Category Archives: Athletics

Thanksgiving

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Craig McPhail

Can you smell the turkey already? I am beginning to prepare myself for two separate family Thanksgivings and this will take an extreme amount of intestinal fortitude! This time of year is very special as we appreciate all we have … Continue reading →

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A Balanced Life

Posted on October 24, 2012 by buxtonb

When I was in college, I played several team sports and also became an avid cyclist. Athletics was a very important part of my life and my education. It helped me develop the discipline I needed to get through tough … Continue reading →

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Tipping Point

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Craig McPhail

I continue to think about what is needed to make a difference, to change an outcome or even start a string of success. As a former coach, you are always trying to find the creative way to surge ahead of … Continue reading →

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In the Hall of Fame

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Craig McPhail

On Friday evening, I had the pleasure of helping induct three new members to our Lees-McRae College Athletic Department Hall of Fame. Each year, this represents a time to which we honor folks who did great things while wearing the … Continue reading →

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Classroom Success + Athletic Achievements = Great Year for Athletic Department

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Craig McPhail

Dear Bobcat Nation – There comes a time when you reflect on the past year and think about the great successes and achievements made/achieved by our student-athletes, coaches, staff and department. For me it is when the school year has … Continue reading →

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Graduation 2012 – from an Athletic Director’s view

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Craig McPhail

Dear Bobcat Nation – We have concluded another academic year with the 2012 Commencement Saturday. For me, this was my 13th Lees-McRae College Commencement, and they have been very special. It is wonderful to see the looks in the graduates’ … Continue reading →

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Senior Pride

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Craig McPhail

Senior Pride 2012 Men’s Lacrosse seniors (from left to right): Danny Ives, Bryan Bosley, Shaun Strodel, Derin Vacca, and Brett Yusiewicz What is Senior Day for a student-athlete? What emotions surface – happiness, joy, sadness, relief? Is it a signification … Continue reading →

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A day of service

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Craig McPhail

Folks, Thursday was Lees-McRae College’s Mountain Day of Service and what a major success it was. Often times numbers don’t lie. As a former cross country/track coach, I lived by numbers and few did I dispute. So, when I look … Continue reading →

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Pot O’ Gold

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Craig McPhail

On Saturday I saw the biggest, brightest rainbow I have ever seen in the High Country. It extended from Tynecastle to Grandfather Mountain with such vibrant colors traffic was stopping to take pictures to capture the moment. About 30 minutes … Continue reading →

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Trying to Be a Student-Athlete

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Craig McPhail

Dear Bobcat Nation – On Tuesday of this week, I tried to put myself into the role of what it is like to be a Lees-McRae College student-athlete. I traveled with the team to their first round Conference Carolinas playoff … Continue reading →

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