Takeaways: Middlebury Athletics webinar on Covid-19
By Blaise Siefer | April 1, 2021Four coaches and administrators at Middlebury participated in a webinar this Tuesday to discuss how Covid-19 has impacted athletics.
Sports
Siefer’s Scoop Episode #15: Men’s basketball captains Jack Farrell ’21 and Tommy Eastman ’21
By Blaise Siefer | April 1, 2021On this week’s edition of the Siefer’s Scoop podcast, Blaise welcomes Jack Farrell '21 and Tommy Eastman '21 — senior captains on the men’s basketball team — to the podcast.
Recruiting during a pandemic: A new challenge for Middlebury Athletics
By Sam Lipin | March 25, 2021Without traditional identification camps, scouting trips or in-person meetings, Middlebury coaches have explored new ways to engage with and evaluate prospective student-athletes.
March Madness bracket offers students a rare opportunity to safely bond
By Josh Rosenstein | March 25, 2021Without typical watch parties or traditional in-person attendance allowed during this year’s NCAA men's basketball tournament, fans are heavily leaning on one March Madness hallmark that the pandemic can’t cancel: bracket challenges.
Simi Hamilton ’09, three-time U.S. Olympian, retires from competitive skiing
By Abby Schneiderhan | March 25, 2021Earlier this month, Simi Hamilton ’09, a three-time U.S. Olympian, retired from competitive cross-country skiing.
Siefer’s Scoop Episode #14: Lucy Ambach ’23, women’s volleyball
By Blaise Siefer | March 25, 2021Sports writer Sam Lipin, a sophomore Feb at Middlebury, joins the podcast to help Blaise interview Lucy Ambach ’23, the first women’s volleyball player to appear on Siefer’s Scoop.
Erin Quinn ’86 named Athletic Director of the Year
By Josh Rosenstein | March 18, 2021Erin Quinn '86 was named by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) as a 2020-21 Division III Athletic Director of the Year.
Ellie Greenberg ’20 signs professional contract with Israeli soccer team
By Charles Crounse | March 18, 2021Ellie Greenberg ’20 has seen her soccer career flourish following graduation, recently signing a deal with the ASA Tel Aviv women’s team in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Jane Earley ’23 tabbed USLM DIII Lacrosse Preseason Player of the Year
By Niamh Carty | March 18, 2021Prior to the start of the Spring 2021 NCAA lacrosse season, U.S. Lacrosse Magazine named Jane Earley ’23 its Division III Women’s Preseason Player of the Year.
Michael McCormack ’20 earns prestigious award for University of Vermont men’s lacrosse
By Blaise Siefer | March 18, 2021Just two weeks into his graduate season, Michael McCormack ’20 picked up an award for the University of Vermont Catamounts.
Siefer’s Scoop Episode #13: Hans Pessl ’22.5, men’s nordic
By Blaise Siefer | March 18, 2021This week, Blaise welcomes Hans Pessl ’22.5, a member of the men’s nordic team, on the podcast.
NESCAC announces return of conference play after year-long hiatus
By Blaise Siefer | March 11, 2021In-conference play in the NESCAC will resume mid-April — roughly 13 months after competition was paused due to Covid-19 — the league’s presidents announced on Tuesday afternoon.
Sophia Laukli ’23: The alternate turned sensation
By Captain Rudolph | March 11, 2021Sophia Laukli ’23 exceeded expectations during her time with Team USA in the World Ski Championships.
Thomas Phifer ’14, competitive rower, competes in U.S. Olympic Trials
By Abby Schneiderhan | March 11, 2021Thomas Phifer ’14, a former member of the men's crew team at Middlebury, recently competed in the U.S. Olympic Trials.
Ali Nullmeyer ’23 skis for Team Canada in Europe
By Sam Lipin | March 11, 2021Ali Nullmeyer ’23 has enjoyed success with Team Canada this winter.
Siefer’s Scoop Episode #12: Beau Root ‘23 men’s baseball
By Blaise Siefer | March 11, 2021Middlebury baseball player Beau Root '23 talks about his college recruitment process, his background as a baseball player and his optimism for the team.
Colby Morris ’19 signs minor league contract with the New York Mets
By Sam Lipin | March 4, 2021Colby Morris ’19, a star pitcher at Middlebury College, signed with the New York Mets organization in January.
Michael McCormack ’20 joins UVM lacrosse for final year of NCAA eligibility
By Blaise Siefer | March 4, 2021Michael McCormack '20 joins the UVM men's lacrosse team for the 20-21 season.
Siefer’s Scoop Episode #11: Jordyn Johnson ’23, women’s softball
By Blaise Siefer | March 4, 2021In the 11th episode of the Siefer's Scoop podcast, Jordyn Johnson ’23 talks about her introduction to softball, how she progressed as a player and her experience walking onto the team at Middlebury.
Stephen Hauschka ’07, who charted unlikely course to the NFL, departs league after 13 seasons
By Blaise Siefer | February 4, 2021Stephen Hauschka '07 reflects on going from a jv soccer player at Middlebury to a Super Bowl winning kicker as he leaves the NFL after 13 years in the league.