Jason Madden was a member of the 1990 Baseball Team, which was inducted into the Jefferson Athletics Hall of Fame in 2016.
What does being a Hall of Fame member mean to you?
It truly was an honor to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. It was even more special for me that I got to share that honor with my teammates from the 1990 team that reached the College World Series.
What is your fondest memory of life on campus?
Intramural flag football, living the townhouse life and meeting so many friends along the way.
What is your fondest memory as an athlete?
Playing in the 1990 College World Series tournament alongside my teammates against the best Division II programs in America.
Describe a time that a coach/teammate/mentor inspired you.
I have to thank my dad for always being there for me. He helped me understand what level of effort was needed to reach my goal of playing baseball at the collegiate level. He spent thousands of hours throwing me batting practice, driving all over the tri-state area for games and showcases, and always giving the best advice along the way. Â He is my mentor and I can't thank him enough for motivating me to reach all my goals in life.
Do you have a message to share with current student-athletes?
Enjoy every minute of the experience. Four years will go by in the blink of an eye. 99% of student athletes do not play professionally in the sport that they participate in college. It is very important to maintain a strong GPA and build a solid network of contacts for when you are ready to enter the working world.
What are you up to now? (career, family, hobbies)
I am currently living in Warrington, PA with my wife Kimberly, and our three children Rachel (18), Ryan (16), and Jake (14). I work for Vanguard in Malvern, PA as a Project Manager. I have enjoyed coaching my children throughout the years in field hockey, basketball and baseball for Warrington Township. I am excited to watch my sons play baseball for Central Bucks South this spring along with my daughter playing field hockey for Immaculata University this coming fall.
How do you stay involved in Jefferson athletics?
It's always important to come back and support your home team! Â My sons and I attend some games during the baseball season and it gives me a chance to talk with them about setting goals for themselves to play at the next level. We are proud to support Jefferson Athletics....Go Rams!!
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