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Competitive Excellence, Academic Achievement and Community Service
The Cardinals compete in the State University of New York (SUNYAC) and Eastern College (ECAC) athletic conferences. We subscribe to the philosophy that athletics complements the total educational experience for our students. Our student-athlete cumulative grade-point averages are often above the GPA of the overall student population at SUNY-Plattsburgh.
SUNY-Plattsburgh sponsors 17 intercollegiate sports at the NCAA Division III level, which means our student-athletes do not receive grants-in-aid because of their athletic ability.
The Cardinals are perennial contenders for conference championships, individual postseason honors and NCAA Division III tournament berths.
For the past three academic years, Plattsburgh has finished in the Top 20 percentile in the prestigious Directors' Cup standings among 400-plus Division III programs based on finish in NCAA championships play.
Sports Medicine
SUNY-Plattsburgh employs a staff of three full-time certified athletic trainers, several student workers and a team of physicians to monitor the health of Cardinal student-athletes. Head athletic trainer Jason Pachter is also a strength and conditioning coach.
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Recruit Me
If you would like to continue your education and play intercollegiate athletics at SUNY-Plattsburgh, then contact the appropriate head coach of your desired sport. Then take the next step:
- NCAA Guide for Student Athletes (PDF file)
- Financing your SUNY Plattsburgh education
- Start the admissions process
Contact Information
Director of Athletics
Bruce Delventhal
Office: Memorial Hall 313
Phone: (518) 564-4153
E-mail: delventhal@plattsburgh.edu
Director of Sports Information
Patrick Stewart (Assistant Kerry Chapin)
Office: Memorial Hall 110
Phone: (518) 564-4123 or x-4148
E-mail: sportsinfo@plattsburgh.edu