Faculty/Staff Athletic Advisor Program
Faculty and staff advisors provide an important support role for student-athletes and coaches. The Faculty/Staff Advisor serves as an advocate for students participating in the sport, and provides a valuable link between the student-athletes and the faculty.
In addition, the Faculty/Staff Advisor may develop a broader involvement in the student-athlete experience and contribute to other individual and team programs and activities. The team Faculty/Staff Advisor program will facilitate integration of the intercollegiate programs into the undergraduate experience of Case Western Reserve University.
Functions
- Assist student-athletes, and coaches, in linking with university programs, resources and support activities.
- Provide job or graduate school recommendations as requested.
- Communicate to the university community the performance of individual student-athletes and sports teams.
- Support coaches in recruiting efforts as schedule permits.
Benefits
- Develop a meaningful relationship with student-athletes, coaches and the Department of Physical Education and Athletics.
- Witness and contribute to the physical and educational growth and advancement of students.
- Represent the team with team issued gear and apparel.
Men's Sports Teams
Baseball - Gary Pillar
Basketball - Lynmarie Hamel
Cross Country - Iwan Alexander
Football - Jim Hurley
Soccer - Jim Edmonson
Swimming - Chris Butler
Tennis - Wojbor A. Woyczynski
Track (Indoor, Outdoor) - John Lewandowski
Wrestling - Simon Ostrach
Women's Sports Teams
Basketball - Karl Rishe
Cross Country - Iwan Alexander
Soccer - Joe Prahl
Softball - James Chmiel, M.D.
Swimming - Jen Butler
Tennis - Martin Palomo and Leena Palomo
Track (Indoor, Outdoor) - John Lewandowski
Volleyball - Mike Kenney
