We Are Beacons

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Valpo student athletes also find community on one of the university’s 17 Division One programs and cheering each other to victory. The comradery and mutual support of what Peyton loves about being part of Valpo athletics. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Let’s hear from Peyton right now.

– Thanks Alex. Hey everyone, at the age of 10 I decided I wanted to play Division One Volleyball. I worked extremely hard and began looking at colleges. I heard from coach Carin Avery at Valparaiso University and from the second I stepped on this campus, it felt like home. Not only did Valpo gave me the opportunity to become a Division One athlete, they gave me the chance to grow as a person, on the court and in the classroom. The tight-knit community helps with time management as student athlete. Our coaches work to help us be the best students we can be and our professors work with our schedules while supporting us as student athletes. You can catch many professors attending games and even rooting us on from the sidelines. And if win, when we head out here and ring our victory bell. . Each year, the volleyball team works with the local Y to help coach kids from the area. I love when the kids attend our games and go through autograph line, just to tell us how much they enjoyed working with us. You don’t have to be a part of a Division One team to be an athlete here. You can join an intramural or club team or the e-sports team. No matter the level of commitment to your sport, you’ll be part of the Valpo athletics family. The people I’ve met here and the things I’ve learned help prepare me to go out into the world. When I graduated from Valpo, I will leave with job confidence, countless memories, and a second home. Go Valpo.

– Thanks, Peyton. The support from your coaches and professors can be so important to success and not just for athletes. I can’t wait to catch a game at the ARC real soon. Take care.