Daytona State College Athletics provides equal opportunities to men and women to
participate in competitive athletic programs under the guidelines of the NJCAA and
the FCSAA. The Falcon Athletic program works diligently to edify core values that
enrich the institution, athletic department, and its participants. These core values
include integrity, academic excellence, leadership, accountability, and pride. Through
selective recruitment, development, and enhancement Daytona State College strives
to graduate student-athletes that model these core values and establish a
Doing what is right, at all times, and
at the highest level of achievement
is the principle of Falcon Pride.
Excellence is reiterated daily,
developing Pride. Pursuing and
attaining greatness in the classroom
is a standard in Falcon Athletics.
Falcon Athletics is committed to
cultivating leaders in the classroom,
on the field/court, and in the
community in which we serve.
Clear expectations are defined and
established with the student athletes
developing a culture fostered on
responsible individuals.
A daily demonstration of excellence
through the manner in which we
present ourselves as Daytona State
Falcons!
“To provide an opportunity for Falcon Volleyball players to
grow and develop as young women in an environment that
enriches them as students and people, while utilizing
volleyball as a vehicle to teach discipline, work ethic and
commitment to excellence.”
-Laura Stegall, Women’s Volleyball
“Daytona State College basketball is summarized in three
areas of equal importance.The student, person, player model
is the foundation of our program and we believe that it is our
mission to create the best atmosphere for all our studentathletes to maximize their potential in these specific areas.”
-Ryan Ridder, Men’s Basketball
Alison Mohr
Women’s Basketball, Men’s
Basketball, Softball, &
Men’s Soccer
• Assist athletes in course
selection to accommodate
current & future academic needs
• Help students navigate their
multifaceted academic journey
• Open dialogue with future
institutions to maximize credit
transfer
Cindy Iafanti
Women’s Volleyball,
Baseball, Golf, & Women’s
Soccer
• Support mission of 2 year
matriculation
• Provides support &
encouragement
• Grades First Progress Reports
• Graduate in 2 years- Athletes are enrolled in15 credit
hours per semester
• Students who present as a 4/2/4
• Transfer Students
• NJCAA Eligibility Standards
• Meeting future eligibility requirements upon graduation:
Progress Towards Degree
• 48 Degree Applicable Hours
• Accountability with TEAM and COACHES
• Study Tables
• Grades First
• Academic Support Center & Writing Center
• High Expectations = No Excuses
• Strong Support Structure: Athletic Director, Advisors,
Coaches & Teammates
• 15 Credit Hours Per Semester
Growing Student-Athlete
Population
Considered Most Popular
Sport in the World
Emerging sport in the
FCSAA
5 Teams Women’s
4 Team Men’s
To utilize the game of soccer as a means
to teach young women skills fostering
academic, athletic, and personal growth
To build a competitive program built
upon high standards of character,
academic success & servant leadership
To align our program with the values of
Daytona State College and the
community to ensure we cerate a
tradition that never graduates
Through soccer we have the opportunity to
engender brilliant students, exceptional
people, and competitors in sports and life.
Accountability in the classroom &
study tables to reach academic GPA
& graduation expectations.
Develop boys into men while
teaching respect, accountability,
gratitude, & professionalism.
Develop competitive athletes that
compete at the highest level
representing the initiatives and
competitive spirit of Daytona State
College
Falcon Men’s Soccer
Committed to service both in
the community and on campus.
Pledged to academic excellence
& integrity
(3.0 min. GPA)
Devoted to developing pride
and spirt for the inaugural
Falcon Soccer Programs.
Servant leaders believe in the inherent value and potential of each
individual beyond their tangible contributions to society. They have a
sense of responsibility for nurturing the personal, professional and
spiritual growth of all members of the community.
In the past two years we have placed Falcon Athletes at universities
and colleges all over the country on athletic scholarships. Their
dreams began here at Daytona State College as Falcons!
Daytona State Athletics holds their student-athletes to a
high academic standard. High accountability paralleled
with unmatched expectations have created exceptional
academic results for the Falcon student-athletes.
FALCON
ATHLETICS
GRADUATION
RATE
DSC STUDENT
GRADUATION
RATE
FCSAA
GRADUATION
RATE
98%
73%
38%
DAYTONA STATE ATHLETES
ACCUMLATIVE 3.33 GPA
98% TRANSFER RATE
70% ACADEMIC ALL CONFERENCE
60% FCSAA ACADEMIC ALL REGION
2014-2015 FCSAA MEN’S ACADEMIC TEAM OF
THE YEAR: BASEBALL
2014-2015 WOMEN’S ACADEMIC TEAM OF
THE YEAR: GOLF