Hi, my name is Madie Schaefer. I grew up on a cattle ranch north of Morrill and graduated from MHS in 2014. My post secondary journey started at Northeastern Junior College where I earned my Associates degree in Athletic Training. I transferred to the University of Nebraska Omaha where I graduated with my Bachelors degree in Exercise Science. While at UNO, I gained valuable strength and conditioning experience at the high school and collegiate level. I held internships at UNO, Creighton University, and in the private sector at the Xplosive Edge. Following graduation, I was hired at the Xplosive Edge as an assistant strength and conditioning coach. In 2020 I decided to go back to school to be a PE teacher and earned my Masters degree simultaneously. 

This year, I am beginning my 4th year teaching PE and my 9th year as a strength and conditioning coach. I am a firm believer that consistency and intentionality sets apart the great from the good. I like to tell my students and athletes that how they do the small things is how they will do everything else in life so be consistent in building healthy habits and be intentional in everything you do. 

Outside of school I like to spend time with my family and friends, help my parents on the ranch, take my dog for walks, workout, ride horses, listen to podcasts, and read books.