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EMU athletics adds women’s lacrosse

January 26, 2017Last updated February 3, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite University announces the addition of women’s lacrosse to its athletic program. Director of Athletics Dave King says EMU will hire a head coach in the spring of 2017

‘Sports in its purest form’: alumni trio founds unique high school basketball league

November 1, 2016Last updated November 8, 2016 by Justine Nolt

In the fall, a few area high school basketball championships are contested at Eastern Mennonite University’s Yoder Arena. Usually, though, university mascot Herm, a giant blue lion, and the pep

Take care that young athletes aren’t “overplayed,” with author and Director of Athletics Dave King ’76

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Director of Athletics Dave King '76, author of "Overplayed" with Margot Starbuck, gives tips to parents on handling youth sports participation. ... read more about Take care that young athletes aren’t “overplayed,” with author and Director of Athletics Dave King ’76 from Today's Christian Women

In his new book ‘Overplayed,’ athletic director Dave King advises parents trying to stay sane and supportive of young athletes

March 14, 2016Last updated March 18, 2016 by Aleda Johnson/Daily News Record

Few things permeate American culture like sports; successful collegiate athletes are even dubbed “All-American.” The American Alliance of Health, Physical Education and Recreation recommends children get a minimum of 30

Catch the new Royals pep band — loud, proud and sassy in the stands

February 1, 2016Last updated February 8, 2016 by Walt Wiltschek

E-M-U! E-M-U! If Eastern Mennonite University’s Yoder Arena seems a bit peppier this winter, look no further than the northeast corner of the basketball court floor. EMU’s new pep band

Not quite the ‘Green Monster’ but close: new irrigation on baseball field improves playing surface, water usage

August 26, 2015Last updated January 6, 2016 by Andrew Goodstein

This fall, the Eastern Mennonite University baseball field should be a little greener — and in more than one sense of the word. A new irrigation system uses sustainable technology

EMU’s Athletic Department Adds Student-Athlete Recognition

January 18, 2013Last updated January 24, 2013 by James De Boer

Eastern Mennonite University Director of Athletics Dave King has announced the start of three new initiatives by the athletic department: Royals Athlete of the Week, Royals All-Academic Team, and Senior

Eberly To Head New Golf Programs

May 22, 2012Last updated June 6, 2012 by James De Boer

Eastern Mennonite University has announced the hiring of Wendell Eberly as the school’s first-ever head golf coach. Eberly, also an alumnus and former women’s basketball coach, will head both the

Tyson To Head Women’s Volleyball

May 14, 2012Last updated May 25, 2012 by James De Boer

Eastern Mennonite University has announced the hiring of Jeff Tyson as head women’s volleyball coach. Tyson comes to EMU from Marion, IN, when he has been heavily involved in the

EMU to Add Golf for 2012-13

February 14, 2012Last updated February 28, 2012 by James De Boer

Eastern Mennonite University has announced that it will be adding men’s and women’s golf programs, starting with the 2012-13 season. Both men and women will compete as sponsored Old Dominion