Life University Athletics provides a unique opportunity for a comprehensive educational experience . Student-athletes across 23 teams develop their skills daily and gain practical experience in leadership , strategic planning and resource management . Furthermore , LIFE is committed to the optimal health and performance of all students . Pair that with one of our 15 undergraduate degrees , and the result is a dynamic graduate base thriving across a variety of careers .
Tyler Patterson
Now
Senior Director of Sales , Amazon - Ring Sales & Marketing Division
Then
Rugby , Class of 2010 , B . B . A . in Business Administration
“ My experience as a student-athlete helped to develop my work ethic , grit to accomplish any goal and a better understanding of team dynamics and leadership . It was the love of the sport that bred a high level of personal discipline to execute within the structure of collegiate athletics .”
Jonathan Beausejour
Now
Graduate Research Assistant , Auburn University , External Evaluations , M . S . in Exercise Science Student
Basketball , Class of 2017 , B . S . in Exercise Science
Then
“ As a Life University student-athlete from 2013-2017 , I was part of a huge growth phase for athletics on campus . That gave me the perspective of all the hard work that goes into starting something new . As an exercise science student , I relished learning from faculty who were experienced professionals in the field and developing close relationships with them thanks to the low student-to-faculty ratio .”
Nadine Fiege
Now
Nurse , Surgical Intensive Care Unit , University of Florida Health Jacksonville
Then
Wrestling , Class of 2018 , B . S . in Biopsychology
“ My experiences at Life University , both as a student and a wrestler , helped prepare me for my future career in health care . Not only did I learn to step up to challenges and strengthen my mindset on the mat , I also took a wide array of science and psychology courses through my degree program , which left me feeling wellequipped to enter into an accelerated nursing program . Today , I utilize this gained understanding of human behavior and the complex interdependencies that exist between the mind and body in order to deliver personalized , holistic health care .”
Matthew Mairowitz
Now
Product Manager , Mimecast , Cybersecurity
Then
Rugby , Class of 2020 , B . S . in Computer Information Management B . B . A . in Business Administration
“ My education at Life University developed my leadership and communication skills along with a work ethic that sets me apart from other young students entering the workforce .”
Dillan Schouw
Tony Annan
Now
Academy Director , Atlanta United , Major League Soccer Champions 2019
Soccer , Class of 1998 , B . S . in Nutrition
Then
“ My experience as a student-athlete prepared me for much of what I do now — time management and managing a full-time team of coaches and athletes in the sports field . Many of thesev skills were acquired during my time at LIFE .”
Now
Math Teacher , Head Coach , Wrestling , Paulding County High School
Then
Wrestling , Class of 2015 , B . B . A . Business Administration , A . S . in Computer Information Management
“ During my time as a student-athlete at Life University , I developed strong problem-solving skills thanks to the many great professors I had . I utilize those skills every day in the classroom and on the wrestling mat to teach young minds from all backgrounds to be successful at whatever they set their mind to .”