The Ithacan

Ithaca College puts emphasis on diet with new sports nutrition consultant

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • February 22, 2024

Although training and competition experience appear to be the most important role in becoming an elite athlete, it is the elements below the surface that truly allow athletes to excel.

Commentary: Efforts must be put into helping athletes

By Hannah Polce • March 28, 2023

Playing a sport is a dangerous game, not just for the physical strain it puts on one’s body, but the mental effects it has, too.

Strong bodies and minds: Students organize athlete mental health panel

By Tess Ferguson, Assistant Sports Editor • February 22, 2023

The event allowed the three elite athletes to share their experiences and advice regarding the pressures of high-level sports with a new generation of student-athletes.

College invests in sport psychology programs for athletes

By Tess Ferguson, Staff Writer • December 6, 2022

Mental performance consultants at the college, who are professionally trained in athletic psychology, are largely aiding student-athletes in developing mental, life and self-regulatory skills.

Healing Mind and Body: Injured athletes struggle with mental health

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor • September 18, 2019

Student-athletes struggle to manage their mental health while recovering from serious physical injuries.

Leading by Example: High jumper thrives with training group

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • February 5, 2019

Junior high-jumper Estelle Yedynak has endured much success in her tenure with the Bombers, as well as being a fantastic leader for her teammates.

Professor discusses leadership academy and sports psychology

By Danielle Allentuck, Sports Editor • November 14, 2016

Greg Shelley, associate professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, is in charge of the Leadership Academy, which help athletes from all teams develop into better leaders and athletes.

Ithaca College student-athletes address LGBT issues on campus

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer • April 8, 2015

Bomber athletes have differing opinions on the way the Athletics Department addresses LGBT issues.

Editorial: Campus climate problematic for student athletes

April 8, 2015

Athletic communities are often under fire for a lack of inclusivity, whether in terms of race, gender or sexuality.

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics implements leadership academy

By Miles Surrey, Sports Editor • September 23, 2014

Sports Editor Miles Surrey talked with associate professor Greg Shelley about the athletic department's new Leadership Academy.