Initiative Three: Athletics

The Athletics initiative aims to strengthen and expand our athletics programs and staff to boost enrollment, enhance recruitment and retention of student-athletes, and generate revenue through facility rentals. The athletic program is a strength of Curry’s and a big part of our culture. With student-athletes comprising 30% of the Curry College student body and achieving high retention rates and GPAs, strengthening and expanding our athletics program promises to be a sound investment for Curry. 

Implementation Team

Vinnie Eruzione, Director of Athletics
Pete Mendel, Assistant Athletic Director for Recruitment & Retention and Student-Athlete Leadership & Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Keith Robichaud, Vice President of Enrollment Management
Robert O'Connell, Vice President of Facilities
Kevin Blackmur, Associate Director of Intramurals, Club Sports, and Fitness Center Operations
Lindsey Garvey, Head Women’s Soccer Coach
Steve Lambe, Director of Conference Services
Rusty Whittemore, Assistant Baseball Coach, Assistant Director of Advancement for Athletics
Emily Vinnicombe, Director of Digital Communications, Marketing and Communications

Advisory Committee

Elizabeth Delano-Dykas, Associate Professor, Accounting
Gregory Breen, Assistant Director, Admission
Debra Petrizzo, School of Business and Technology Co-Director (Graduate) and Professor, Accounting
Natalie West, Assistant Professor, Sport and Recreation Management
Max Klein, Assistant Professor, Sport and Recreation Management
Sandra O'Neil, Chair and Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Liz Matson, Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Erik Müürisepp, Vice President of Student Affairs
Joseph Reedy, Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Todd Parsons, Head Football Coach

Strategic Priorities

• New Programs: Expand athletic programs and staff in high demand areas to increase enrollment, including men’s and women’s track and field, and women’s field hockey, and make necessary facility upgrades, including turfing the baseball field.
• New Athletic Field House: Construct a new facility to foster growth in the athletic program and enhance the student-athlete experience, and include multi-purpose spaces for performances, meetings, spectators, and other activities.
• Miller Field House Renovation: Enhance the current facilities to support expanded intramurals, club sports, and a versatile event space.

Fiscal Year 2025 Key Action Items

• Hire coaches to start recruiting for Track and Field teams
• Feasibility study for new Field House
• Begin fundraising for turf field