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OUR COACHES - Our professional and knowledgeable coaching staff is dedicated to providing student-athletes with these skills they need to grow as individuals and athletes.

Head Coaches: Volleyball, Mollie Demkosky; Golf, Paul Moyer, AD; XC, Sara Rinkunas, Asst. AD; men's Basketball, Chris Sload; Women's basketball, Tom McIntyre; Women's Soccer, Amber Smith; Men's Soccer, Joe Baltrusaitis; Softball, Mar Tsakonas; Baseball, Collin Feguson

Club Advisors/Coaches: Cheerleading, Kate Aulisio; Tennis, Sara Rinkunas; Track & Field, Sara Rinkunas; Men's Volleyball, Paul Moyer

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Our student- athlete leaders play a pivotal role in athletics as they represent student-athletes in student government, clubs and organizations, PSUAC?USCAA Student-athlete advisory committees, volunteering and community service and staffing at athletic events! These student-athletes lead on and off the court or field, on campus and in the community!

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  • KINESIOLOGY CREDIT: Student-athletes earn 2 credits in one semester participating in varsity sports by attending an instructional supplemental course during their first season
  • PRIORITY SCHEDULING: Student-athletes have the opportunity to schedule courses early for the following semester to assist with time management
  • NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Students get the small college individual attention while being able to compete for national championship in the USCAA
  • INTRAMURALS/OPEN RECREATION:  All students are welcome to use the facilities for fitness and intramural sports during set hours for open recreation.

Penn State Scranton Athletics develops connections with student-support servces to better support individual, academic, career, social and athletic growth & development.

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE -  over 3.0 TEAM GPA

  • Our student athletes averaged over a 3.0 GPA this spring for all teams with 70% earning conference academic awards and 40% earning dean's list.
  • Academic Game Plan: Varsity athletes participate in team study tables and academic monitoring with focused assitance for tutoring, time management, priority scheduling and class excuse forms.
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ALL IN - Recruits, Walk-Ons, Transfers, Dual- Sport, Non-Traditional, WE ARE FAMILY

WHO ARE WE? Penn State Scranton Athletics supports 11 Varsity teams competing for conference & national championships in PSUAC/USCAA.

It also boasts a variety of intramural, club sports and fitness & recreation options to support the health & wellness of the campus community.

Penn State Scranton Athletics supports the academic success and individual development of student-athletes while enhancing overall student experience.