Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Letter from Director of Athletics Chris Massaro
4/16/2020 2:00:00 PM | General
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Dear Blue Raiders,
I hope this finds you all safe and healthy as we are all working hard adjusting to the "new normal."
Five weeks ago, we called many of our teams to instruct them to come home and that their competitions have been canceled. During this period of uncertainty, our coaches and student athletes have exhibited tremendous strength and resiliency. They have adjusted well to the elimination of their formal sports activities and attending class on campus with their friends to training at home and attending classes online. The coaches have been great leaders in helping our student athletes to modify their routines in such trying times.
These actions of our student-athletes and coaches have made me proud. Through this adversity, we are able to see the True Blue character of the Blue Raiders when put to a test. We are able to witness the resilience when our young people are faced with these challenges. I continue to be humbled to be the person that gets to lead these incredible young people and advocate on their behalf.
We need to also remember that for many of them, their struggles are mounting. Some are feeling the financial impact of the down economy on their families. We, as a True Blue family, must stand tall for those impacted and to let them know they will have love and support when they return to their beloved campus community.
President McPhee and his campus leadership team has acted swiftly and decisively to prioritize the health and safety of the campus community. These difficult and unprecedented decisions have left us well positioned to deal with the challenges of the virus. Despite the immediate unknown, I remain steadfast in my enthusiasm to see us gather again as True Blue Raiders to enjoy the sights and the sounds in our athletic venues. I can't wait to smell the tailgate smoke and to hear the roar of the crowd when our football team takes the field for the first time at Floyd Stadium. I can't wait to see the stadium lights flashing after a touchdown and the Band of Blue belting out our fight song enthusiastically in celebration.
Most of all, I can't wait to see you and all the Blue Raiders dressed in blue. We will gather again and celebrate those moments together. Together as a Blue Raider family.
Go Blue Raiders!
Chris Massaro, Director of Athletics
Dear Blue Raiders,
I hope this finds you all safe and healthy as we are all working hard adjusting to the "new normal."
Five weeks ago, we called many of our teams to instruct them to come home and that their competitions have been canceled. During this period of uncertainty, our coaches and student athletes have exhibited tremendous strength and resiliency. They have adjusted well to the elimination of their formal sports activities and attending class on campus with their friends to training at home and attending classes online. The coaches have been great leaders in helping our student athletes to modify their routines in such trying times.
These actions of our student-athletes and coaches have made me proud. Through this adversity, we are able to see the True Blue character of the Blue Raiders when put to a test. We are able to witness the resilience when our young people are faced with these challenges. I continue to be humbled to be the person that gets to lead these incredible young people and advocate on their behalf.
We need to also remember that for many of them, their struggles are mounting. Some are feeling the financial impact of the down economy on their families. We, as a True Blue family, must stand tall for those impacted and to let them know they will have love and support when they return to their beloved campus community.
President McPhee and his campus leadership team has acted swiftly and decisively to prioritize the health and safety of the campus community. These difficult and unprecedented decisions have left us well positioned to deal with the challenges of the virus. Despite the immediate unknown, I remain steadfast in my enthusiasm to see us gather again as True Blue Raiders to enjoy the sights and the sounds in our athletic venues. I can't wait to smell the tailgate smoke and to hear the roar of the crowd when our football team takes the field for the first time at Floyd Stadium. I can't wait to see the stadium lights flashing after a touchdown and the Band of Blue belting out our fight song enthusiastically in celebration.
Most of all, I can't wait to see you and all the Blue Raiders dressed in blue. We will gather again and celebrate those moments together. Together as a Blue Raider family.
Go Blue Raiders!
Chris Massaro, Director of Athletics
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