SPURS (Students Providing Understanding ResourceS)

“SPURS” is a new facet of the Hood College Athletics program that debuted in 2009-10. It is a peer-mentoring program that connects first year, first semester and in-season athletes with a select group of upper-class athletes who will help the new student to adjust to his or her new surroundings here at Hood.

Coming into a college athletic program as a freshman can be intimidating. The purpose of this program is threefold: To provide the incoming student-athletes with their own personal mentor to help them get settled in as soon as they arrive on campus; to help them adjust to both the athletic and academic expectations associated with being an in-season student-athlete; and to connect them with other students and resources that will make their time at Hood memorable, particularly in their first semester.

SPURS mentors are Hood student-athletes who have been recommended by their professors or academic advisors because of their achievements in their classes. They all have the knowledge of proper time management skills and have gone through training to be able to assist the incoming student-athletes assimilate into both the academic and athletic programs. Similar to a “big sibling” program, the SPURS mentors help student-athletes get comfortable here in their new home, Hood College.

Founded by Dr. Ted Chase, Associate Dean of Students, and Jay Butler, Assistant Director of Athletics for Academic Enrichment, the SPURS program will continue to grow and become a permanent presence in the Hood College Athletic program for years to come.

2010-11 SPURS
Andrew Bodine - Swimming
Jon Butterfield - Soccer
Megan Cahill - Field Hockey, Track & Field
Kristina Coggins - Cross Country
Patsy Davis - Field Hockey, Track & Field
Chris DiGangi - Track & Field
Abby Dyjack - Soccer, Lacrosse
Mike Gallion - Lacrosse
Kandie Glenn - Softball
Brittni Jones - Softball
Cara Jordan - Soccer
Travis Kline - Lacrosse
Ola Komolafe - Track & Field
Kristen Kucharski - Swimming
Will Lane - Soccer, Lacrosse
Allyson Lethbridge - Basketball
Brittany Lethbridge - Volleyball
Erin McNally - Softball
George MIneff - Lacrosse
Kris Miner - Lacrosse
Maria Moss - Cross Country, Lacrosse
Jon Moughty - Swimming
Conor Prachar - Soccer, Track & Field
Dyanna Prater - Basketball
Aaron Prescott - Golf
Carlin Rabie - Soccer, Swimming
Doug Raftery - Soccer
Katherine Rendon - Soccer
Bridgette Ringley - Basketball, Softball
Corey Roberts - Lacrosse
Laura Saad - Volleyball, Tennis
Emily Schrodel - Tennis
Nick Spicer - Lacrosse
Miriah Stone - Field Hockey
Justin Stone - Basketball
Brenden Straughn - Basketball
Bilal Syed - Tennis
Scott Thompson - Lacrosse
Phil Yerby - Tennis