Behind-the-scenes of Game Day and more, with Karey Peterson – Podcast
On any given day, Life University hosts so many sporting events and other essential gatherings that it truly seems like a miracle that generally everything runs smoothly and people land where they need to be. Meet Karey Peterson, Assistant Athletic Director of External Operations. He is the man behind the curtain ensuring smooth game days and facilities management. Explore an athletics career path that you might not have thought about before.
Faces of LIFE: Tobiloba Oniyide
Born in mainland Lagos, Nigeria, Tobiloba Oniyide has come a long way both geographically and metaphorically to prove himself academically and in his sport.
Maintaining Chiropractic Health for Student Athletes with Dr. Robert Dubuque- Podcast
It’s always a treat for our host Dr. Veronica Garcia- Chapparo to get to have an in-depth chat with a former D.C. classmate and now Life U colleague. Dr. Robert Dubuque is Life U’s Director of Chiropractic Sports Performance and a Faculty Clinician. Caring for the chiropractic needs of our student-athletes at home and on the road is a daunting prospect to say the least. Dr. Dubuque discusses how he manages the many curveballs thrown his way.
Preparing Students for What’s Next with More Than an Athlete Program
Alaina Smith-Walker, Assistant Athletic Director of Internal Operations, and the Life University (Life U) Athletic Department launched the More Than an Athlete (MTAA) program in 2020 to jumpstart student-athletes’ mindsets on goals for the future beyond their athletic performance.
The Athletics Department Team That Bolsters All Sports Teams, With Alaina Smith Walker – Podcast
Sports is a pathway to success, not an end unto itself. Assistant Director for Internal Operations Alaina Smith Walker oversees eligibility and compliance for our Athletics department, as well getting students to step up their game on a social and academic level with the Student Athlete Association and the More Than An Athlete program. The ultimate goal is to prepare students for Life after Life U, how they can take the principles from the court, field and classroom to empower their best lives.
Faces of LIFE: Rebekah Salisbury
Salisbury’s passion for the sport of rugby and her own trajectory as an athlete fuels her as she represents the Life U Running Eagles on the Women’s Rugby team at the University.
Life University Athletics Schedule: Dec. 29-Jan. 10
During the holiday break, Life U Athletics will still be active in their respective seasons. Be sure to keep up with the various events that will be happening over the holiday season for Life U Athletics: December 29-30, 2023: Life U Women’s Wrestling @…
Balancing Coaching Career Goals and Personal Well-Being, with Tommy Stucky – Podcast
If you have recently been actively engaged with Life University Athletics, chances are you are well acquainted with Tommy Stucky, Director of Student Athlete Performance. Stucky has coached comprehensive strength and conditioning to athletes of many levels and countless sports, constantly adapting strategies to support students to play, feel and perform their best. Stucky gets real about the challenges of making a career as an athletic coach and how he has sought to strike a balance.
Taking stock of Life University’s history and Athletic growth, with Dr. Keith Rau – Podcast
Dr. Keith Rau is a long-term faculty member and D.C. alumnus who currently serves as an Assistant Professor for the Sport Health Science department. He has quite an up-close view of Life University history and how the Athletics programs and Sports Health Science programs have grown over time.
Creating balance as student athletes, embracing diversity, academic rigor and growth with Stan Vandierendonck – Podcast
Stan Vandierendonck is a shining example of the dedication and passion exhibited among many of Life University’s International students. Vandierendonck is from Belgium, and he sincerely enjoys the rich diversity of many of the soccer teams he has played on, having the privilege to play alongside people from all over the world and Life University (Life U) is no different. Vandierendonck currently serves on the Life U Men’s Soccer team as Captain and as a mid-fielder. He is currently completing a B.S in Interdisciplinary Studies, and he has previously received degrees as a B.S in Psychology and a B.S in Computer Information Systems and Technology (CIST).
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