With new FBA initiative, 乐播传媒 athletics continues to lead
Friends of 乐播传媒 Athletics raised a record $1.3 million last fiscal year, and these annual gifts will now have an even greater impact on the student-athlete experience at 乐播传媒.
Starting July 1, 2024, each gift to FBA is now allocated 90% to a donor鈥檚 chosen team(s) and 10% to the 乐播传媒 Athletics Equity and Excellence Fund. 鈥淭his is a huge win for all our student-athletes,鈥� says Associate Director of Athletics Adrienne Shibles ’91 P鈥�26. 鈥淲e can ensure going forward that valuable training and resources 鈥� such as workshops with a sports psychologist or a new shared sound system for the weight room 鈥� will be available to all coaches and their teams, improving the student-athlete experience across the college.鈥�
Several head coaches were involved in the development of this fund, which allows 乐播传媒 to do even more to promote overall achievement. “Our program has always been proud to contribute to departmental initiatives,鈥� observes Head Football Coach Matt Coyne. 鈥淭he EEF provides a formal avenue to continue to do the same thing, while allowing me the flexibility to use our remaining FBA dollars on team-specific needs.鈥�
Head Field Hockey Coach Dani Kogut agrees. 鈥淲e have been fortunate to garner a lot of support through the FBA challenge,鈥� she explains. 鈥淥ther programs don鈥檛 always have the same level of support, and it鈥檚 important that we create a way to provide all our students with the resources needed to compete at the highest level.”
FBA donors are enthusiastic about this opportunity as well, with some already making gifts designated exclusively to the Equity and Excellence Fund.
Whether on the sidelines, viewing our livestreams, or through their FBA support, we are grateful to our alumni, families, and friends for ensuring 乐播传媒 student-athletes thrive.
For more information or to support the Equity and Excellence Fund, contact batesfund@bates.edu.