November 1,  2024

Serve > Train > Compete Feature I Presented by Kessinger Lee

WILMORE, Ky.— Asbury Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes an opportunity to serve, train, and compete through college athletics for the glory of God. The Kessinger Lee sponsored Serve > Train > Compete Feature aims to highlight Asbury student-athletes pursuing this mission. 

Kessinger Lee presents Claire Hentrup as a Serve > Train > Compete featured student-athlete.

Claire Hentrup | Education | Women's Swimming | Jr. | Huntingburg, IN.

Claire is a junior on the women's swim team at Asbury, majoring in education. She embodies the vision of Asbury University Athletics to use the platform of college athletics to share the light of Christ and compete for His glory. 

Claire has exemplified SERVE  by serving her teammates in and out of the pool.

She represents TRAIN  by her consistent hard-work in the pool and commitment to pushing her teammates to be the best they can be.

Claire reflects COMPETE with her competitiveness in the pool in competition.

View Claire's answers to questions we asked her below!

• What does serving, training, and competing for the glory of God mean to you?

Serving, training and competing for the glory of God means being a compassionate teammate, a selfless leader and a dedicated athlete. 

• Who are some of the coaches, faculty and staff that have impacted you at AU?

Coach Graham has impacted me by always pushing me to be my best in and out of the pool. Dr. Worthen has also impacted me by helping me grow in my faith and by being someone who I can always look up to. 
 

View Claire's answers to questions we asked her below!

• How have you grown spiritually during your time at Asbury?

 My relationship with the Lord has significantly grown since being here. I have been blessed with the most amazing friends, teammates, coaches and professors who have encouraged and challenged me to deepen my faith in various ways. During my time here so far, God has taught me many valuable things and continues to show me new parts of who He is.

• What advice would you give to new student-athletes coming to Asbury?

I would say to take advantage of everything Asbury has to offer. There are so many opportunities to make friends and connections that will last a lifetime. There are also countless ways you can grow spiritually, mentally and physically.