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Sports managers provide assistance to athletic teams in various ways, depending on the sport. Managers typically earn a varsity athletic letter. A manager’s duties range from keeping score to giving the players water and other necessities. Managers allow a team to do their best in their sport without worrying about little details.
Miller Daly ‘20
What sport do you manage? How long have you been doing it? Volleyball. I have been doing it for two years now. Why did you pick this sport? I really liked the players on the team, and my older brother managed. He talked to me about how much he loved it. Did you do the sport just to letter? Why or why not? I was offered a letter last year for managing, but I refused. How do you interact with the players? During practice, I encourage the girls and make sure they stay focused. I also sit on the sidelines with them during the games. What are the pros and cons of managing? I absolutely love the team, and it is a complete blast. The only real downside is the constant mental abuse the girls put me through. (Editor note: we are sure he’s kidding). What do you think you bring to the team? I think I bring the energy to the team. During the games when there is a lull in energy and concentration, I am on the sidelines cheering the girls on getting hype.
Perrin Sorrow ‘20
What sport do you manage? I manage varsity baseball. How long have you been doing it? I have managed since my freshman year. Why did you pick that sport? I picked this sport because both of my brothers play baseball, and my dad used to play too. I have grown up watching the game, and I knew I would enjoy helping the team out and supporting one of my favorite sports. Did you do the sport just to letter, why or why not? No, I did not begin managing just to letter. I thought it would be fun since I knew and loved the sport. How do you interact with the players? I love all the players! They become brothers to me, and I love joking around with them and just hanging out. What are the pros and cons of managing baseball? The pros to being a baseball manager are not only getting to support the boys but also challenging myself to new things like taking the book (the book where the player’s statistics are kept) or announcing over the loudspeakers. It’s helped me broaden myself for life outside of baseball managing. The con is that it is actually a lot of work. Sometimes it’s hard to balance games and school work, but these challenges help me become a better me. What benefits do managers provide? I bring positivity to the team when someone’s feeling down. Baseball is such a mental sport, so sometimes just surrounding someone with happiness and maybe a joke can change the game in their head.
Tess Dunkel ‘20 What sport do you manage? How long have you been doing it? I have managed boys lacrosse since my freshman year. Why did you pick that sport? I initially chose to manage because I had two older brothers on the team, and I thought it would be a fun activity to get involved in. Did you do the sport just to letter, why or why not? I didn’t manage to letter because I had already lettered before I started managing. What are the pros and cons of managing lacrosse? Some of the pros of managing are meeting new people and being involved in the games. There are not many cons except for far away games and late games on school nights. What do you think you bring to the team? I try to bring a positive and encouraging spirit to the lacrosse team.
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