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Day in the Life | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota


TEAM SPORTS NUTRITION
Episode 1
Ensuring our student-athletes are energized to perform at their peak during games is a priority for Gopher Athletics. Team Sports Dietitian Hailey Jarr begins our Gopher Athletics Day in the Life series by walking us through her pregame volleyball routine to help fuel our student-athletes on game day!
Ensuring our student-athletes are energized to perform at their peak during games is a priority for Gopher Athletics. Team Sports Dietitian Hailey Jarr begins our Gopher Athletics Day in the Life series by walking us through her pregame volleyball routine to help fuel our student-athletes on game day!

EVENT SAFETY
Episode 2
We continue our Gopher Athletics Day in the Life series by following the Associate Athletics Director of Event Management, Stephanie Davis, to give a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into keeping fans safe during a football gameday.
We continue our Gopher Athletics Day in the Life series by following the Associate Athletics Director of Event Management, Stephanie Davis, to give a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into keeping fans safe during a football gameday.
ATHLETIC TRAINING
Episode 3
During this episode of our Gopher Athletics Day in the Life series, we focus on Jeff Winslow, Head Athletic Trainer for Olympic Sports. Follow along with Jeff as he takes us through his routine during a Gopher Men's Hockey practice to help keep our student-athletes healthy!
During this episode of our Gopher Athletics Day in the Life series, we focus on Jeff Winslow, Head Athletic Trainer for Olympic Sports. Follow along with Jeff as he takes us through his routine during a Gopher Men's Hockey practice to help keep our student-athletes healthy!

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Episode 4
In our next episode of the Gopher Athletics Day in the Life series, we follow Kristin Zdanczewicz, Assistant Director for Athletic Performance with the Gopher Women’s Basketball Team, as she leads a return to perform workout and a team lift.
In our next episode of the Gopher Athletics Day in the Life series, we follow Kristin Zdanczewicz, Assistant Director for Athletic Performance with the Gopher Women’s Basketball Team, as she leads a return to perform workout and a team lift.

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY
Episode 5
In this episode of our Gopher Athletics Day in the Life Series, we follow Sports Psychologist Dr. Adam Gallenberg as he works with the Men's Golf Team to explore mental discipline vs. consistency.
In this episode of our Gopher Athletics Day in the Life Series, we follow Sports Psychologist Dr. Adam Gallenberg as he works with the Men's Golf Team to explore mental discipline vs. consistency.

STUDENT-ATHLETES
Episode 6
Join us as we shadow Mya Hooten and Ella Sirjord, offering a glimpse into their daily routines as student-athletes on the Gymnastics team. Presented by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota.
Join us as we shadow Mya Hooten and Ella Sirjord, offering a glimpse into their daily routines as student-athletes on the Gymnastics team. Presented by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota.

MENTAL HEALTH & COACHING
Episode 7
After retiring from coaching, Hugh McCutcheon took on a new role as a Sports Development Coach. In this episode of our Day in the Life series, we learn more about Hugh's new role and also discuss the mental health challenges coaches can face.
After retiring from coaching, Hugh McCutcheon took on a new role as a Sports Development Coach. In this episode of our Day in the Life series, we learn more about Hugh's new role and also discuss the mental health challenges coaches can face.

YEAR IN REVIEW
Episode 8
In the series finale of our Gopher Athletics Day in the Life videos, we look back at this year’s episodes and highlight some moments that showcase the department's commitment to health and wellness for all our student-athletes and fans.div>
In the series finale of our Gopher Athletics Day in the Life videos, we look back at this year’s episodes and highlight some moments that showcase the department's commitment to health and wellness for all our student-athletes and fans.div>