UW-Green Bay Cross Country

Mike Kline Course of Excellence PLEDGE SECURED....

Thank you to the Blomsness Family ✅

"When I think about Coach Kline and my time at UWGB, a smile always comes to my face. From the time I first set foot on campus as a freshman, I immediately felt that I was welcomed to Phoenix Country and a part of a small family within the GB Cross Country team.

For a man with so many incredible qualities, I have to say that his integrity is the most impressive. He always does things the right way and he does so even when no one is watching. He doesn’t chase clout or personal gain, but rather operates for the betterment of his team and community always putting others before himself. While the lessons he taught and Zig Ziglar quotes he shared always resonated with me during the cross country season, they are even more impactful now. Great habits and great character are lessons that can always be translated into many walks of life and I am beyond fortunate to still be reaping the benefits of the lessons and memories instilled within me from Coach. Quite frankly, Coach Kline is one of the most genuinely great people I have ever met in my life and I can’t think of another person more deserving of this recognition. I am proud to be a Phoenix and proud of Coach Kline for this recognition and the legacy he has built!" - Erik Blomsness

Who's going to be our next XC Alumni Pledge? https://shorturl.at/wqOpF

Mike Kline Course of Excellence PLEDGE SECURED....

Thank you to the Wachter Family ✅

"Coach Kline was my coach and mentor but above all else has become a lifelong friend. He has dedicated his heart and soul to not only UWGB Athletics but to the entire campus. His presence is felt pretty much anywhere you go on campus. Whether it'd be picking up your books from the bookstore at the beginning of the year to study tables where he made sure academics were always the priority over Athletics. The love he has poured out to this community of Phoenix is unparalleled. To say Coach Kline has made impacts on young men and women's lives is an understatement. Mine being no exception. For as long as I can remember, Coach had dreamt about one day hosting cross country meets of our own on our campus. His dreams finally came true a few years back and now its time to pay tribute to the man who has touched so many people's lives on and off the course." - Evan Wachter

Who's going to be our next XC Alumni Pledge? https://greenbayphoenix.com/sports/2025/1/13/Coach-Mike-Kline-Course-of-Excellence-Giving-Page.aspx

CALLING ALL UWGB XC ALUMNI!

We hope to see you at our free Alumni Social Event on August 1 after the Phoenix 5K. See the link below to RSVP.

Cross Country Alumni Social Set for Saturday, August 1 at 10 AM - University of Wisconsin Green Bay Athletics Phoenix Cross Country Alumni,

Mike Kline Course of Excellence UPDATE....

Wagner Family Pledge Secured ✅

Stephen is a Phoenix XC Alumni and Kassie is our Sr. Associate AD/SWA here at Green Bay!

"I’ve had the pleasure of both running for and working alongside Coach Kline at UW-Green Bay. He is one of those rare people who leaves a mark that never fades. Coach Kline did so much more than give us a platform to compete. He taught us lessons that extended far beyond the course. He showed us the importance of showing up every single day, treating people with respect and bringing the right perspective to whatever life puts in front of you. Those lessons still guide me today. While Coach Kline has never pursued individual recognition or accolades, naming the cross country course after him would be a fitting tribute to a coach who gave far more than he ever had to." - Stephen Wagner

Who's going to be our next XC Alumni Pledge? https://greenbayphoenix.com/sports/2025/1/24/coach-kline-shorewood-transformation.aspx

An amazing feature about our Head Coach Mike Kline!

Thank you to the Green Bay Press-Gazette for putting this together.

Mike Kline was named the UWGB cross-country coach in 1987 when he was a student at the school. He's still there almost four decades later. See link below ⬇️

📸 Tork Mason, USA Today NETWORK-Wisconsin

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Big shout to for sponsoring this weeks team dinner!! Great food, great company!!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫.

Now that we’ve had some time to digest what a historic season it was, it’s time to take a step back and celebrate all the great work of our Phoenix Cross Country Men!