About Hartwick Basketball

Oneonta, New York, United States
Hartwick is among the North East’s elite liberal art colleges both academically and athletically. Hartwick has a reputation of academic excellence and offers a most diverse selection of degree programs, with a strong emphasis on a liberal arts education. Our campus is truly beautiful. We are located on a scenic 425-acre site on the northern slopes of New York’s Catskill Mountains, in Oneonta, a town considered by some experts to be among the top ten best college towns in America. Hartwick offers a small college atmosphere; as the student/faculty ratio is 11 to 1, and the average classroom size is 15. Yet we are only 70 minutes from the state capital, Albany, and two and a half hours from New York City. This setting provides an ideal atmosphere academically, athletically, and socially for the aspiring student-athlete. Combine these facts with tremendous facilities, a great schedule, and a major commitment to the basketball program, and you can see why Hartwick basketball has made the final four and is a true Division III Giant! As a member of the Empire 8 Conference, Hartwick competes successfully in one of the premier Division III conferences in the country.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Meet the Hartwick Hawks- Sophomore MARK BLAZEK


Hello. My name is Mark Blazek and I’m a sophomore here at Hartwick. I grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania. Right now I’m biology major with future plans to attend graduate school to become a physical therapist. I’m a big fan of the Cleveland Indians and Browns (I know…ouch) and the Philadelphia 76ers. Basketball is my main activity but I also enjoy watching movies, playing ping pong, sand volleyball, and Texas Hold ‘Em. My favorite player is Chris Paul, but I enjoy watching Steve Nash, Deron Williams, and Dwayne Wade.

On a more serious note, I chose Hartwick because the school offers individual attention in the classroom which was important to me. Hartwick’s collaboration with Sage Graduate School for guaranteed placement in their physical therapy program was another attractive aspect. The campus community made me feel at home even though I live five hours away. Also, the view from the top of the hill is unbelievable!

On the basketball side of things, I wanted to help revive a basketball program with a rich history of success. The gym is newly renovated and a great place to play. The team had a successful year last year and I look for things to only get better.