LEADERSHIP
“Thibodaux, the quintessential college town, hosts a thriving community of university students, faculty, and staff. ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Athletics embodies a dynamic atmosphere, rich cultural diversity, and fosters a strong sense of community spirit. As a former student athlete at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½, my allegiance to the red and grey runs deep. Witnessing the progress and championship achievements of ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ athletics fills me with tremendous pride. It’s an exhilarating moment to be involved in ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Athletics in Beautiful Thibodaux, Louisiana. There are many exciting projects on the horizon for facility upgrades, increasing student-scholarships, and providing additional resources to student-athletes and coaches.”
Shane M. Kliebert, M.Ed.
Director, Colonel Athletic Association
985-448-4234 (telephone)
shane.kliebert@nicholls.edu
“Championship level performance requires championship level support!”
CAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Matthew Newchurch
Shelby Hypolite
Nicky Collins
Andy Naquin
Henry Lafont
Otto Candies
David Fuhrer
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Lester Bimah
Monica Stock
Josh Son
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Henry Johnson
Tommy Eschete
Marshall Crawford
FAQS
Anyone interested in support ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Athletics and its student-athletes on and off the field should join the CAA! Many of our donors attended the University, but you do not have to be an alum or former student-athlete to support the Colonels!
If you choose to designate your gift to a specific sport or project, we encourage you to do so! Several sports have booster clubs with a multitude of benefits separate and aside from CAA.Ìý
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Athletics relies on the generous support of donors like you to support each of our 17 Division 1 sports teams, cheer squad, athletic trainers, and 415 student athletes.
Every donor makes a difference and your gift, regardless of size, has a direct impact on all student-athletes here at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½.
It is imperative that our student-athletes receive the support they need to compete and succeed at the highest level.
Gifts to the CAA help provide the funds necessary to cover the total cost of excellence for our students.
In scholarship dollars alone, the bill exceeds $3.5 million annually and takes up a significant amount of ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Athletics’ annual operating budget.Ìý
Outside of that, CAA funds are also spent on scholarship support,Ìý academic support, facility enhancements to helping current Colonel student-athletes succeed in the classroom and in competition, and provide critical support to recruiting high potential recruits,Ìý salary supplements, and other operational needs.Ìý
Memberships can be paid in full or by installment. All contributions to the CAA areÌý recognized on a July 1st to June 30th fiscal year.
Booster Club memberships begin at the start of each season.Ìý
Memberships can be paid in full or by installment. All contributions to the CAA are recognized on a July 1stÌýto June 30th fiscal year.
As an affiliate of the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Foundation, CAA maintains a 501C3 status. Depending on how your funds are designated, some contributions to CAA are tax-deductible less the value of goods and services received.Ìý
Many employers have matching gift programs that could double or triple your gift. Ask your employer if they have a Corporate Matching Gift program.
INVEST TODAY
Gifts to the CAA will be used in a variety of ways including:
- Creating a First-Class Experience for ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Student-Athletes
- Scholarships, including Summer School
- Facility Enhancements
- Operational Expenses
- Salary Supplements
The Colonel Athletic Association offers (7) membership levels with various corresponding benefits to the donor. Any person interested in joining the CAA can do so with cash, check, or credit card. Memberships can be paid in full or by installment. All contributions to the CAA are technically recognized on a July 1st to June 30th fiscal year, but members will be recognized from the date of membership each calendar year.Ìý
CONTACT
MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 2032Ìý
Thibodaux, LA 70310
OFFICE:
901 E 1st St.
Thibodaux, LA 70310
PHONE/EMAIL:
985-448-4234
shane.kliebert@nicholls.edu