Mark McHorney was named as Benedictine University\’s Director of Athletics in June of 2009, signaling a new era in the Eagles\’ athletics history. Mark discusses his student-athlete success program, SOAR.
Timeline
00:43 – Career Path
03:02 – Detour from Coaching Aspiration
05:04 – Starting an Athletics Program Remotely
09:44 – SOAR: Commitment to Student Development
13:18 – Deep Campus Collaboration
19:02 – A Curriculum Approach
21:29 – Student Outcomes
23:21 – Integration of Athletics & Student-Athletes
25:16 – On Leadership: Never be happy with the status quo
28:45 – Advice for Up & Comers
Mark recommends:
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