While he admits that being able to balance playing a sport and pursuing a degree is difficult, it is possible. McCabe says that the University is what attracts recruits to compete for the Brown and Gold.
He goes on to explain that: “To have a nursing program that is so highly regarded makes Adelphi a very attractive destination, and when you combine that with the fact that women’s lacrosse is important at Adelphi, it only enhances the attraction. The list of places that can provide all of these elements puts Adelphi on a very short list, and I’d have to say we’re at the top.”
Not only has Adelphi allowed its student-athletes like Kerrin to grow as a player, but also as a person. She says that one of the biggest skills she’s learned is understanding how to manage her time.
Her teammate Alexandra Leggio, a fellow Nursing major as an underclassman, recalls: “I was sitting with Kerrin in the library and she had a schedule on her phone with everything she was doing. Down to eating, she’d had everything lined up. She’s set a really great example for me.”
Offering time to help out her younger teammates doesn’t go unnoticed. McCabe commented, “She’s kind and supportive, just a great teammate.”
