The Joys Of Intercollegiate Athletics

“Athletics is such a beneficial way to teach so many important lessons,” she said. “Wins are great — and they’re what we practice and prepare for — but the day-today grind of intercollegiate athletics really teaches people how to cope with the real world when they graduate. Statistics show that student-athletes are sought after by employers, and it makes sense. I would want to hire someone who has learned time management and the importance of honoring commitments.” When she’s not coaching, Meredith enjoys the outdoors, whether it’s through golfing, backpacking, fly fishing, or skiing. In fact, she and her husband, Jimmy, just celebrated their tenth anniversary this summer by hiking a portion of the
Continental Divide Trail. Meredith and