Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight: Jess Moore

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 Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight juniorJess Moore.

Sport: Volleyball
Position: Outside Hitter
Hometown:  Stewartstown, Pa.
High School:  Kennard-Dale
Major:  Sports Management
Minor: Marketing

Activities outside of Athletics?
Outside of athletics I am a writing tutor and I love doing photography, working out, coaching volleyball, and helping with the intramural program.

What is your dream job?
My dream job is to work with a professional sports team and to coach volleyball   

Tips for being successful?
Always put 110% into everything you do academically and athletically because you never know what other people are doing or who's watching.

What does it mean to be a Scholar-Athlete?
Being a scholar-athlete means working hard in the classroom and on the court and striving for success physically and mentally.

Why Bethany?
I chose Bethany because of the athletic and academic opportunities offered. Here, I was able to continue playing volleyball and throwing for track. I also liked the fact that there was an opportunity for 1-on-1 learning experiences.

What is your biggest accomplishment?
Winning the PAC volleyball championship my freshman year and maintaining a high GPA while being a duel sport athlete

With COVID-19 restrictions, how have you adapted as an athlete and as a student?
I have had to adapt as an athlete more than a student this semester. All but one of my classes are in person this semester so I didn't have a big adjustment there. As an athlete, I had a bigger adjustment because I was practicing for track and volleyball at the same time. I think having an "off season" now is beneficial because there is more time to grow as a team and grow as athletes on and off the court before we start competition play.

A Fun Fact about yourself:
I have been to every state on the East Coast