Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Mission Statement

• Intercollegiate Athletics at CSUCI will support the mission of the University by providing a comprehensive co-curricular program through competitive sports. Intercollegiate Athletics will be Educationally based, Ethically sound, Fiscally responsible, Gender equitable and will imbue the values of sportsmanship and fair play.

The CI Athletics Vision

Develop the Athletic Vision and Plan

Athletic Steering Group – Internal/External members who help develop the strategic direction
Athletic Advisory Committee – Faculty chair with faculty, students, community leaders (develop strategic direction of the athletic program)
Athletic Booster Club (i.e. Dolphin Athletic Association-Annual Fund)

Integrate Campus Fitness and Wellness into the University

Strengthen campus recreation opportunities for students and staff, Encourage healthy lifestyle choices for campus members (i.e. Exercise, Nutrition), Partner with Academic Affairs and Student Affairs to create academic programs (e.g. Kinesiology)

Create the Athletic Department Structure
Staffing (i.e. SWA, Compliance Coordinator, Development Director, Media Relations)
Facilities Development (i.e. Event Center, Soccer Fields, Baseball, Softball, Tennis)
Mission Statement (Vision Statement/Guiding Principles)
Strategic Plan (5 year/10 year)

The CI Athletics Vision
Promote Scholar Athletes and Campus Leaders
Demand strong academic achievement
Hold to the same standard as other campus leaders
Encourage leadership roles on campus
Ensure Program Integrity
Recruit coaches and staff that support the mission of CSUCI
Recruit student athletes that embody the mission of CSUCI
Foster a Booster Club that supports conference regulations.
Embrace Community Outreach Participation
Adopt local community schools and student athletes serve as mentors
Outreach to the community in civically engaged projects

Countdown to Competition!
Fall 2009 – Announce first two varsity sport teams
Winter 2009/10 – Head Coach candidates interviewed
Spring 2010 – Head Coaching positions offered and accepted.
Summer/Fall 2010 - Head Coaches begin building their programs.
Fall/Winter 2010 - Recruit prospective student athletes; work with current students interested in that sport
Spring 2011 – Plan for first competition
Fall 2011 - First varsity competition on campus

Possible Fall Sports
Men-Soccer, Cross Country and Water Polo

Women- Soccer, Cross Country and Volleyball

Possible Winter Sports
Men and Women -Basketball , Swimming and Diving andIndoor Track and Field

Possible Spring Sports
Men- Baseball, Tennis, Golf, Track and Field and Lacrosse

Women-Softball, Tennis, Golf, Track and Field, Sand Volleyball and Water Polo

Staffing Needs: It Takes a Village
Senior Women Associate AD for Internal Operations, Associate AD for External Operations, Business Manager, Accounting Specialist, Ticket Office Manager, Director of Marketing & Promotions, Director of Media Relations (SID), Facility Manager, Buildings and Grounds Personnel, Director of Compliance, Athletic Trainers, Coaches and Administrative Assistants

Traditional Sources of Funding
Student Fees, Guarantees, Gate Receipts/Ticket Surcharges, Entry Fees, Rentals, Concessions, Parking, TV/Radio Rights fees, Corporate Sponsorships, Conference/NCAA funding, Special Events, Summer Camps,
Development/Advancement, Marketing and Licensing, Capital Reserves, Endowments, Earned Interest on Income, Gifts-in-kind, Facility use agreements, Private/Public Partnerships, Matching Grants and Athletic Booster Clubs