Hartwick works with EDD Memorial

The Hartwick College Men's

basketball team took a day of practice to work with the EDD Memorial Fund. The EDD Memorial Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides recreational and competitive sports programs for young people with disabilities. Our goal is to level the playing field by making sports accessible and fun for children and young adults with disabilities. The players worked with the young people on their basketball skills.

Meet the Hawks- Freshman Mike Geisser

My name is Mike Geisser and I'm currently a freshman at Hartwick College. I am from East Hanover, New Jersey and attended Hanover Park High School the last four years.

Business is my major here at Hartwick and I have been enjoying myself on and off the court so far in Oneonta. Besides playing basketball, I love spending time with my family and friends. I've already had an awesome start to my freshman year, making new friends and playing ball, and I look forward to having a great and successful season.

Meet the Hawks- Freshman Shiva Senthil

Hey, my name is Shiva Senthil and I'm a freshman from Clifton Park, NY which is a suburb of Albany. I attended Catholic Central High School and I'm a business major at Hartwick College. Along with my business major I am considering double majoring in economics and doing a minor in political science. Hartwick College seemed like the perfect fit for me because it has a good educational reputation, it seemed like a place where I would enjoy playing basketball at, and I really liked the coaching staff and the players on the team. It seemed like a place where I could really succeed at and a place that I would enjoy for the next four years.

A little bit about me. I am an absolute gym rat. I love being in the gym and working on all parts of my game. I shoot and dribble every single day and when I say every day, I literally mean it. I'm there whenever I have free time and it’s a priority for me to get in the gym. Over the summer, I shot 1000 shots and did dribbling workout with my brother every day. This took about 4 to 5 hours but in my mind it was worth it.

Outside of basketball, I love being with my friends and family. I'm really close to them and they are a big part of my life. I also like watching sports, movies and TV, and just going out with friends and having a good time. I am also a huge Yankee fan and I was so mad when they lost to the Rangers this year. My favorite basketball team is the NJ Nets but my favorite players are Kobe Bryant and Stephen Curry. As for football, my team is the Atlanta Falcons but I barely get to see them because they don't play in our network.

I am hoping for a great freshman year on and off the court and it should be a great 4 years to come!

Meet the Hawks Sophomore Jonathan Zehe

My name is Jonathan Zehe and I am a returning sophomore. I am currently a business major at Hartwick College and I am leaning towards a philosophy minor.

I am having a great time at Hartwick. Oneonta is a quiet town with an exciting college lifestyle surrounding it. This past summer I spent a majority of my time traveling and working on my game. After working the Hartwick basketball camp, I attended Point Guard College with current teammate, Mark Blazek. The camp was a good experience to better my skills and meet players from different colleges.

The season has started and I’m more excited than ever. The first game is just around the corner and I know we’re all anxious to start the season off right.

Meet the Hawks Frehsman Jacob Karker

Hi, my name is Jake Karker and I'm a freshman at Hartwick. I'm from Schoharie NY, a small town about an hour west of the college. Besides basketball, I enjoy playing golf, video games, ping pong, and watching sports.

At Hartwick, I'm currently a double major in accounting (CPA) and business. My college experience so far has been enjoyable. All of the professors at the college have given me individual attention while everyone on the basketball team has been welcoming and kind.

Meet the Hawks- Junior Andres Carpio

My name is Andres Carpio, I am a junior transfer student who transferred from Lock Haven University to Hartwick College to play college basketball. I am from Beacon NY, and I was born on October 26, 1989. I am a psychology major and I enjoy playing basketball and watching movies. My favorite food is pizza. My parents are Nilson Carpio and Ruth Peña. I have one older sibling, he is my brother and his name is Juan Carpio.