respect
pride
determination
strength
togetherness
The two-day event was planned by the female sport head coaches
on September 21, Maine Maritime Athletics kicked off the First
and returning female athletes.
Year Programming of inCoMMAND. The First Year Programming
"Having an opportunity to help plan this event meant being a part
meetings are coordinated to foster a culture of pride, respect, and
of making history at MMA. It was an opportunity to thank al the
competitive spirit al while hitting on some key themes that wil help
women that came before us for giving us the privilege to be athletes at
freshmen commit to the Mariner student-athlete experience and
MMA and trying to make it better for those who come after us," said
transition to the life of a collegiate student-athlete. These programs
senior volleybal team captain Mol y Marcotte. "It meant I was seen as
wil enhance the student-athlete's classroom and athletic experiences
someone who could help make a difference and positive experience
at Maine Maritime.
for women at MMA. I was so proud to be a part of this amazing group
The Mariners welcomed alumni BJ Dunlap and Julia Knights-
of women leaders and hope this program can continue to grow and
Howe, who spoke at the First Year Programming "Pride" event.
truly form one Team in women athletics."
The Captains and Leader Program works to enhance leadership
The overal mission of the inCoMMAND Leadership Program is
skill-sets and continue to develop the qualities and behaviors that have
to instil in Maine Maritime Academy's athletes the qualities and val-
earned our leaders the role of captain and leader on their respective
ues necessary to be an effective leader and to provide leadership skil s
teams.
that can be utilized in both their professional and personal lives.
Photo by Tony Llerena Photography.

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