Zooming in on Keith Reed

Posted by admin on Mar 23, 2006 in Sports | 0 comments

Keith Reed is the Intramural Coordinator of the Recreation Services team in the Wellness Department. He graduated from Trinity with a major in Business and minor in Christianity and Culture in 2003. After spending some time teaching English in Korea, Keith came back to join the Rec Services team under the supervision of Dale Baumgartner. I asked Keith some questions about his job and his life.

Tracy Yemen: What is the purpose of Rec. Services?

Keith Reed: I’ve always had a love for recreation sport. I was a student at Trinity and saw how Rec Services could impact people’s relationships as well as personal development—that is key. I see the department as an opportunity to grow both individually and corporately. Dale and I try to…present opportunities for people to be involved in that.

TY: What is your vision for Rec. Services in the next year?

KR: Dale and I have both been blessed with the group dynamics of this year–it’s different every year, but always positive dynamics. Our goal is to find another group of students that will work well together that will keep our mission continuing.

We’re also looking for students to further develop existing leagues and programs. I appreciate the flexibility in the department–it’s valuable to the community. People want to see the softball tournament, Greyer cup, late night b-ball, and many things that have become traditional.

TY: What is the most challenging part of your job?

KR: The most challenging part of my job is the time—I’m contracted to work 10 hours a week, which isn’t feasible to do. I can’t complete all the work because of my studies. It’s sometimes difficult to prioritize what is of greatest importance—there’s the website, interaction with Rec. Services Assistants, and trying to manage other aspects of the department- [like] new initiatives, [and] juggling everything.

TY: If you could say anything to students, what would it be?

KR: One of the biggest things I [have] learned: life is a process–you don’t reach a pinnacle and then sit in apathy and just live with it. I grew up knowing that I would go to college and then just find a job and have a family and go to church and ease into retirement…[But] everything in our life is a process, [including] our spiritual faith. Invest in the word of God. Invest to be more godly, more intellectual, making learning a lifelong process. We should be continually dedicated to investing in relationships.

Keith is currently finishing up his Masters of Arts in Christian Studies through ACTS Seminary. He’s hoping to graduate by Christmas. He is going to be celebrating his first anniversary with his wife, Melissa Reed (formerly Kroeker) this spring.