Athletics

Lamar Community College and the Department of Athletics are committed to excellence in both men's and women's athletics. This dedication is evidenced both in our talented coaches and recently enhanced and newly constructed athletic facilities.

Our athletic facilities include a multimillion dollar Wellness Center that houses a state-of-the-art athletic complex. Men's and women's basketball and women's volleyball practice and compete in one of the better gymnasiums in the area. All student athletes benefit from health facilities, a training room, locker room, and first-class fitness center. Baseball and softball share a premier indoor batting facility with locker rooms, four full batting cages, indoor mounds, and work out area. Merchant's Park, home to the the Runnin' Lopes baseball team, is one of the finer in the country. Women's softball competes in a newly constructed complex, while our rodeo team benefits from two outdoor and one completely enclosed arena.

Due to our strong support of our sports team, and our track record of success, LCC is able to attract and keep quality coaches, who recruit talented student-athletes to the College. Our mission is to enrich their lives through learning and athletics and to provide them with the skills required for success—now and in the future.

LCC’s mascot is the second fastest land animal in the world—the antelope, which can run up to 70 m.p.h. in short bursts and up to 40 m.p.h. over long distances. To accommodate this amazing athletic ability and stamina, the antelope has oversized lungs and heart. The Runnin’ Lopes of LCC have the heart, ability, and competitive spirit to compete with the best. LCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Region IX. Intercollegiate sports for men include baseball, basketball, golf, and rodeo. Women's teams compete in basketball, softball, volleyball, and rodeo.

For more information about Men’s and Women’s sports teams, and sports information at LCC, please select from the menu at left. You also may contact any individual team head coach or Craig Brooks, athletic director, at 719-336-1674 or by email at Craig.Brooks@lamarcc.edu. For information on specific sports schedules, please visit that sport’s section.

 

Staff Directory
Athletic Director   Craig Brooks 719-336-1674 craig.brooks@lamarcc.edu
Baseball Head Coach Scott Crampton 719-336-1681 scott.crampton@lamarcc.edu
  Asst. Coach Ben Buck 719-336-1680 ben.buck@lamarcc.edu
Basketball (Men's) Head Coach Chris Tifft 719-336-1675 chris.tifft@lamarcc.edu
  Asst. Coach Adam Schwartz 719-336-1676 adam.schwartz@lamarcc.edu
Basketball (Women's) Head Coach Alaura Sharp 719-336-1680 alaura.sharp@lamarcc.edu
  Asst. Coach Dustin Jagers 719-336-1680 dustin.jagers@lamarcc.edu
Golf Co-Head Ryan Trosper 719-336-1678 ryan.trosper@lamarcc.edu
  Co-Head Roy Dewbre 719-336-5274 rd_pga@hotmail.com
  Asst. Coach Adam Schwartz 719-336-1676 adam.schwartz@lamarcc.edu
Rodeo Head Coach Fred Sherwood 719-336-1670 fred.sherwood@lamarcc.edu
Softball Head Coach Craig Brooks 719-336-1674 craig.brooks@lamarcc.edu
  Asst. Coach Phil Forney    
Volleyball Head Coach Mike Stephens 719-336-1673 mike.stephens@lamarcc.edu
  Asst. Coach Courtney Heiser 719-336-1673 courtney.heiser@lamarcc.edu
 
Fitness Center Director Heather Tifft 719-336-1677 heather.tifft@lamarcc.edu
Wellness Center Director Ryan Trosper 719-336-1678 ryan.trosper@lamarcc.edu

 

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