Volleyball: Megan Theiller MAAC Student-Athelete of the Year
Jul 11, 2018 13:05:04 GMT -5
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Post by FU73 on Jul 11, 2018 13:05:04 GMT -5
Megan Theiller '18 has been selected as the 2017-18 MAAC Female Student-Athlete of the Year, as announced this morning by the conference office. Theiller concluded her career with Fairfield University Volleyball this past fall as a co-captain of three consecutive MAAC Championship teams and graduated from the University in May with a degree in Biology.
To be eligible for MAAC Student-Athlete of the Year consideration, a student-athlete must be an upperclassman with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.2 or higher who is also a key contributor to his or her team in athletic competition. Nominees were submitted by the MAAC's 11 full-member institutions and voted upon by representatives from each athletic department.
"I am honored to receive this award that recognizes both academic and athletic success; I have always tried my best to balance academics with my commitment to my team. The university's philosophy of the Magis – striving for excellence in all facets of life – was a principle that I tried to emulate," said Theiller. "The personal relationships that I built with my teammates, coaches, athletics staff and professors were integral to my success, and I am grateful to those people and the many others who helped me during my time at Fairfield."
"Megan embodies all of the characteristics of a true Fairfield Stag through her commitment to excellence in every aspect of her college experience," Director of Athletics Paul Schlickmann said. "She has been a shining example for her peers and all of those around her, and I am thrilled that her efforts have been recognized by our fellow MAAC institutions."
"This award could not go to a more deserving student-athlete. Megan has set the standard for excellence in our program for the last four years and her lasting legacy will help us remain successful," noted Head Coach Todd Kress. "She approached every practice and every class with an urgency to improve and learn. I've coached many student-athletes over the years, and Megan sets herself apart with her drive, determination, work ethic, passion and – most importantly – her humility."
Theiller is the third Stag – male or female – to win MAAC Student-Athlete of the Year honors since the award was established beginning in the 2001-02 academic year. She joins Melissa Santos (Softball, 2001-02) and Ahna Johnson (Women's Soccer, 2008-09) as Fairfield's third recipient and stands alongside Saint Peter's Valentina Zaharieva (2001-02) and Siena's Liz Hubbard (2005-06) as the third volleyball student-athlete to claim the honor. Theiller is the MAAC's first Volleyball student-athlete to be the sole Female Student-Athlete of Year, as both Zaharieva and Hubbard shared their distinction as co-winners in their respective years.
www.maacsports.com/news/2018/7/11/cross-country-fairfields-megan-theiller-ionas-chartt-miller-claim-2017-18-maac-student-athlete-of-the-year-honors.aspx
