Or possibly it was dancing the Scottish jig with a group of University of Virginia travelers. The women s soccer team s trip to Great Britain from August 10-22 was more than just an athletic event. It was a sports cultural experience, Sabatelle said. That term probably describes it best. Anytime you travel internationally, you become educated and more aware of different cultures.
Sports is the vehicle.
Playing four informal matches over the British stay, the Eagles with the backing of Athletic Director Chuck Gordon and the athletic departement made history in becoming the first varsity squad in Emory s 164-year existence to compete on foreign soil. It was a historical event, said Sabatelle, who said he had been planning the trip for a decade. So, in the big scheme, we ve set the standard. We ve provided the opportunity for others to realize that it can happen and that it did happen. Over the 12-day trip, the Eagles visited all the sights they could cram into their schedule.