From Delta State University Athletics
Dear Statesmen Patrons,
As the optimism and excitement of the upcoming season of Delta State Athletics approaches, my thoughts focus on "How can we best support our teams and coaches to give them the best opportunity for success?" The answer continues to be…resources. However, the financial climate in higher education athletics is challenging. Travel has never been more expensive, equipment costs continue to increase, recruiting budgets are stretched, and we continue to ask our staff to do more with less. Declining enrollment and limited subsidies from state appropriations affect institutional funding, making our outside sources of revenue critical to our financial health.
I greatly value the student-athlete experience at the college level. It is critical to their development, personal growth and future careers. Our teams and athletes are a vital part of our campus and community life. It is our desire to serve and promote the experiences of our teams as they compete and proudly represent our university, local community, and state.
We invite you to join The Statesmen Club to assist us in meeting these needs and to maximize support of our student athletes, coaches, and staff. As you support our programs, we commit to providing our fan base with competition on the national level and a positive "Game Day" experience. The Statesmen Club is just one opportunity to help ensure our continued success. The various membership levels, benefit packages, and ticket options have been designed to provide choices that are right for you. Visit https://statesmenclub.com/ to learn more about how your membership can support our efforts.
Our success is dependent on the financial support we receive beyond our institutional allocations to allow us to reach higher levels of achievement and championships. Our future will be determined by the loyalty of Statesmen Nation and their support of Statesmen Athletics. Thank you for joining with us!
Always A Statesman,
Mike Kinnison
Director of Athletics
The Statesmen Club is an integral factor in providing for the excellence of the program. Through
donations of DSU supporters, The Statesmen Club is able to provide financial support for
student-athletes participating in 13 varsity sports, as well as cheerleading.
Statesmen and Lady Statesmen supporters throughout the United States and the world show their
pride in DSU athletics by being a part of The Statesmen Club. We welcome all DSU alumni and
friends.
With seven distinct giving levels, The Statesmen Club offers an opportunity to make an immediate
and real impact on our nearly 400 student-athletes, coaches and staff. Every dollar raised by
The Statesmen Club directly effects our coaches, student-athletes and staff, as we strive to
build champions of character on and off the field.
Beginning of
Statesmen Club Fiscal Year
Football Season Tickets
Go on Sale
Football Season Ticket Priority Deadline
Yearly Kickoff Event
Men’s and Women’s Basketball Season Ticket Priority Deadline
Christmas Holiday Social
Baseball and Softball Season Ticket Priority Deadline
Statesmen Club Spring Tailgate
Go Green Weekend and Green & White Awards
Statesmen Club Fiscal Year Ends – All Pledges Due in Full
Kids (3K to 8th Grade) are invited to join the Future Statesmen Kids Club and membership has its benefits!
Former Statesmen and Lady Statesmen are encouraged to join the Varsity Club for an additional contribution of $14. The amount corresponds to the fourteen national championships earned here at Delta State.
Membership in the Legends Society is reserved for donors who have accumulated $25,000 or more in giving to athletics funding campaigns. With a sustained annual Statesmen Club Membership of $500 or more, members will be invited to participate in public acknowledgment ceremony at home events.
Delta State Athletics prides itself as a self-sustaining athletic department, affording nearly 400 student-athletes in 13 intercollegiate varsity sports the opportunity to be champions in the classroom, in competition, and in the community. In addition to supporting the 14 sport programs, there are other areas that provide assistance to our student-athletes and their quest for excellence. Examples such as strength & conditioning, sports medicine, sports nutrition, mentoring and leadership development to name a few.
The mission of The Statesmen Club is to aid the Athletics Department in the form of student-athlete scholarships, funding for facility improvements, supplement funding to individual sports, and in many other ways necessary to have an outstanding athletics program.
Why I Give: ARANT FAMILY MEETING ROOM
“Rebekah and I are extremely proud of our football program and what it stands for,” Miller Arant said. “We hope that our gift will not only help our student-athletes, but will help carry Delta State football forward as coach Todd Cooley continues to build the premier program in NCAA Division II football.”
HUGH M. ARANT
Why I Give: NED AND BETTYE MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP
"Delta State University made such an impact on my life that I want to help ensure that future generations of Statesmen and Lady Statesmen have the same opportunities as student-athletes," said Ned Mitchell. "Being a member of the Delta State family means more than just graduating or representing a team. It means supporting the programs with your time, talents, and treasure.”
NED MITCHELL
Why I Give: TIM & NANCY HARVEY STADIUM
“On top of the great lessons and experiences gained from playing baseball for Coach Ferriss, my Delta State University education allowed me to successfully compete against global business executives from Harvard, Stanford, and many other leading universities in my 38-year business career," said Tim Harvey. "I owe a great deal to DSU and it’s people that prepared me for my professional life. Therefore, it is important for me to give back to the university that did so much for me.”
TIM HARVEY
Expanding Scholarship Opportunities
Facility and Locker Room Enhancements
Team and Staff Leadership Trainings and Events
Championship Awards and Recognitions
Travel and Recruiting Upgrades
Expanding Student-Athlete Services
Staff Professional Development
The Statesmen Club offers seven distinct membership levels that allow Statesmen and Lady Statesmen supporters across the state and nation to show their pride in Delta State Athletics by being a part of The Statesmen Club!
