Grace Scally graduated from John W. Callahan Catholic Girls’ High School in downtown Philadelphia in June 2020.
“I heard about Gwynedd Mercy University from my friend Emma, who is a nursing student here, and she is the reason I am here and playing softball,” Grace said.
On campus, Grace is a member of the Sport Business Association, Cancer Awareness Club, and a Captain on the Softball team.
“My favorite part of GMercyU is the environment. Everyone is so welcoming. Every room or building you walk into a faculty or staff member always has a welcoming smile and greeting, especially in the Waldron Café. The two cooks who make college life a little easier are Chris and Sean. They will recognize you from a mile away and make sure you walk out of the past full and with a smile,” Grace said.
Experience in Sport Management
“I have loved watching and playing multiple sports my entire life. I want to be happy and successful in my career and I know that if sports are included in my future, then I will be both happy and successful,” Grace said.
As Grace has progressed through the program, her experience has only gotten more positive.
Professor Herman and Professor Silvesti are the two professors who I have learned the most from during my college experience alone. Each of them has helped me in so many different ways to make me the student and athlete I am today.
While Grace has not completed any internships thus far, she is in contact with Athletic Director Keith Mondillo and Assistant Athletic Director Dana Lindstrom to discuss the possibility of interning in the Athletics Department at GMercyU.
“I am super excited and appreciative of these role models,” Grace said.
Why GMercyU?
“I would recommend coming to GMercyU because of the size of the school. The campus is small, but it is also a great size, and it is growing with new facilities and updating facilities. The relationships you build in the classroom makes learning a lot easier, because the professors know who you are as a person and a student, and they are willing to help,” Grace said.
Looking Toward the Future
After graduating from GMercyU, Grace hopes to continue her job at Ambler Sports Academy, where she is currently a coach, and hopefully grow into higher management positions.
Grace also hopes to continue on the track of becoming an Athletic Director for a college and wishes to continue her coaching career.
“I also would love to attend grad school when the time comes to get my master’s and live the life I have been dreaming of. My dream job is to work in professional sports. As a die-hard Philadelphia sports fan, I would love to work for the Philadelphia Phillies or Eagles in my future,” Grace said.
