Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight: Sidney Snyder

Bethany, W. Va. – The Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight highlights Bethany College Scholar-Athletes that exemplify outstanding leadership as an athlete, student, or in other college and community activities. These Scholar-Athletes have distinguished themselves above and beyond both in the classroom and on the playing field.

Get to know this week's Female Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight sophomore Sidney Snyder.

Sport: Volleyball
Position: OH / MB
Hometown: Steubenville, Ohio
High School: Steubenville
Major: Early Childhood Education
Minor: Special Education

Activities outside of Athletics?
A member of Phi Mu sorority and working in my hometown

What is your dream job?
Becoming an Early Childhood Education Teacher and coaching volleyball

Tips for being successful?
Staying organized and setting goals!

What does it mean to be a Scholar-Athlete?
To be a scholar-athlete means that a student needs to be an outstanding leader in their sport(s) and also a leader in the classroom

What is your biggest accomplishment?
Being 2019 PAC Rookie of the Year!

With COVID-19 restrictions, how have you adapted as an athlete and as a student?
With the covid-19 restrictions, I adapted to a different environment this year than I did from last year, with having volleyball in the spring instead of the fall, it made me focus more on staying positive and working hard every day doing whatever it takes to have a season. Also as a student, I'm having to stay focused with having classes online and in-person to keep setting goals for me to have a great future, and to not let the covid-19 restrictions get in the way. Overall this experience is going to make me a better athlete and student because of the adaptation and challenges I have had to face.

A Fun Fact about yourself:
I'm ambidextrous!