“I THINK BEING INVOLVED IN ATHLETICS HELPS YOU BECOME A BETTER PERSON.”
MORE THAN JUST A GREAT EDUCATION With Mohawk Mountaineers Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Coach Matthew Schnarr.
“The best part for me is the day they graduate — watching these young men and women leave with a sense of confidence in their future and knowing they’ve had a quality experience, both on and off the court. Watching them succeed is what it’s all about and it’s those moments that I like to celebrate the most. I was lucky to have some of the best coaches out there when I was a player, and as a coach I try to instill the same passion and love for the game as my coaches did for me. I’m big on putting academics first. I want to make sure my athletes achieve their academic goals and that they’re prepared for life after Mohawk. I think being involved in athletics
helps you become a better person. You learn soft skills that you can’t always get in a classroom, like how to deal with difficult situations and to work well under pressure and how to work together as a team despite your differences. Varsity Athletics at Mohawk is in a good place. The David Braley Athletic & Recreation Centre is a great facility, and it has helped us recruit some of the best athletes out there. The Mountaineers are more than just athletes. They’re ambassadors for the college. They represent Mohawk in the greater college sector and in the community, and they do a great job.” – Coach Matthew Schnarr
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