Kylee Moore – Junior
Women's Lacrosse
3.92 GPA, Psychology
Attacker, CU's second-leading points scorer

Budding researcher and the team's leading scorer, Kylee has been about as successful a multi-tasker as a Panther can be. From the invaluable experience in the research fields of Psychology, to the leadership tools built as a team captain on the lacrosse field, this graduate school candidate has been an all-star on and off the field.

Here's our Q&A with Kylee:

Why did you choose to come to Chapman and be an athlete?
I knew I wanted my choice of college to be centered on academics and not just lacrosse. Choosing to go Division III at Chapman offered a balance of both with successful undergraduate/graduate programs in my field, as well as a competitive lacrosse team coming off of a (club) national championship. Going DIII has allowed me to still have time to pursue other interests and responsibilities. I knew I needed to continue my athletic career into college because it helps me stay healthy, prioritize my time, manage stress, and challenges me to become a better leader, player, and person every day. Being an athlete has always been a huge part of my identity, and I knew I would be lost without that.  

What do you like most about the balance in Division III between academics and athletics?
Though balancing time between lacrosse and academics can be difficult, our coaches try to be accommodating with our schedules and most importantly our health. For example, we won't have early morning practice (7 a.m.) if we have an away game the night before. We always emphasis getting enough sleep, eating right, and staying ahead on our school work. Though we have to stick to a rigorous schedule that includes eight practices a week, coaches can adjust practice plans if they sense we are getting too worn out. When we are on the field, coaches expect us to be fully present and engaged, so figuring out how we can do that as student athletes every day is very flexible in a DIII program.

What unique opportunities has Chapman provided for you in your studies?
Being at Chapman has offered me research opportunities in the field of Psychology, which has made me a competitive candidate for graduate school. I work for the Chair of the Psychology Department studying prenatal stress and pregnancy outcomes in a large, joint research project with UC Irvine. I get to work directly with mothers and their children right here on campus. This research project has given me so much knowledge from mentors and colleagues as I pursue a career in child development and mental health. Additionally, I have had opportunities to purse my own research interests alongside this program, which I will be presenting at national conferences and using as my senior thesis.  

What do you hope to do after graduation?
I am currently applying for Fall entry into graduate programs in School Psychology (Ed.S). These programs are competitive, but hopefully I will receive acceptances and continue my education in the mental health field. And if I get accepted to Chapman's program, I'll get to play one more year of lacrosse!

by Doug Aiken 
Sports Information Director

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