Lafayette College Athletics

The continued success of the Lafayette football program is made possible through the generous support of the Maroon Club's Friends of Lafayette Football, a dedicated network of alumni, parents and friends of the program.
For decades, the Maroon Club's Friends of Lafayette Football has been a driving force behind the program's success. This network of alumni and supporters has sustained dramatic growth over the last decade as both its long-time and new members have assisted in the development of a championship-caliber football program in the Patriot League and the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision. 

 In fiscal year 2020-21 we are happy to announce that because of the faithful and generous support of 356 alumni and friends, $434,330 was raised to support operations, and a total $125,996 was raised for both annual and endowed Scholarships. Chaired by Fran Mustaro '72, the Maroon Club's Friends of Lafayette Football provides additional funds for financial aid, recruitment and the purchase of equipment and supplies not included in the football operating budget. Money raised by the Friends of Lafayette Football also is directed to custom-fitted knee braces, team travel, team apparel, recruiting costs and supplementing coaching salaries and benefits.
 
Throughout the season, the Friends of Lafayette Football offers game-day events to enhance the Leopards' football experience for alumni, fans and parents. There are several events hosted by the group during the football team's calendar year as well, including the Farewell Huddle, banquet celebrations in championship seasons, luncheons and receptions with Head Coach John Troxell '94. 

Role Within the Maroon Club
The "Friends of" groups are essential elements of the Maroon Club, an organization consisting of approximately 2,000 donors raising a total of more than $1.7 million in 2020-21 in annual giving and scholarships. Under the umbrella of the Maroon Club, each of the "Friends of" groups works closely with the Maroon Club Executive Committee. All fundraising activities performed by these organizations directly enhance the sport-specific Maroon Club accounts. For more information on the Maroon Club or to inquire about a major gift towards athletic scholarship or endowment, please contact Josh Azer (610-330-3116). 

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