Overview
The Friends of Brandeis Athletics (FOBA) works to promote general engagement from the Brandeis athletics alumni community. FOBA initiatives support a wide range of needs and opportunities for all 19 varsity athletics teams, as well as our recreation programs, athletic training staff, and strength and conditioning. Our FOBA Executive Committee works diligently to secure philanthropic and volunteer support that enables coaches to recruit and provide student-athletes with the best possible experience.
The Friends of Brandeis Athletics consists of 16 different subgroups. Gifts to the FOBA general fund supplement the Department of Athletics operating budget, and support department-wide initiatives and events including Athletics Homecoming, the Joseph M. Linsey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Charlie's Breakfast, a variety of facility improvements, and other miscellaneous efforts to support and improve the student-athlete experience. Gifts to individual teams help cover costs of ancillary team related expenses including team meals, training trips, international travel, extra training gear or equipment, recruiting efforts, new technology, and team bonding activities. Contributions to any FOBA funds help to build a solid foundation for the future of all of our athletic programs.
To make a gift to any of the following Friends of Brandeis Athletics groups, please visit our gift page.
- Friends of Brandeis Athletics (General)
- Baseball
- Women's Basketball
- Men's Basketball
- Men's & Women's Fencing
- Women's Soccer
- Men's Soccer
- Softball
- Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving
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- Men's and Women's Tennis
- Men's and Women's Cross Country, Track & Field
- Volleyball
- FOBA Recreation (Fitness & Intramural Programs)
- FOBA Strength & Conditioning
- FOBA Athletic Training
- Coach Coven Fund
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FOBA Executive Committee
The Friends of Brandeis Athletics Executive Committee works alongside athletic administration to assist with strategic planning for all alumni engagement and fundraising initiatives for Brandeis Athletics. Committee members are responsible for developing an annual calendar of FOBA events and communications, develop and implement fundraising strategies in collaboration with Institutional Advancement, and serve as a chairperson for multiple working groups surrounding major athletics initiatives.
2025-26 Executive Committee
- Brandon Pick - Baseball
- Caroline Miller - Softball
- Brian Granoff - Tennis
- Pia McCusker Strother - Track and Field
- Scott Green - Basketball
- Jessica Gets - Fencing
- Mark Marandino - Soccer
Bold indicates Executive Committee Co-Chairs
If you have any questions or are interested in becoming involved, please email FOBA@brandeis.edu
Resources for Current Committee Members (shared access required)
