Henderson State University Athletics

2012 Community Engagement Program

The Henderson State Lady Reddie volleyball team participated in the Arkadelphia Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 1.
The Lady Reddies distributed candy to all the children along the parade route.

The Henderson State softball team was one of several teams to host a Lady Reddie Kids Club Event. Numerous girls throughout the community participated in the event.

The Henderson State women's team team hosted November's Lady Reddie Kids Club Event. Numerous girls throughout the community participated in the event.

Recently, Pat Green came to Carpenter-Haygood Stadium on the campus of Henderson State University to put on the Rally on the Ravine Concert for the 2011 edition of the Mercy St. Joseph's Battle of the Ravine between HSU and Ouachita Baptist University. With the concert being held at HSU, the Reddie Baseball team served as volunteers and helped with construction and deconstruction of the stage, they also assisted with the band's gear before and after the concert, and they offered up their locker room to the musical guests.

The Henderson State Lady Reddie basketball team conducted its second free basketball clinic in as many weeks last Saturday as over 30 campers participated in a free clinic which took place at the Arkadelphia Parks and Recreation Center.

The camp was for those boys and girls in grades second through sixth and was held in conjunction with Coach Chris Oestreich’s Theory of Basketball Class.
The entire Lady Reddie basketball team was on hand to help teach the fundamentals of basketball such as dribbling, proper passing, and shooting.

“It is very important to get out in the community and get to know people as well as lend a helping hand,” said Oestreich. “One of the things our team really enjoys is getting to work with children and getting to know them. It is a great time and hopefully it will inspire these children.”

Henderson State’s women’s basketball team hosted the monthly HSU Kids Club event this past Saturday at the Dunn Center.
Lady Reddie players and coaches worked with area youth on shooting, dribbling and passing. Nearly 30 children throughout the community participated in the event.

The Lady Reddie Basketball Team will host a free basketball camp on October 29 for those boys and girls in grades second through sixth.
The event will take place at the Arkadelphia Parks and Recreation Center beginning at 9 a.m. and conclude at 10:30 a.m.

The camp is limited to the first 50 participants to register. Those wishing to participate can register by sending an e-mail to hsuwbbcamps@gmail.com. Please include the camper’s name, phone number, school, and grade. Each camper will receive a confirmation once their registration is received.
The event is co-sponsored by the Lady Reddie Basketball Team and the HSU HPER Classes.

Numerous student-athletes along with athletic staff took part in Henderson State’s community service event entitled “Reddie to Serve” this past Saturday.
The project is the brainchild of Dr. Lewis Shepherd, Vice President for External Affairs, who organizes the event. The project brings Henderson State students, faculty and staff together to volunteer and assist local residents in Arkadelphia.

"This is a great opportunity to ensure that our student-athletes are exercising life in the balance,” said HSU Director of Athletics Kale Gober. “It's great for the kids to see the administrators and coaches in a different light-serving the members of our community. This lesson surpasses anything that our staff can teach them in a practice, the lesson of servanthood. It is flattering to our department that this event is held during our football bye week as this is no coincidence. We are privileged to be so involved, as Dr. Shepherd depends on us, and we are glad to answer the call and help our community while reaching these student-athletes in the process.”

The Henderson State women's golf team hosted September's Lady Reddie Kids Club Event. Numerous girls throughout the community participated in the event.

The 2011 Lady Reddie Volleyball took time to visit a Nursing Home in Arkadelphia.

The Henderson State Lady Reddie Basketball team and Head Coach Chris Oestreich donated 26 pair of shoes to the Courage House for distributing for those who are in need.

The Courage House provides services for women and children who are fleeing abusive situations and strictly operates on donations.

Members from the HSU softball, baseball, and men's and women's basketball teams, along with several athletic staff members assisted students with moving into their residence halls.