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Craig McPhail

About Craig McPhail

Hi, I am Craig McPhail, Director of Athletics for Lees-McRae College. Since July of 1998, I have called Banner Elk home. I came as the cross country coach and the sports information director and have now reached my dream job of being an AD. Writing is a passion of mine, so hopefully I can paint a picture for you to see what it is like at this very special place in the mountains of western North Carolina. Enjoy

Teamwork

I thought I would share with you my version of teamwork. The coaches in the Athletic Department are always staying fit through practices with their team, training on their own and by being good role models of being in good … Continue reading

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Best Seat in the House!

I must share the unique privilege I had/took this past Saturday. During basketball games here in Williams Gymnasium I tend to walk around a bunch. There are a couple of favorite spots I have, leaning against one of the storage … Continue reading

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Class + Character = Community

In watching the memorial service for Megan Baab, our freshman cyclist killed in a tragic training accident, I observed all three of my blog title’s traits. Young people have a unique way of capturing our hearts, but also making us … Continue reading

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Too soon to be gone

For all of the great athletic achievements we have had this fall, I can only think of the smile of a wonderful young woman who has left us so soon. Freshman cyclist, Megan Baab, was killed in a training accident … Continue reading

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My Lees-McRae College Athletic Department Wish List

My Lees-McRae College Christmas Wish List – I have never been good at making a Christmas wish list. There are times in June and July where I think to myself about something I might need, but often times I forget … Continue reading

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A quiet gym . . . is there such a thing?

You can tell when exams are on the campus of Lees-McRae College. The cafeteria has more folks than normal, it is tough to find a seat in the library, everyone looks a little tense, stressed, tired and the gym, weight-room … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks

Giving thanks – After having a fall like we have had in our athletic department, I have spent some time reflecting on just how incredible it has been and what it has meant to so many. We have five NCAA … Continue reading

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What a Week in LMC Athletics!!!!

Dear Bobcat Nation – Unprecedented. Never been done before. Unrivaled success. These three statements conjure up some of my thoughts after experiencing a Fall sports season like the one Lees-McRae College and its athletic department have witnessed. All five Fall … Continue reading

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Coming Together is . . .Success

I rode in my car yesterday for over eight hours and had lots of time to reflect on the week that was in Lees-McRae Athletics. It takes just under four hours to go to Hartsville, SC, home of Coker College … Continue reading

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Game Day!!!

This morning I type watching the frost melt off of Tate Field knowing this evening feet are going to trod all over it with hopes of our Bobcats coming out victorious in our first round of the Conference Carolinas Women’s … Continue reading

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