A Day In The Life Of SNC Hockey
Sam Tikka
Issue date: 3/8/10 Section: Sports
All athletes at St. Norbert College came here not just to play their respective sport, but also to get a first class education. From my experience at SNC, the key to being a successful student athlete is all about time management. The daily routine of most athletes consists of early morning workouts and staying up all hours of the night to cram for exams. A lot of athletes also like to do a little extra before and after practice to better themselves in their respective sports. This dedication is what makes a great athlete and this year's teams at SNC are proof that the college is not only an elite academic institution, but also an elite athletic institution.
The SNC hockey team has had a lot of success throughout the years since coach Tim Coghlin took the head-coaching job. Coach Coghlin built the program into a well-respected team in the NCHA and the NCAA Division III Hockey West Region. He could not have done this without his players, who put in a lot of work inside and outside the classroom to be a part of the SNC hockey community.
With a schedule spanning six months over two semesters, the players must work diligently to manage their time at and away from the hockey rink. The team's long schedule includes quite a bit of weekend travel all over the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota. It can be difficult getting home from a road trip at 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning and having to study for two tests on Monday morning. This is the type of pressure most student athletes on campus are faced with and the SNC hockey team is no exception.
Unlike a lot of teams on campus, the SNC varsity hockey has a set practice schedule throughout their season. A set practice time allows the players to manage their time around practice and has been a great asset. Junior defensemen Adam Hammerbeck believes this set practice time has been crucial for him and his choice of major.
"The set practice time really allows me to plan ahead with all the extra academic stress involved in being a biology major. I can plan my schedule around practice and knowing it will be the same time everyday has allowed me to really get in a good routine and manage my time wisely."
The SNC hockey team has had a lot of success throughout the years since coach Tim Coghlin took the head-coaching job. Coach Coghlin built the program into a well-respected team in the NCHA and the NCAA Division III Hockey West Region. He could not have done this without his players, who put in a lot of work inside and outside the classroom to be a part of the SNC hockey community.
With a schedule spanning six months over two semesters, the players must work diligently to manage their time at and away from the hockey rink. The team's long schedule includes quite a bit of weekend travel all over the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota. It can be difficult getting home from a road trip at 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning and having to study for two tests on Monday morning. This is the type of pressure most student athletes on campus are faced with and the SNC hockey team is no exception.
Unlike a lot of teams on campus, the SNC varsity hockey has a set practice schedule throughout their season. A set practice time allows the players to manage their time around practice and has been a great asset. Junior defensemen Adam Hammerbeck believes this set practice time has been crucial for him and his choice of major.
"The set practice time really allows me to plan ahead with all the extra academic stress involved in being a biology major. I can plan my schedule around practice and knowing it will be the same time everyday has allowed me to really get in a good routine and manage my time wisely."
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