JOIN THE TOWSON ATHLETICS FAN & DONOR GUIDE • 2018–19 Table of Contents Vision and Mission 2 Excellence in Academics 3 Leadership Development 4 Community Engagement 5 Athletic Success 6 Sport Highlights 7 Giving Opportunities 8 Benefits & Ways to Give 9 Football Tickets 10 Men’s Basketball Tickets 12 2018-19 Important Dates 13 Season Ticket Advertisement 14 Donation Renewal 15 Writing a Check 16 AdditionalTiger Information Athletic Fund17 PHONE: 1-877-9TOWSON FAX: 410-704-3002 E-MAIL: [email protected] ContactMAIL: Us Tiger Athletic Fund Tiger Athletic 8000 Fund York Road 1-877-9TOWSON Towson, MD 21252 [email protected] Tiger AthleticTicket Fund Office 8000 YorkPHONE: Road 1-855-TU-TIGER Towson,E-MAIL: MD 21252 [email protected] LETTER FROM THE AD TOGETHER WE CAN BUILD BALTIMORE’S COLLEGE TEAM Greetings Tiger Nation, By opening this fan and donor guide, you are one step closer to making an impact on Towson University Athletics and over 500 Tiger student-athletes! Whether you are an annual donor renewing your commitment, a loyal season ticket holder or a new supporter, the importance that your contribution plays in advancing opportunities for our Tigers and helping to build the future of TU Athletics cannot be overstated. It is our goal to be Baltimore’s College Team. Our desire to build greatness both academically and athletically is not possible without the continued help of Tiger Nation. This fan and donor guide outlines a few ways to ensure the current and future success of TU Athletics in the classroom, in competition and in the community. As you flip through its pages, it is my hope that you find it to be educational, informational and most of all—inspiring. As the landscape of collegiate athletics continues to evolve, the financial investment required to provide scholarships and resources for our student-athletes is at an all-time high. With this in mind, I ask that every member of Tiger Nation consider making an impact through giving to the Tiger Athletic Fund. I would personally like to thank you for everything you have done and will continue to do to strengthen TU Athletics. Loyal donors and fans are the lifeblood of our success and serve as our greatest brand ambassadors. Together, we can build Baltimore’s College Team! With Black & Gold Pride, Tim Leonard Director of Athletics, Towson University VISION & MISSION VISION The Towson Tigers will be Greater Baltimore’s premier collegiate brand driven by the university’s mission of excellence in academics (page 3), leadership development (page 4), community engagement (page 5) and athletic success (page 6). MISSION Towson Athletics enriches the university through a culture of engagement while leading and inspiring our student-athletes to be champions in competition, the classroom and the community. OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AN IMPACT The Tiger Athletic Fund (TAF) is the fundraising arm for Towson University Athletics and supports over 500 student-athletes and 19 Division I sports each year. Donations of all sizes allow you to have an impact on our student-athletes and provides them with an opportunity to BUILD GREATNESS. ACADEMICS LAUREN COLEMAN Junior, Business Administration Track & Field “Being a student-athlete at TU has given me the opportunity to experience all the advantages that being a Tiger has to offer. Competing in track & field allows me to play the sport I love, while pursuing a degree in business. I have learned so much from the coaches, faculty and staff at TU while making friendships and memories in the classroom and on the field that will last a lifetime.” Excellence in Academics During the Fall 2017 semester, 307 out of 483 student-athletes earned a 3.00 GPA or higher, which equals 64 percent of all Tiger student-athletes. BUILDING GREATNESS LEADERSHIP ZACH GOODRICH Junior, Sport Management Lacrosse “During my sophomore year at TU, I was fortunate to be named a captain which allowed me to learn from one of the most successful senior Excellence in Leadership Development classes in Towson lacrosse history. Also, during The TU Athletic Department selects L.E.a.D. Tigers at the beginning of my sophomore season under the tutelage of Coach each academic year. The Leadership Enhancement and Development Nadelen and his staff, I was able to recognize what (L.E.a.D.) Tiger program is designed to identify student-athletes early it takes to be a leader on and off the field. I truly in their careers who have shown high levels of talent both in the believe the life lessons learned over that time will classroom and in competition and build their leadership capacity. help me when I graduate.” COMMUNITY JULYMAR OTERO PEREZ Senior, Foreign Languages Volleyball “The lessons I have learned while being a member of the volleyball team will stay with me throughout my life, and I have emerged as an independent, proactive leader. Being part of the culture has helped shape me into the best version of myself, which makes me Excellence in Community Engagement want to have the same impact on others in In 2017, TU Athletics ranked sixth overall nationally in my community. We have done a lot from relief NCAA Team Works’ Helper Helper Community Service efforts aiding Puerto Rico to being an advocate Competition and finished first among men’s programs at for Autism, and I look forward to continuing my the Division I level. community service as a Tiger Alum!” BUILDING GREATNESS ATHLETICS OLIVIA CONTI Sophomore, Communication Studies Lacrosse “The coaches and staff at TU have provided me an incredible opportunity to succeed. I can honestly say that the support system has been unbelievable. Excelling in athletics at the Division I level is not something you can do on your own. The help I’ve received from the coaches, training staff and the strength and conditioning team has made a difference. They have provided me with the structure, support and confidence that has allowed me to compete at my highest ability, both in the classroom and on the field, giving me the tools and opportunities to shape my future.” Excellence in Athletic Success Tiger student-athletes are educated on the effects of nutrition on athletic performance. In conjunction with the sports medicine department, TU Athletics launched the Tiger Fuel Zone during the fall of 2017, which features nutritious drinks and snacks for student-athletes to recover and refuel. BASEBALL BASKETBALL VOLLEYBALL FOOTBALL The 2018 season will mark the sixth time Both teams have found success early this Reaching the postseason for the first time The Towson University football team since 2010 that the Tigers have traveled year. The men won the first Basketball Hall in 13 years, the Tigers rallied from a 2-0 had three players earn Colonial Athletic west for a weekend series. The team opened of Fame Belfast Classic. The women have deficit for a 3-2 win over Colgate in the Association (CAA) honors as kick their 2018 season at New Mexico State on scored at least 90 points in multiple games first round of the National Invitational returner Rodney Dorsey and defensive February 16-18. in the same season for the first time since Volleyball Championship. The win gave lineman Kanyia Anderson were chosen as the 1985-86 season. the Tigers their first postseason win in second team selections and kicker Aidan program history. O’Neill was named to the third team. GOLF LACROSSE GYMNASTICS SOFTBALL Mike Larkin and Lisa Ferrero were chosen to The men’s and women’s teams continue to Mary Elle Arduino earned first team Holiday Cahill and Shelby Stracher treated lead the men’s and women’s golf programs rack in the accolades including (combined) 6 all-EAGL balance beam honors for a fans to a great home run race last season. respectively. Larkin returns to TU after an USILA All-Americans, 3 Media All- Americans, second-straight year. She had a Regional Cahill became TU’s all-time home run leader impressive career with the Tigers from 2002- 4 First Team IWLCA Mid-Atlantic All- Region Qualifying Score (RQS) of 9.865 for the on two separate occasions. In each instance, 05, while Ferrero brings a wealth of knowledge performers, an ECAC Defensive POTY, the event. Stracher tied Cahill. Cahill and Stracher ended being a 12-year professional with the LPGA. first freshman in conference history to be the season tied with 34 career homers. named the CAA Defensive Player of the Year and an IWLCA Second Team All-American. WOMEN’S SOCCER Maddie Bove and Taylor Sebolao earned All- Conference honors following the 2017 season for the second time in both of their careers. SWIMMING AND DIVING TRACK AND FIELD TENNIS Jack Saunderson and Jacy Icard competed After winning 13 medals over the two-day A.J. Gomer and Renate van Oorschodt were at the prestigious 2017 Phillips 66 National meet, the Towson Tiger outdoor track and named Second Team All-CAA Doubles in 2017, Championships and World Championship field program captured its first-ever CAA becoming the first doubles team in program Trials. Championship. history to earn end of the year honors. FIELD HOCKEY Freshman Beira Ho was named to the 2017 CAA All-Rookie Team, becoming the second Tiger in the last three years to be selected. MAKE AN IMPACT GIVING OPPORTUNITIES As operational costs continue to rise, the need to grow annual support remains a critical priority. There are various opportunities to support our student- athletes. Donations provide resources essential to their success including scholarships, team travel, recruiting, athletic facilities, nutrition, staffing, equipment and beyond. For further information on giving opportunities, please contact the Tiger Athletic Fund at 1-877-9TOWSON.