SE to Host Fall Calm Before the Storm Aug. 29

DURANT, Okla. – As the summer comes to a close, the fall sports season is upon us. Join Southeastern athletics on August 29 for the fall sports edition of Calm Before the Storm presented by Choctaw Casino and Resorts set for 11:30 a.m. in the Turf Room of the Sports Performance Center in Bloomer Sullivan Gymnasium.
 
Lunch will be provided, and the event is open to the general public including alumni, fans, corporate partners, and community members.
 
Those in attendance will hear from featured speakers including football head coach Tyler Fenwick, volleyball head coach Nicole Solum-Mitchell, cross country head coach Ron Hair, and rodeo head coach Christi Braudrick, along with athletes from each of those sports.
 
Southeastern Director of Athletics Keith Baxter will also give remarks, while Jay Lindly, sales manager at Mix 96.1 FM and the radio voice of the Storm on the Southeastern Sports Network, will be the emcee for the event.
 
Opening dates for each sport are below:
 
Football: Sept. 1 vs. Arkansas Tech | 6 p.m. | Durant, Okla.
Volleyball: Aug. 26 vs Augustana | 11 a.m. | Odessa, Texas
Cross Country: Sept. 2 at Ken Garland Memorial | Denton, Texas
Rodeo: Sept 16-18 at Colby CC | Colby, Kan.