ATHLETICS

CONTACT PERSON
Director: Gary Picone, M Ed
e-mail: gapicone@lcsc.edu
Office: ACC 223
Phone: 792-2471
Fax: 792-2801
Web: http://www.lcsc.edu/athletics

OVERVIEW
LCSC is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Although known for the national successes of its baseball program (LCSC won national championships in 1984, 85, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 96, 99, 2000, 02, 03, 06, and 07) it has established a national reputation in its other sports, ranking among the NAIA’s top programs nationally in men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s cross-country, men’s and women’s golf, and women’s volleyball.

LCSC also is proud of the performance of its athletes in academic settings and emphasizes the interrelationship of excellence in academics and athletics.

Intercollegiate athletic teams for men include basketball, baseball, cross country, golf and tennis. Intercollegiate athletic teams for women include basketball, cross-country, golf, tennis, track and volleyball.

All student athletes will be required to participate in a mandatory drug education program to be agreed upon prior to team involvement and must meet eligibility standards to represent the college.

SPORTS OFFERED AND COACHES’ INFORMATION
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Contact Person: Brian Orr, M Ed
e-mail: rborr@lcsc.edu
Phone: 792-2274
Office: ACC 184

MEN’S BASKETBALL
Contact Person: Tim Walker, M Ed
e-mail: tdwalker@lcsc.edu
Phone: 792-2865
Office: ACC 174

BASEBALL
Contact Person: Ed Cheff, MA
e-mail: echeff@lcsc.edu
Phone: 792-2272
Office: ACC 180

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CROSS-COUNTRY & WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD
Contact Person: Mike Collins, PhD
e-mail: mcollins@lcsc.edu
Phone: 792-2308
Office: ACC 179

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S GOLF
Contact Person: Paul Thompson
e-mail: pethompson@lcsc.edu
Phone: 792-2088
Office: ACC 181

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TENNIS
Contact Person: Kai Fong, MS
e-mail: kfong@lcsc.edu
Phone: 792-2125
Office: ACC 182

VOLLEYBALL
Contact Person: Jenifer Greeny
e-mail: jagreeny@lcsc.edu
Phone: 792-2258
Office: ACC 185

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible, a student athlete must:
1. Not be on Academic Warning, Probation or Suspension;
2. Not be on conduct/disciplinary/attendance probation;
3. Be currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits;
4. Meet a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ELIGIBILITY REGULATIONS (NAIA)
To compete in intercollegiate athletics, a student athlete must meet the general eligibility requirements listed above and any additional requirements established by the Athletics Department and/or the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Contact the Athletics Department, (208) 792-2275, for complete eligibility requirements.

WARRIOR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
The Warrior Athletic Association supports LCSC athletic programs by generating school spirit, promoting community involvement, soliciting donations and raising funds while recognizing each program’s unique needs. The Warrior Athletic Association fosters an environment of academic achievement in a fair, professional, ethical and lawful manner.

The Athletic Association has more than 350 members.
Membership is open to anyone for a membership fee of $50 per year. A board of directors governs the club. Monthly meetings are open to the public.

TENNIS CENTER
The LCSC Tennis Center has four indoor courts and is located in the center of campus. The mission of the facility is to provide the best tennis experience for each person entering the facility. This open-year-round facility is available to students, faculty, staff, and the community and is the host of the LCSC Tennis Team.

INTRAMURALS
(see Student Activity section)