SFU Made: Ready for Everything

Sarah and John welcome Shannon Corbett, Assistant Director for Student-Athlete Development and Academic Services back to the show to wrap up the 2020 year. The whole staff will reflect on the year by highlighting their top four moments. Moments will encompass achievements in student-athlete development and academics as well. As crazy as this year turned out to be, the achievements of the SFU student-athletes will leave you hard-pressed to believe all this occurred amidst a pandemic!

John and Sarah have the chance to talk with Northeast Conference Commissioner, Noreen Morris! Commissioner Morris has been leading the way at the NEC for the past 11 years and making tremendous impacts with each initiative that is rolled out. The conversation starts with Noreen taking listeners on her professional journey from selling long distance phone packages right out of college, to holding the top position in the Northeast Conference. While speaking on her journey, listeners also hear Commissioner Morris' perspective on women empowerment in collegiate athletics. *Spoiler Alert* she has done amazing work paving the path for women in this field!The conversation wraps up with a discussion on some hot topics including COVID-19 and racial injustice surround Black and Indigenous people of color in our country. It is unique to be able to hear about these topics from the conference level. To learn more about John and Sarah, and the Center for Student-Athlete Development and Academic Services at Saint Francis University, check out their social media pages:Twitter: @SFU_SADev_ALTInstagram: @sfu_sams_saac_fli_altTo learn more about Commission Noreen Morris and the Northeast Conference, check out these social media pages/websites:Commissioner Morris' Twitter: @NECcommishNEC Twitter: @NECsportsNEC Instagram: @necsportsWebsite: northeastconference.org

John and Sarah welcome their new Assistant Director, Shannon Corbett, to join the discussion in this weeks episode. In addition to Shannon introducing herself to listeners, everyone will take part in a unique get to know you game with funny, pressing questions!The episode will wrap up with a group discussion on the perceived impacts COVID-19 will have on daily life in academic services and student-athlete development. To learn more about John and Sarah, and the Center for Student-Athlete Development and Academic Services at Saint Francis University, check out their social media pages:Twitter: @SFU_SADev_ALTInstagram: @sfu_sams_saac_fli_alt

John and Sarah welcome Aaron Davis, Owner and President of Aaron Davis Presentations Inc., to the show this week. Aaron takes us through his journey, personally and professionally, that has led him to become the "Attitude Expert"! We also learn from Aaron how to apply his work, thoughts, and ideas to what is going on in the world around us with COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter Movement. Aaron's words are sure to inspire anyone!To learn more about John and Sarah, and the Center for Student-Athlete Development and Academic Services at Saint Francis University, check out their social media pages:Twitter: @SFU_SADev_ALTInstagram: @sfu_sams_saac_fli_altTo learn more about Aaron Davis and Aaron Davis Presentations Inc., check out his social media pages:Twitter: @acdaviscoInstagram: @aarondavisattitudeexpertWebsite: www.aarondavis.co

John and Sarah chat with Dasha Cherkasov, Director of Student-Athlete Development and Academic Counselor at Florida Atlantic University and Jaime Lipski, Academic Coordinator for Men's Basketball at Providence College. These former colleagues of ours here at SFU, will share some of their expertise to help student-athletes and other professionals in the field. Each will share their personal and professional journeys, talk about how COVID-19 has impacted their day to day, and provide some great insight on goal setting. To learn more about John and Sarah, and the Center for Student-Athlete Development and Academic Services at Saint Francis University, check out their social media pages:Twitter: @SFU_SADev_ALTInstagram: @sfu_sams_saac_fli_alt

This episode, recorded for airing on June 15th 2020, includes John and Sarah's discussion with current SFU Men's Basketball player - Ty Stewart, Head Men's Basketball Coach - Rob Krimmel, and Head Women's Basketball Coach - Keila Whittington. Ty speaks about his experiences at protests surrounding racial injustice and the Black Lives Matter movement as well as introduces the Rock the Vote campaign he is leading for the Athletics Department. Coach Rob Krimmel joins Ty for the discussion on the importance of the campaign. The discussion on racial injustice continues with Coach Keila Whittington when she speaks about a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speech she shared with members of the SFU community. The episode closes out with a heart felt discussion on her hopes for the environment SFU can create for its students, especially students of color, when they start arriving back to campus in the next couple weeks. To learn more about John and Sarah, and the Center for Student-Athlete Development and Academic Services at Saint Francis University, check out their social media pages:Twitter: @SFU_SADev_ALTInstagram: @sfu_sams_saac_fli_alt

John and Sarah talk with Director of Career Services, Beth McGregor, and Assistant Director of Career Services, Lauren Watson, about services available to students at SFU. In addition to a broad overview of services and resources, Beth and Lauren dive into athlete specific details, like how to sell ones collegiate athletic experience on a resume to stand out from the crowd. To learn more about John and Sarah, and the Center for Student-Athlete Development and Academic Services at Saint Francis University, check out their social media pages:Twitter: @SFU_SADev_ALTInstagram: @sfu_sams_saac_fli_altTo learn more about the Career Services Office at Saint Francis University, use the following contact information:email: careerservices@francis.eduInstagram: @sfucareersTwitter: @SFUCareersWebsite: https://www.francis.edu/career-services/