2003 Miracle Yearbook

Faculty in the School ofHealth and Human Performance often did double duty as both professors and coaches; in and out ofthe classroom,they had the opportunity to interact with students. Mr.Robert Duchardt commented on the classroom experience:"I got the first crack at the new students in the Athletic Training Major. It was my challenge to capture their commitment to the profession as opposed to their simply being inter- ested. I had the opportunity and privilege ofsetting the foundation on which they will build." "I loved interacting with the general education students in the relaxed atmosphere ofan activity class. Students were wiling to open up more and be themselves, have fun,enjoy learning," Ms. Kathleen Freese said in regards to her teaching experience. Basketball Coach Ray Slagle noted the duality ofhis experience:"Although I did teach classes and enjoyed that very much,the majority ofmy time was spent dealing with the young men on our basketball team. My favorite part ofthat was getting to know each one ofthem,their gifts and abilities, and watching them grow during their time here at Cedarville University." His most memorable experience this year, he said, was the Friday night when "the women's team clinched a place in the national tournament,and the men won a big game against Shawnee State. Over 4,000 students,faculty, and staff were at the game and gave great support to the team." Mr.John Plush shared in this pride ofthe sports teams,especially the track and field team members he coached."My most memorable moment this year was watching one ofmy pole-vaulters, Rachel Castro, set a school record indoors,one week after sustaining a dislocated kneecap and competing on an already strained hamstring—it showed so much courage and determination. I was so proud ofher!" Dr. Donald Callan Dean Professor of Physical Education SCHOOL OF HEALTH& HUMAN PERFORMANCE John McGillivray Chair of Exercise & Sports Science 22 ACADEMIA Jeffrey Reep takes time away from helping students find jobs to teach them first aid skills. Under the direction of Jane Adams, Coach John McGillivray shows the correct way to do 30 push-ups.