Intramurals kick off· at the Dixon Center

MATT CAMPBELL STAFF WRITER MCC724@CABRINI.EDU

Intramural sports are underway with five on five basketball. The whistles of the referees, the encouragement of teammates, and the squeaking of the hardwood floor all resonate in the Dixon Center gymnasium as the friendly games become more competitive. Every Tuesday and • Wednesday night from I 0:30 p.m. until well past midnight the gym is dedicated to all of Cabrini students taking part in intramural basketball this year.

In the past, intramural sports have had mostly male participants, but for the first time this year there are two all-female teams. Intramural sports are open to all Cabrini students.

Kate Corcoran, facility manager said, "Intramurals do not have the stress of winning all the time." Denis Beovich, a freshman computer science major, is participating in the intramural basketball program for his first time. In reference to why he chose intramurals, Beovich said.

"Because it's fun being on a team with friends and it gives you something to do." As for the competition in intramural basketball, Corcoran said, "It depends on the teams involved and who is playing who."

Leading up to the kick off of intramurals this year students were informed, through flyers around campus, to organize teams consisting of a maximum often players. This year there are spot hypothetical situation Webb suggested things to do that might help that player. When on the bench, Webb suggested that a player has three jobs, "One, to challenge the starters, so that they will feel like they need to improve their play as well. Two, to encourage the starters when they are on the field and be very supportive. And three, to be prepared to play at any minute. Don't just sit there thinking that you won't get in to the game; be ready." He also suggested talking to your coach and letting them know that you want to do something to get in the game. The questions Webb gave to ask your coach go as this, "Ask your coach to narpe three. things that he or she thinks you might be able to improve on, and also rate your performance and then ask your coach to rate your performance. Just so that the two of you are on the same page."

Webb can talk to anyone who is having a problem, "Everyone needs someone to talk to." Webb said that if it's something he can take care of then he will; ifhe has to recommend you to the counseling program he will, but he won't just leave you to them. He will follow up.

Webb loves Cabrini; "It's a great atmosphere." He hopes to be placed at a similar Division III school. He said, "Students from a Division J school often define themselves as athletes and then students, whereas students from a Division IJl school tend to define themselves as students first and then athletes."

Athletic Director Leslie Danehy hired Webb. He called her and suggested his internship and she thought it was a great idea. Webb currently has another internship with the 76ers and is starting another with the Philadelphia Wings in October. He was hinting to some "community group service" for the Wings, which involved them coming here and helping out Cabrini sports teams. DAN

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eight teams competing, however there is not a set limit on how many teams can participate. "If there is individual interest we will try to accommodate and put them into a team." Corcoran said.

Corcoran is in charge of all intramural sports. "We tried running volleyball but that didn't fly," Corcoran said. The lack of interest in volleyball led Corcoran to the creation of walleyball. It is volleyball played in the squash courts. The game is four on four with a maximum of six players per team. Walleyball will be a one day event, and will be announced through flyers.

Corcoran is also coordinating a one night recreation event to end the semester. There will be basketball, walleyball, squash, and volleyball.

Soccer captain looks towards new beginning

LAUREN REILLY STAFF WRITER LMR722@CABRINI.EDU

The practice had been going just as any other when it happened. "I felt an enormous paiq," Heather St. Amour, junior and captain of the women's soccer team, said. It had only been three days into the preseason when St. Amour injured her quadracep, landing her four weeks of rehabilitation.

St. Amour has been playing soccer since she was five years old. Originally from SayrevilJe, N.J., she also ran winter and spring track for her high school, Sayreville War Memorial.

St. Amour mainly came to Cabrini because of its friendly atmosphere. "The girls made me feel so. welcome," St. Amour. said."They took me out and I just felt accepted."

After a month of rest and rehabilitation, the trainer cleared St. Amour to play; however this decision may have been a bit premature. St. Amour sustained further damage to her quad and after consulting another physician, it was determined that she would be out for at least five to six weeks.

This season, the Lady Cavs are giving its competitors a run for their money. "The girls are playing awesome," St. Amour said. St. Amour supports her team by regularly attending games and helping out with different drills during practices.

The women have made improvement from their season last year in which they finished 6-14. St. Amour referred to the 2002 season as a sort of rebuilding since the team consisted of mostly freshmen and about nine players from the prior season. "We played really well for what we had," St. Amour said.

Although in her three years at Cabrini the women's soccer team has not made the playoffs, this season looks promising. So far the team is 9-5-1 and is currently fourth in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference standings. Saturday, Nov. 1, kicks off the PAC rivalry.

As the 2003 soccer season comes to an end, St. Amour lpoks towards new beginnings. "I hope to be back in full strength for next year," St. Amour said.

CARLI PIO STAFF WRITER CAP723@CABRINI.EDU

A day in the life of an athlete: wake up, go to class, go to practice or possibly a game, eat dinner with the team, do homework, and then finally go to sleep, only to wake up the next day and do it all over again.

So why would someone want to have that kind of grueling and repetitive schedule each ·day?

"Well, to tell you the truth, I wouldn't have it any other way," freshman soccer player Christine Watson said.

Watson has been playing soccer since she was four years of age and said that the transition from playing in high school to playjng in college h~ made her grow to love soccer even more.

The term that has been quite possibly been worn-out when describing the transformation from high school senior to college freshman is "The big transition." Going from the all-star starter, to having to prove yourself to get in a game, if only for a few minutes at a time, is not unheard of during this transition.

Leaming to balance the lack of any parental figure and your time, of course become a factor in your first few months of your new lifestyle, but Watson insists, "I feel like I can personally motivate myself more with my hectic schedule. I have a set agenda."

Another factor in the new found freedom: the "freshman fifteen." "Our workouts are rarely light and this has helped me to keep off the freshman fifteen. I have recently found out that many of my high school friends, who are not playing sports in college, have gained a considerable amount of weight since we left for school. This is something that drives me to keep working at any practice," Watson said.

Sure, Watson agreed that there are things about her lifestyle as an athlete that she dislikes. "I can't really go out as much as other people do, and I can't really .spend as much time as I would like just chilling around the dorm. It is extremely stressful scheduling classes, friends, and personal time around my hectic schedule. I feel like I am always running somewhere and I have no personal time."

While speaking about her teammates, Watson said, "I feel like they are all my sisters, and are concerned with my well being on and off the field. These girls make each and every practice and game unforgettable in the most positive way. I feel that all the other players on the team have helped my transition in one way or another. I have grown as an athlete and feel that gaining maturity on the field has allowed me to gain maturity throughout my life."

The life of an athlete: busy. The life of a freshman athlete: transitionally, busy. And what do you think Watson said she likes to do on her time off? If you said party, you're wrong. "My favorite day of the week is Sunday. It's a day when I can finally relax a little."