The Student Athlete Sessions

Chadwick Hixon - From D3 to Coach, Advisor and Advocate

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Chadwick Hixon is a former student-athlete (Emory University ‘10) who was both a 2x JUCO All-American (Oxford College) and D3 standout (Emory U.).

In this episode of the Student-Athlete Sessions, Chadwick discusses his college athletics recruiting process, playing in the UAA, how he navigated his transition to the working world, the impact that going D3 has had on his life, and much more.

Get to Know Chadwick:
All-time leading scorer at Oxford College of Emory
Undergrad Major: Political Science
Masters in Higher Ed & Leadership
Working as an Academic Advisor at Emory


What we discussed in the episode:
How recruiting has changed as a process
Alternative paths to college (ex. JUCO)
Why good grades matter in recruiting
The UAA athletic experience

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