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Director of Athletics Mary Beth Spirk & Athletic Department Staff Video Message to Student-Athletes

Moravian logo for video message from athletic department.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College Director of Athletics and Recreation/Head Women's Basketball Coach Mary Beth Spirk and members of the Greyhounds' staff put together a video message to the student-athletes. The text of the video follows.

Hello this is Mary Beth Spirk. The Athletic Director and Women's Basketball Coach at Moravian College. I wanted to say hello to everybody and Hound Nation. Especially our student-athletes in particular our senior athletes. We're thinking about you and know this is a tough time and I want you to know that we will celebrate all your accomplishments from the class of 2020 eventually. For now, take care of yourselves, take care of your family, and especially your teammates and I miss you all. I hope to see you all soon. We will get through this, we are strong, we are resilient, we are Hounds.

Hey everybody! This is Shelley Bauder, the Volleyball Coach. Just a little message for all of you out there! First of all, make sure you never pass up an opportunity to help somebody. Set realistic expectations. Hit the books and hit us up if you ever need anything. We miss you, love you, GO HOUNDS!

Oh Hey! Hello everyone, hope you're doing well. Miss you all and looking forward to the day we're all back on campus. Until then stay safe, make sure you look after each other and remember make every day your masterpiece. GO HOUNDS! (men's soccer coach Bob Wilkinson)

Hello fellow Greyhound athletes, I hope this message finds everybody doing well family included.

Hope everybody's healthy. This will all end one day, it's up to you to make sure you come back as strong as possible. Be leaders and look forward to seeing everybody upon our return. (baseball coach Paul Engelhardt)

We know things are challenging during this time, but remember control the things we can, we're with you and we support you and GO HOUNDS! (field hockey coach Sarah Dalrymple)

Hey Moravian! Hope all of you are at home, staying healthy and safe during this time. Just wanted to say that can't wait to see you all back on campus, it will happen at some time and that I can't wait for that time to come. TTFN, Ta Ta For Now! (equipment manager Josh Baltz)

Always remember, your part of this Greyhound athletic family and we will get through this together. (women's lacrosse coach Kristen Nicholson)

We hope everyone is safe and doing well during this time, hopefully we'll see you soon. GO HOUNDS! (golf coach Kevin Edwards)

Hey Greyhounds! I hope your all doing well, please continue to stay safe and stay connected. I know as a community we can persevere through these challenging times. Miss you all and see you soon! (associate athletic director Renee Hellert)

To all our student-athletes and the rest of Greyhound Nation, I hope you and your families are doing well during this unprecedented time. Please remember to attack each day, stay consistent in our new routines and remember we're here for each other. We'll see you soon! (football coach Jeff Pukszyn)

Hey Hounds! I know your missing everybody right now but we'll be back as a pack soon enough. Keep working hard and we'll see you soon! (men's lacrosse coach Dave Carty)

Hey Moravian College student-athletes! Love you guys, hang in there now. I'm real proud of your perseverance as you adapt online environment and remote learning. Stay strong Hounds! (faculty athletics representative Dr. Bob Brill)

Everyone from Hound Town applauses your positive efforts during this difficult time. Remember, be strong, keep the faith, and breath. Hope to see you soon and everyone take care! (office manager Terry Eddinger)

As you navigate through these uncharted times drawn your experiences as a student-athlete to help meet the challenges of this real-life opponent. (softball coach John Byrne)

To all the student-athletes, take care of yourself, take care of your family, take care of your friends.

Stay strong, that's what athletes do. Hope to see you all soon, stay healthy. (women's soccer coach Jeff Ykoruk)

Hello Hounds! This is Jesse Baumann, the Track and Cross Country Coach at Moravian. Just hoping that you guys are all staying safe and healthy. Making sure your zooming into all your classes. Making sure that your staying connected with family and friends and also doing a few things for your mental health as well and your physical health. Just remember, we're going to get through this and it's a Great Day to be a Hound!

Hey Hounds, just wanted to take a second and check in. Hope everyone is doing well, staying healthy, staying positive. I hope everyone's families are staying healthy as well and just wanted to say hang in there we'll be back on campus here before we know it. Take care! (director of sports medicine John Ostrowski)