ABOUT MAF


MESSAGE FROM

DOUG GILLIN


Dear App Family,

On behalf of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff, I would like to thank you for your loyal support of App State Athletics. Our Mountaineer family has always been incredibly passionate, giving, and resilient.

Thank you to everyone for your support of the Mountaineers Athletic Fund through Yosef Club (annual) membership donations, purchase of season tickets, and philanthropic (major) gifts by way of the Leadership Society.

We have the leadership, dedicated fans, supporters, coaches, staff, and student-athletes to rise to the moment and keep climbing.

Go App!

Doug Gillin

Director of Athletics

Doug Gillin

OUR

MISSION


Our mission is to provide financial support to enhance educational and athletic experiences, opportunities, and the overall wellness of Mountaineer student-athletes.

Preparing champions for life.

Academic Integrity

Social Responsibility

Competitive Excellence

World-Class Experience

Yosef Club

(Annual Giving)

Transactional Gifts of $50+
(Pledged on an annual basis)


  • Student-athlete scholarship support
  • Gifts receive Yosef Club membership level credit and priority points
  • Season tickets, parking, post-season tickets
  • Sports-Specific Giving (Does not receive Yosef Club membership level credit)

Leadership Society

(Major Gifts)

Philanthropic Gifts or
Commitments of $25,000+
(Pledged over 1-5 years)


  • Gifts do not receive Yosef Club membership level credit but do receive priority points
  • Naming Opportunities
  • Capital Projects
  • Endowments (Forever a Mountaineer)
  • Planned Gifts

Student-Athlete Experience


PROVIDING A

WORLD-CLASS EXPERIENCE


With student-athlete experience costs rising nationally, App State Athletics depends on investors, who understand the need for continuous advancement. Your support is essential to recruit student-athletes who compete for championships and earn a valuable degree from Appalachian State University.

FINANCIAL

INSIGHTS


Student-Athlete Expenses


All annual contributions to the Yosef Club provide financial support toward App State student-athletes scholarships. In addition, each student-athlete costs approximately $50,000 annually when factoring in all the expenses: scholarships, meals, lodging, nutrition, health, insurance, travel, aid, and supplies.

Student Athlete Expenses

Funding Student-Athlete Scholarships


What percentage of 415 App State student-athletes in 17 sports receive some sort of athletic aid?

70%

Of all Student Athletes

What is the average cost per in-state scholarship student-athlete?

$20,567

(Full cost of attendance scholarship)

What is the average cost per out-of-state scholarship student-athlete?

$37,335

(Full cost of attendance scholarship)

How many App State student-athletes are from out of state?

40%

Of all Student Athletes

MEET

OUR TEAM


ADDRESS

Mountaineers Athletic Fund
Mark E. Ricks Athletics Complex
425 Jack Branch Drive
Boone, NC 28608

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TICKETS TODAY


Ticket sales are a vital part of App State Athletics' budget, helping provide the necessary resources for Mountaineer student-athletes to succeed at the highest level. Get your tickets today!

BUY HERE

Or Call the App State Athletics
Ticket Office at (828) 262-7733

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