As part of its commitment to engaging alumni and fans beyond the Kalamazoo and West Michigan communities, Bronco Athletics is thrilled to announce the return of the Coaches Stampede! This exciting series of events will make three stops in June, bringing together alumni and fans for a night of food, fun and Bronco sports.

"As we continue to make high-quality connections with our alumni and fans throughout the country, we are excited for the return of the Bronco Coaches Stampede, with three stops this summer in areas that are important to our alumni and fan base," said WMU Vice President/Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae. "We can't wait for you to meet our coaches – live and in-person – so that we can celebrate the success of this past year and look forward to what is sure to be another exciting year in Bronco Athletics. We hope to see you at the Stampede and can't wait to connect!"

The Coaches Stampede kicks off on Friday, June 7, in Detroit at HopCat (4265 Woodward Ave.) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET. Attendees have the opportunity to mingle with A.D.  Bartholomae and select head coaches while enjoying complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.

[CHICAGO EVENT CANCELED] Next, the Stampede heads to Chicago on Thursday, June 20, at the Blackhawks Practice Facility (Fifth Third Arena, 1801 W Jackson Blvd.) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT Fans in the Windy City have the chance to connect with head coaches and staff in the unique setting.

Finally, the Coaches Stampede concludes in Grand Rapids on Sunday, June 23, in partnership with the WMU Alumni Association Family Day at John Ball Zoo (1300 Fulton St. W.). The Stampede will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET at the Bissell Treehouse, offering a family-friendly setting for Bronco enthusiasts of all ages.

Registration for the Coaches Stampede is free and includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres and access to a cash bar. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with WMU Athletics leadership and coaches while celebrating your Bronco pride!

For more information and to register for these events, please visit

Detroit: https://secure.wmualumni.org/s/alumni-event?id=a0QRQ000008Y5K32AK

Chicago [CHICAGO EVENT CANCELED]: https://secure.wmualumni.org/s/alumni-event?id=a0QRQ000008YEFF2A4

Grand Rapids: https://secure.wmualumni.org/s/alumni-event?id=a0QRQ000008Ryhq2AC