Jason Shlonsky ‘21, who originally was a wrestler and football player, never gave much thought to playing lacrosse in college. Realizing that wrestling and football weren’t right for him, Shlonsky turned to lacrosse, which he saw as a perfect balance between fun and work, and suited his lifestyle better. Now a senior on the Skidmore Men’s Lacrosse team, Shlonsky reflects on his past four years playing lacrosse and how his senior season changed how he viewed his role on the team.
Read moreBasketball and Beyond: Caroline Merguerian on Her Time Playing at Skidmore
Caroline Merguerian 21’ has always been focused on basketball ever since her mom introduced her to the sport in kindergarten. When she was 12, Merguerian was diagnosed with Postural orthostatic tachycardia (POTS) which prevented her from playing for a couple of years. Now a senior on the Skidmore women’s basketball team, Merguerian reflects on her time playing basketball and how her athletics has made her more confident about her future plans.
Read moreAustin Rook Talks SAAC Podcast and Hockey at Skidmore
Starting hockey when he was four years old, Austin Rook ‘22 always considered the sport a big part of his life. After learning how to skate at a local, public skating rink and eventually picking up a stick, Rook started getting more comfortable with the sport. Now a junior on the Skidmore Men’s Hockey team, Rook reflects on his time playing hockey and his role on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
Read moreEmily Hirsch on Changing Her Role On and Off the Field
Even though she considers lacrosse a big part of her life, especially because her dad played throughout his childhood and high school career, Emily Hirsch ‘21 never expected to play at the collegiate level. Now a senior on the Skidmore Women's Lacrosse team, Hirsch reflects on her experience playing at Skidmore and how the pandemic and an injury required a change in her role on the team.
Read moreBobby Stratts on Being a Two Season Athlete
Bobby Stratts ‘22 always thought about playing soccer in college, but because he used to live in the United Kingdom, he knew it would be difficult to get attention from coaches. Stratts also started playing basketball at a young age but didn’t expect to play in college. Being a two-season athlete was not something Stratts had in mind. Now a junior on the Skidmore men’s soccer and basketball team, Stratts reflects on his time playing soccer and basketball at Skidmore.
Read moreLily Feldman on Growing up with Tennis and Her Current Season
Starting tennis at the age of five, Lily Feldman ‘22 has always considered the sport a big part of her life. Although a big part of her life, Feldman didn’t enjoy playing tennis until she was in college. Feldman further explains that she likes college tennis better because it feels like a team sport. Now a junior on the Skidmore’s women’s tennis team, Feldman reflects on her experience with the sport and on playing during a pandemic.
Read moreInside the Net with Hockey Goalie, Brandon Kasel
Since he was three, Brandon Kasel ‘20 attended Cornell hockey games with his grandfather. In combination with a family that played hockey, Kasel was destined to play the sport.
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