MONTCLAIR, New Jersey (WABC) — There could be plenty of so-called “canine days” for faculty athletes, and at Montclair State College that phrase rings very true however in a unique method.
The school’s ladies’s basketball staff — the Pink Hawks — has its personal golden retriever for the previous two years, Charley.
Charley holds the distinguished title, “Director of Pawsitivity.”
“She all the time brings good vibes, particularly earlier than a recreation,” mentioned sophomore Amanda Castro. “Good mascot, nice vitality.”
Charley is the canine of the Particular Assistant to the Head Coach.
Below the title, Charley is round staff practices, gives emotional help, and presents a comforting presence.
“One of many issues that we have been seeing was how a lot pleasure she introduced when she comes,” added Montclair College Girls’s head basketball coach Karen Harvey. “Loves the coaching room. All people simply smiled.”
When the more durable drills start, Charlie will get to hang around with the coaches. A number of the gamers mentioned having canines relaxes them and takes the stress away.
“She positively offers you somebody to chase after as a result of she’s often in entrance so she’s positively an excellent goal,” mentioned junior Bella Orlando.
The Pink Hawks are already off to a 2-0 begin this season with a 30-plus recreation schedule forward.
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