Where Are They Now Series - Amy Schafer '03, Softball
Amy Schafer '03 continues our "Alumni Where are They Now" series. Amy was an NCAA Division III All-American catcher for the Bethany Softball team. She earned First Team All-Region accolades and was an All-PAC First Team pick (2001-03). In 2002, the Bison compiled a 32-10 record and won the PAC Championship, earning their second-ever bid to the NCAA Tournament. In the 2002 NCAA Tournament, the Bison won the Central Region and advanced to the NCAA Division III World Series for the first time in program history.
Amy finished her career with a .380 batting average, which currently ranks fourth all-time in Bethany history. In 2015, Amy was named to the PAC 60th Anniversary Softball Team and in 2016 she was inducted into the Bethany College Athletic Hall of Fame.
Currently, Amy has taken her talents to PAC opponent, Thiel College where she serves as the Director of Athletics. We caught up with Amy and learned about her experiences at Bethany College and how they inspired her to become an Athletic Administrator.
If you can recall, why did you choose to attend Bethany?
Academic Major and Softball
How did your athletic involvement aid in the path that you chose following graduation?
My athletic involvement aided in my career paths since I coached softball for 12 years and currently and athletic administrator. My coaches and professors mentored throughout my time at Bethany to guide my decision making.
What would you say were your greatest athletic and academic accomplishments during your time at Bethany?
Greatest Athletics Accomplishment - Four PAC Championships, One Regional Championship, One bid to Softball College World Series and Induction into the Bethany College Athletic Hall of Fame. Academic Accomplishment - Passing Comps, PAC Honor Roll and Deans List
What is your most fond memory of Bethany athletics?
The time spent with my teammates and cheering on other sports programs.
What piece of advice would you have for current Bethany student-athletes?
Attend class and buy-in the culture of your team and Bethany College Athletics.
What was your favorite non-athletics activity at Bethany?
I enjoyed being a Phi Mu and having a group of friends that were not involved with athletics.
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