Families needed for MCC Adopt-An-Athlete program

McCOOK, Neb. -- Juggling school work, athletics and a new environment can be tough on a college student, especially one attending school miles away from home. That's where the Adopt An Athlete program can help.

Families who participate in the Adopt An Athlete program are paired with an athlete, or more than one if they choose, from those participating in the six sports at McCook Community College: volleyball, baseball, women's and men's basketball, softball and golf.

All that is asked of host families is to have the student athlete over for dinner one or two times per month. In exchange, families receive a free pass (for two) to attend home events at MCC, an opportunity to meet student athletes from around the area and world and to help student athletes adjust to the community.

Last year, more than 100 athletes at McCook Community College were "adopted" by families in McCook, and this year the MCC Indians Boosters and the MCC Athletic Department are looking for 30 to 40 families to keep the program going.

Your consideration in the MCC Adopt An Athlete program would be greatly appreciated by the MCC Indians Boosters, the MCC coaching staff and the MCC student/athletes.

For more information please contact Jordan Johnson at 340-5255 or Diane Ruppert at 345-8754.