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Student Leadership and Responsibility
As a Club team, even with a full-time coach, Fordham student-athletes take responsibility for their program. “Without the active involvement and participation of our student-athletes over the past decade, our team would not be where it is today,” according to former volunteer Head Coach and current Director, Sailing Operations Joe Sullivan.
Among the many responsibilities are:
• The care and maintenance of two powerboats and a fleet of sailboats with an estimated replacement value of $100,000.
• Maintaining a mature and professional relationship with the board and members of Morris Yacht & Beach Club
• Coordinating transportation requirements with Club Sports
• Fundraising
• Providing leadership and mentoring freshmen to help smooth the transition from high school to college life
While all team members are expected to contribute their time and talents for the good of the Sailing program, a number of leadership opportunities exist including those of Team Co-Captain, Business Manager, Transportation Coordinator, Web Site Coordinator, and Director of Fundraising.
In 2010, in honor of their coach, the team donated the Joseph J. Sullivan, Jr. Leadership Award to...
"Recognize extraordinary leadership and achievement by an undergraduate, whose efforts have made a significant contribution to the development, progress and success of the Fordham University Sailing Team."
"Demonstrated leadership over a period of years, rather than a single year, will receive the most serious consideration."
RECIPIENTS:
2011 - PHILIP J. KRUG '11
2012 - EMMA M. PFOHMAN '13
Joe Sullivan congratulating 2012 Recipient Emma Pfohman
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