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Find your Club Sport

Get to Know our Teams

Club sports at Purdue Fort Wayne offer a fantastic opportunity to make new friends and engage with the campus community. These teams provide a chance to develop leadership and responsibility skills, without the intense time commitment that comes with NCAA Division I athletics. Club sports are made up of individuals who still have a passion for competition and enjoy the camaraderie of being part of a team. Many teammates form lifelong friendships along the way. Whether you're looking to join an existing club or start a new one, there's something for everyone. So, don’t wait, get involved today.

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Head Coach: Dr. Ron Lewis
Captain/Club President: Cameron Smith
Season Timeframe: November - March
League: National Club Basketball Association (NCBBA)

Interested in joining Club Basketball? Email [email protected] or fill out the survey below.

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Head Coach: Hollie Ochoa
Captain/Club President: Laura Schroeder, Milla Dortilus
Season Timeframe: September - March

Interested in joining Cheer? Email [email protected] or fill out the survey below.

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Head Coach: Chelsea Drummond
Captain/Club President: Sarina Wright
Season Timeframe: September - April

Interested in joining the Dancin' Dons? Email [email protected] or fill out the survey below.

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Head Coach: DeMikel Tinker  
Captain/Club President: Anna Bodie  
Season Timeframe: October - April
League: National Collegiate Football Association (NCFA) Women’s Flag Football

Interested in joining Club Flag Football? Email [email protected] or fill out the survey below.

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Head Coach: Quentin Bowen
Captain/Club President: Mavrick Steele
Season Timeframe: August - November 
League: National Collegiate Football Association (NCFA)

Interested in joining Club Football? Email [email protected] or fill out the survey below.

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Head Coach: Announcement coming soon  
Captain/Club President: Announcement coming soon  
Season Timeframe: September - March
League: American Collegiate Hockey Association, Division 3 (ACHA)

Interested in joining Club Hockey? Email [email protected] or fill out the survey below.

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Head Coach: Jason Miller 
Captain/Club President: Derek Stankiewicz
Season Timeframe: January - May
League: Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA)

Interested in joining Club Lacrosse? Email [email protected] or fill out the survey below.

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Head Coach: Alex Lee  
Captain/Club President: Connor McCray
Season Timeframe: January - April
League: National Collegiate Rugby

Interested in joining Club Rugby? Email [email protected] or fill out the survey below.

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Head Coach: Nick Brand 
Captain/Club President: Ethan Ehrhardt
Season Timeframe: Cross Country (Sept - Nov), Track (Jan - May)
League: The National Intercollegiate Running Club Association (NIRCA)

Want to join our Run Club? Email [email protected] or fill out the survey below.

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Head Coach: Nathan Dove 
Captain/Club President: Dylan Fiedler
Season Timeframe: September - October
League: Men’s Midwest Alliance Soccer Conference (MASC)

Interested in joining Men's Club Soccer? Email [email protected] or fill out the survey below.

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Head Coach: Todd Gilpin
Captain/Club President: Isabella Nichols
Season Timeframe: September - October
League: Women’s Midwest Alliance Soccer Conference (WMASC)

Interested in joining Women's Club Soccer? Email [email protected] or fill out the survey below.

Follow @ PFW_WomensClubSoccer

Head Coach: Announcement coming soon  
Captain/Club President: Matias Guasque
Season Timeframe: January - April
League: Midwest Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA)

Interested in joining Men's Club Volleyball? Email [email protected] or fill out the survey below.

Follow @ PFW_MensClubVolleyball

Head Coach: Announcement coming soon  
Captain/Club President: Announcement coming soon
Season Timeframe: January - April
League: Midwest Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA)

Interested in joining Women's Club Volleyball? Email [email protected] or fill out the survey below.

Follow @ PFW_WomensClubVolleyball

Want to learn more about our Club Sports program, explore our new degrees in Sports Management and Sports Leadership, and meet our club captains and coaches?

Join us for one of our upcoming information sessions:

These sessions are a great opportunity to ask questions, connect with our team, and discover how you can get involved.

For more information, please contact us at [email protected]

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Step 1: Your Club Sport

Get Recruited Here

If you are a high school student who may be a prospective club sport athlete, complete our "Recruit me" form to get started! This is the best way to receive updates, connect with our teams, and stay in the loop on all things Club Sports. Plus, your response helps us grow our programs and build strong, competitive teams. Don't miss out!

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STEP 2: Apply to the University

Join the Heard.

Purdue Fort Wayne offers over 200 academic programs, a welcoming campus, and a supportive community to help you create your own Mastodon experience. From financial aid options like grants, scholarships, and work-study to a vibrant student life full of connections and opportunities, you’ll find everything you need to succeed. Start your journey by exploring undergraduate or graduate programs and applying today.

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Step 3: Your Club Sport

Begin the Competition.

Take the leap and make it official by completing the Club Sports application. This is your chance to commit, compete, and be part of a driven, passionate team. Join us and help build something great!

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Have questions?
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Send any questions to [email protected].