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Vogel returns with knowledge in hand
With a new-found fire, former SDSU standout comes back with high hopes for the future.
Travis Kriens
Issue date: 11/28/07 Section: Sports
Media Credit: Stephen Brua
Megan Vogel actively participates in Jackrabbit women's basketball as a member of the coaching staff for the 2007-2008 seeason.
Many people thought they would never see Megan Vogel on the Frost Arena court again as a part of the SDSU women's basketball team after the 60-53 WNIT victory over Indiana on March 22. Those people thought wrong.
In case you have not heard, SDSU basketball great Megan Vogel will be on the bench this season as a part of Head Coach Aaron Johnson's staff as a graduate assistant for the women's basketball team. She primarily works with Assistant Coach Laurie Melum coaching the guards and working on their defense.
Just 11 days after playing in her final collegiate game, Vogel was drafted in the second round, 19th overall, by the Washington Mystics in the annual WNBA Draft. While she did not make the regular season roster, she was one of the last cuts.
Vogel learned a lot going through the process. "I learned a lot about myself, the game and what I need to add to my game to make a roster next season," she said.
After being cut by the Mystics, Vogel was with the team every day in an intern position.
"I went to practice every day, was around the team and essentially doing everything that a regular player would do except travel," she said. "The time in Washington this summer was as much of a life changing experience as coming to South Dakota State was."
It is hard for any player with the drive and determination of Vogel to sit on the bench and not be able to be on the court competing. On the other hand, Megan said that the situation had its positives.
"It was probably the best thing to ever happen to me," said Vogel. "I found a new motivation that lit a fire inside of me. I was practicing harder then I ever had in my entire life to prove to myself that next year I am going to make a team, no question."
Earlier this year, Vogel was awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship to continue her education. Vogel came back to Brookings in late May to graduate with a degree in health, physical education and recreation. She is now going for a master's degree in sport pedagogy.
With a new-found fire, former SDSU standout comes back with high hopes for the future.
Travis Kriens
Issue date: 11/28/07 Section: Sports
Media Credit: Stephen BruaMegan Vogel actively participates in Jackrabbit women's basketball as a member of the coaching staff for the 2007-2008 seeason.
Many people thought they would never see Megan Vogel on the Frost Arena court again as a part of the SDSU women's basketball team after the 60-53 WNIT victory over Indiana on March 22. Those people thought wrong.
In case you have not heard, SDSU basketball great Megan Vogel will be on the bench this season as a part of Head Coach Aaron Johnson's staff as a graduate assistant for the women's basketball team. She primarily works with Assistant Coach Laurie Melum coaching the guards and working on their defense.
Just 11 days after playing in her final collegiate game, Vogel was drafted in the second round, 19th overall, by the Washington Mystics in the annual WNBA Draft. While she did not make the regular season roster, she was one of the last cuts.
Vogel learned a lot going through the process. "I learned a lot about myself, the game and what I need to add to my game to make a roster next season," she said.
After being cut by the Mystics, Vogel was with the team every day in an intern position.
"I went to practice every day, was around the team and essentially doing everything that a regular player would do except travel," she said. "The time in Washington this summer was as much of a life changing experience as coming to South Dakota State was."
It is hard for any player with the drive and determination of Vogel to sit on the bench and not be able to be on the court competing. On the other hand, Megan said that the situation had its positives.
"It was probably the best thing to ever happen to me," said Vogel. "I found a new motivation that lit a fire inside of me. I was practicing harder then I ever had in my entire life to prove to myself that next year I am going to make a team, no question."
Earlier this year, Vogel was awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship to continue her education. Vogel came back to Brookings in late May to graduate with a degree in health, physical education and recreation. She is now going for a master's degree in sport pedagogy.
http://media.www.sdsucollegian.com/m...-3120239.shtml
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