Wake Forest Athletics
Deacs Ready To Start The New Year
9/8/2020 5:58:00 PM | General
As I reflect on last year, it comes with an incredible sense of pride in our student-athletes and our fans. We dedicated the most ambitious facility project in our history with the Sutton Sports Performance Center and Shah Basketball Complex. We honored Ron Wellman and dedicated Wellman Way while also welcoming in our new athletic director John Currie. We had one of our largest and most successful tailgate parties at the New Era Pinstripe Bowl in New York City as well as an incredible gathering at the College Cup in Cary.
In February, we also had the opportunity to host an incredible Scholarship Brunch, an event that always fosters a powerful connection between our fans and student-athletes. The 2020 Scholarship Brunch, undoubtedly one of our most meaningful occasions, was the last large in-person gathering we hosted before the world, as we knew it, changed dramatically. The memories of that day make me long for the time in which we will, once again, welcome you all back to our campus for fun and fellowship. That's what I look forward to as we wait for our lives to return to some semblance of "normal" in the hopefully near future.
As our students-athletes began to return to campus for class, training and competition just a short time ago, it was inspiring to see our community come together to ensure a safe and successful return. Our coaches and staff wasted no time, working incredibly hard to get their teams prepared to compete in the safest way possible. It is amazing to me the level of commitment our student-athletes have shown through their willingness to adhere to numerous safety protocols — they've proven just how much they're willing to endure in order to play the sport they love.
We have also been working diligently to prepare our facilities and put safety protocols in place that will allow us to safely bring fans back to our venues to cheer on our student-athletes. There is no doubt that our stadiums and arenas will look and feel very different this fall, but we must do what is necessary to ensure the safety of our community.
The financial pressures that we are experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic — costly safety measures, lost revenue due to reduced attendance, and more — are very real. In order to sustain our operation, we will need support from our fans. Over the course of the last couple of years, we have expanded our giving opportunities, in the form of Excellence Funds, to ensure that Deacon Nation can support the sports they care most about. The Excellence Funds have grown tremendously in popularity and are a critical part of our coaches' tool kit to compete at the highest level.
I encourage you to consider whether supporting one or more of our Excellence Funds would be of interest to you. If so, please reach out to your Deacon Club representative or call (336) 758-5626.
It is no secret that today is unlike any other time in the history of college athletics. As we move into the fall with excitement and anticipation, ready to face the challenges and uncertainties that may lie ahead, please remember that we greatly appreciate all that you do to help in our overall mission to Develop Champions.
In February, we also had the opportunity to host an incredible Scholarship Brunch, an event that always fosters a powerful connection between our fans and student-athletes. The 2020 Scholarship Brunch, undoubtedly one of our most meaningful occasions, was the last large in-person gathering we hosted before the world, as we knew it, changed dramatically. The memories of that day make me long for the time in which we will, once again, welcome you all back to our campus for fun and fellowship. That's what I look forward to as we wait for our lives to return to some semblance of "normal" in the hopefully near future.
As our students-athletes began to return to campus for class, training and competition just a short time ago, it was inspiring to see our community come together to ensure a safe and successful return. Our coaches and staff wasted no time, working incredibly hard to get their teams prepared to compete in the safest way possible. It is amazing to me the level of commitment our student-athletes have shown through their willingness to adhere to numerous safety protocols — they've proven just how much they're willing to endure in order to play the sport they love.
We have also been working diligently to prepare our facilities and put safety protocols in place that will allow us to safely bring fans back to our venues to cheer on our student-athletes. There is no doubt that our stadiums and arenas will look and feel very different this fall, but we must do what is necessary to ensure the safety of our community.
The financial pressures that we are experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic — costly safety measures, lost revenue due to reduced attendance, and more — are very real. In order to sustain our operation, we will need support from our fans. Over the course of the last couple of years, we have expanded our giving opportunities, in the form of Excellence Funds, to ensure that Deacon Nation can support the sports they care most about. The Excellence Funds have grown tremendously in popularity and are a critical part of our coaches' tool kit to compete at the highest level.
I encourage you to consider whether supporting one or more of our Excellence Funds would be of interest to you. If so, please reach out to your Deacon Club representative or call (336) 758-5626.
It is no secret that today is unlike any other time in the history of college athletics. As we move into the fall with excitement and anticipation, ready to face the challenges and uncertainties that may lie ahead, please remember that we greatly appreciate all that you do to help in our overall mission to Develop Champions.
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