Determined To Set A Path

 

written by STEVE ULRICH your must-read briefing on what's driving the day in NCAA Division III   >> Good Tuesday Morning DIII! It's Giving Tuesday. Do what you can as everything helps. >> Thanks for reading D3Playbook. Is your staff reading D3Playbook? Share the love and the info.   I know someone who would like D3Playbook TOP STORY 1.  Determined To Set A Path by Susan Snyder, Philadelphia Inquirer "Sebastian DeSimone was born with “a little bit of autism,” as he tells it. The 20-year-old, who wants to become a teacher’s assistant, enrolled at Gwynedd Mercy University, a small, private Catholic school in Montgomery County (Pa.). As part of his collegiate experience, he was determined to run for the Division III school — and this fall he completed his first season on the cross-country team, where he placed third of six on the team at the Atlantic East Conference Championship — not bad for a freshman. But DeSimone, who is from West Orange, N.J., might not have had the chance to compete if it hadn’t been for his determination and that of his mother, Joanne. NCAA rules generally require athletes to be full-time students in degree-bearing programs. DeSimone is enrolled in Gwynedd Mercy’s Integrated Studies program for students with intellectual disabilities; they earn certificates, not degrees." >> Situational Awareness: "Under what’s known as a “previously approved waiver,” students with intellectual disabilities will be eligible as long as their programs are approved by the U.S. Department of Education. The programs need to require students to make academic progress toward a goal or outcome and have them enrolled full time. They also need to allow students to participate in clubs and events on campus, according to the new rule." >> Worth Noting: "The new NCAA rule for integrated studies’ students only applies to Division III schools. Among those in Pennsylvania with programs, other than Gwynedd Mercy, are Arcadia and Widener." >> Why it Matters: "DeSimone said he began running for sport when he was in seventh grade and wanted to make friends outside of his self-contained special education classroom. “He said, ‘I want to be with everybody,’” his mother recalled. He improved his time in the 5K by six minutes from freshman to senior year, when he ran it in 18 minutes, 9 seconds. “It was beautiful as a parent to watch,” she said. “You see your child struggling academically, and even when they are making gains, it’s not like big kind of gains that they can appreciate themselves. In running, it’s very easy to see. It’s all numbers.” >> Continue Reading A MESSAGE FROM HUDL/BLUEFRAME TECHNOLOGY     Ready to stream like a pro this season? With Hudl (formerly BlueFrame), powerful broadcasting tools meet the advanced capture capabilities of Hudl Focus, bringing your program unmatched opportunities to generate revenue and connect with your fans. Plus, you get the flexibility to select the streaming option that makes the most sense for your school. [Learn More] BASKETBALL (M) 2.  Captain, My Captains At No. 1 For the first time in program history, Christopher Newport is the top-ranked team in men's basketball, according to the latest D3hoops.com rankings released late Monday. Christopher Newport (15), 7-0 Mount Union (5), 5-0 St. Joseph's, Conn. (1), 4-0 UW-La Crosse (3), 6-0 Williams, 5-0 WPI, 5-0 Johns Hopkins, 5-1 Randolph-Macon (1), 4-1 Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2-1 Rochester, 5-1 >> Unbeatens: There are still 38 unbeaten teams according to NCAA stats. >> Games We're Watching: No. 19 RPI at No. 5 Williams (Tues.); No. 17 Calvin at No. 21 Wheaton, Ill. (Sat.); No. 13 Middlebury at No. 10 Rochester (Sun.) >> Complete Poll A MESSAGE FROM MORNING BREW     2.6 million people wake up to this newsletter every morning There's a reason over 2.6 million people start their day with Morning Brew - the daily email that delivers the latest news from Wall Street to Silicon Valley. Business news doesn't have to be dry and dense...make your mornings more enjoyable, for free.   Check it out! Powered by Swapstack BASKETBALL (W) 3.  Flying Dutch On Top photo by Lynne Powe Some things just don't change, as in the top-ranked team in women's basketball, according to the latest D3hoops.com rankings released late Monday. Hope (21), 5-0 New York U. (3), 5-0 Transylvania (1), 4-0 Trinity, Texas, 7-0 Christopher Newport, 6-0 Smith, 5-0 Amherst, 3-0 Scranton, 5-0 UW-Whitewater, 5-1 Baldwin Wallace, 5-0 >> Unbeatens: There are still 43 unbeaten teams according to NCAA stats. >> Games We're Watching: No. 14 Ithaca at No. 8 Scranton (Tues.); No. 1 Hope at No. 15 Calvin (Wed.); No. 15 Calvin at No. 20 Trine (Sat.) >> Complete Poll ICE HOCKEY 4. Gusties to No. 1 The Hobart men remained atop the latest USCHO.com DIII ice hockey rankings this week, but Gustavus Adolphus rose to the top spot in the women's rankings following Middlebury's loss, ending the Panthers' 31-game win streak. Men Hobart (20), 8-0 Augsburg, 5-1-1 Utica, 7-2-1 Adrian, 5-2-1 St. Norbert, 5-2-1 Babson, 7-2-1 Oswego State, 7-2 Geneseo, 6-3-2 Plattsburgh, 7-1-2 Norwich, 6-2 >> Complete Poll Women Gustavus Adolphus (9), 8-0 UW-River Falls (6), 8-1 Middlebury (5), 4-1 Plattsburgh State, 8-1 Adrian, 9-0 Norwich, 4-1 Elmira, 7-2 Colby, 3-0 UW-Eau Claire, 6-2 Nazareth, 7-1 >> Complete Poll NEWS 5.  Lightning Round    News  Our condolences to the family of Salve Regina softball player Drew Ceppetelli, her friends and the entire Salve Regina community. May her memory be a blessing.   Babson athletics unveiled a comprehensive strategic plan for that includes a new mission statement, six guiding principles and five strategic priorities.   Happy Birthday Cake and candles for Jeremy Shepherd, assistant AD, McDaniel; Chuck Emrich, alum, Denison; Patrick O'Driscoll, soccer coach, Penn State Behrend; and Laura Gingrich, SWA, Alvernia. Do you know of someone celebrating an upcoming birthday? Drop us a line at D3Playbook@gmail.com TRANSACTIONS 6.  Comings and Goings   HARDIN-SIMMONS - Dan Heger announced his retirement as head men's soccer coach JUNIATA - Jace Cornell named assistant men's lacrosse coach McMURRY - Lee McCormick named head strength and conditioning coach MIDDLEBURY - Michael Pallozzi named assistant track and field coach SPRINGFIELD - Greg Webster resigned as assistant football coach   Thanks for starting your day with us. What did you think of today's newsletter?  Please invite your friends to sign up for D3Playbook

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