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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-
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.
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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.
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.
A.I am actually talking to a couple of coaches and exploring my options. I would like to
A.The one thing that my coach always stressed in high school was building close relationships with the team. Being supportive
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