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USF ATHLETICS

Gifts to USF ATHLETICS provide student-athletes, coaches and staff with critical resources to excel in competition, the classroom and the community. You are helping to comprehensively prepare over 500 student-athletes in meaningful ways like health and wellness, cutting-edge equipment, team travel, apparel and recruiting. Make an impact and support the area you are passionate about. 

There are countless ways in which you can support USF Athletics and further the impact on the lives of our student-athletes. This year you can donate to:

  • General Athletics: Provide the foundation that supports every student-athlete and every team. Your gift will benefit the athletic department's greatest needs.
  • Team of choice: Support your favorite team(s) and help student-athletes continue to compete at the highest level. Your gift is critical to the sustained success of each and every one of our programs.

Don't forget to spread the word!
An additional way to make a major impact during GIVE2COO is to help us spread the word via social media, email, text and word of mouth! Share this link GIVE2COO.usiouxfalls.edu with #GIVE2COO and encourage your family and friends to make a donation. 

General Athletics
Baseball
Cheerleading
Cross Country/Track & Field
Football
Men's Basketball
Men's Golf
Men's Wrestling
Softball
Volleyball
Women's Basketball
Women's Golf
Women's Soccer
Women's Swimming
Women's Tennis
Women's Wrestling
Participating Areas
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$1,000
50 States Challenge: Cougar Pride Nationwide
#GIVE2COO is sweeping the nation! For every state from which we receive a gift, $1,000 will be unlocked until we reach all 50 states. Check out the heatmap to see what states we are missing. Unlocked money will be added periodically with special thanks to an Anonymous alumna!
1 Donor Goal
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$1,350
Alumni Scholarship Rally
When 100 alumni step up, the impact multiplies. Once the goal is reached, a $1,350 scholarship gift from the Alumni Association Board will be unlocked to support future students.
100 Donor Goal
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$2,000
Decades of Difference Challenge (1960's Alumni)
When 25 alumni from the 1960s give, $2,000 will be unlocked for scholarships thanks to Mick Woodden ’63 — honoring a generation that helped shape USF — and now shaping opportunity for the next.
25 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Cougar Game Time!
When 35 donors support USF Athletics, Director of Athletics Jon Hart will give $1,000 — strengthening the total student-athlete experience.
35 Donor Goal
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Match
Game Changer Match (Women's Basketball)
An Anonymous donor will match every gift to Women’s Basketball up to $1,000. Step onto the court and double your impact — because championships are built long before tip-off.
2
Match
Spirit in Motion Cheerleading Match
Todd and Laurie Knutson ’84 are matching gifts up to $300 for USF Cheer! Make your gift today and double your impact—power the energy, pride, and spirit our cheer team brings to every sideline.
2
Match
Finish Strong Match (Cross Country and Track & Field)
An Anonymous donor will match gifts up to $3,000 — pushing Cougar athletes to surge in the final stretch and finish stronger than ever.
2
Match
Football Legacy Match
The Coo Football Legacy Association will match every gift to Football up to $20,000 — strengthening scholarships, training, and championship opportunities for Cougar Football.
2
Match
Men’s Golf: Champion's Drive Match
An Anonymous donor will match gifts to Men’s Golf up to $1,000 — driving opportunity, competition, and continued excellence for Cougar Golf.
2
Match
Continue Bill Kostner's Generosity (Softball)
Last year, Bill Kostner ’72 stepped up to the plate and matched gifts to Women’s Softball. Following his passing in November 2025, we are honored to continue that tradition in his memory. In honor of Bill and his enduring belief in our program, a $500 memorial gift has been designated to match donations dollar-for-dollar during our fundraising day — up to $500 — doubling the impact of each gift. Join us in celebrating Bill’s legacy by continuing his generosity and showing up for our student-athletes.
2
Match
Swimming Strong Match
Paul '05 and Jill TenHaken will match gifts up to $600 — dive in and champion the discipline, endurance, and drive of Cougar swimmers.
Leaderboard
Top Donor Group
Check back throughout #GIVE2COO to see which donor group has the most donors!
Leaderboard
Athletic Leaderboard | Donors
Which athletic team will have the most donors supporting their program during GIVE2COO? Make a gift to help get your favorite team to the top of the leaderboard!
Team (16)
$3,000
First-Time Donor Momentum Challenge
When 50 new donors make their first gift, a $3,000 gift from an Anonymous donor will be unlocked for the USF Fund. Be the spark that builds momentum across campus.
50 Donor Goal
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$2,000
Faculty & Staff: Scholarship Challenge
When 35 faculty and staff rally together, a $2,000 scholarship gift from Lyle ’63 and Paula Terveen will be unlocked. Join your colleagues in investing directly in the students you teach, mentor, and walk alongside every day.
35 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Decades of Difference Challenge (1970's Alumni)
When 25 alumni from the 1970s give, $1,000 from Mark ’77 and Berinda Wolitarsky — given in honor and memory of Kenneth “SID” Kortemeyer '74 — will be unlocked for academic scholarships. Join fellow lifelong Cougars in continuing a proud legacy of generosity that invests in today’s students.
25 Donor Goal
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2
Match
Cougar Baseball Double Play Match
Mark Dahlquist ’79 will match gifts to Baseball up to $500 — doubling your investment in Cougar student-athletes as they train, compete, and represent USF with excellence.
2
Match
Men’s Basketball Game-Changer Match
Dylan Kvaale ’08 will match gifts to Men’s Basketball up to $500 — empowering Cougar student-athletes to grow as competitors and leaders.
$1,250
Go the Distance Challenge (Cross Country and Track & Field)
When 30 donors support Cross Country and Track & Field, a $1,250 gift from Jeff and Mindy Veltkamp '97 will be unlocked. Go the distance for Cougar runners and athletes.
30 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Cougar Football Rally Challenge
For every 10 donors to football, $1,000 will be unlocked from the Coo Football Legacy Association—up to $10,000. Every gift moves the chains. Rally together, hit the donor milestones, and power Cougar Football down the field!
10 Donor Goal
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2
Match
Women’s Golf Precision & Performance Match
An Anonymous donor will match gifts to Women’s Golf up to $1,000 — strengthening competitive experiences and growth for Cougar student-athletes.
2
Match
Women’s Soccer Goal Match
All gifts to Women’s Soccer will be matched up to $1,200 by an Anonymous donor — strengthening the resources that help Cougars compete for conference titles and grow together.
$500
Softball Step-Up Challenge
When 10 donors give, $500 is unlocked from Jeremy Linstad for Women’s Softball — doubling your impact as Cougar Softball steps up to the plate, swings big, and competes with heart this season.
10 Donor Goal
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2
Match
Tennis Advantage Match
Dr. Braden Bradfield ’08, AJ DeLange '10 and Dr. Daniel Terveen ’11 will match gifts up to $800 — so every dollar you give brings Cougar Tennis closer to match point. Let’s serve up something big.
Leaderboard
Duel of the Decades
Check back during #GIVE2COO to see which decade of alumni has the most donors from our USF community!
Leaderboard
Athletic Leaderboard | Dollars
Which athletic team will raise the most donations during GIVE2COO? Make a gift to help get your favorite team to the top of the leaderboard!
Team (16)
Check out the 50 STATES CHALLENGE!
Rank State Gifts
1 NONE 0
1 AA 0
1 AE 0
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