West Virginia University - Mountaineer Athletic Club

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Sport Enhancement Fund Overview
 

The Sport Enhancement Funds are designed to serve as an easy and effective way for the Mountaineer Athletic Club (MAC) members to channel sport-specific giving to programs about which they are most passionate. These funds provide the resources necessary for student-athletes to excel academically and in competition.

For decades, WVU Athletics has been a pioneer in the resources committed to student-athletes as well as how we develop Mountaineers for life. These initiatives incorporate our three areas of focus for our future as a department and student-athlete care–to recruit the best and brightest student-athletes, to excel as a Mountaineer while at WVU and for our letterwinners to inspire the next generation.

RECRUIT THE BEST
Recruiting for all sports has become more competitive, especially for schools who recruit nationwide like the Mountaineers do. NCAA rules restrict the number of recruiting days and visits by prospective student-athletes, requiring coaches to evaluate and secure commitments in a condensed timeline. 

EXCEL AS A MOUNTAINEER
The cornerstone of WVU Athletics is student-athlete welfare, and we have continued to push for reform to provide opportunities for student-athletes to receive holistic care and affordable education opportunities. Each resource within the Sport Enhancement Funds shape what is a comprehensive student-athlete experience.

INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION
Letterwinner support and further integrating past Mountaineer greats with current student-athletes provide opportunities to develop what we all know to be true—we are Mountaineers for Life. From the time they step on campus to the moment they walk across the stage, WVU student-athletes are refining their skills in their arena of competition and preparing for life after sport, oftentimes with limited experience for their desired profession.