Louisville Baseball Set to Wrap Fall with Annual Omaha Challenge
November 15, 2023 | Baseball
The 18th annual Omaha Challenge begins on Thursday.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The 18th annual University of Louisville Omaha Challenge is set to get underway on Thursday to wrap up the fall semester for the Cardinals.
Brandon Anderson, Sebastian Gongora, Gavin Kilen and Riley Phillips were tabbed to serve as the team captains for the annual competition that begins on Thursday afternoon with squat testing. It continues Friday afternoon with a trip to Fort Knox for team competitions.
Following the weekend, the Omaha Challenge resumes with the shuttle run, truck push and bike race on Monday and Tuesday before the team departs for the Thanksgiving holiday.
After the break, the Cardinals jump back in on Monday, Nov. 27 with the stadium run, tire flip and towel hang before wrapping up the competition with swimming and the individual medley the following day.
Following the competition, team and individual winners will be crowned by Louisville head coach Dan McDonnell.
ABOUT THE OMAHA CHALLENGE
Soon after being hired to lead the Cardinals, McDonnell introduced an intense test of physical and mental stamina during his first fall at the University of Louisville with what he refers to as the Omaha Challenge. Captains are selected and teams are drafted to compete against each other in a series of events testing the athleticism of the teams and the individuals, with a team crown and an individual champion to be named at the conclusion. Sports performance coach Rance Terry oversees the intense competition, while also motivating his charges to extend themselves to their limits.
FOLLOW LOUISVILLE BASEBALL ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans can follow Louisville baseball on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram at @LouisvilleBSB.
Brandon Anderson, Sebastian Gongora, Gavin Kilen and Riley Phillips were tabbed to serve as the team captains for the annual competition that begins on Thursday afternoon with squat testing. It continues Friday afternoon with a trip to Fort Knox for team competitions.
Following the weekend, the Omaha Challenge resumes with the shuttle run, truck push and bike race on Monday and Tuesday before the team departs for the Thanksgiving holiday.
After the break, the Cardinals jump back in on Monday, Nov. 27 with the stadium run, tire flip and towel hang before wrapping up the competition with swimming and the individual medley the following day.
Following the competition, team and individual winners will be crowned by Louisville head coach Dan McDonnell.
ABOUT THE OMAHA CHALLENGE
Soon after being hired to lead the Cardinals, McDonnell introduced an intense test of physical and mental stamina during his first fall at the University of Louisville with what he refers to as the Omaha Challenge. Captains are selected and teams are drafted to compete against each other in a series of events testing the athleticism of the teams and the individuals, with a team crown and an individual champion to be named at the conclusion. Sports performance coach Rance Terry oversees the intense competition, while also motivating his charges to extend themselves to their limits.
FOLLOW LOUISVILLE BASEBALL ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans can follow Louisville baseball on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram at @LouisvilleBSB.
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