Cornell University
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Men's programs · 14
| Sport | Roster | Head coaches | Spend per athlete | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 179 | 1 | $2K | Athletes |
| Football | 109 | 1 | $4K | Athletes |
| Rowing | 97 | 1 | $2K | |
| Other Sports | 71 | 3 | $5K | |
| Lacrosse | 53 | 1 | $7K | Athletes |
| Wrestling | 40 | 1 | $5K | Athletes |
| Baseball | 37 | 1 | $6K | Athletes |
| Soccer | 35 | 1 | $4K | Athletes |
| Swimming and Diving (combined) | 34 | 1 | $5K | Athletes |
| Ice Hockey | 31 | 1 | $25K | |
| Basketball | 20 | 1 | $14K | Athletes |
| Squash | 16 | 1 | $4K | |
| Tennis | 12 | 1 | $17K | Athletes |
| Golf | 10 | 1 | $6K | Athletes |
Women's programs · 17
| Sport | Roster | Head coaches | Spend per athlete | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 171 | 1 | $2K | Athletes |
| Rowing | 50 | 1 | $4K | |
| Lacrosse | 43 | 1 | $5K | Athletes |
| Fencing | 34 | 1 | $3K | |
| Soccer | 34 | 1 | $4K | Athletes |
| Swimming and Diving (combined) | 34 | 1 | $6K | Athletes |
| Equestrian | 29 | 1 | $1K | |
| Other Sports | 28 | 1 | $544 | |
| Ice Hockey | 27 | 1 | $13K | |
| Gymnastics | 25 | 1 | $4K | |
| Field Hockey | 24 | 1 | $7K | |
| Volleyball | 21 | 1 | $5K | Athletes |
| Softball | 20 | 1 | $9K | Athletes |
| Basketball | 19 | 1 | $11K | Athletes |
| Sailing | 18 | 1 | $6K | |
| Squash | 16 | 1 | $4K | |
| Tennis | 11 | 1 | $11K | Athletes |
Coaches · 109
33 head coaches across 32 teamsWho to write to at Cornell University. Tap Draft email and we write it from your athlete page. You get the coach's email and phone from the school's own site, then send it yourself.
Football
18- Dan SwanstromHead coachThe Roger J. Weiss '61 Head Coach of Cornell Football
- Michael Huyghue '83Head coachThe Terry Cullen Head Coach of Sprint Football
- Aaron KellyDefensive Coordinator
- Aidan TierneyAssistant Coach/Director of Operations and Recruiting
- Andrew DeesAssistant Coach/Tight Ends Coach
- Austin AgeeAssistant Coach
- Bryan ChungDefensive Analyst/Special Teams Quality Control Coach
- Chad NiceAssociate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator
- Chris SitkoAssistant Coach
- Eric FranklinAssistant Coach/Defensive Backs/Cornerbacks Coach/Pass Game Coordinator
- Jeff DittmanAssistant Coach/Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Assistant Coach
- Mike HatcherAssistant Head Coach/Co-Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers
- Mike ToerperThe John B. and Ann M. Rogers '45 Defensive Coordinator
- Satyen BhaktaAssistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
- Sean ReederCo-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach
- Terrance DennisSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Terry UrsinAssistant Coach/Running Backs Coach
- Trey FlowersAssistant Coach/Quarterbacks
Men's Basketball
4- Jon Jaques '10Head coachThe Robert E. Gallagher '44 Head Coach of Men's Basketball
- Clay WilsonAssociate Head Coach
- Jalen HayesAssistant Coach
- Luke ColwellAssistant Coach
Women's Basketball
4- Emily GarnerHead coachThe Rebecca Quinn Morgan '60 Head Coach of Women's Basketball
- Amber EasterAssistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
- Courtnay PilypaitisAssociate Head Coach
- Vanese BarnesAssistant Coach
Baseball
3- Dan PepicelliHead coachTed Thoren Head Coach of Baseball
- Kyle CanavallyAssistant Coach
- McGwire TuffyAssistant Coach
Softball
3- Tara SmithHead coachJan Rock Zubrow '77 Head Coach of Softball
- Devin WaddellAssistant Coach
- Marisa RunyonAssistant Coach
Men's Track and field
5- Adrian DurantHead coachThe George Heekin '29 Head Coach of Men's Track and Field
- Ethan SanduskyAssistant Coach
- Jacky MendesAssistant Coach
- Kayla EvansAssistant Coach
- Kevin PhippsAssociate Head Coach
Women's Track and field
5- Mike HendersonHead coachAlan B. '53 and Elizabeth Heekin Harris Head Coach of Women's Track & Field/Men's and Women's Cross Country
- Ethan SanduskyAssistant Coach
- Jacky MendesAssistant Coach
- Kayla EvansAssistant Coach
- Kevin PhippsAssociate Head Coach
Men's Soccer
3- John SmithHead coachDr. Daniel P. Wood Head Coach of Men’s Soccer
- Luke StaatsAssociate Head Coach
- Tyler KeeverAssistant Coach
Women's Soccer
3- Rob FergusonHead coachHead Coach
- Danielle Reid-EspinalAssociate Head Coach
- Shaela KrayerAssistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
Volleyball
4- Trudy Vande BergHead coachThe Wendy Schaenen '79 Head Coach Of Volleyball
- Colton ReinholtzAssistant Coach
- Dante PulphusAssistant Coach
- Tamia DockeryAssistant Coach
Wrestling
4- Mike Grey '11Head coachThe David Dunlop '59 Head Coach of Wrestling
- David McFaddenAssistant Coach
- Yianni DiakomihalisAssistant Coach
- Zach TanelliAssociate Head Coach
Golf
1- Matt BaughanHead coachHead Coach/RTJ Golf Course Manager/Head Pro
Men's Golf
1- Matt BaughanHead coachHead Coach/RTJ Golf Course Manager/Head Pro
Men's Tennis
2- Silviu TanasoiuHead coachDirector of Intercollegiate Tennis and The Richard Savitt `50 - Stephen Weiss `57 Head Coach of Men’s Tennis
- Marco MartiziAssistant Coach
Women's Tennis
2- Spencer FurmanHead coachCarl H. Meinig '31 Head Coach of Women's Tennis
- Wade WardAssistant Coach
Men's Cross country
2- Mike HendersonHead coachAlan B. '53 and Elizabeth Heekin Harris Head Coach of Women's Track & Field/Men's and Women's Cross Country
- Kayla EvansAssistant Coach
Women's Cross country
2- Mike HendersonHead coachAlan B. '53 and Elizabeth Heekin Harris Head Coach of Women's Track & Field/Men's and Women's Cross Country
- Kayla EvansAssistant Coach
Men's Swimming and diving
3- Wes Newman '09Head coachThe Philip H. Bartels '71 Head Coach of Men's Swimming
- Caleb TreadwellAssistant Coach
- Michael RossThe Richard W. Gilbert Diving Coach
Women's Swimming and diving
3- Patrick GallagherHead coachThe Philip H. Bartels '71 Head Coach of Women's Swimming
- Michael RossThe Richard W. Gilbert Diving Coach
- Noah BeckAssistant Coach
Women's Lacrosse
4- Jenny GraapHead coachThe Karin Bain Kukral '82 Head Coach of Women’s Lacrosse
- Ashley O'BrienAssistant Coach
- Riley VanHoltzAssistant Coach
- Sarah BurlingameAssistant Coach
Equestrian
2- Nicolle Madonna CerioHead coachHead Coach
- Lauren McCarthyAssistant Coach
Field Hockey
3- Andy SmithHead coachHead Coach
- Caroline RamseyAssistant Coach
- Maite SturmAssistant Coach
Gymnastics
2- Melanie HallHead coachHead Coach
- Mike BrackmannAssistant Coach
Men's Heavyweight Rowing
3- Todd KennettHead coachSpirit of '57 Director of Rowing/Head Coach of Heavyweight Rowing
- Ben OlsenAssistant Coach
- George DragoAssistant Coach
Men's Ice Hockey
4- Casey Jones '90Head coachThe Jay R. Bloom '77 Head Coach of Men's Hockey
- Cam ClarkeAssistant Coach
- Chris BrownAssistant Coach
- Sean FlanaganAssociate Head Coach
Men's Lightweight Rowing
2- Reid JohnsonHead coachThe Henry E. Bartels '48 Head Coach of Men's Lightweight Rowing
- David Tigerman '21Assistant Coach
Men's Squash
3- David PalmerHead coachThe James Broadhead '57 Head Coach of Squash
- Kasey BrownAssistant Coach
- Mark BurkeAssociate Head Coach
Women's Fencing
2- Ariana KlinkovHead coachHead Coach
- Dan BassAssistant Coach
Women's Ice Hockey
3- Doug Derraugh '91Head coachEverett Family Head Coach of Women’s Ice Hockey
- Edith RacineAssociate Head Coach
- Tim CrowleyAssistant Coach
Women's Rowing
3- Steve CoppolaHead coachThe Staley Head Coach of Women's Rowing
- Allison CarterAssistant Coach
- Hannah OndakAssistant Coach
Women's Squash
3- David PalmerHead coachThe James Broadhead '57 Head Coach of Squash
- Kasey BrownAssistant Coach
- Mark BurkeAssociate Head Coach
Other coaches
3- Anthony Condo Jr.Head coachThe Peter B. Orthwein `68 Head Coach of Polo
- Front Desk Number: 255-6456 , Assistant Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/ben-fleet/8442'>Ben FleetAssistant Coach
- Front Desk Number: 255-6456 , Assistant Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/mike-missen/3062'>Mike MissenAssistant Coach
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Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
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