on the helm in Will Hughes. Wheeling Wrestling Head Coach Shane Brown will step up subsequent, as he continues to develop his wrestling program with a crop of recent expertise becoming a member of the present roster. The ultimate two to take the rostrum on the night time might be Head Women’s Basketball Coach Ella Skeens and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Richardson.
Just just like the Fall Sports Media Day, all 5 Winter Varsity Head Coaches might be seated within the Alma Grace McDonough Center. The occasion will kick-off with an Opening Prayer from Father David Griffin and University President Dr. Dianna Vargo. With slightly below a month till the Winter Sports season formally kicks off, with the Wheeling Swim staff heading to the West Virginia University Games on October 4th, every coach will come to the rostrum and provides a preview of their program. Coaches might be obtainable for media in attendance for 10 minutes following the addresses to go into extra in depth interviews about their applications. In the autumn, every of the Cardinal’s 10 varsity sports activities did the same occasion, drawing native media from throughout the realm.
Fans or group members who aren’t in a position to attend the occasion in particular person can tune into the livestream of the occasion on MEC.TV. The Wheeling Athletics Social Media Channels will even be lively, Tweeting out coaches feedback and capturing the sights and sounds all through the day. Fans or media who’re in search of extra details about the occasion can contact Sports Information Director Zack Zeigler at [email protected].
The 2025 Wheeling Athletics Fall Sports Media day is scheduled for Monday, September 8th, starting at midday contained in the Alma Grace McDonough Center. You may watch the occasion reside by clicking HERE