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Bright lights and roaring crowds are every college athletes dream, along with gleaming locker rooms, corporate-sponsored everything and television coverage. But some athletes dont get to see their best performances on ESPN behind the voice of Stuart Scott. In todays world, expanding the brand has surpassed the true purpose of being a student/athlete. Everywhere you turn there is a new story about players being bribed with money, cars and, in some cases, even sex. Division I coaches are hired to teach these young men and women the values that you need to not only be a better athlete, but a better person in the world after college. There is a big difference between big-time college coaches and community college coaches. Now Im not bashing ALL major college coaches because there are men and women who truly put in the effort to make their student/ath-

Oct 14-27, 2013 www.lcc.edu/lookout Laces Out

LCC athletics has strong reputation


letes better people. The coaches here at LCC, without a doubt, have the right priorities set out front of the Stars athletes. Few, if any, of these athletes will ever be featured in a Sportscenter Top-10 ranking for tallying a triple-double or crossing the finish line to win a national championship. Coaches at LCC put a great deal of emphasis on academics because those are the skills these young men and women will rely involved with the sport they love and having the resources to get help when they need it. Student athletes are given a path in which to become very successful in Lansing as well as to wherever they may end up down the road. LCC has a great deal to be proud of in regards to being an institution that has a strong reputation for academics and athletics. Every athlete who puts on that blue and white knows what it took to get

on for their future. That is what sets community college coaches, as a whole, apart from all the major schools: having the opportunity to be

here and where it can take them. Athletic Director Greg Mallek and his staff, coaches and athletes have a duty to preserve the reputation of LCC and to leave it better than before they arrived. All past and present people involved with LCC athletics should carry the pride of making this a place where students want to incubate their academic goals and athletic desires. Once a Star, always a Star.

Athlete
Spotlight
Jessica DHaene
Q. Do you see yourself running in the future at a university?

The Lookout Sports Editor Richard Schenck recently had a chance to speak to sophomore cross country runner Jessica DHaene. The DeWitt native was part of the 2012 All Region XII Team, All MCCAA Team, and MCCAA All Freshman Team.

Q. What made you want to run cross country?

A.I wasnt really good at keep running, it is really helpful and keeps me focused. I am looking at Oakland (University), Saginaw Valley, and Ferris State.

anything else and I tried running and I fell in love with it. It just stuck with me since junior high. of each other and carrying that support with me was always big. It has always motivated me as a runner.

Photo by Suzanna Powers

A.I am actually talking to a couple of coaches and exploring my options. I would like to

Q.What skills did your previous

A.The one thing that my coach always stressed in high school was building close relationships with the team. Being supportive

coaches give you moving forward?

Q.What school is high on your transfer list?


A. Oakland University.

Family Studies or Child and Family Development (BS)


Courses are offered almost entirely online Gain provisional status as a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) in the Family Studies major Meet the State of Michigan requirements for child care center directors in the Child Development major

Interdisciplinary Health Services (BS)

Complete your bachelors degree at Western Michigan University


Students at LCC who would like to complete a bachelors degree can easily transfer to WMU-Lansing. We offer several degree program options designed with you in mind. Face-to-face or online, we have you covered. And whats more, we are close to your home, making it extra convenient to forge ahead with your dreams!

Courses are offered online or in a hybrid format Prepares graduates for entry or mid-level positions in a variety of occupations within the field of health services

University Studies (BA I BS)


Courses are offered entirely online, as well as hybrid when courses are available Designed for those students who are interested in obtaining a general bachelors degree with a concentration area of choice

Visit wmich.edu/lansing for more information or call (517) 483-9728 to speak to a student service coordinator today.

WMU-Lansing 210 West Shiawassee Street Lansing, MI 48901 (517) 483-9728 wmich.edu/lansing

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