草莓污视频导航 files
Aug. 31, 2023
Fan support empowers Dinos athletes from the stands
At the 草莓污视频导航, September not only signifies another start of the new academic year but also the beginning of the for beloved Dinos players. Many student-athletes navigate the challenging journey of balancing academics with sports training and the pressure to perform in front of crowds. A lot of their success is greatly amplified by the unwavering support they receive from the campus community, coaches, family, friends and fans cheering them on.
A gametime preview
Being a student-athlete entails a demanding routine that blends intense training sessions, academic pursuits and personal growth. Like many student-athletes, Mya Proctor, captain of the women鈥檚 basketball team, is committed to a daily practice schedule. Balancing rigorous practice, game and academic schedules, Proctor, who is a fifth-year communications student, says it has taken a lot of time and training to prioritize what is most important and additionally tackle other mental stresses such as injuries and being able to check in with herself when needed.
鈥淥ur schedules are so busy and there鈥檚 just a lot going on all the time and every day brings new challenges, whether it is performance or stress,鈥 says Proctor. 鈥淏ut at the end of the day, the experience is worth it and helps us to grow as a person. It鈥檚 like the building block for personal growth, shaping us into better versions of ourselves.鈥
Support on campus
草莓污视频导航 recognizes the significance of creating an environment where student-athletes can thrive. Programs on campus like Dinos Grade Point Success allow for these individuals to navigate toward their full academic schedule. Proctor explains her academic coaches and just about everyone in the department genuinely cares and takes an interest in her personal and professional career.
鈥淚鈥檝e been really fortunate,鈥 says Proctor. 鈥淢y coaches sacrifice a lot for us and will drop anything to come and help us, whether it is personal, athletic or academic.鈥
The impact of fan support
Fans also play a pivotal role in the journey of any athlete. The unwavering enthusiasm, cheers and encouragement create an electric atmosphere during games, providing players with a boost of energy and motivation.
鈥淚t鈥檚 really exciting to see fans in the stands and it really just makes you feel like you鈥檙e playing for something that鈥檚 larger than yourself,鈥 says Proctor. 鈥淚t really makes you feel like you鈥檙e representing the school and the people there and it just really motivates you and pushes you.鈥
Proctor explains since playing on the basketball team and receiving the amount of support that she has had, has helped her to grow her confidence as a shy rookie and rising to become captain of the team.
Supporting athletes encompasses more than just cheering for their success; it signifies an investment in their dreams, both as an athlete and a student. As we cheer on our on Sept. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at McMahon Stadium, athletes like Proctor are motivated to overcome obstacles and drive to reach their full potential.