'UMass Lowell Athletics Presents “Opening the Door to College Sports”'

Posted: May 30, 2008

UMass Lowell Athletics Presents
“Opening the Door to College Sports”

Free Seminar on the College Recruiting Process Slated for Thursday, June 5

Information Provided By UMass Lowell Athletics

LOWELL, MA (May 28, 2008) – The UMass Lowell Department of Athletics is presenting a free symposium, “Opening the Door the College Sports: The College Recruiting Process from A to Z,” Thursday, June 5 (7:00) at the University’s Campus Recreation Center.

Consistent with the department’s theme, “Reaching Beyond the Games,” the symposium is open to members of the high school community – coaches, student-athletes, administrators and parents – and is designed to aid college-bound student-athletes in the transition to intercollegiate athletics.

The symposium is spearheaded by UML men’s soccer coach Ted Priestly, who is one of several speakers at the event.

“Many high school student-athletes find themselves unsure and searching for direction on the path from high school to college, looking for answers to various questions and seeking guidance,” Priestly said. “Simply, just being a good athlete is no longer enough to play sports in college. To do so, student-athletes must informed, prepared and engaged in the transition. This seminar is designed to help them.”

Scheduled speakers and topics include Dana Skinner, UML’s Director of Athletics, on “Character Counts;” Dr. Joan Lehoullier, Senior Associate Director of Athletics, on “Balance for the Student-Athlete;” Kerri Mead, UML’s Co-Director of Admissions, on “The Admissions Process;” and Richard Kenney, Director of Compliance, on “NCAA Eligibility.”

Also slated to speak is Chris Foye, UML’s Assistant Athletic Trainer, on “Performance Enhancement;” Blaise MacDonald, Hockey Coach on “So This is Division I;” Shannon Hlebichuk, Field Hockey Coach on “Finding the Right Fit;” and Priestly on “Dream Big.”

Those interested in attending can register online at www.goriverhawks.com, the official website of River Hawk athletics. For more information, call 978-934-GOAL (4625).