Spring Break
The Daily OrangeTrack event integrates sports with education
Athletes encourage education to visiting elementary students
By Heather Crowley
Posted: 3/27/08, 1:19 AM EST Section: News
"It's definitely important to get the kids out here and give them the chance to see the student athletes," said Jina Song, co-general manager for the SynerCuse program. "We want them have the idea to use sports in a positive way and for college as well. They need to know that it's not a pie in the sky idea and that they can excel."
The students had opportunities to explore interesting Syracuse trophies, old photographs, double-sided lockers and lounges, but the trip was still educational.
As students explored the training room, Ryan Cabiles, director of strength and conditioning for basketball and volleyball, explained the various workout methods and purposes of an assortment of equipment.
They also visited the weight training room, women's basketball lounge, Manley Arena, Football Auditorium and the Hall of Champions. Some even got the chance to catch a glimpse of SU forward Paul Harris as he demonstrated the use of a medicine ball.
After a quick pizza lunch break and a speech by SynerCuse adviser and sport management Director Michael Veley, the students were whisked away for the second tour of the day at the Carrier Dome.
But just as soon as the day had begun, it was time to head back home.
"I thought (the day) was good," said 10-year-old Annie, a member of the Frazer Elementary fifth grade class. "Doing the presentations was the best part. I learned that if you work hard you can do anything."
hscrowle@syr.edu
The students had opportunities to explore interesting Syracuse trophies, old photographs, double-sided lockers and lounges, but the trip was still educational.
As students explored the training room, Ryan Cabiles, director of strength and conditioning for basketball and volleyball, explained the various workout methods and purposes of an assortment of equipment.
They also visited the weight training room, women's basketball lounge, Manley Arena, Football Auditorium and the Hall of Champions. Some even got the chance to catch a glimpse of SU forward Paul Harris as he demonstrated the use of a medicine ball.
After a quick pizza lunch break and a speech by SynerCuse adviser and sport management Director Michael Veley, the students were whisked away for the second tour of the day at the Carrier Dome.
But just as soon as the day had begun, it was time to head back home.
"I thought (the day) was good," said 10-year-old Annie, a member of the Frazer Elementary fifth grade class. "Doing the presentations was the best part. I learned that if you work hard you can do anything."
hscrowle@syr.edu
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