July 10,  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 Riley McChord as a Serve > Train > Compete featured student-athlete.

Riley McChord | Communications | Volleyball | Jr. | Lexington, KY

Riley is a junior on the volleyball team at Asbury, majoring in communications. 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. 

Riley has exemplified SERVE  by serving her teammates on and off the court and in Puerto Rico on mission.

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

Riley reflects COMPETE with her competitiveness on the court in competition.

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

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

Colossians 3:23 says,“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” Since Jesus was victorious on the cross, so we, as Christ’s followers, are victorious. Therefore, we can live boldly and treat each moment as a gift. 

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

Mark Whitworth, Tiffany Horton, and Chad Mayes have all made an incredible impact on my life. They have invested in me athletically, spiritually, and professionally. I am beyond grateful for their love and guidance, and I don't know where I would be without each of them.
 

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

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

 During my time here at Asbury, the Lord has turned my world technicolor. He has come alive to me in ways that I never thought possible, and each day my heart aches more and more for those who don't know Him. 

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

Have grace for yourself. Being a student-athlete at Asbury is so much fun but it can become a lot to manage. Just know you're not alone and it does get easier.