Office of Athletics
Mission
The Department of Athletics builds Champions; champions in the classroom, champions in the community and champions in competition.
Director of Athletics
Craig Jackson
Strategic Goals
- Develop new academic and athletic programs to help increase enrollment, while instituting retention protocols to help to maintain steady, healthy, growth in support of the mission of UCC.
- Develop housing options for student athletes to help and enhance enrollment and student success.
- Promote and expand our Champions in the Community service platform to better serve our community partners and support the mission of UCC.
Areas of Operations
- Varsity Athletics: The Athletics Department includes the following varsity sports that provide an opportunity to link potential students to an activity while attending UCC. Visit www.uccriverhawks.com.
- eSports - Explore | Recruit me
- Women's Soccer - Explore | Recruit me
- Men's Basketball - Explore | Recruit me
- Women's Basketball - Explore | Recruit me
- Cross Country - Explore | Recruit me (men) | Recruit me (women)
- Obstacle Course Racing - Explore | Recruit me
- Women's Volleyball - Explore | Recruit me
- Men's Wrestling - Explore | Recruit me
- Women's Wrestling - Explore | Recruit me
- Men's Baseball - Explore | Recruit me
- Track and Field - Explore | Recruit me
- Development/Fundraising: The Athletics Department focuses on a diverse fundraising plan that supports the mission and strategic plan of UCC. Visit the www.uccriverhawks.com fundraising page.
- Community Service: The Athletics Department "Champions in the Community" program supports the mission of UCC by providing opportunities for our student athletes to service the communities and populations of Douglas County. Read about our commitment at www.uccriverhawks.com.
RiverHawks in Action
Take a look at our RiverHawks in action by checking out these videos!
Soar High
The RiverHawks championship mentality and execution takes our student athletes to the next level once they leave UCC. Many RiverHawks go on to be successful in university athletic and academic programs while maintaining a firm grounding in giving back to the community.
Apply to UCC
One of the first steps on the road to playing with the RiverHawks is applying to the College. It's free to apply. Plus, it let's the academic staff know that you are interested in attending here.
Contacts
Craig Jackson
Director of Athletics
Whitney Pitalo
Assistant Athletics Director
541-440-4686
Kristin Watson
Athletic Trainer
541-643-6791
Daniel Leeworthy
Men's Basketball Coach
541-440-7717
Dave Stricklin
Women's Basketball Coach
541-440-7737
CJ Roberts
Volleyball Coach
541-440-4705
Kyle Temple
Men's Wrestling Coach
541-440-7735
Ian Thomas
Assistant Men's Wrestling Coach
Asias DeWeese
Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach
Jeremiah Robbins
Head Baseball Coach/Assistant Director of Athletics Facilities
541-440-7857
Jacob Whisler
Assistant Baseball Coach
541-440-7857
Perry Murray
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
541-580-3441
Adam Child
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
323-687-3898
Alan King
Cross Country/Track and Field Coach
541-440-7853
Renate Richardson
Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach, Head Coach for Obstacle Course Racing
541-440-7946
RJ Mills
eSports Coach
Matt Barrett
Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach