UIU Athletics Giving Day 2018
Peacocks Blogger: Taylor Hoth

            As Giving Day 2018 inches closer, the UIU Athletic Department continues to urge all Peacocks to give. Peacock athletics hopes to be able to install a nutrition bar in the weight room to the benefit all Peacock student-athletes. According to Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Zach Anderson, the project would take the UIU weight room and transform it into a Division I level facility.

            The quest to becoming a better student-athlete starts off the field. Away from the lights and fans, in the weight room, grinding and pushing yourself. The nutrition bar would aid these athletes in their push for success.

“Not only would the nutrition bar serve as a performance and growth aid, but also an educational aid. It will educate student-athletes on how and what to put in their bodies to fuel them. Not only for their sports, but for their life,” Anderson said. “It would allow them to come in when the strength coaches are here. To come in and grab a shake, grab a bar, grab some granola or anything. So they get anything they need and go on with the rest of their day.”

            Urging donors to give, Anderson said, “Look at the possibilities. Be part of the change. We’re going to shake things up in the conference and only going to be good things coming from this.” He said to “trust and believe” in the work that the University is doing. He described it as a budding flower that is ready to bloom.

            So, on April 25, be part of the change. Look at the possibilities and help out your fellow Peacocks. Circle the date and show your Peacock pride. The time to give is NOW!

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