In an effort to foster community within the Department of Athletics and Recreation, George Washington University student-athletes, administration and head coaches joined leadership from the Colonial Army and the Club Sports Council for a day-long retreat to George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate on Sunday, Sept. 18.
"In order to lay the foundation for our student-athletes to represent the George Washington University and wear his name across our uniforms, I thought it'd be beneficial for all of us to learn about the man," said GW Director of Athletics and Recreation Patrick Nero.
The more than 400 Colonials in attendance took part in tours of the grounds to learn about George Washington and participated in team-building activities led by members of the Athlete Mentor Program who were recently trained through the new GW Student-Athlete Leadership Academy. The day was capped by a barbecue hosted by James Rees, executive director of the estate and author of George Washington's Leadership Lessons.
