Terrier Family,
I come to you today to share the news of a decision I never anticipated during my time at St. Francis College. I am heartbroken that a decision has been made to eliminate the College's athletics program, effective at the conclusion of the Spring 2023 semester. My heart hurts for our student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible impact on St. Francis College, and as a result, Terrier Athletics.
To ensure that student-athletes can continue their studies at SFC uninterrupted, the College will honor all current academic and athletic scholarships, even though students will no longer be participating in athletics.
I want to thank every student-athlete that has donned the Terrier Blue and Red over the many generations that have come to Brooklyn. Our student-athletes have been at the heart of our Department's work and we will continue to support them to the best of our ability in the aftermath of the College's decision.
Our teams have reached the highest levels of competition in every era: from the Catholic Invitational Tournament to the NCAA Final Four. Our Department has always been committed to providing an opportunity to compete at the Division I level, dating back to starting the oldest men's basketball program in New York City to the introduction of men's volleyball and women's soccer in 2019.
To our coaches that mentored the young people that have walked through our doors: thank you for your dedication to our students and fostering their development during their time in Brooklyn. We are all forever indebted to your countless hours of hard work and sacrifice.
To our administrators: thank you for your tireless efforts to support the work of our coaches and student-athletes. You have always been the backboard to our teams and the reason we have been able to compete.
As we continue to compete this season, I ask that you pour love and positivity into our student-athletes. They have worked all year to play at their highest level and I will be cheering them on until the bitter end.
Our Athletic Department has been an outlet of opportunity for student-athletes from every walk of life and from every corner of our globe and I sincerely hope that will we be the legacy of Terrier Athletics.
Terriers Forever,
Irma Garcia '80
