{"id":3383,"date":"2015-05-28T19:48:26","date_gmt":"2015-05-28T19:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/?p=3383"},"modified":"2015-06-02T13:36:41","modified_gmt":"2015-06-02T13:36:41","slug":"for-the-love-of-the-game-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/?p=3383","title":{"rendered":"For love of the game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/Fotolia_3871378_L.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-3475 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/Fotolia_3871378_L-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Baseball\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/Fotolia_3871378_L-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/Fotolia_3871378_L-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/Fotolia_3871378_L.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>From hitting the ball, to hitting the books, Auburn University baseball and softball players from the College of Engineering are learning to juggle the roles of both student and athlete. From waking up in the morning to train for their sport, to catching those much-needed nightly z\u2019s after spending hours studying and completing engineering homework, student-athletes are quickly learning the importance of a work-life balance. It\u2019s not an easy process to achieve, and they have faced their share of bumps along the way, but through sheer perseverance, dedication and a laser focus on the big picture, these individuals are making their mark both in the classroom and on the field.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kasey Cooper<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/ip8Yeb7rvE0?controls=0&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cGreatness is a way of life\u201d is not just a quote Kasey Cooper likes to read; it\u2019s what this 2014 National Freshman of the Year lives by each day.<\/p>\n<p>Cooper, a sophomore in mechanical engineering and Auburn softball player, has proven to be a force as both an athlete and student. The Dothan, Alabama, native was recruited out of high school and was offered both an athletic and academic scholarship, choosing academic to pursue her long-term goals. She even turned down offers from other schools that wanted her to play, but while postponing her work in engineering.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSoftball only lasts so long, but my education lasts forever,\u201d Cooper said. \u201cEngineering is what I want to do. I get to solve problems both on and off the field.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While Cooper has garnered many softball accolades \u2013 including 2013 Gatorade Alabama Softball Player of the Year and 2014 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Co-Freshman of the Year, among others \u2013 her other passion lies within engineering.<\/p>\n<p>A student who has never made below a B from elementary school through now, Cooper discovered early on that she enjoyed math and science and could easily grasp those subject-related concepts. Once arriving at Auburn, she quickly learned she could not just rely on her natural talent to get by.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI underestimated the amount of time it takes to complete engineering homework,\u201d Cooper said. \u201cTime management is essential because I can\u2019t procrastinate. I also learned balancing softball with engineering is not as easy as it looks, and I\u2019m no longer afraid to ask for help.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-3472 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/DSC_2744-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_2744\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/DSC_2744-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/DSC_2744-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/DSC_2744.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Her original plan was to earn an engineering degree and continue on to medical school\u00a0to become a surgeon. However, Cooper was offered an internship this summer to work on missile projects, which has sparked another interest.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m a bit torn right now because I thought I had my path figured out: graduate with an engineering degree and go to medical school,\u201d Cooper said. \u201cNow, I have this exciting opportunity this summer to work on missiles, and I definitely see myself enjoying that type of work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Not that Cooper can go wrong either way. In addition to her national athletic honors, she was inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars after earning a 4.0 GPA her freshman year and continues to stay on top of her courses even during the season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI always make my presence known to my professors. I find it helps that I\u2019m attentive and ask questions,\u201d Cooper said. \u201cTherefore, professors are more understanding and flexible when I\u2019m traveling so I can still succeed in engineering.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That success also translates to the field. Auburn\u2019s softball team is currently ranked among the top in the nation, thanks in part to Cooper\u2019s athletic prowess as a powerful left-handed batter who rarely strikes out. For Cooper, the wins Auburn softball continues to rack up is icing on the cake compared to what she gets back from being part of a large group with common goals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we say on the team, we have bridesmaids for life,\u201d said Cooper. \u201cWe are all in the same boat when it comes to balancing softball, school and some semblance of a social life. But in the end, it is a privilege to live my dream and play softball at the college level.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brett Olson<br \/>\n<\/strong>Brett Olson, sophomore in mechanical engineering and player on the Auburn baseball team, has some big shoes to fill, but he\u2019s doing it his way through his education.<\/p>\n<p>Olson is the son of legendary Auburn baseball player Gregg Olson, who went on to play for 10 teams in Major League Baseball, including the Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-3473 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/DSC_2757-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_2757\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/DSC_2757-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/DSC_2757-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/DSC_2757.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u201cMy all-time favorite baseball player would have to be my dad, but we\u2019re different and I\u2019m trying to carve my own path here at Auburn,\u201d Olson said. \u201cI realize attending the same school my father went to made carving that unique path a lot more difficult, but I enjoy it and understand gaining an academic education is just as important as becoming a good baseball player.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And Olson is going above and beyond to achieve that education with many sleepless nights and having up to five tutors at a time to catch him up on engineering subjects. The balance of baseball and school is challenging, but Olson is prepared and determined.<\/p>\n<p>A typical school day for Olson involves 8 a.m. classes every\u00a0day of the week to ensure he\u00a0is finished by noon and can grab a quick lunch before making it to practice by 1 p.m. Depending on the time of season, practice lasts until 5 or 6 p.m., which is followed by lifting weights, eating dinner and studying with his tutors and completing homework until 10 p.m., or later.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have to stay committed and I have to keep my routine if I want to have success,\u201d Olson said. \u201cThere is a lack of sleep and a lack of free time, but I see the greater good and this was my decision.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Even though his life is structured and every minute is planned out, Olson said it helps because others on the team can relate to his schedule. He credits the assistance of classmates, tutors and Athletic Director Jay Jacobs for providing student-athletes the tools they need to experience continued success in the classroom.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-3493 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/Olson_Brett-jersey-2-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Olson_Brett jersey 2\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/Olson_Brett-jersey-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/Olson_Brett-jersey-2-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/Olson_Brett-jersey-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>\u201cSometimes it does get tough, but the great thing about the team is there are 34 other guys who can relate,\u201d he said. \u201cI spend more time with them than anyone else, so they help to ease the stressful times because they\u2019re students too who also have a love of the game.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Growing up, that passion for playing the game grew and Olson knew he wanted to take baseball to the next level, while also wanting to flex his academic muscle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMath and science always came naturally to me, and I knew I wanted to play baseball in college. When it came down to make a decision for where to play, my mother was adamant I had to go somewhere that had a good engineering program, and that place was Auburn,\u201d Olson said.<\/p>\n<p>While Olson ultimately hopes to become a professional baseball player, he realizes having that engineering degree in his back pocket would appeal to his \u201cfixer\u201d side.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI do enjoy working with vehicles, machines and weapons to make them safer, and I could see myself working for a government or military agency if baseball did not work out,\u201d he said. \u201cI even thought of joining the Marines to be an engineer in the field. Improving machinery has always interested the engineering part of me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Whether Olson becomes the next great baseball player or the next great engineer, one thing is for certain: the future looks bright and Olson\u2019s path will be distinctly his own as an Auburn Engineering graduate.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/Hillary7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-3479 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/Hillary7-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Hillary7\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/Hillary7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/Hillary7-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/Hillary7.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Hilary Mavromat<br \/>\n<\/strong>Hilary Mavromat, senior in chemical engineering, is one of the most multifunctional people you will ever meet.<\/p>\n<p>Mavromat has been on the Auburn softball team for five years, holding positions from pitcher to hitter to first base. Since her playing eligibility ended last year, Mavromat has found herself in a new role as an assistant to the team. Now, she sets up drills, practices hitting techniques with players and serves as an announcer during SEC softball games for the SEC Network. Oh, and she manages to squeeze in chemical engineering classes among everything else.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s hard and can be stressful, but time management is essential,\u201d Mavromat said. \u201cI have to study whenever I have a gap anywhere in the day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Those gaps come few and far between which is why Mavromat has to operate under a strict schedule beginning at 7:30 a.m. every day. Her classes last from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., followed by hitting the softball field for practice from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Following practice, Mavromat eats a quick dinner, followed by studying and homework until it\u2019s time to hit the bed and start all over the next day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSince I\u2019m now on the staff side, it does make my schedule a little easier, and I can balance classes better,\u201d she said. \u201cWhen I was a student, it took a lot for me to figure out how to squeeze in homework and classes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The success Mavromat has had on the softball field extends to the classroom. Initially, when she first came to Auburn her goal was to go to medical school. Upon declaring her plan, she received advice to pursue chemical engineering.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3478 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/Hilary-Mavromat-297x300.jpg\" alt=\"Hilary Mavromat Appalachian State vs Auburn Softball on Saturday, April 27, 2013 in Auburn, Ala. Anthony Hall\" width=\"297\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/Hilary-Mavromat-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/Hilary-Mavromat-1014x1024.jpg 1014w, https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/emag\/files\/2015\/05\/Hilary-Mavromat.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/>\u201cI didn\u2019t realize how difficult chemical engineering would be for me, especially in my junior and senior year,\u201d Mavromat said. \u201cI had to re-learn how to manage my time to continue making good grades and remain on the team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While Mavromat took advantage of the tutoring services offered while playing, now the tables have turned since the players know her engineering strengths.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome of the girls on\u00a0the team do approach me asking about their math and science homework because they know I\u2019m in chemical engineering and those subjects come naturally to me,\u201d Mavromat said.<\/p>\n<p>Becoming a dual threat in the classroom and on the field did not come overnight for Mavromat, and she has faced a few speed bumps along her journey. As she describes, a person can learn a lot about themselves from \u201cthe game of failure.\u201d The most important lesson, however, is how they handle it and turn it into a positive.<\/p>\n<p>While Mavromat may have faced past failures, it\u2019s obvious she triumphed. After graduating in May, Mavromat will pursue a career in the chemical engineering industry, instead of medical school. But she will always be grateful for her time on the team and all the lessons she learned.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing on the softball team with 20 other girls has given me so many opportunities, including dealing with adversity, challenges and success,\u201d Mavromat said. \u201cI\u2019ve been able to determine my strengths, and the experience I\u2019ve gained will help me go far in life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From hitting the ball, to hitting the books, Auburn University baseball and softball players from the College of Engineering are learning to juggle the roles of both student and athlete. 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