{"id":27,"date":"2019-01-07T20:30:24","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T20:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sunysuffolk.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2019-volume-11-issue-1\/suffolk-sharks-leadership-in-athletics\/"},"modified":"2019-03-18T01:25:55","modified_gmt":"2019-03-18T01:25:55","slug":"shark-infested-waters-suffolk-athletics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunysuffolk.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2019-volume-11-issue-1\/shark-infested-waters-suffolk-athletics\/","title":{"rendered":"Shark Infested Waters: Suffolk Athletics"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Drew Fawcett<\/span><\/p>\n

J<\/span>ust like a great white shark, Suffolk\u2019s student-athletes are powerful, agile and fierce. With a rich history of good sportsmanship and team success, it\u2019s not surprising that Suffolk Sharks continue to be recognized for their athletic prowess.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Suffolk, our student-athletes are committed to the overall vision and mission of the College,\u201d says Neftali Collazo, Associate Dean of Athletics and Special Events.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"\u201cWe make sure that our student-athletes are reaching their full potential academically, socially and through the realm of competition. We create a safe and supportive environment in which student-athletes can achieve their educational goals and find success in their sport.<\/span><\/p>\n

To date, Suffolk has won 87 Region XV Championships, including three from this past fall. Suffolk participates in the NJCAA Division III and is home to 12 national team championship titles and 44 individual national championships.<\/span><\/p>\n

This year, Suffolk athletics placed 3rd<\/sup> in the National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA) Directors\u2019 Cup. In the past six years, Suffolk has been awarded two 6th<\/sup> place finishes, two 3rd<\/sup> place finishes, one 2nd<\/sup> place finish and one 1st<\/sup> place finish in this national competition.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Jessica Parente transferred to Suffolk from Mount St. Mary\u2019s College and immediately found her home. \u201cI developed as a person, an athlete, and as a student,\u201d she says. \u201cI was able to grow as a leader and take part in opportunities that I will never forget. Being a Shark created memories and relationships that I will carry with me forever.\u201d While playing softball for Suffolk, Ms. Parente was recognized as an All-American by both the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ms. Parente\u2019s story is praiseworthy but not unique. Suffolk\u2019s student-athletes routinely earn All-Academic Honors and graduate and transfer to colleges and universities including St. John\u2019s University, Coastal Carolina University, Furman University, Stony Brook University, Farmingdale State University, Queens College and more. For instance, after graduating from Suffolk in 2016, Sean Boyle transferred to Dallas Baptist University and is currently pitching for the New York\u2002Yankees farm organization.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether participating in sporting events as an athlete or a cheering fan, Suffolk students enjoy a full college experience with the opportunity to get involved, have fun and become part of something bigger than themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more about Athletics at Suffolk, simply call 631-451-4111 or visit sunysuffolk.edu\/Enroll<\/a>.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Men\u2019s NJCAA-Sponsored Sports<\/u><\/span><\/h4>\n

Baseball<\/span>
\nBasketball<\/span>
\nBowling<\/span>
\nCross Country<\/span>
\nGolf<\/span>
\nLacrosse<\/span>
\nSoccer<\/span>
\nTennis<\/span>
\nTrack and Field<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Women\u2019s NJCAA-Sponsored Sports<\/u><\/span><\/h4>\n

Basketball<\/span>
\nBowling<\/span>
\nCross Country<\/span>
\nSoccer<\/span>
\nSoftball<\/span>
\nTennis<\/span>
\nTrack and Field<\/span>
\nVolleyball<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/u><\/strong>Club Sports<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Cheer<\/span>
\nDance<\/span>
\nEquestrian<\/span>
\nIce Hockey<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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