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Building up Women’s Basketball and Young Womens’ Confidence with Coach Ashawnte “Tae” Hawkins – Podcast
Coach Ashawnte “Tae” Hawkins is a young and ambitious coach, entering her inaugural year as an Assistant Coach with Life U Women’s Basketball. Before arriving in Marietta, Hawkins spent three years in Talladega, becoming the associate head coach before the 2016-17 season. In her time with the Tornadoes, she helped the program to a 60-28 record and to consecutive GCAC regular season championships in 2016 and 2017, as well as the first GCAC Tournament Championship in program history. She is eager to bring her positive leadership to the Life U Running Eagles and encourage success and pride on and off the court.
Faces of Life U: Brooklyn Vaifanua
Originally from Carson, California, Brooklyn Vanifanua came to Life University (Life U) ready to play. She is an esteemed member of the Life U Women’s Rugby team, performing the position of blindside flanker.
Faces of Life U: Angelina Prado
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and that rings true in a sense for Texas-bred Angelina Prado, approaching everything in life with a big heart full of passion and gusto. The El Paso native grew up in a close-knit family made up of her parents, brother and grandmother close by, grateful for the personal “village” that helped shape her into the woman she now is. Though used to travel as a high school wrestler, Prado knew it would be a considerable change when she pondered accepting an offer for a scholarship to wrestle for Life University (Life U), if for no other reason than the distance from her home state.
Reaching New Heights: Kevin Easley Has Sights Set High for Life U Men’s Basketball
When Kevin Easley took on the role of Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Life University (Life U) seven years ago, he had no idea how transformative this journey would be. From his humble beginnings in Trenton, Tennessee—a small rural town with a speed limit of 31 and the world’s largest teapot collection—to leading a dynamic basketball program in a bustling city, Easley’s path has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Faces of Life U- Adrianna Langley
Prior to high school, soccer had been the focus of Langley’s athletic world until she discovered rugby her freshman year.
“I just fell in love with [Rugby],” Langley said.
Chiropractic with Cheer, With Leah Robinson -podcast
Covid-19 threw us all for a loop, but for some it provided time for clarity and to consider a better career path. That was the case for Leah Robinson, who discovered her desire to become a chiropractor while working at Target, trying to figure out next steps. Now she is gearing up towards a vibrant career as a chiropractor, full of vitality once channeled into the sport of cheer but now full focused on creating joy and healing for her future patients.
Faces of Life U: Briana Campbell
Briana Campbell has quite literally hit her stride, enjoying something of her 15 minutes of sports fame as she sprinted her way through setting a new NAIA record in women’s 60m hurdles at 8.18 seconds. This victory occurred during the Clemson Bob Pollock Indoor Invitational, held January 31-February 1, 2025.
Getting Up to Speed On the Track and In The Classroom with Tobiloba Oniyide -podcast
B.B.A, C.I.S.T. student and Life U Men’s Track and Field team member Tobiloba Oniyide is no stranger to struggle and strife both in his sport and in his academic life. Born in mainland Lagos, Nigeria, Tobiloba Oniyide has come a long way both geographically and metaphorically to prove himself. Grit and determination are in his veins, making him an asset to his team now and to those he will work with professionally after graduation.
The Many Moving Pieces of Athletics with Jess Sharpe -podcast
B.B.A alumna and Assistant Athletic Director of External Operations Jess Sharpe is a bridge and liaison between Life University Athletics and the larger community. Between managing athletic spaces and connecting with community leaders and other schools for events and strategic partnerships, Sharpe has her hands full. However, she has a heart for student athletic excellence and positive experiences in collegiate athletics that will propel her far and makes her an asset to Life U.
Winning on and off the Basketball court with Coach Kevin Easley -podcast
As Head Coach of Life U Men’s Basketball, Coach Kevin Easley has no easy task of bringing together young men from many different walks of life and cultures to create one cohesive team, committed to supporting one another and developing their own individual goals on and off the court.
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