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Mary Archibald is an intern with 2aDays. She was born and raised in the small town of Goldsboro, North Carolina. She attended high school in Goldsboro and received an Associate degree in Science at Wayne Community College before transferring to East Carolina University. Mary is a Sophomore at ECU and currently double majoring in Marketing and Entrepreneurship with a minor in Statistics. She plans to graduate from East Carolina University in the fall of 2024. Mary has been involved in sports since the age of 5, playing Basketball, Softball, Golf, and Volleyball throughout high school. She has played one year of club softball at ECU and is currently employed as a videographer for ECU’s Division I football team. In her free time, Mary enjoys painting, sketching, and graphic design, as well as spending time with her friends, family, and her dog Laverne.
Mary Archibald is an intern with 2aDays. She was born and raised in the small town of Goldsboro, North Carolina. She attended high school in Goldsboro and received an Associate degree in Science at Wayne Community College before transferring to East Carolina University. Mary is a Sophomore at ECU and currently double majoring in Marketing and Entrepreneurship with a minor in Statistics. She plans to graduate from East Carolina University in the fall of 2024. Mary has been involved in sports since the age of 5, playing Basketball, Softball, Golf, and Volleyball throughout high school. She has played one year of club softball at ECU and is currently employed as a videographer for ECU’s Division I football team. In her free time, Mary enjoys painting, sketching, and graphic design, as well as spending time with her friends, family, and her dog Laverne.
The Daily Grind of University of Arizona Softball Player Allie Skaggs The Daily Grind of University of Arizona Softball Player Allie Skaggs

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The Daily Grind of University of Arizona Softball Player Allie Skaggs

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Monday Motivation: Keep Smiling
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Monday Motivation: Keep Smiling

By Mary Archibald|August 1, 2022

As a high-performing athlete, it is easy to get caught up in a record, how many games your team is going to win, and how much you can contribute, which...

Monday Motivation: Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain
Make Those Gains!
Monday Motivation: Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain

By Mary Archibald|June 20, 2022

As athletes, adversity is the name of the game. In the end, it is the challenge and dedication to the craft that makes it so rewarding. After a span of...

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Which Legendary College Football Coach Would You Most Want to Play for?
Which Legendary College Football Coach Would You Most Want to Play for?
Legendary High School Basketball Coach Freddy Johnson on the Importance of a Good High School Program When Looking to be Recruited
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Legendary High School Basketball Coach Freddy Johnson on the Importance of a Good High School Program When Looking to be Recruited

By Mary Archibald|June 20, 2022

Freddy Johnson, a Greensboro NC native, has spent the better part of 45 years coaching basketball at Greensboro Day School. With a winning percentage of 77%, Coach Johnson has the...

Athlete Feature: Aliyah Boston
National Champ Spotlight!
Athlete Feature: Aliyah Boston

By Mary Archibald|June 10, 2022

Our Athlete Feature for today is the amazing Aliyah Boston. Boston plays the forward position as a Junior for the national champion-winning University of South Carolina women's basketball team. Boston...

Arizona Softball Player, Allie Skaggs on How Love For Sports and Content Creation Sparked Passion In Broadcast Journalism
Lights, Camera, Action!
Arizona Softball Player, Allie Skaggs on How Love For Sports and Content Creation Sparked Passion In Broadcast Journalism

By Mary Archibald|May 10, 2022

Athlete/Coach Interviews are posted every Thursday/Monday for recruiting advice, what to look for, and more. Today I sat down to speak with Allie Skaggs, freshman softball player at the University...

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Top 11 Fitness Trackers for College Athletes
A (fit) bit of advice!
Top 11 Fitness Trackers for College Athletes

By Mary Archibald|May 6, 2022

As technology advances every year, it is getting easier and easier to understand your body and how to train it. While there are many options, a wearable fitness tracker can...

6 Ways to Manage Tennis & Golf Elbow
Keep Your Eye on the Ball
6 Ways to Manage Tennis & Golf Elbow

By Mary Archibald|April 29, 2022

Tennis elbow may be known as the old man's injury, but it is very real and can be debilitating for young tennis and golf athletes as well. Lateral epicondylitis, known...

The Reality of Hazing in College Sports: What College Athletes Need to Know
Don't Be a Victim!
The Reality of Hazing in College Sports: What College Athletes Need to Know

By Mary Archibald|April 19, 2022

It's way too common to hear stories about fraternities or sororities taking hazing too far and leading to severe and even deadly consequences, but did you know that similar environments...

NCAA Eases Marijuana Testing. Recommends Lighter Consequences for Positive Tests
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NCAA Eases Marijuana Testing. Recommends Lighter Consequences for Positive Tests

By Mary Archibald|April 4, 2022

Marijuana may have a bad rep in college sports, but this year, the NCAA Health Committee has nonetheless raised the THC testing threshold for athletes. In a string of meetings...

Balancing Greek Life with College Athletics
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Balancing Greek Life with College Athletics

By Mary Archibald|March 28, 2022

Historically, college life fosters some incredible relationships through different clubs and organizations. Among these, the most popular come from college athletics or Greek Life; but, did you know you can...

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Top 5 Most Electrifying College Basketball Arenas
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Top 5 Most Electrifying College Basketball Arenas

By Mary Archibald|March 18, 2022

The sport of basketball is unique to others in that it feeds off the energy of the crowd because of the close quarters and the speed of the game. After...

Managing your Money as a Student-Athlete with NIL Contracts
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Managing your Money as a Student-Athlete with NIL Contracts

By Mary Archibald|March 17, 2022

On July 1, 2021, the NCAA approved a policy allowing student-athletes to earn money through name, image, and likeness contracts, otherwise known as NIL deals. While this new opportunity gives...

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