TONY DISTLER OF CENTRE COLLEGE, a junior from Louisville, Ky., has been selected the SCAC Character & Community Male Student-Athlete-of-the-Week for the week ending October 3, 2010.

Distler, a member of the mens' socceer team, was one of two student-athletes selected last year to be on a board with the AD and other faculty members to discuss issues pertaining to athletics and academics. The goal of the committee was to improve the experience of every student athlete while maintaining a healthy balance between school and sport.

Off the pitch, Distler is a member of Sigma Chi, a national fraternal organization that seeks to develop men by fostering an atmosphere of friendship, justice and learning. Distler serves as the organization's Scholarship Chair, which entails ensuring the chapter is in good academic standing with nationals and Centre. It also requires to lead study table sessions for brothers that are struggling in academia.

Distler also serves as a Resident Director, where he is responsible for the old Quad (three buildings on the north side of campus). Among his responsibilities is ensuring the safety of all residents, helping to foster an environment that induces a mature living environment, and he also serves as an outlet for any RAs to approach in times of trouble or dire need.

In addition, Distler is a junior representative for the Pre-Health Society - an organization designed to assist and inform any student interested in a possible career in medicine. As the junior representative, he aids in organizing meetings and guest speakers along with visits from medical schools.

Away from campus, Distler serves on the Bate-Wood Community Park Project. This group hopes to create an atmosphere that fosters community, personal responsibility, and community ownership of Bate-Wood Park through renovation efforts. By working with the City of Danville and its Parks and Recreation Board, the group hopes to provide the man power, resources, and excitement necessary to not only transform the Park, but to also provide follow-up and community building programming. Last year, and with Distler's leadership guiding the effort, the Centre men's soccer team held a one day, two hour clinic for the children of this area free of charge.