Fallon Center for Youth Sports: Colleges
Abilene Christian University
NCAA DIVISION II
The mission of Abilene Christian University is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. The athletics program of the university assists in this mission by recruiting outstanding student-athletes, by employing dedicated Christian coaches and professional staff who embrace the values of ACU, and by providing sports events around which alumni, friends and students can rally.
ACU athletics will have strong spiritual emphasis.
The coaches and professional staff will be active Christians who serve as mentors.
The student-athletes will have spiritual goals compatible with those of the university.
Christian principles will be deliberately and systematically incorporated into all activities.
ACU athletics will encourage, endorse and emphasize the academic mission of the university.
Prospective student-athletes will be screened for inclination and aptitude for collegiate work.
The academic progress of student-athletes will be monitored.
Time allocations will be determined with academic priorities in mind.
Academic excellence by student-athletes will be rewarded.
ACU athletics will recruit student-athletes who can compete successfully at the national level of NCAA Division II.
Student-athletes will be physically, mentally and emotionally skillful.
Practice regimens will produce opportunities for growth and development.
Game competition will provide opportunities to measure the efforts of our staff and student-athletes.
The physical well-being of each student-athlete will be coordinated through a qualified medical team that utilizes progressive training and rehabilitation programs.
ACU athletics will encourage participation and involvement by students, alumni and friends of the university.
Special programs and promotions will be developed to encourage the relationship between student-athletes and students.
ACU athletics will sponsor events to promote alumni participation.
Non-scholarship student-athletes will be encouraged to participate.
ACU athletics will cooperate with the Students’ Association, Office of Student Services, the Alumni Association, the Department of Music, and the Development Office in promoting special events.
The athletics program will comply with all Abilene Christian University, Lone Star Conference and NCAA regulations.
Athletics staff members and student-athletes will be educated on ACU, LSC and NCAA regulations.
Compliance will be monitored by personnel both inside and outside ACU athletics.
|
ACU Box 27916 Abilene, Texas 79699 |
Britt Bonneau bonneaub@acu.edu Phone: (915) 674-2325 |
Adelphi University
NCAA DIVISION I
Situated in a comfortable Long Island suburb within shouting distance of manhattan, Adelphi lets you taste urban life without being overwhelmed. Strong on pre-professional programs with a grounding in the liberal arts.
Strongest Programs:
Nursing
Elementary Education
Biology
Accounting
Performing Arts
Psychology
Physical Education
|
|
One South Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 |
Dom Scala dscala1045@aol.com Phone: 516-877-4240 |
Adrian College
NCAA III
THE BASICS
Athletics are an important part of student life at Adrian, where every student has the chance to realize personal growth through physical accomplishment. Whether you want to join an intercollegiate team, participate in organized intramurals, develop life skills in a sport or just have fun, you'll find ample opportunity at Adrian. Adrian is committed to a broad-based program of intercollegiate athletics, sponsoring 16 varsity sports - eight for men and eight for women. Varsity teams can include first-year students, while junior varsity sports allow students with little background in a sport to discover whether they have the talent and dedication to advance to the varsity level. Intramural teams allow the student to participate in a structured but less intense environment.
WHO WE ARE
Our athletic program has a long tradition of winning in one of the toughest NCAA Division III conferences in the country. Adrian competes in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA), the oldest athletic conference in the nation. Each member of the MIAA - Adrian, Albion, Alma, Calvin, Hope, Kalamazoo, Olivet and Saint Mary's (Ind.) - emphasizes the balance between academic achievement and athletic competition. Champions of the MIAA are likely to qualify for NCAA Division III national tournaments. As a member of the NCAA Division III, Adrian does not award athletic scholarships. Rather, it makes financial assistance available to those students who meet the college's academic standards and demonstrate financial need. All Adrian College students benefit from the same high level of attention in admission, academic advising, course selection, living and dining accommodations and financial aid.
WHO WE PLAY
Adrian regularly competes against colleges in the Midwest, playing contests in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. Many teams travel extensively for tournaments or training, and recently our teams visited Florida, Nevada, Texas, New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Classes are structured so student-athletes can attend practices and games with few conflicts. Coaches, athletic directors and faculty athletic representatives work together to minimize class absences for trips or games, with special attention paid to first-year students.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Students who participate in athletics learn to compete, to cooperate, and to challenge themselves physically. Success on the field, however, comes after hard work in the classroom. By stressing academics first, Adrian student-athletes have earned distinctions including Academic All-American and Academic All-MIAA. Adrian's long tradition of successful student-athletes assures us that most students can play sports, participate in extra-curricular activities and still excel in demanding academic programs.
HOW WE COACH
The pride of the athletic department is reflected in a coaching staff that pursues excellence and encourages the student-athlete to reach high levels of performance. While primary emphasis is given to in-season competition, exceptional teams and individuals are given every opportunity to qualify and excel in post-season playoffs and tournaments. Coaches at Adrian stress the importance of teamwork, interpersonal communication and self-sacrifice. While they have impressive coaching credentials, they are educators first and would rather a student miss practice than compromise his or her educational goals.
HOW WE CARE
The sports medicine staff at Adrian provides student-athletes with the opportunity to compete in intercollegiate athletics in the safest environment possible. A certified athletic trainer and a student staff supervise all games and practices. The college also employs a nurse and a director of counseling services, while a team dentist and team physician are on call.
|
|
110 South Madison Street Adrian, Michigan 49221 |
Craig Rainey crainey@adrian.edu Phone: (517) 264-3977 |
Arizona State University
NCAA I
ALUMNI:
Jeff Larish (McClintock) - Baseball
Nick Cadena (Apollo) - Baseball
Reanna Martinez (Payson) - Track
Lisa Aguilera (Centennial) - Cross Country
Eric Sogard (Thunderbird) - Baseball
Michael Pollak (Corona del Sol) - Football
Seth Dhaenens (Mountain Pointe) - Baseball
Kevin Dryanski (Mountain Pointe) - Baseball
Carlos Ramirez (Sunnyside) - Baseball
Kyle Peterson (Hamilton - Baseball
Jake Saylor (Hamilton) - Baseball
Kole Calhoun (Buckeye) - Baseball
Jared McDonald (Sahuaro) - Baseball
Want to get lost in the crowd? ASU is the biggest university in the Southwest. No matter how appealing the thought of 44,000 new faces, you'd better find the right program to get a good education. Try the professional schools and the honors colleges. (Edward Fiske)
|
|
Box 870112 Tempe, Arizona 85287 |
Pat Murphy |
Azusa Pacific University
NAIA
ALUMNI
Jake Hoffman (Greenway)
WHAT COACH SVAGDIS SAYS:
"The College Planning Center/Arizona Pilots have been very helpful in identifying student athletes to us here at Azusa Pacific University. I have had the pleasure to work with Jeff Fallon over the years and he has proven to be proactive in promoting his athletes across the country. His relentless effort to find the right fit for his athletes is a testament to his desire and willingness to put his students first in all he does.
Paul Svagdis
Head Baseball Coach
Azusa Pacific University
(626) 945-5917
As an evangelical Christian university, APU affirms the supremacy of Christ in all areas of life. These beliefs and values exist at the core of the university.
|
|
901 East Alosta Avenue Azusa, California 91702 |
Paul Svagdis psvagdis@apu.edu Phone: (626) 945-5917 |
