Athletics
Give Green. Go White! By contributing to the athletic programs below, you’re not just making a donation; you’re actively “Investing In Champions” and empowering Spartan student-athletes to pursue a world-class education while playing the sport they love. Your investment allows for crucial equipment upgrades, state-of-the-art strength training, advanced medical care, performance and wellness programs, and the advancement of championship-level facilities; instrumental in ensuring our athletes have the necessary resources to achieve at the highest levels.
As an athletics department, our mission is clear: to enrich the student-athlete experience, fostering both academic and athletic growth for over 700 champions. Together, we’re shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
Will you join us?
Give to Spartan Fund to support 700+ student-athletes in the classroom, in competition, and in the community.
Ice Hockey
Ice hockey needs your support to upgrade the sound system at Munn Ice Arena for an improved game day and fan experience.
Ken & Kirsten Zisholz - $5,000 match
Jeff Hakala - $10,000 match
$87,650 raised from 211 gifts
Men's Soccer
Men’s soccer is raising funds to improve game day travel, specifically chartered flights instead of bus rides, for the purpose of improved competition readiness.
Alianza FC - $5,000 match
Anonymous - $5,000 match
Brad & April Lunsford - $10,000 match
Dave & Terri Smith will give an additional $5,000 to the soccer program that raises the most.
$74,477 raised from 139 gifts
Women's Golf
Women’s golf is raising funds for foreign trip to Spain along with maintenance upgrades to golf facilities.
Tom & Deni Nihra - $25,000 match
Sarah & Renny Uppal - $5,000 match
$52,957 raised from 41 gifts
Women's Soccer
With the B1G’s cross-country expansion, women’s soccer is raising funds for quicker travel to enhance game day readiness and program excellence.
Stewart & Erin Oldford - $5,000 match
Jim & Kathy Baker - $5,000 match
Dave & Terri Smith will give an additional $5,000 to the soccer program that raises the most.
$37,750 raised from 148 gifts
Rowing
Expenses associated with out-of-state competitions are on the rise. Your gifts will play a direct role in supporting the team's travel costs, particularly to the southern region.
Anonymous - $25,000 match
$37,730 raised from 151 gifts
Spartan Fund
Spartan Fund's fundraising focus this year is the EXP Tour by Student-Athlete Support Services, facilitating student-athletes' networking and exploring career opportunities in Chicago this April
Chuck & Coco McCallum - $5,000 match
$37,466 raised from 95 gifts
Field Hockey
Field hockey is raising funds to strengthen their team by embarking on an International Goodwill & Exhibition tour to South Africa in May 2024.
Mike and Midge Morrow - $5,000 match
Anonymous - $5,000 match
$37,325 raised from 356 gifts
Men's Tennis
Men’s tennis is raising funds to take their team on a spring break training trip in 2025.
Kevin Hart - $10,000 match
Aaron & Linda Murray - $10,000 match
$35,282 raised from 319 gifts
Baseball
Baseball is raising funds to improve the dugout benches, purchase CoverMaster surface tarp, and continue student-athletes’ development through the use of Hack Attack and Mini Hack Attack systems.
Steve & Lindsey Schunk - $5,000 match
Anonymous - $10,000
$34,875 raised from 38 gifts
Wrestling
Spartan wrestling is raising funds to purchase new competition mats for the first time in 8 years.
Martin Clemens - $5,000 match
$30,315 raised from 182 gifts
Volleyball
Volleyball is raising funds for the team to participate in the "Poison Pawn" mental performance workshop.
Anonymous - $5,000 match (x2)
Sarah & Renny Uppal - $5,000 match
$28,560 raised from 43 gifts
Women's Basketball
Spartan women’s basketball is raising funds to update the team’s locker room with core messaging and graphics.
Marty Gibbs - $5,000 match
Chuck & Coco McCallum - $5,000 match
$23,900 raised from 62 gifts
Women's Tennis
Women’s tennis is raising funds for Analytics software. This tool can help players and coaches better analyze their performance and make informed decisions to improve their game.
Angie Hubbell - $5,000 match
John & Michelle Low - $5,000 match
$16,692 raised from 25 gifts
Men's Golf
Men’s golf is raising funds to offset off-season team travel to Florida for practice and training.
Abood Law Firm - $10,000 match
$16,527 raised from 23 gifts
Football
Football is raising funds for player development, specifically nutrition, athletic training, and strength equipment.
Thomas & Sandra Visser - $5,000 match
$15,575 raised from 33 gifts
Men's Basketball
Men’s basketball is raising funds to improve food and nutrition programming.
$14,203 raised from 48 gifts
Gymnastics
Gymnastics is raising funds for (2) AAI elite balance beams, (2) uneven bars, and (2) stall bars.
Anonymous - $5,000 match
$11,717 raised from 59 gifts
Softball
Softball is raising funds for new pitching machines and hitting technology to improve their student-athletes’ performance on the field.
Mike Pruente, Jr. - $2,500 match
$10,000 raised from 36 gifts
Men's Track and Field
Men’s track & field is raising funds for a throws cage to improve safety and training conditions.
Paul Terek - $2,500 match
$9,895 raised from 28 gifts
Men's Cross Country
Men’s cross country is raising funds to upgrade their uniforms.
Todd & Marcia Moss - $5,000 match
$8,695 raised from 26 gifts
Champions Edge
Prepare student-athletes for optimal health & wellness, performance, and personal success through efforts like the Clara Bell Smith Academic Center fueling station, used between tutoring sessions.
Michigan Millers - $5,000 match
$8,410 raised from 22 gifts
Cheerleading
Spartan cheer is raising funds to cover travel to Nationals and away football games.
$7,937 raised from 93 gifts
Dance Team
Spartan dance is raising funds to cover all expenses for Nationals including; travel, consultants, choreographers, costumes, equipment, meals, team gear, and practice rental space.
$4,960 raised from 26 gifts
Women's Track and Field
Women’s track & field is raising funds for a throws cage to improve safety and training conditions.
$4,760 raised from 34 gifts
Women's Cross Country
The Women’s cross country team is raising funds to upgrade their uniforms.
$4,580 raised from 43 gifts
