In the words of Brenna Schuler, 4th year MAT student: A typical day for me during this spring semester is kind of crazy, but that is what makes it so enjoyable. Typically, we have class at 9:00 am Monday through Thursday. Our classes typically last about two hours each and we have either one or […]
Over the next few weeks, Gannon Edge will be partnering with Gannon’s Sport and Exercise Science/Athletic Training program to bring you “A Day in the Life of an SES/MAT Major!” We will be taking the time to sit down and talk with students in the program to get a better idea of what their life […]
The time has finally come! Last week, the sport of Acrobatics and Tumbling has been voted on for both Division II and Division III by NCAA members to become an emerging sport for women! Back when I started out in this sport in 2016, there were only about 20 schools in the country that offered […]
One of the hardest things I have ever dealt with as an athlete is injury. Not only does it hurt you physically, but mentally as well. This past year has been really rough on me with injuries, but I’ve continued to fight through the constant uphill battle and keep my eye on the prize. Getting […]
Hello, fans! Welcome back to the second segment of my summer blog series! I really don’t have too much to bring to the table this week, but as promised I wanted to give you an update on what I’ve been up to this past week. Something that has been constantly on my mind and has […]
As I surpass the midway point of my junior year, I sit back and realize that there are so many things that make student-athletes who they are. Here are some things that I’ve noticed that we as athletes tend to do best. Your wardrobe consists of t-shirts, sweatpants, running shorts, leggings and nothing else. […]
Ever since I was young, I’ve lived and breathed the sport of gymnastics. I was 7 years old when I attended my first gymnastics class, not knowing how much this sport would impact my life. I was in my element, happy as can be, and excited for what the future had in store for me. […]
Hello and welcome back! As we approach the spring sports season, there is certainly a lot of tension that goes on in the mind and body of a student-athlete. With the beginning of a new semester kicking off and returning to reality after winter break, it is very common to become overwhelmed with everything that […]
The last two weeks before finals are a student-athlete’s worst nightmare. Between all of the exams, projects, papers, assignments, and practicing that goes on, you just hope that you make it out alive. Not only are these next two weeks hard on the mind, but also the body. There are only a couple more workouts […]
Being a student-athlete comes with a bunch of responsibilities. Between classes, practices, morning lifts, and team-related functions, it can be very difficult to plan your next meal or afternoon nap. Not only am I a student-athlete, but I also work a part-time job 15-20 hours a week, another part-time seasonal job on the weekends, and […]
