VARSITY C CLUB
The Varsity C Club is committed to sustaining a lifelong partnership with Columbia Athletics and is guided by the athletics program's vision, mission, values and goals. The Varsity C Club's purpose is to serve as a volunteer organization that supports Columbia Athletics by providing advice and counsel to the athletics program and also serves to provide moral and financial support to the intercollegiate sports program.
Members of the Varsity C Club support Columbia Athletics with their Time, Treasures, and Talent.
BENEFITS
- Recognition in the Athletics Annual Report
- Invitation to events: Varsity C Club Welcome Night, receptions, and tailgates
- Networking opportunities with alumni from all sports and all eras
EXECUTIVE BOARD
The Executive Board of the Varsity C Club consists of five officers: Past President, President, President-elect, Treasurer, and Secretary. The Executive Board represents the leaders of the Varsity C Club and work directly with the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education and/or her designated staff.
Varsity C Club Executive Board: 2017-19
Past President: Noah Cooper '08CC (Baseball)
President: Natalia Christenson '11BC (Women's Tennis)
Secretary: Evan Bass Zeisel '02CC (Track & Field/Cross Country)
Treasurer: To Be Determined
SPORTS PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEES
The Varsity C Club establishes sports program advisory committees for each intercollegiate sports program, which serve to provide advice and counsel to the coaches and student-athletes. These committees also address several areas of special interest including recruiting, career counseling, and special fundraising efforts and events. Each advisory committee has chair(s), who are the primary point of contact for Columbia Athletics. The term limit for chairpersons is four years. The chairpersons come together to form the Varsity C Club Board of Advisors.
BOARD OF ADVISORS
The Varsity C Club establishes sports program advisory committees for each intercollegiate sports program, which serve to provide advice and counsel to the coaches and student-athletes. These committees also address several areas of special interest including recruiting, career counseling, and special fundraising efforts and events. Each advisory committee has chair(s), who are the primary point of contact for Columbia Athletics. The term limit for chairpersons is four years. The chairpersons come together to form the Varsity C Club Board of Advisors.
Archery: Marilyn He '14CC, Amanda Wiss '06BC
Baseball: Noah Cooper '08CC, Dan Neczypor '08CC
Men's Basketball: Brett Loscalzo '08CC, Jerry Sherwin '55CC (Emeritus)
Women's Basketball: Christina Dugger '89CC, Lauren Dwyer '11CC
Diving: Rachel Flax Kaplan '03CC, Micah Rembrandt '15CC
Men's Fencing: Jarrod Perry '07CC, Steve Buchman '59CC (Emeritus), Jeff Kestler '68CC (Emeritus), Steve Sobel '54CC (Emeritus)
Women's Fencing: Kelly Suh '96CC, Monica Conley '03CC (Emeritus)
Field Hockey: Tina Fernandez '02CC, Caitlin Mullins '11CC
Football: Matt Barsamian '07CC, Matt Bashaw '10CC
Men's Golf: Stephen LaRouere '13CC, Joe Simone '79CC
Women's Golf: Jane Dong '15CC, Ashley Zambito '13CC
Lacrosse: Katie Angulo '15CC, Grace Sterritt '05CC
Men's Rowing: Stephen LaPerla '08CC
Women's Rowing: Jessica Mullin '06CC
Men's Soccer: Chris Totman '00CC
Women's Soccer: Joan Campion '92CC, Ashley Mistele '10CC
Softball: Maggie Johnson '11CC, Kacy Krisman Irwin '07CC
Squash: Pravin Dugel '84CC, Katie Quan '13CC
Men's Swimming: Chris Ferris '99CC, Rob Frawley '10SEAS
Women's Swimming: Kelly McConnell '07CC, Mary McCue '07CC
Men's Tennis: Rajeev Emany '05CC
Women's Tennis: Natalia Christenson '11BC, Amy Li '15CC
Men's Track & Field/Cross Country: Evan Bass Zeisel '02CC
Women's Track & Field/Cross Country: Lauren Harrison '03CC
Volleyball: Charlee Dyroff '15CC, Ellie Thomas '10CC
Wrestling: Ravi DeSai '05CC, Nick Standish '11CC
