Interview with Brian Fetky

Steven M Miller Jr, Staff Writer

After obtaining the game statistics in the recreation department office, The Comment sat down with first year Assistant Director of Recreation Brian Fetky. Fetky talked at length about this years Intramural Basketball season and the variety of programs the department will be offering next semester.


What did you think about this years Intramural Basketball season?
"By far this sport is our most competitive. I'm happy that the Women's Rec. League increase in number. I was also happy that a majority of the teams showed up for their games and everyone seemed to enjoy it." (Note-Teams that do not show up for a game, forfeit the match)


What are some of this years changes that you didn't do last season?
"This year we increased the number of games by utilizing the hard court floor. We were able to increase the amount by at least 3-4 games."


Overall, what were some of the things you liked about this season?
"Overall, the staff enjoyed working the events (most of the time), and it was great to see the amount of kids involved. This is probably one of the largest programs on the campus, as far as programing goes. It was great to see commuters, residents, and staff competing against one another."


You had a team that competed from nearby Mass. Maritime Academy?
"The Mass Maritime club basketball team played in our Competitive Intramural Basketball division. I think they enjoyed the competition they faced."


What programs will you be running next semester?
"As far as leagues go, we will have a softball league, an indoor volleyball league, a dodge ball league, a badminton league, a flag football league, a tennis league, and an inter-tube water polo league. In addition, we will be running some one day tournament leagues as well. We will have a street hockey league, a 3-on-3 basketball league, and a kickball tournament."


Other than the physical activities that you mentioned, will you be offering anything else?
"We want to try and get people out of their dorm rooms that might not be interested and give them an opportunity to participate in some non-traditional programing. We will be running a family feud night and will have a FIFA Play Station 2 league in the fall. In the spring, we will have a 'Madden Spring League'"


Extra point:
A comment from faculty member Brendan Adams (who played in the recreational division along with the students for Rec. League Champion "Team Rafter"):
"It was great to see so many students participating on the basketball court. It was great to see all of the smiling faces when they were victorious."


If anyone is interested in any programing that the Recreation department has to offer visit the campus recreation website or visit the office (at the end of the back hallway past the Equipment room, in the Tinsley Center)