One Hill, One Team 2026

We want to thank everyone who made a gift to Ole Athletics during One Hill, One Team! You helped us exceed our goal by almost 100 gifts! Thank you for showing up for our student-athletes — your support builds champions here on the Hill and beyond. 

Um! Yah! Yah! 

P.S. You can still view our campaign video below! #ICYMI

It's the final day of One Hill, One Team and what a week it's been! We're 97 percent toward our goal of 700 gifts — but we don't want to stop there! Let's keep completing those matches and supporting our student-athletes all the way to the end. 

In these final hours, make your gift and share this campaign with our Ole network, and help us round the bases, score the final point, finish the last lap, cross the finish line, etc.! Thank you for supporting St. Olaf Athletics. Um! Yah! Yah!

We have only one day left of One Hill, One Team, and we're not slowing down! Thank you to everyone who has made their gift — your support builds champions. We hope you'll join us tomorrow for the final lap. 

Um! Yah! Yah!

We've fulfilled numerous matches (a total of $59,000 in matches completed!) and we're not letting up. Make your gift now to get in on our remaining opportunities!

⭐ NEW! Knock it Out of the Park - Baseball Match - All gifts to St. Olaf Baseball will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000. Stacks with the other baseball match!

⭐ Hit a Homerun - Baseball Match - All gifts to St. Olaf Baseball will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000. Stacks with the other baseball match!

⭐ NEW! Run it into the End Zone - Football Match - All gifts to St. Olaf Football will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000.

⭐ Lace Up Your Skates - Women's Hockey Match - All gifts to St. Olaf Women's Hockey will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000.

⭐ Kick-and-Glide with Us - Nordic Skiing Match - All gifts to Nordic Skiing will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000. 

⭐ Make a Splash - Swimming and Diving Match - All gifts to St. Olaf Swimming and Diving will be matched dollar for dollar up to $20,000.

⭐ Let's Cause a Racket - Tennis Match - Every unique donor to St. Olaf Men's or Women's Tennis will receive a $5 match up to $250!

St. Olaf student-athletes come from near and far, but their drive is universal.

It's Perseverance Thursday and we're thanking everyone in the Ole community — wherever you are — for joining us this week for One Hill, One Team. Let's persevere together for our last few days! 

Make your gift now to support Oles and continue the spirit of perseverance that student-athletes demonstrate every day.

Um! Yah! Yah!

As we come to the halfway point of One Hill, One Team, I’m so encouraged to see all the support from our Ole community. 

More than 430 gifts have been made so far, making us 61 percent toward our goal. Thank you to everyone who has made a gift — you’re building champions! Let’s keep up the momentum and finish strong.

Join us for the remainder of One Hill, One Team making your gift now and following along here on the campaign page. Um! Yah! Yah!

Kelly Mahlum
Director of St. Olaf Athletics 

On Leadership Wednesday, we want to take a moment to thank our coaches. They literally and figuratively equip student-athletes for their sport and their lives by developing their the skills they need for success. Thank you to everyone on our athletics staff! 

It's Leadership Wednesday during One Hill, One Team, and it's a natural theme for us to celebrate because Oles are known for being leaders — in their sport and in the classroom.

Megan Timmerman ’26 is a member of the St. Olaf Women’s Soccer and the Track & Field teams, and serves as President of the Special Olympics Club. She shared how these opportunities have come together to grow her as a team player, but also a leader on the Hill.

"As a student, multi-sport athlete, and leader for the Special Olympics Club at St. Olaf, I’ve learned the importance of filling leadership roles with passion, positivity, and support. 

Whether on the track, soccer field, or off-campus, these organizations have put me in the incredibly rewarding position of seeing passion-driven teamwork pay off in the long run (no pun intended). 

These outcomes, like exceeding our Polar Plunge fundraising goal by over $10,000, breaking a single-season wins record, or winning a distance-medley relay are a few examples of what I am most proud of at St. Olaf — achieving unified goals with my peers and staying positive along the way!"

Your gift during One Hill, One Team supports the development of student-athletes like Megan — creating leaders on campus and as they head into the world. Make your impact today!

We're "coming in off the field" on day two of One Hill, One Team. Thank you to everyone who has made their gift so far — more than 300 gifts have come in to support student-athletes. 🎉

Let's keep up the momentum tomorrow!

Cross country and track & field student-athlete Molly Kate McCloskey ’26 knows first-hand how challenging — and rewarding  — it is to be a multi-sport athlete competing all year.

“I think one of the challenges of being a multi-season athlete is you are always busy. Weekends are filled with competition and so learning how to manage my time has its fair share of challenges. 

Though this is a challenge, I think it’s also a highlight. There is always a new competition to look forward to, as well as an opportunity to showcase all the hard work we do as athletes. We never really have time off so staying in a routine of consistent hard work has given me a great perspective on my life and future endeavors. 

Having the support of the St. Olaf community allows me to have a purpose behind all the work. We are at practice and working on our athletics just as much as we are in class and working on our academics — so feeling that support behind this time we put in means everything. We are consistently working towards a goal of making Ole Athletics better, and that's something that takes a village.”

Your gift during One Hill, One Team supports driven, committed student-athletes like Molly Kate. Make your gift today! 🦁

Support student-athletes — support teamwork! Make your gift today during One Hill, One Team.

Our theme for One Hill, One Team today (we love a theme) is Teamwork Tuesday. Teamwork is a fundamental tenet to athletics and our student-athletes feel that. Here's what a few of them had to say...

“When it comes to teamwork, you never feel like you're alone in this program. Everyone is always so eager to pick you up when you fall and offer support. We hold a team-first mentality that allows us each to uniquely contribute to our shared vision. On and off the field, we support each other and I am so grateful to be a part of this team.” -Amelia Burns '28, St. Olaf Softball

"St. Olaf Volleyball has brought me the best support system a person could ask for. I have a group of women who celebrate my victories, push me to be my best on and off the court, and pick me up when I'm down. I am incredibly grateful for the lifelong friendships this program has given me." - Karin Fowler ’27, St. Olaf Volleyball

And our team goes beyond the Hill — you are a part of our team! Come alongside Ole Athletics and make your gift during One Hill, One Team today. 

We've got some great matches going right now - make your gift while they are still available and maximize your impact. 

⭐ Knock it Out of the Park - Baseball Match - All gifts to St. Olaf Baseball will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000.

⭐ Women's Cross Country - $1 per $1 donated up to $500.

⭐ Score a Touchdown - Football Match - All gifts to St. Olaf Football will be matched dollar for dollar up to $25,000.

⭐ Skating Toward Success - Men's Hockey Match - All gifts to St. Olaf Men's Hockey will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000.

⭐ Lace Up Your Skates - Women's Hockey Match - All gifts to St. Olaf Women's Hockey will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000.

⭐ Kick-and-Glide with Us - Nordic Skiing Match - All gifts to Nordic Skiing will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000. 

⭐ Make a Splash - Swimming and Diving Match - All gifts to St. Olaf Swimming and Diving will be matched dollar for dollar up to $20,000.

⭐ Step Onto the Block - Swimming and Diving Match - All gifts to St. Olaf Swimming and Diving will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000.

⭐ Let's Cause a Racket - Tennis Match - Every unique donor to St. Olaf Men's or Women's Tennis will receive a $5 match up to $250!

It's the end of day one of One Hill, One Team and we're feeling strong. We hope you're with us for the whole race!

As we wrap up our first day, more than 200 gifts have been made — showing your support and encouragement of St. Olaf student-athletes. Thank you!

Please share this campaign with others in your Ole network and check back here (and the team pages!) throughout the week for updates.

Um! Yah! Yah!

St. Olaf is truly one of the most special places in all of college athletics. We take immense pride in building champions in the community, in the classroom, and on the field. 

Our program is coming off a run to the national semifinals this fall, and our department is currently ranked just outside the top 10 percent of the over 400 NCAA Division III athletic departments in the Learfield Directors' Cup. Both of these accomplishments are a testament to what our teams are capable of here on the Hill — and could not have been achieved without your support!

One Hill, One Team starts today, and I hope you will support your team's efforts during this campaign. Your gift directly impacts the experiences and successes of our student-athletes, and every gift helps us provide the best opportunities for our student-athletes during their time on the Hill.

Um! Yah! Yah! 

Justin Oliver
Head Men’s Soccer Coach

One Hill, One Team has officially begun! Until noon on Friday, we're celebrating and supporting St. Olaf Athletics! With a goal of 700 gifts, we're asking you to help build champions as they climb towards their goals.

When you support student-athletes this week, you make a direct impact in their sport and in their academics. Make your gift today and show Oles you are there for them!

And don't forget to check back here (and individual team pages!) throughout the week for progress updates, fun content, and match opportunities! 

Um! Yah! Yah!