Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight: Mohamed Elola

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 Male Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight senior Mohamed Elola.

Sport: Football
Position: DB
Hometown: Jersey City, New Jersey
High School: East Guilford
Major: Sport Management
Minor: Business Management

Activities outside of Athletics?
Leader of the Ponton Peer Mentor program, SAAC and member of the President's Council on Multi-Cultural Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Literary Studies tutor.

What is your dream job?
My dream job is to be an athletic academic advisor or an assistant athletic director.

Tips for being successful?
Give maximum effort at all times even when you think nobody is watching because someone is, manage time wisely, and surround yourself with people that will help you grow rather than stunt your growth.

What does it mean to be a Scholar-Athlete?
The meaning of a scholar-athlete is the balancing of attending class regularly, turning in assignments on time and performing athletically.

What is your biggest accomplishment?
My biggest accomplishment was when I was inducted into Phi Delta Psi (Physical education honor society) and being named the co-leader of the Ponton Mentor program.

With COVID-19 restrictions, how have you adapted as an athlete and as a student?
With the COVID-19 restrictions, I adapted as an athlete by doing the little things right. If I'm not doing anything, I'll do some calisthenics and run to keep myself in shape.
As a student, the delay of fall sports allowed me to refocus and dedicate more of my time on education. I am making the best out of the cards I've been dealt.

A Fun Fact about yourself:
I love to cook and I'm pretty good at it!