The University of Mary Washington athletic department kicked off NCAA Division III Week with an appearance by many student-athletes at the Children’s Museum of Richmond at the Fredericksburg location on April 1.
The student-athletes played with a large group of children in attendance at various games. Division III Week is a positive opportunity for all individuals associated with Division III to observe and celebrate the impact of athletics and of student-athletes on the campus and surrounding community.
“I’m so proud of our student-athletes for spending the day at the Children’s Museum”, said UMW Director of Athletics Ken Tyler. “They brightened the day for many children and once again made a difference in our community. It was a great way to kick of Division III Week and a great day to be an Eagle!”
Other events included daily testimonials from UMW student-athletes about what being a Division III student-athlete at Mary Washington means to them, a Fear2Freedom event in which student-athletes prepared care packages for sexual assault victims, and a guest speaker, Dr. Edmund Acevedo, who gave a presentation titled “Get in the Zone: The Psychology of Optimal Performance.”
