Derek van der Merwe
@vandermerwe63
Director of Athletics, @bgsu_athletics #AyZiggy
Where do BGSU #SportManagement students find jobs.. @NCAA, @NBA, @NFL.. just to name a few… Read more about how #BGSU prepares students for success in the competitive industry: bit.ly/3G5t7jl
It was an awesome morning riding the energy bus in @bgsu @JonGordon11 ! @chad_busick did a great job challenging and inspiring our @BG_Football staff this morning. #OneWord #GUTS @EddieGeorge2727
Awesome day with @eddiegeorge2727 and @bgsufootball coaching staff. Sharing @jongordon11’s Energy Bus with these amazing coaches as they get ready for the season. Took them through the 10 Rules of the Ride of Your Life. Positivity Fuels You. Focus Guides You, Purpose Leads You
Usher in the 2025 Volleyball Season and Dream BiG with BGSU Volleyball! 📅Aug. 23 🏐Exh. vs. Youngstown St., 1 p.m. 🥤Social Hour, Doors Open at 4 p.m. 👩🍳Dinner & Program Begins, 4:45 p.m. 🎟️Registration: tinyurl.com/22dopouh #AyZiggy || #BGVB25 || #BGWarriors || #DreamBiG
We’re proud to have been selected to construct the @TenCateGrassUS synthetic turf systems at @bgsu, working alongside exceptional local trades and the highest-quality contractors on this historic project. 🧡🤎 Our work includes the legendary Steller Field, home of…
BCSN x MAC Media Day Our @NicoleWeavingTV sitting down with @BG_Football head coach Eddie George, previewing the new season. Hear from George tonight at 10:30PM on @BCSNsports.
Football season has started: @MACSports media day in Detroit! Time for the Falcons to take flight! @BGSU_Athletics @BG_Football @bgsu
Faithful Falcons from the Cleveland area came together last night to support @EddieGeorge2727 and @BG_Football. Thank you to all the alum and supporters around the country who have generously supported the unprecedented fundraising success of @BGSU_Athletics this year! @bgsu
@HeismanTrophy winner @yn_TroySmith was in the house today to check out the energy and momentum that fellow @OhioStateFB alum and @HeismanTrophy winner @EddieGeorge2727 has going on! Awesome visit! #GUTS!
The sound of progress at Steller Field in @cityofbg Building a “Field of Dreams” for another generation of @BGSU_Baseball student-athletes. Thank you to the many alum and supporters who believe in the vision! @OrelHershiser @rogermcdowell45 @Pres_Rogers @BGSU_Athletics @bgsu
The @BG_Football had an awesome time at the Upward Football Camp last week! The @BGSU_Athletics community is special! #AyZiggy #GUTS
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Big news! #BGSU Falcon Marching Band Director Dr. Jon Waters will be leading the Band Directors Marching Band in the 2026 @RoseParade in Pasadena, California!🌹 Dr. Waters continues to set the standard for excellence on the national stage, and we couldn't be prouder. 🥁 #AlwaysBG
Big news! #BGSU Falcon Marching Band Director Dr. Jon Waters will be leading the Band Directors Marching Band in the 2026 @RoseParade in Pasadena, California!🌹 Dr. Waters continues to set the standard for excellence on the national stage, and we couldn't be prouder. 🥁 #AlwaysBG
Great night @fireflynightsbg in @cityofbg ! Great moments in the community with this TRIPLE THREAT! @BGSUBirds
Tonight was a “Falcon Family Dinner” in LA with great @bgsualum from California! Big “thank you” to @OrelHershiser for a great evening of family, friendship, and Falcons! #AyZiggy @BGSU_Athletics @bgsu
Two current SEC Head Coaches coached together @BG_Football 📈👀 🔥 @vandermerwe63
Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko and Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea developed a friendship during their time as assistant coaches at Bowling Green, Wake Forest & ND. Here is Lea on lessons he learned from Elko: