Canโt say enough about this year and what these guys mean to me and this program. A bunch of guys who bought in and gave 100% at everything they did. Fast, Physical, Together.
#SwingtheAxe
S/O to one of the best Strength and Conditioning coaches in the nation speaking on Speed Development at the WFCA Coaching convention.
@MMartinStrength
develops our guys at a different level.
#SwingtheAxe
Love these guys!! We talk everyday about being 100% at everything you do!! We have TRUSTED each other we have built RELATIONSHIPS and have WORKED HARD!!
Alumni this is also for you!!! The Axe is where it belongs UW-Platteville baby!!!
#SwingtheAxe
First day of camp done โ love seeing all the guys back together in one place again!! Canโt wait to see what this group does while continuing to SWING THE AXE!!
These guys are awesome they represent Trust, Relationships, and Hard Work!!Something we strive for everyday!
Also Thank you to
@pizzeriaunoplat
for hosting us for DB dinner night!!!
#SwingtheAxe
Coach Martin is the MAN!!! He has built an incredible culture in the strength and conditioning department and has developed our student athletes at an ELITE level. One of the best in the business!!
#SwingtheAxe
Welcome to the 3rd annual
@culvers
Isthmus Bowl featuring Augustana College vs. UW-Platteville! Kickoff is 2 PM on Saturday, November 18th at the Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium. For ticketing, merchandise and livestream information, please go to
Big time commitment out of the Chicago land area to add to this ELITE class! This DB class is looking special with a few pieces left!! Fast.Physical.Together
#SwingtheAxe
A ton of elite talent but even better people to grow the culture and set the standard.
There is no better time to play defense at UW-Platteville and wear the blue and orange.
Fast.Physical.Together
#SwingtheAxe
This group was thrown into the fire early in their careers. Stuck together. Continued to work. Never lost sight of the purpose, the reason why...US
Developed and set the standard for Pioneer Defense. Exciting time to be part of this unit!
#FastPhysicalTogether
#GoNeers
#BlueGuys
Congrats to all the Pioneers selected for all-conference. The best of the best come out of the WIAC, the best conference in the country. These guys are the definition of doing things the right way.
#SwingtheAxe
So proud of this group. Talk about a bunch of kids who bought in and did everything the right way. Special time being apart of the Pioneer defense.
#SwingtheAxe
Regular Season WIAC Team Stats:
Rush Defense - 1st
Interceptions - 1st
Sacks - 1st
Tackles For Loss - 1st
Redzone Defense - 2nd
Scoring Defense - 3rd
8 - All-WIAC Awards
5 - 1st Team Defense
1 - Defensive Player of the Year
Love This Group... Thank You!
#FPT
#GoNeers
Strength & Conditioning Highlight! โ๏ธ
Energy
Effort
Attention to Detail (ATD)
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach - Michael Martin
@mmartin1416
#SwingTheAxe
It was awesome having
@BadgerFootball
in Platteville for the week and being able to share some of the best facilities in the nation with them!
#SwingtheAxe
What a great first day for our guys back on campus! The weight room was on fire - canโt wait to see what this group is going to accomplish!
#SwingtheAxe
After a great last week in Illinois itโs good to be back on the road in the great state of Wisconsin! Looking to add to an ELITE class that swings the Axe!!
#SwingtheAxe
Class of 24โs
Weโre looking for talent, that loves to play football, loves the weight room, hard work is the norm.
And, isnโt looking for false promises to commit to coming here.
Loving this class so far, a lot that fit the mold
Couldnโt be more proud of our DB room. We set a goal to be 1st in pass defense in the WIAC and we achieved it. Itโs a special time to be playing DB right now at UWP!! 100% at everything you do!!
#SwingtheAxe
#TRH
1st - Pass Defense
2nd - Total Defense
2nd - Sacks
2nd - TFLs
9 - All-WIAC Award Winners
WIAC Defensive Player of the Year
Incredible culture... Fun place to be right now!
Our kids are good football players and amazing people
#1
/11th
#FPT
#GoNeers
Weโve made a commitment to continually raise the standard of student-athlete development at
@uwp_pioneers
! As a part of that commitment weโve expanded our training space. The addition of โThe Dojoโ expands on one of the best facilities in the nation!
#SwingTheAxe
๐นCongrats to these Pioneer Football Players on graduating today! Happy to call them Proud Alum of our program and we wish them the best of luck on their Future endeavors! ๐ธ Keep Swinging the Axe! โ๏ธโ๏ธ
#swingtheaxe
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville โ (Thread)
Why you should visit when we hit you up:
Graduate with UW System Degree
Division 1 similar facilities: locker room, weight room, football offices(in field house), Athletic training facilities, 2 turf fields, ๐stadium, multi.
ORANGE OUT this Saturday!
#PioneerFootball
returns to town for the first
#WIAC
game of the season! Gates open at 1pm -Kick off is slated for 2 vs UW-Oshksosh. Wear ORANGE no matter if you're in the stands or watching online with the UW-Platteville campus livestream production.
Three Pioneers where named to the D3 All-Region 6 Teamโ
Justin Blazek - First Team Defense
Andrew Schweigert - Third Team Offense
Sam Smith - Third Team Defense
Congrats to all five defensive players on getting All-Region. This award goes to guys that did everything the right way and bought in since day one!!
Fast. Physical. Together.
#SwingtheAxe
So proud of these seniors!! A lot of these guys I had a privilege to play with and now seeing these guys finish it out is a special feeling!! Going to be a fun one today!!!
#SwingtheAxe
.
@uwp_pioneers
have raised the standard for student-athlete development yet again!
@UWPlattFootball
has partnered with
@catapult
to utilize GPS data to help maximize player performance and recovery in order to dominate on game day!
So proud of these guys and the work they put into being great!! All these guys have put in the time and work. Special things are happening!!
#SwingtheAxe
Our tuition ranks among the lowest in the state, which means our students graduate career-ready with less student debt than their peers.
#uwplatteville
#ASmartInvestment
First Defensive commit for โ23 came in today ๐
Great kid, versatile, does everything right
Canโt wait for this season and to keep bringing in โ23s that fit
@Ryan_Munz
vision for this program
Love it,
#SWINGTHEAXE
Not just the best engineering program in the state but one of the best in the nation!! Special place, special people, special academics and special athletics.
#SwingtheAxe
55 million dollar renovation to the engineering hall almost done.
Money just keeps flowing into this campus.
The facilities/resources/staff and culture are screaming big things coming.
#SWINGTHEAXE
Training top end speed for the entire team is crucial for in-season development!
@UWPlattFootball
increased their in-game speed by an average of 1.07mphโฆduring the season!
A big thank you to
@uwplatteville
+
@UWPlattFootball
for allowing us to use their facilities and for the incredible hospitality!
Oh โฆ and the food was *chefโs kiss*๐ค
Attention Pioneer NATION! ๐ฃ
Registration for our Golf Outing is LIVEโผ๏ธ
Please use the link below and lets Swing the Club!๐๏ธโโ๏ธ๐๏ธ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ
#SwingTheAxe
Link is live:
HUGE COMMIT coming in from Normal, IL.
Future is bright. Class of 23 is the foundation of where we are going.
Come join the family!
โโโ
#SWINGTHEAXE