As a sophomore, Hudson Chastain established himself as one of the premier hitters in the NCAA Division III, breaking the Transylvania single-season hits record and earning a spot on the All-HCAC first team. And he’s succeeding in the classroom, as an accounting major and history minor, all while preparing for law school.

 Transy does an excellent job balancing sports and academics, making sure they do what’s best for the students, which means focusing on academics first. Professors help when you need to miss class for sports, but more importantly they’re always there. Coaches do the same thing — they want you to succeed on the field and in life. 

Hudson Chastain ‘21

Cooper Theobald isn’t your average six-foot-one point guard. The fierce competitor does whatever it takes for his team to win—whether it’s leading the Pioneers in rebounding like he did as a junior or by drawing fouls and hitting 29 free throws in one game, an NCAA Division III record. And his determination carries over into the classroom. He’s a business administration major with a marketing emphasis and a Dean’s List student. Not one to shy away from bright lights, he plans to pursue marketing in an exciting metropolitan area after college.

 Transylvania fosters an environment where pushing individuals to succeed and to be the best version of themselves is encouraged by both students and faculty. I have learned how to be a leader while being positive and accepting of others’ views and ideas, which has made for effective teamwork both on and off the court. 

Cooper Theobald ’19