Zach Morgan accepted coach’s challenge
Zachary Morgan, senior business major, loved the sport of soccer. When looking for a school, he had a checklist: a good soccer program, a Christian school and something that took all of his credits from the community college he attended.
He said that Carl Griffiths, head coach of the Waynesburg University soccer team, challenged him in a different way than anyone else had, which made Morgan choose Waynesburg.
“He said you know you can go there and fit the mold or you could come here and be challenged and challenge other people and see what kind of affect you can do on the community and the team,” said Morgan. “And that fits the model of Waynesburg I feel like, with the service and learning.”
Morgan said playing with the team was one of the best experiences while here at Waynesburg. He was part of two of the best seasons Waynesburg soccer has had, and was voted captain of the team his senior year. Beating Washington & Jefferson and Saint Vincent are two of the best memories he has of soccer.
With his love of sports he knew he wanted to do more than just be a teammate.
“Sports have always been my life,” said Morgan. “I wanted to do something more with sports, so when I was looking at Waynesburg I decided on sports management, which fit perfectly.”
Morgan is not only a full-time student and an athlete, but is also a Bonner Scholar.
“God gives each one of us different talents and gifts, and I think if you have a passion for something and you take the talents and gifts He has given you, then He will guide you for the rest of your life,” said Morgan about his mentality towards the future.
He plans to do just that, as Morgan will be a part of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes upon graduation, raising funds and then heading out into high schools to speak to the students as a missionary.