Hofstra Athletics 2011-12 Annual Report - GoHofstra.com

A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLE TICS
Dear Friends of Hofstra Athletics:
We are pleased to present this year’s Department of Athletics Annual Report. We thank you for your continued
support of the student-athletes who proudly wear a Hofstra uniform.
Since my arrival on campus in May, I have witnessed several very exciting moments of the 2011-12 season
and I look forward to many more in the coming years. As I began my tenure, the softball team was beginning
its incredible run in the NCAA Tournament. The team captivated the Hofstra community and the softball world
with its play. I was extremely proud of the student-athletes and coaching staff with their representation of our
University on-and-off the field. The baseball team qualified for the CAA Championship for the first time in seven
years and set several school records in the process. The men’s lacrosse team represented the University on
an international tour of Japan, where they enjoyed an outstanding educational and athletic experience while
spreading the goodwill of Hofstra University throughout the Far East.
Along wih these moments of the last few months, I have also immersed myself in learning about the academic
and athletic achievements from this past year and I am extremely proud of the accomplishments that occurred
prior to my arrival.
Jeffrey A. Hathaway
addresses those in
attendance at his
introductory press
conference on May
15, 2012.
Hofstra President Stuart
Rabinowitz and Jeffrey
A. Hathaway.
Jamie Stuart of
News 12 Long
Island interviews
Jeffrey A. Hathaway
at his introductory
press conference.
In addition to the softball team, both the wrestling and women’s basketball
teams participated in postseason play. The wrestling team placed 23rd at
the NCAA Championships and saw two team members earn All-America
accolades. The women’s basketball team was selected for the Women’s
National Invitation Tournament for the second time in three years.
Individually six Hofstra student-athletes earned All-America honors in 2011-12,
while 41 were selected to All-CAA teams.
We all take great pride in Hofstra student-athletes succeeding in the classroom
with 24 student-athletes earning a 4.0 grade point average in at least one
semester in 2011-12 and nearly 60-percent of our 313 student-athletes
earning a 3.0 or better grade point average.
Our student-athletes are also active in the community including activities at
local elementary schools and soup kitchens, as well as taking part in events
that benefit local charities.
I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the coaches and the staff
members in the Department of Athletics. Their guidance helps develop our
student-athletes into the outstanding leaders of tomorrow.
Special thanks to President Stuart Rabinowitz for his support of the
Department of Athletics and the student-athletes who wear the blue and gold,
and for the leadership he has provided to the entire University community. This is a very exciting time for
the entire campus, highlighted by the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine completing a successful
first year of operation this past July and the new School of Engineering and Applied Science opening in
September. In addition, there is a great deal of excitement for the Presidential Debate at Hofstra, which will
take place on October 16 at the Mack Sports Complex.
This is a great time to be a part of the Hofstra University community and
once again I thank you for your continued support of Hofstra Athletics.
Please know that I am honored to serve as vice president and director of
athletics at Hofstra University and I look forward to a very bright future for
the Department of Athletics.
“Take Pride In Our Pride”
Sincerely,
Jeffrey A. Hathaway and
members of the Pride
softball team at Citi Field.
2 2011-12 ANNUAL REPORT
Jeffrey A. Hathaway
Vice President and Director of Athletics