"I love that shit. And you can quote me on that."
The first-year sprinter set new school records in the 55m dash and 200m dash. Her performance in the 55m came in her first college meet. She currently holds the fastest time in both events in the NCAC. Stackhouse is also a member of the 4x200m relay which set a meet record at the NCAC Relays and is currently tops in the conference.
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Courtney Stackhouse (photo not available) |
Both the men's and women's squads are home against six other area schools for the first of two home meets this season.
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How was your first semester at Oberlin?
Incredibly busy, incredibly long days, many 12-hour days, never two days the same. My job description grew every day, I finally had to tell my boss to step back a little bit. But, I certainly was not bored.
Where were you before you came to Oberlin?
I had been head field hockey and lacrosse coach and director of Physical Education at Hamilton College for 12 years and before that, eight years at Hartwick College in New York.
Why did you leave coaching?
I left because I was ready to step out of coaching. I had done it for 20 years at two institutions, had good success, but I was ready for something different. I'm not saying I was having a mid-life crisis, but I needed something different. I looked at all sorts of jobs in athletic administration, outdoor recreation, recreation. I think I have all sorts of talents, and this is where I ended up.
What are your long-range goals for intramurals?
I would like to see intramurals expand from a few events to a variety of events, whether they be one-day events or short-term leagues. There are a lot more opportunities we can make available. There are some that have gone on for years, like basketball, soccer and softball, but what about squash, racquetball and tennis? Somehow we have to get the student body here and intrigued with some of the things that are non-traditional. We need to let folks know what we have here at Phillips. I spoke to some upper-class students when I first arrived here, and it took them six months to learn that the activities at the Rec were free. It shouldn't take that long.
What classes are you teaching here?
Primarily aquatics, but also water safety and squash. Squash is a good game for a lifetime activity. I want to help people explore different things.
What was your favorite Super Bowl commercial?
I did not watch the Super Bowl, but I heard the Budweiser one was good and the cat-herding one was good.
Is Steve Manthe your favorite employee?
Where's the bag of peanut M&M's? He will be if he starts bringing in one-pound bags.
So, your affection for him is contingent upon his supplying you with M&M's?
Yes.
- Men's Basketball
- Saturday vs. Wabash 2 p.m.
- Wednesday vs. Kenyon 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 19 at Earlham 3 p.m.
- Swimming and Diving
- Friday and Saturday at NCAC Championships at Canton TBA
- Women's Basketball
- Tuesday at Ohio Wesleyan 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 19 at Earlham 1 p.m.
- Tuesday, Feb. 22 thru Saturday, Feb. 26 at NCAC Tournament TBA
- Indoor Track and Field
- Friday vs. CWRU, Heidelberg
This week...
Sport: Ultimate frisbee
What it means: To take to half is to be the team which first scores half the points (rounded up) necessary for victory in an Ultimate contest. Most tournament games are played to 15 points, so the first team which scores eight "takes" the other to half. In a game to 13, it would be the team first to seven, and so on.
Copyright © 2000, The Oberlin Review.
Volume 128, Number 13, February 11, 2000
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