Dear Triton Fan,
It's an exciting time to be a Triton!
The 2009-2010 academic year was a great one for Eckerd Athletics, both in the classroom and on our fields and courts. Eckerd placed more than 50 percent of its student-athletes on the Sunshine State Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll, and the Tritons volleyball team won an NCAA Tournament match for the first time in program history.
This season, we are excited about our newest coaching additions -- men's soccer coach Steve Magee and women's soccer coach Danielle Fotopoulos. Both will continue to raise the bar in their respective programs. Our volleyball team is shooting for its fifth straight NCAA Tournament appearance, and our basketball teams will get the 2010-11 seasons underway soon.
We believe that excellence in academics and excellence in athletics are mutual goals. At Eckerd, we expect that our students will excel in their classrooms while competing on winning teams. Our mission is to prepare Eckerd College student-athletes to be leaders in our global society.
Under the leadership of President Donald Eastman, Eckerd College is raising the bar in athletics. We are committed to excellence in athletics, and this means we can expect tremendous growth in all facets of intercollegiate athletics.
To accomplish our mission, we need you. Building a program of the highest caliber is expensive. We invite you to join others in the Eckerd College Triton Club to help us take athletics to a higher level. The Triton Club is Eckerd's athletic booster club, created to raise funds for athletic scholarships and operational support, as well as to generate school spirit and increase attendance at games.
It is a great time for Eckerd College athletics. On behalf of our 200 plus Eckerd College student-athletes, thank you!
Gratefully,
Dr. Bob Fortosis
Director of Athletics
Eckerd College