2019-20 Austin College Athletics News

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61 'Roos Named to SCAC Spring Academic Honor Roll
61 'Roos Named to SCAC Spring Academic Honor Roll

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference has released its 2019-2020 Spring Academic Honor Roll, and 61 student-athletes from Austin College have been recognized for their success in the classroom. To earn a spot on the SCAC Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must carry a grade-point-average of 3.25 or higher in their semester of competition.

36 'Roos Named to SCAC Winter Academic Honor Roll
36 'Roos Named to SCAC Winter Academic Honor Roll

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference has released its 2019-2020 Winter Academic Honor Roll, and 36 student-athletes from Austin College have been recognized for their success in the classroom. To earn a spot on the SCAC Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must carry a grade-point-average of 3.25 or higher in their semester of competition.

Highlighting This Year's Modern Woodmen Student-Athletes of the Week
Highlighting This Year's Modern Woodmen Student-Athletes of the Week

In addition to the Austin College athletics end of year awards that were announced in May, the department is excited to highlight the 2019-2020 Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial Student-Athlete of the Week recipients.

Jamerson Named Head Athletic Trainer
Jamerson Named Head Athletic Trainer

SHERMAN, Texas – Austin College has named Hayley Jamerson its new head athletic trainer, athletics director David Norman has announced.

Senior Reflection: Katie Seibert
Senior Reflection: Katie Seibert

I can just imagine standing in Sid Rich Gymnasium, surrounded by fellow athletes, coaching and athletic staff, faculty, family, and friends for Athletics Convocation. Sometimes you can barely recognize the athletes around you – out of jerseys and uniforms, we are all dressed up for what feels like the first time in forever. It is a celebration – a celebration of the hard work and dedication both athletes, coaches, and training staff have put in over the last year.

Austin College Celebrates 2019-20 with Athletics Team Awards
Austin College Celebrates 2019-20 with Athletics Team Awards

SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College coaches and team members have announced honors for more than 50 student-athletes with its annual end of the year awards, recognizing many of the standout members of the athletics department’s 18 varsity programs.

Austin College SAAC Elects New Leadership for 2020-21
Austin College SAAC Elects New Leadership for 2020-21

SHERMAN, Texas - In a vote by the members of the Austin College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, new leadership has been elected heading into the 2020-2021 academic calendar. Men's basketball player Justice Mercadel will serve as the group's president, baseball player Aneurin Minson will be the vice president, and cross country and distance track runner Danielle Lozano will lead the group's communications and community outreach goals.

No DFP, No Problem - Part 8!
No DFP, No Problem - Part 8!

Good morning, 'Roo Nation! Last time we talked about warming up, today’s topic is about cooling down. 

No DFP, No Problem - Part 7!
No DFP, No Problem - Part 7!

Today we want to talk about warming up before working out. The warm-up should gently prepare the body for exercises by gradually increasing the heart rate and circulation; this will loosen the joints and increase blood flow to the muscles.

Minson Named Modern Woodmen Student-Athlete of the Week
Minson Named Modern Woodmen Student-Athlete of the Week

SHERMAN, Texas - Austin College Athletics is excited to announce the Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial Student-Athlete of the Week, an award highlighting our great student-athletes on and off the field of play each week. This week's honoree is 'Roo baseball player Aneurin Minson.

Legends Weekend 2020 Canceled
Legends Weekend 2020 Canceled

SHERMAN, Texas – After careful consideration, Austin College has announced the cancelation of this year’s Legends Weekend. The event was originally slated to take place August 7-9 on the Austin College campus.

No DFP, No Problem - Part 6!
Seibert Named Modern Woodmen Student-Athlete of the Week
Seibert Named Modern Woodmen Student-Athlete of the Week

SHERMAN, Texas - Austin College Athletics is excited to announce the Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial Student-Athlete of the Week, an award highlighting our great student-athletes on and off the field of play each week. This week's honoree is 'Roo women's tennis player Katie Seibert.

No DFP, No Problem - Part 5!
No DFP, No Problem - Part 5!

Good morning, Roo Nation! Over the past few weeks we have covered cardio respiratory fitness and muscular endurance components. Another health-related fitness component is flexibility. 

Schedule a Virtual Visit to Austin College!
Schedule a Virtual Visit to Austin College!

In support of our nation's call to prohibit the spread of the COVID-19 virus and practice social distancing, we are cancelling all in-person campus visits through the end of the semester, or until the CDC allows for movement among our communities. We are offering weekly virtual visits and invite you to participate and explore our campus from the comfort of your living room.

No DFP, No Problem - Part 4!
No DFP, No Problem - Part 4!

Good morning, 'RooNation! Today, we wanted to talk about the intensity of physical activity. There are many methods for quantifying intensity but today I would like to focus on metabolic equivalents (METs).