Winona, Minn.- Cyndy (Schubbe) Jones was a four-year member of the Winona State Softball team. Jones earned her bachelor's degree in Nursing in 2002. She also earned her master's and doctorate degrees from Winona State in 2010 and 2016. Jones was named NSIC pitcher of the year in 2001 and 2002. In addition, she earned All-Region and All-District honors in 2002. Jones ranks first all-time in career wins (85), innings pitched (862.1), games started (122), appearances (146), and complete games (107). She was inducted into the Winona State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Hall of Fame in 2018.
What was your favorite sports memory during your time at WSU?
Traveling with teammates and Florida trips.
What would you say is your greatest athletic or academic accomplishment during your time at WSU?
As a freshman, I pitched four games in two days to help our team win the NSIC Conference Tournament (1999). Also graduating with my Baccalaureate degree in nursing in four years, while playing softball!
How has your WSU athletics experience been influential throughout your life?
It provided me with opportunities to find my leadership style and skills. It also taught me to be a part of something bigger than myself.
Please share any recent professional or personal accomplishments.
I received my master's degree in Nursing in 2010 and my doctorate in Practice & Leadership Innovations in 2016. I am currently a faculty member in the Department of Undergraduate Nursing at Winona State.
What is your current occupation, and what are your career goals?
I am a faculty member and the chairperson of the Department of Undergraduate Nursing at Winona State. I hope to continue to fill leadership positions as they present themselves.
What advice would you give to current WSU student-athletes?
Believe in yourself! Invest in your preparation, so that when you face adversity, you know you are prepared. Have fun and don't take the game too seriously.
Please include any additional information you would like to share.
My hope is for student-athletes to always look for ways to give back-- many sacrifices were made for us along the way, so we must find ways to give back to our team, our sport, and/or our youth!
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