Meet the Hartwick Hawks- Senior MIKE TRACY

Hi, I'm Mike Tracy and this is my senior year at Hartwick College. I am a fifth year senior who had another year of eligibility left after taking a year off of basketball my junior year to pursue college football. Overall I have played three sports at Hartwick (Basketball, Baseball, and Football).

I am a double major in Physics and Business. I am from Morris, NY so I grew up in this area and consider Hartwick my second home. My father coached football here at Hartwick for 15 years up until the spring of my freshman year. He now coaches at Hamilton College. Growing up around the Hartwick environment really made it easy to pick this place to continue my education. I liked it so much I decided to stay another year! After I graduate I hope to pursue a career in business finance or sports business.

Being around Hartwick athletics for so long has allowed me to understand the tradition and talent is HARTWICK BASKETBALL. Being a part of that these past years has been an honor. I have been able to experience the highs and the lows of every season and wouldn't trade anything to give that up. Coming off of a successful season last year solidified a winning mentality which is an integral part to any athletic program. Part of the reason I came back for a fifth year was because of the confidence I have in the returning players and Coach McGuinness. I'm hoping to use everything I've learned to be someone the younger players can look to throughout the season. I'm excited for this team and I have very high expectations for us.

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.

Meet the Hartwick Hawks- Freshman TRAVIS NALLY

My name is Travis Nally and I am a freshman at Hartwick College from Boston, Massachusetts. Although I live over four hours from Hartwick, I felt that the education at Hartwick was too good to pass up. I am sociology major and I hope to become a Boston police officer, or at least something in the field of criminal justice. I feel that the small school setting at Hartwick is perfect for me; the professors are willing to go out of their way to see you succeed in the classroom.

Basketball wise, the team and Coach McGuinness have both welcomed me into the Hartwick program. Everyone in the program is very dedicated and I am looking forward to spending the next four years here.

Meet the Hartwick Hawks- Freshman TRAVIS GODLEY

Hey, my name is Travis Godley and I am from Putnam, CT. Coming out of my senior year in high school I looked at Hartwick and loved it but I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go so far away. To make sure I would find the right place for me, I did a Post Graduate year at a prep school and explored more options. No matter where I visited I just knew Hartwick was the place for me.

Coach McGuiness and the players welcomed me right away and made feel right at home. The classes here are great. Right away I could tell that the professors really cared about me and wanted me to succeed. The professors are always ready to help and I couldn’t ask for anything more. I’m in a great situation to succeed on and especially off of the court.

Meet the Hartwick Hawks- Sophomore ERIC MINGOS

Hello my name is Eric Mingos and I am a sophomore. I am from Whitney Point NY which is about 10 minutes north of Binghamton. I am sociology major and interested in the criminal justice aspect of it.

I enjoyed this past summer hanging with friends, working, and playing some ball. I enjoy watching and playing football, baseball, and obviously basketball. My favorite teams are the New York Yankees, Houston Rockets, and of course the notorious St. Louis Rams. My favorite sport figures are Yao Ming and Marc Bulger because they are absolutely the most dominant players in their sport.

I had a wonderful experience last year with basketball, school, and the college lifestyle. Having enjoyed last year, I was looking forward to starting another year. I am excited in having another successful year on and off the court this year. I hope you can come and support the team.

Meet the Hartwick Hawks- Junior MARTIN MCCANN

My name is Martin McCann and I am currently a junior at Hartwick College. I am from Hopewell Junction, NY and I attended Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie, NY. I was born and raised in northern California. I root for the Golden State Warriors and the San Francisco Giants. My other favorite sports teams are the New York Giants and the New York Yankees. Although professional sports are enjoyable to watch, there is nothing like college basketball.

This past summer I worked as a coach and instructor at many different basketball camps. I worked at Hartwick's two basketball camps here on campus. In addition I worked at Stanford, University of Connecticut and Syracuse University's camps. It was a great experience to share my knowledge and love for the game with many young players.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my first two years at Hartwick College. Winning the ECAC's last year was a huge accomplishment for our program. I am extremely excited for the upcoming season and I cannot wait for games to start.

Meet the Hartwick Hawks- Freshman JONATHAN ZEHE

My name is Jon Zehe from Erie, PA. I played basketball all four years of high school and now I’m playing at Hartwick College in Oneonta NY. I’ve played basketball basically my whole life. During my senior year of high school, one week before the playoffs I broke my knee and had surgery. The surgery put me out for a little over six months. Finally after rehabbing all summer, I am ready to play.

Even though I live in Pennsylvania, I dislike every Pittsburgh sports team. I am a Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, and a Los Angeles Lakers fan. I love watching professional sports and enjoy following my favorite teams.

I have two older sisters who attend Tampa University and Penn State University. Even though my siblings go to large schools, I am happy that I am at a small college because I can make better connections.

I’m happy where I am at, and I can’t wait for the games to start.