Dear Student-Athlete,

Thank you for considering Cornell University among your options for a world-class university education and a first-rate athletics experience. I hope you contact one of our coaches if you are committed to achieving excellence in the classroom as well as on your chosen field of battle. At Cornell, in addition to training for championships and preparing for your future career opportunities, you will meet and develop friendships with some of the most remarkable young men and women who have traveled to Ithaca from over 100 foreign countries and from all 50 states.

Our coaches are terrific teachers and motivators. They will guide, challenge and help you become a more complete and proficient athlete than you are already. In addition, our coaches are aware of your academic mission and will assist you along your path to becoming an independent, self-reliant individual, ready to confront the challenges present in our ever-changing world.

Enjoy your search. I look forward to meeting you if you ultimately attend Cornell and compete for the Big Red in our quest for championships and overall excellence.

J. Andrew Noel Jr.
Director of Athletics and Physical Education