FOSCA Spring 2018 | Springfield College

FOSCA Spring 2018

From the Director of Athletics

One of my responsibilities as the director of athletics at Springfield College is to provide the resources for our student-athletes to be successful. With the first semester of 2017-18 in my rear view mirror, I’ve taken some time to reflect on how success is measured and how we are judged on the merits of our accomplishments. On a number of scales, I’m confident that our student-athletes excelled and their actions continued to reflect what it means to be a part of the Springfield College community.

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Cogs in the Wheel

The undefeated 1968 men's soccer team was a unique collection of talent and personalities with a willingness to put the team first

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In Honor of Herb Zettl

How an alumnus of men’s soccer came to create an endowed fund in honor of a former women’s soccer coach.

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Celebrating 40 Years of Women's Lacrosse

Women’s lacrosse has come a long way since it became a varsity sport 40 years ago. 

Jen McCarthy
What it Means to Wear THE Jersey

When I first stepped onto the campus of Springfield College as a high school student, I thought I would be making a decision that would impact the next four years of my life. Little did I know the decision to attend Springfield College to play women’s volleyball would have implications that reached far beyond those four years. It would truly change the course of my life.

Matthew Davis
Always Compete

Matthew Davis ’08, G’10, the new head coach of the men’s gymnastics team, on what makes the program special and where he sees it going.

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In Their Own Words

The impact is endless. The gifts from alumni allow student-athletes the opportunity to take spring trips, get new equipment each year, and upgrade facilities. Our gifts allow kids the opportunity to pursue college athletics and give them a great experience at Springfield College.

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Student-athlete Q&A

It means endless opportunities to be successful. This starts in the weight room. Our strength and conditioning coaches are some of the best in the entire country. Pairing this with the on-field tenure and experience of coaches like Mike Cerasuolo, Jack Holik, and Greg Webster, I feel prepared for games. However, the opportunities for success do not end on the field. With the substantial outreach that Springfield has due to its alumni, there are numerous connections I have developed that will be a great help in pursuing an occupation. 

Blake Arena
Springfield College Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2018

Congratulations to the six former student-athletes inducted into the Springfield College Athletic Hall of Fame. This year’s esteemed group includes:

Robert Felt
Men’s Lacrosse
Robert Felt ’94
Ramses Kelly
Men’s Basketball
Ramses Kelly ’91
Brandon Mueller
Men’s Volleyball
Brandon Mueller ’05
Barbara Piromalli
Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field
Barbara Piromalli ’01
Michael Viola
Men’s Gymnastics
Michael Viola ’80
Sharon Playdon Wheeler
Women’s Basketball
Sharon Playdon Wheeler ’84

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