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).
Soccer, Studies and Athletic Analysis with Matheus Brandao – Podcast
Soccer is more than just a sport, it is something of a way of life for the dedicated players and fans here at Life U and farther afield. Matheus Brandao is early on in his career, trying to see how to turn his commitment to sports and athletics analysis into a lifelong professional passion. He currently serves as a Graduate Assistant for Life U Men’s Soccer, while completing his studies as a B.S in Computer Information Systems and Technology (CIST) student.
My First Quarter: Seema Chavis
B.S in Exercise Science student, Life U Women’s Swim Team member
“Swimming Toward Success”
Converting Passion for Sports and Athletics Into a Career Path, with Riley Dalrymple – Podcast
B.S in Exercise Student and Life University (Life U) Women’s Wrestler Riley Dalrymple discusses the recruitment process that led her to come to Life U as a student-athlete, as well as her opportunities to learn how to apply her interests in sports and athletics through her degree program, her favorite courses, as well as various work opportunities on and off campus to hone her skills.
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