Why It Matters:
In Their Own Words
Chelsea Zang
Cincinnati, Ohio
Softball
“As a student-athlete, the new facility would mean new opportunities to better and further strive for the greatness I want to achieve. It would allow the growth of my abilities and help me to reach my full potential and become the champion I hope to be one day. This would be a place to train and a place of hard work where teams can come together for one common goal, pouring their hearts and souls into the sport they love for the time they are here. It will be a place of healthy competition and pushing each other to be the best they can be for the common goal and betterment of the team.”
Patrick Rittenhouse
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Swimming
“The new facility is an incredible opportunity for not only student-athletes and sports management majors, but for the entire Wittenberg community. Wittenberg will finally have a facility and environment comparable to the teams it competes with and one that more accurately represents the storied success Wittenberg has had over the years. This new facility is an excellent way to put Wittenberg on the map, attract and retain students, and push our competitive edge to the next level.”
Haley Dannemiller
Cleves, Ohio
Basketball & Lacrosse
“Being a two-sport athlete, I am always in the HPER training and practicing. It can get really crowded in the weight rooms, and teams have to share locker rooms. Having a new facility means updated equipment, more room for teams to work out and grow together. A new facility will also attract more people and bring in many more students so they can experience Wittenberg for themselves.”
Matt Arroyo
Cincinnati, Ohio
Tennis
“It means a lot to be a student athlete especially at a great school like Wittenberg. Playing tennis for Wittenberg is a great opportunity for me because I know I wanted to continue to play tennis at the collegiate level but still get a great education, and the advantage of both at Wittenberg is that your coach is always there for you for problems in the classroom or on the court. Wittenberg also has a strong reputation of teams always fighting their hardest and being at the top of athletics in the region and nation.”
Nicole Karavakis
Canal Winchester, Ohio
Soccer
“I see the new facility as a new opportunity for sports programs within Wittenberg. It would give year-round training opportunities to teams while also providing the university with an edge over other schools for recruiting.”