ERAU Athletics

NAIA Region II Intercollegiate Athletics

At the Prescott campus of Embry-Riddle, we offer the opportunity for student athletes to pursue their academic dreams while competing in intercollegiate athletics. Part of the Far West Region of NAIA, we support the core values of NAIA’s Champions of Character program: respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership and sportsmanship. Through the hard work and dedication of our student-athletes, coaches and administrators, the success of our growing athletics programs is evident with 29 All-Americans, 7 National Champions, a National Team Sportsmanship Award and most importantly, 27 All-American Scholar Athletes.

Women’s Volleyball
Known as the Lady Eagles, the Prescott women's volleyball 2007 team has earned recognition as a top 10 team within the NAIA Region II weekly ranking. Because of their enthusiasm and commitment to excellence, the 2007 team achieved the best record in school history.

Men’s Wrestling
The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University wrestling team placed 2nd at the 2007 NAIA National Wrestling Championships. Individually, the Eagles return three NAIA All-Americans, two top ten National Tournament athletes, and one National Champion. The team also placed 3rd at the 2007 National Duals. The team’s pursuit of excellence carries over into the classroom, with three Academic All-Americans and an overall team GPA of 3.09.

Men’s Soccer
In 2008, ERAU Eagle Soccer will complete its fifth full year of competition.  Head Coach, Jim Barlow’s intent is to keep building the program with a high standard of play, high ethical foundation and academic excellence, with the goal of being ranked top ten year in and year out. We are fully outfitted with great fields, training rooms, weight rooms and academic support.  We play a very competitive schedule that has us facing many of the traditional NAIA soccer powers (we play the National #1, #2, #5 and #12). Our athletes are competitive in both the academic (we had eight Academic All-Americans and received our third Team Academic Award GPA 3.37) and athletic venues (we finished 11-7-0 in 2007, the best record to date); therefore, we will seek enthusiastic, hard working, skilled student-athletes, who possess strong character to help move our program forward.

Women’s Soccer
The women’s soccer program, also new to Embry-Riddle, gives women the chance to pursue excellence beyond the classroom and into the playing field. Through participation in the program, athletes develop sportsmanship, leadership, and perseverance – qualities that serve them well in any future endeavor they choose to follow.

Scholarships are available for student athletes with a demonstrated commitment to athletics, academics, and characters. Contact a coach for more information.

Club & Intramural Sports
There are a lot of opportunities for students to enjoy their favorite sports and games through a full spectrum of intramural and club sports.

Club Sports
Archery, Baseball, Lacrosse, Rugby, Men’s Volleyball, Martial Arts

Intramural Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Dodgeball, Flash Ball, Floor Hockey, Golf, Inline Hockey, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Athletic Facilities
Our athletic complex includes an activities hub with volleyball and basketball courts, a fitness center, a training room with a whirlpool, a multi-purpose gym, and a matted room for wrestling, aerobics, and martial arts. Other facilities include a softball field, intercollegiate soccer field, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, a 25 yard swimming pool, racquetball courts, a running track and a multi-sport recreation field.

Coach Contact Information

MEN’S WRESTLING
HEAD COACH: Ken Ramsey
Phone: 928.777.3853
e-mail: ramseb4e@erau.edu

MEN’S SOCCER
HEAD COACH: Jim Barlow
Phone: 928.777.3778
e-mail: barlo2ff@erau.edu

WOMEN’S SOCCER
HEAD COACH: Orlando Cervantes
PHONE: 928.777.3799
e-mail: cervanto@erau.edu

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
HEAD COACH: Katy Meyer
Phone: 928.777.6654
e-mail: meyerka@erau.edu