Cedarville Magazine Spring 2022

SIGN UP FOR SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS It’s that time of year to begin planning for the summer. Cedarville sports camps and clinics are a great way for your young athlete to grow and learn in an environment where Christ is honored, and the Word of God is the ultimate coaching guide. Register today at cedarville.edu/summersportscamps ! Boys Basketball Elite Camp June 4 Grades 9–12 Day Camp June 6–8 Grades 2–6 Team Camp June 9–11 Grades 7–12 ID Camp June 26–29 Grades 7–12 Girls Basketball Team Camp June 13–15 Grades 9–12 Team Camp June 16–18 Grades 9–12 Individual Camp June 20–22 Grades 4–8 Elite Camp June 25 Grades 9–12 Boys Soccer ID Camp June 9–11 Grades 9–-12 Kids Camp June 20–23 Grades K–5 Team Camp July 10–12 JV and Varsity Girls Soccer Stinger’s Camp July 6–8 Grades 5–8 Team Camp July 10–12 JV and Varsity Elite Camp July 13–16 Grades 9–12 Girls Volleyball Elite Camp July 10–13 Grades 10–12 Developmental Camp July 10–13 Grades 7–12 Team Camp July 13–15 Freshman, JV, and Varsity Spiketacular July 16 Freshman, JV, and Varsity Day Camp July 18–21 Grades 4–6 has more opportunity to experience the health benefits of weight training. Student-athletes will hold team meetings, review game film, and host events in a new beautifully designed 2,000-square-foot team room. Cedarville Athletics will also use this branded venue during recruiting visits with future Yellow Jackets. There will also be new office space for coaches and athletics department staff. In addition to the growth of our athletics capabilities, the expansion and renovation of the second floor will also provide office space, classrooms, labs, and student gathering space for our Master of Athletic Training program and our developing PA (physician assistant) program. The PA program is slated to start classes in 2023, pending approval by its professional accreditor, while the M.A.T. will begin June 2022. CHRIS CROSS NAMED ATHLETIC DIRECTOR After performing a national search, Cedarville University has chosen Chris Cross as its new Athletic Director. Cross has been a member o f Cedarv i l l e ' s a th l e t i c department s ince 2005. He served as an Assistant Athletic Director starting in 2014 and, since July 2021, has held the role of Interim Athletic Director. He replaces longtime Athletic Director Alan Geist ’83, who is now serving on the faculty of the School of Business. As Athletic Director, Cross will oversee the University's 16 NCAA II intercollegiate teams and athletic training, and he will serve on the President's Cabinet. Cross and his wife, Barbara, live in Cedarville and have three sons: Mason ’21, Colby ’24, and Tyler. Cedarville Magazine | 33 SPORTS