Faculty/Staff Speakers

This week, Dave explores the integration of athletics and academics with the Faculty Athletics Representative, Dr. Ron Stoltzfus.  Ron describes the role of the FAR as outlined by both the NCAA and EMU and shares some best practices from other ODAC institutions.  Dave talks about efforts on the part of athletics to turn an “athletics… Read more »

July 8, 2011 Inside Athletics [ 16:45 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, Dave explores the relationship of athletics and the admissions department in an interview with the Associate Director of Admissions and former women’s soccer coach, Jason Good.  Jason outlines the yearly cycle of recruitment and admissions activities and provides specific information on the EMU enrollment process.  Together they explore the similarities and differences between… Read more »

June 24, 2011 Inside Athletics [ 18:01 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, Dave talks with Head Athletic Trainer Mike Downey about the support services the training room staff persons provide to athletes both in and out of season. Mike also provides insights into the new emphasis and protocols for concussion diagnosis, testing and treatment. Having been at EMU for 15 years, Mike reflects on the… Read more »

June 10, 2011 Inside Athletics [ 20:07 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download