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May 13, 2008 
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The Allegheny Advantage:At Allegheny, the "student" in student-athlete does more than merely precede "athlete" in the often-used phrase. At Allegheny, they are respected for wearing both hats, managing rigorous academic challenges and meeting the demands of highly competitive athletic programs. This balancing act requires time-management skills, careful planning and a strong sense of values, yet it is accomplished year in and year out. Professors realize the special commitment required by athletics, and many faculty are among the most avid supporters of Gator teams. "Allegheny students epitomize the philosophy of Division III athletics. These are young men and women who combine the best elements of mind and body to achieve success in both the classroom and on the playing fields,"says professor of economics and faculty athletic representative Janine Sickafuse. "What I realized most about playing sports at Allegheny is how it complements what you do academically," says 1991 Academic All-American Molly Dietz. "Playing on the volleyball team taught me about time management and discipline." The teaching comes from the Allegheny philosophy of coaches being teachers. In the case of volleyball, head coach Bridget Sheehan believes academic achievement comes almost naturally. "Our players look at academics as being similar to the competitive environment they face on the court," she says. "When you are working with a highly driven group, they are going to be that way in whatever they do. I recruit successful students," Sheehan continued, "because volleyball is a sport which requires intelligent players to be successful." |
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