TEMPE, Ariz. -- Representing the Sun Devils well on the beach, mat and field, these three Devils are spectacular in the classroom as well. Read more about the student-athletes of the month below.
Madison Berridge | Beach Volleyball
Berridge closes out her final Sun Devil chapter as a key contributor to Beach Volleyball squad.
Not only has she put forth a consistent effort on the sand, she's made strides in class by posting a 3.76, her highest semester GPA. This May, she'll graduate with a degree in Sociology.
What motivates you to have such an outstanding commitment to the Sun Devil Way?
"The thing that motivates me the most to commit would be my overall competitive drive. No matter how my performance is on the court, if I'm not excelling in the classroom and giving it my best shot, I feel like I have lost. As I'm sure, just like the rest of you, I hate losing. "
What advice would you share with the Sun Devil Family to inspire others to commit to upholding Sun Devils graduate in their own lives?
"To my Sun Devil family, the best advice I can give you is to hold yourself accountable. Hold your standards high, set goals, and don't stop till you have reached them."
Tanner Hall | Wrestling
Hall found success on the mat and in the classroom his sophomore year. He was a part of the wrestling team that brought the conference championship title back to Tempe – a first since 2006. As an electrical engineering and Barrett Honors College student he currently holds a 3.64 GPA and is on track to graduate a semester early.
What advice would you share with the Sun Devil Family to inspire others to commit to upholding Sun Devils graduate in their own lives?
"As a student-athlete, you will go through ups and downs. It's how you respond that makes you who you are. Being relentless is about wanting it more than the next guy and it's' about character. Find that 'thing' or that person that inspires you and work to achieve success daily."
Taylor Coon | Women's Soccer
Since freshman year, Coon has showcased her ability on and off the field by excelling in multiple aspects in her life. She juggles pursuing a degree in Health Sciences along with a minor in Family and Human Development and has maintained a 3.72 GPA. Now finishing up her junior year, she's another step closer toward her career goal of attending Physician's Assistant school after graduation.
What motivates you to have such an outstanding commitment to the Sun Devil Way?
"On the field, I push myself to get better for the girls around me because I know they are doing the same for me. My family motivates me in all aspects of my life because I know they all worked hard and made sacrifices to get me where I am today."
What advice would you share with the Sun Devil Family to inspire others to commit to upholding Sun Devils graduate in their own lives?
"My advice is to find something you're passionate about and find time to do that thing on a regular basis. Setting goals i also super important so you are always working toward something you are passionate about."
SUN DEVIL ATHLETICS ACADEMICALLY BY THE NUMBERS (AS OF START OF 2017 SPRING SEMESTER)
3.12: Average cumulative GPA for all student-athletes
9: Number of semesters with cumulative GPA above 3.0
64%: Portion of student-athletes that achieve a semester or cumulative GPA of 3.0
3.34: Average cumulative GPA for female student-athletes
2.96: Average cumulative GPA for male student-athletes
Madison Berridge | Beach Volleyball
Berridge closes out her final Sun Devil chapter as a key contributor to Beach Volleyball squad.
Not only has she put forth a consistent effort on the sand, she's made strides in class by posting a 3.76, her highest semester GPA. This May, she'll graduate with a degree in Sociology.
What motivates you to have such an outstanding commitment to the Sun Devil Way?
"The thing that motivates me the most to commit would be my overall competitive drive. No matter how my performance is on the court, if I'm not excelling in the classroom and giving it my best shot, I feel like I have lost. As I'm sure, just like the rest of you, I hate losing. "
What advice would you share with the Sun Devil Family to inspire others to commit to upholding Sun Devils graduate in their own lives?
"To my Sun Devil family, the best advice I can give you is to hold yourself accountable. Hold your standards high, set goals, and don't stop till you have reached them."
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— Sun Devil Beach VB (@SunDevilBeachVB) April 17, 2017
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Tanner Hall | Wrestling
Hall found success on the mat and in the classroom his sophomore year. He was a part of the wrestling team that brought the conference championship title back to Tempe – a first since 2006. As an electrical engineering and Barrett Honors College student he currently holds a 3.64 GPA and is on track to graduate a semester early.
What advice would you share with the Sun Devil Family to inspire others to commit to upholding Sun Devils graduate in their own lives?
"As a student-athlete, you will go through ups and downs. It's how you respond that makes you who you are. Being relentless is about wanting it more than the next guy and it's' about character. Find that 'thing' or that person that inspires you and work to achieve success daily."
Not only did he succeed on the mat this season, Tanner Hall succeeds in the classroom & has been named a Student-Athlete of the Month! pic.twitter.com/t0zemclnQp
— Sun Devil Wrestling (@ASUWrestling) April 12, 2017
Taylor Coon | Women's Soccer
Since freshman year, Coon has showcased her ability on and off the field by excelling in multiple aspects in her life. She juggles pursuing a degree in Health Sciences along with a minor in Family and Human Development and has maintained a 3.72 GPA. Now finishing up her junior year, she's another step closer toward her career goal of attending Physician's Assistant school after graduation.
What motivates you to have such an outstanding commitment to the Sun Devil Way?
"On the field, I push myself to get better for the girls around me because I know they are doing the same for me. My family motivates me in all aspects of my life because I know they all worked hard and made sacrifices to get me where I am today."
What advice would you share with the Sun Devil Family to inspire others to commit to upholding Sun Devils graduate in their own lives?
"My advice is to find something you're passionate about and find time to do that thing on a regular basis. Setting goals i also super important so you are always working toward something you are passionate about."
Not only is she a competitor on the pitch, Taylor Coon succeeds in the classroom & has been named a Student-Athlete of the Month!#ForksUp pic.twitter.com/ynB5P7vX80
— Sun Devil Soccer (@ASUSoccer) April 13, 2017
SUN DEVIL ATHLETICS ACADEMICALLY BY THE NUMBERS (AS OF START OF 2017 SPRING SEMESTER)
3.12: Average cumulative GPA for all student-athletes
9: Number of semesters with cumulative GPA above 3.0
64%: Portion of student-athletes that achieve a semester or cumulative GPA of 3.0
3.34: Average cumulative GPA for female student-athletes
2.96: Average cumulative GPA for male student-athletes