Tag: division iii
D-III Day celebrates La Verne athletes
The Student Athlete Advisory Committee hosted Division III Day on Tuesday in Sneaky Park.
DIII Week kickstarts at Field Day
The Student Athlete Advisory Committee and Associated Students of University of La Verne hosted a field day in support of Division III week, Wednesday afternoon at Sneaky Park.
Commentary: Division III athletes thrive without glamor
Student-athletes have to find more time to balance their hectic lifestyles consisting of sports and school work.
Redshirts no longer an option
The National Collegiate Athletic Association recently had its National Convention in January, where rules and regulations of Division III athletics were updated and changed. One of the changes that may catch more interest than others from athletes and coaches is the elimination of the practice of redshirting athletes.
Division III teaches lessons yet to be learned
All too often it seems to be the bittersweet song of the University of La Verne athlete to envelope themselves in their own world of athletics while going to school. To one extent this is a sign of dedication, motivation and perseverance. However, in some cases, it leads to a great deal of misguided energy.
Academics should precede athletics
Imagine, the University of La Verne, a small town school with an NCAA Division I athletic program that dominated local universities in every sport. It might be a dream to some coaches and alumni at La Verne, but it is something that should be left for bigger, more financially-sound institutions to deal with.