2008 Woodie Awards
PSUC coaches hit the books
Dan Begnoche
Issue date: 10/10/08 Section: Sports
Originally published: 10/9/08 at 5:31 PM EST
Last update: 10/9/08 at 5:50 PM EST
"We try to show them that there is a lot more to the game than just the game itself," Curle said. "There is the theory, parents, administration and students to factor in as well. We try to make them investigate all these things and let their personality dictate how they would coach."
Softball Head Coach Sean Cotter, whose responsibilities are split between coaching, teaching and administration, said he enjoys the "competition of the game," but also witnessing the transition that the student-athlete as well as the student in the classroom go through throughout the semester.
"I love the fact that you get to see growth from start to end on the field, both mentally and physically. And it's the same thing in the classroom," he said.
Cotter is the game day administrator at PSUC, on top of his teaching position for his sports psychology class. He originally began teaching the class in 2001, but took time away from the classroom until this year, when he said he fought to have the class part of his 25 percent requirement.
"It allows me to get to know the general student and be part of the bigger college community," Cotter said.
Men's hockey Head Coach Bob Emery, who also teaches a class outside his sport, said he tries to accomplish both with the same attitude and expects the same from his athletes and his students.
"I try to touch on the scope of the class, which is living life to the fullest for as long and as healthy as you can," Emery said of his wellness and fitness in contemporary society class. "I do both with high expectations from the student or student-athlete. I expect self-discipline, self-responsibility and leadership from both."
Curle, who is also the PSUC compliance officer, said although he loves both positions as teacher and coach, coaching is his passion and coaches see the best kind of students.
"The athlete is the best student," Curle said. "They are, for the most part, extremely motivated and they want to be there. You don't always see that with students in the classroom."
Softball Head Coach Sean Cotter, whose responsibilities are split between coaching, teaching and administration, said he enjoys the "competition of the game," but also witnessing the transition that the student-athlete as well as the student in the classroom go through throughout the semester.
"I love the fact that you get to see growth from start to end on the field, both mentally and physically. And it's the same thing in the classroom," he said.
Cotter is the game day administrator at PSUC, on top of his teaching position for his sports psychology class. He originally began teaching the class in 2001, but took time away from the classroom until this year, when he said he fought to have the class part of his 25 percent requirement.
"It allows me to get to know the general student and be part of the bigger college community," Cotter said.
Men's hockey Head Coach Bob Emery, who also teaches a class outside his sport, said he tries to accomplish both with the same attitude and expects the same from his athletes and his students.
"I try to touch on the scope of the class, which is living life to the fullest for as long and as healthy as you can," Emery said of his wellness and fitness in contemporary society class. "I do both with high expectations from the student or student-athlete. I expect self-discipline, self-responsibility and leadership from both."
Curle, who is also the PSUC compliance officer, said although he loves both positions as teacher and coach, coaching is his passion and coaches see the best kind of students.
"The athlete is the best student," Curle said. "They are, for the most part, extremely motivated and they want to be there. You don't always see that with students in the classroom."
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