Michigan State has several student groups for athletes who wish to be connected by faith. That outlet became more important during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering a lifeline of connection when sports were shut down.
A Christian organization for student-athletes on Michigan State’s campus, called Athletes In Action, provided a haven for its members.
“With athletics, everyone is so similar so everyone can relate to each other,” said Michigan State men’s lacrosse player Devin Dickerson. “Getting to talk about school, faith and sports, everyone’s in similar boats. I’ve gotten to meet a lot of cool people and form some cool relationships through AIA.”