{"id":4895,"date":"2017-08-18T09:50:04","date_gmt":"2017-08-18T13:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.umpi.edu\/utimes\/?p=4895"},"modified":"2025-07-01T13:08:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T17:08:18","slug":"get-in-the-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.umpi.edu\/utimes\/2017\/08\/18\/get-in-the-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Get in the Game!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dr. J and Saint on the new Bleachers<\/p><\/div>\n

Dan Kane, UMPI\u2019s new athletic director and men\u2019s basketball coach, is enthusiastic about the upcoming academic year, waiting patiently for students to return to campus and for basketball season to finally be here. Kane observes the friendliness of the UMPI community, especially that of the athletic department. Commenting on the department\u2019s good reputation and supportive nature, Kane said that if you think you may be interested in joining a sport, there is absolutely no harm in trying. In his experience, he\u2019s heard too many students express regret in not joining a sports team and never once heard of students who regretted playing for one of their college teams. And if the sport does not end up working out for them, even by trying it they have put themselves into a whole new community and hopefully made a few friends. If you want to try any of the sports here, go onto the UMPI Athletics website owls.umpi.edu and find the coach of the sport you\u2019re interested in. Than you can call, email or swing by the coach\u2019s office for a visit to discuss joining in. Kane assured that anyone in the athletics department would be happy to talk to you saying, \u201cWe\u2019re all nice here.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year, the cross country, golf and track and field teams are especially looking for more students to join. Kane noted that some students are sometimes hesitant to join sports teams because they fear it will take away from their school work.\u00a0 But statistically athletes do well in their classes, stay on task and earn their desired degree. Being part of a team can be extremely motivational for doing well in school.\u00a0 It can give students that extra shove of wanting to make their team proud and help them organize their time better.<\/p>\n

There are many things to look forward to from the athletics department this year. \u201cThere are brand-new bleachers on the soccer field, so come to a game: they\u2019re really nice,\u201d Kane said. The donors for the bleachers were Frank and Margaret McGrath, left as a gift through their will. UMPI has also joined a new athletic conference. The American Collegiate Athletic Association is a multisport Division III conference that UMPI is excited to be a part of.<\/p>\n

The coaches have been hard at work in preparation for a successful year. The basketball teams especially have a \u201creally solid group coming back with a really solid year last year,\u201d Kane said. The golf team has many new opportunities this year as well, as its members will be playing on some of the best courses in the state and even just hobbyists at golf can take advantage of this great opportunity with the team. Volleyball coach Jonathan Bowmen has recruited many new women to the team for the upcoming year.\u00a0 And the soccer teams are also looking strong.<\/p>\n

All of UMPI\u2019S sports teams are excited for another great year. \u201cWe continue to have stronger athletic programs and I expect that to continue,\u201d\u00a0 Kane said.\u00a0 \u201cCoach Homes did a great job, and I\u2019m hoping to build on the momentum from last year.\u201d Kane\u2019s biggest goals: \u201cIncrease student athletes and our ability to compete against top Division III teams of the state.\u201d<\/p>\n

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