“Establishing a supportive environment for Stony Brook Volleyball student-athletes to excel requires a dedicated community effort. We aim to foster a diverse environment where student-athletes can develop and achieve success on a national stage. While striving for CAA Championships and NCAA Tournament appearances, we also prioritize academic achievements and holistic development. Achieving this vision hinges on the financial backing of donors, alumni, family, and friends. We value and appreciate all support and every bit helps elevate the program. We look forward to continuing to raise the bar both on and off the court in 2024!”

-Volleyball Head Coach, Kristin Belzung

Our student-athletes require comprehensive support to achieve their full potential. With your generous financial contribution, Stony Brook Athletics and the Volleyball coaching staff can effectively meet these needs by providing holistic support to every member of the team. This includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Nutrition & Recovery: Our focus on development drives our student-athletes to improve through physical training and strength & conditioning.  Adequate funding for proper fueling is crucial to support their progress and enable quick recovery for consistent high-level training.  

Team Building and Cultural Experiences: Your support can enable us to provide opportunities outside the gym to foster relationships, improve conflict resolution skills, and cultivate a positive team culture.  

Student-Athlete Leadership Development: Providing resources for leadership development not only impacts our program’s success but also prepares our student-athletes for their future roles in career, family and community.  

Video & Teaching Technology: Our ability to strategize and teach through video technology, stats, and instant feedback enhances our coaching and accelerates our student-athletes’ improvement.

Recruiting High Caliber Student-Athletes: Identifying and evaluating talent nationwide requires travel, and associated costs have risen over time. Providing exceptional on campus visits to showcase Stony Brook and facilitates.

The “Volleyball Fund for Excellence” operates as a tax exempt 501 (c) (3) nonprofit entity. All donations are fully deductible to the extent allowed by applicable law.