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Post by OscarWildeCat, Admin on Oct 30, 2016 14:02:14 GMT -6
Someone made the point back several years ago that the message we were sending to athletic recruits---that the ACU mission emphasizes spiritual as well as academic, social and athletic growth--was resonating more with female than male recruits . The accuracy of this statement seems very true today in light of the accomplishments of our women's sports to date.....Cross Country last year. Basketball last year. This year volleyball and soccer look solid and are making clear progress. Softball has some huge recruits on board.
Men's tennis has had some success, but for the most part we are still waiting. Looks like maybe the MBB program is about to get the ship righted?
Anyway, I just happened to think of this comment and how prophetic it seems a couple of years down the road. Wish I could recall who said it. Anyone want to claim authorship?
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Post by acuwildcat86 on Oct 31, 2016 10:01:40 GMT -6
catchat.freeforums.net/post/664I'm not taking credit for the original thought. I give credit to Jared Mosley for recognizing this years ago. However, once I heard him say that, my antenna has been tuned to it. It makes sense. We men are a rather shallow bunch. It's hard for us to turn down immediate gratification (ie recruiting and sports wins) over the long term perspective (ie Christian education, atmosphere, and potential suitors, among many others). I'm not saying that winning isn't a huge priority for women. I know plenty of female collegiate athletes. Winning is a huge deal. However, they seem to see the bigger picture better than men. And when ACU is selling the "bigger picture", it makes sense that it would resonate with women better than men. Speaking in generalities, obviously.
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Post by catmasters05 on Oct 31, 2016 12:36:37 GMT -6
catchat.freeforums.net/post/664I'm not taking credit for the original thought. I give credit to Jared Mosley for recognizing this years ago. However, once I heard him say that, my antenna has been tuned to it. It makes sense. We men are a rather shallow bunch. It's hard for us to turn down immediate gratification (ie recruiting and sports wins) over the long term perspective (ie Christian education, atmosphere, and potential suitors, among many others). I'm not saying that winning isn't a huge priority for women. I know plenty of female collegiate athletes. Winning is a huge deal. However, they seem to see the bigger picture better than men. And when ACU is selling the "bigger picture", it makes sense that it would resonate with women better than men. Speaking in generalities, obviously. This is a great point that I had never considered. It does seem to make logical sense, and it is showing in the results. It will be fascinating to see how this continues to play out. |
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Post by Cap'n Cattitude on Oct 31, 2016 19:58:26 GMT -6
Having been around both men and women athletes at ACU, I think the difference is this:
Women tend to be STUDENT-athletes while men tend to be ATHLETE-students.
The women are talented, hard working and competitive. They love playing their sport but only in rare cases are they defined by it.
Men, on the other hand, more often have their sense of identity wrapped up in their sport.
Like all generalities, there are many exceptions.
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Post by acucatdad on Nov 2, 2016 3:40:49 GMT -6
catchat.freeforums.net/post/664I'm not taking credit for the original thought. I give credit to Jared Mosley for recognizing this years ago. However, once I heard him say that, my antenna has been tuned to it. It makes sense. We men are a rather shallow bunch. It's hard for us to turn down immediate gratification (ie recruiting and sports wins) over the long term perspective (ie Christian education, atmosphere, and potential suitors, among many others). I'm not saying that winning isn't a huge priority for women. I know plenty of female collegiate athletes. Winning is a huge deal. However, they seem to see the bigger picture better than men. And when ACU is selling the "bigger picture", it makes sense that it would resonate with women better than men. Speaking in generalities, obviously. (WARNING!!! WARNING!!!)
86, I wouldn't recommend handing one of your credit cards to any of our women student athletes and showing them the front door to Macy's. I'd expect at least 95% of them would be immediately gratified and hand you back a melted wad of plastic upon exiting as a token of your generosity. 
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