Steve Koudelka 05-19-2021
University of Lynchburg men’s lacrosse coach joined The Sportsline on Wednesday ahead of their elite 8 clash with Christopher Newport this weekend!
Steve Koudelka wants his menâs lacrosse players at the University of Lynchburg to be of the right mindset the moment they step onto campus as freshmen. It might be natural for those student-athletes, the coach explained, to want to test the water of their new environment, or to see what one of the nationâs preeminent Division III programs can do to advance their careers.
But, waiting at the edge of the pool, only dipping a toe in, could mean missing out on the joy that comes with jumping in.
âItâs like if you go to a friendâs house and you have an hour to swim. ⦠If you only jump in the last 15 minutes, you only got to swim 15 minutes. Youâll realize, âI wish I got to swim for an hour,ââ Koudelka said recently, as he played out the analogy in describing his program.
University of Lynchburg creates first local NAACP collegiate chapter
The group’s hope is to educate their peers in a healthy environment
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LYNCHBURG, Va. – The University of Lynchburg is making strides in building unity and fighting for racial justice. The institution recently chartered its NAACP chapter the first collegiate chapter in Central Virginia.
Davion Washington Jr., a university senior, says he had one more assignment before walking across the graduation stage.
“I really wanted to hone in on one of my personal passions and goals,” said Washington.
He founded the university’s NAACP chapter, which was chartered earlier this month.
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Leighton B. Dodd, a former Lynchburg city councilman and mayor who just this month was recognized locally with a day named in his honor for his stance against racial inequality, died peacefully Sunday, his family said. He was 90 years old.
âMy grandfather has been my idol for as long as I can remember,â said Morgan Hollister, Doddâs granddaughter. âHe was a humble, selfless, kind, genuine man who touched each and every individual he ever came in contact with.â
Born in Charlotte County, Dodd was one of 12 children. He was a veteran of the Korean War who joined the U.S. Army at age 17 and was awarded two Purple Hearts during his time in service. He attended Lynchburg College after returning from the war, graduating in 1956. Dodd was elected to city council in 1970 and served as mayor of Lynchburg from 1972 to 1976.
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