Sport Clubs give students the opportunity to stay active, compete and build community while representing their school. These student-run teams compete against other colleges and universities, operating independently from the university's varsity athletic program.
Alongside Intramural Sports and NCAA Athletics, Sport Clubs provide another way for students to engage in athletics and recreation on campus. While Intramural Sports emphasize recreational competition among Stan State students and NCAA Athletics focuses on varsity-level competition, Sport Clubs offer a unique blend of competitive play and student leadership.
What sets Sport Clubs apart is the level of student involvement behind them. Members take an active role in organizing practices, coordinating travel, recruiting new players and supporting club operations. This hands-on experience allows students to develop leadership, teamwork and organizational skills.
How to Start a Sport Club
- Decide on a sport club you would like to start.
- Contact our Assistant Director, Allen McCreary, or the Community, Engagement & Belonging Department and bring up your idea.
- Once your sport is approved, you will need to find the minimum amount of participants to operate your club.
Review the Sport Club Handbook
How to Sign Up for a Sport Club
To join a sport club, students can explore available clubs, view schedules and learn about participation requirements through Fusion. To get started, students must first create an account using their university email address.
Once registered, students can contact club presidents directly through Fusion to inquire about tryouts and other club-specific information.
Sport Clubs
Mission: The mission of this spirit program is to enhance athletic & community events while fostering school pride, unity, and spirit.
Membership Benefits:
- Physical Fitness & Skill Development: Cheerleading is a dynamic sport that enhances strength, flexibility, and endurance. As a member of the cheer team, you’ll develop impressive athletic skills such as stunts, tumbling, and jumps while improving overall fitness and coordination.
- Teamwork & Leadership: Cheerleading teaches you the importance of working together as a team, fostering strong bonds with your teammates. You'll also have opportunities to grow your leadership abilities, whether you're taking on a captain role or guiding newer members.
- School Spirit & Campus Involvement: As a cheerleader, you play a key role in boosting school spirit at athletic events and special campus functions.
Goals: Boost the impact of athletic and community events through active participation and engagement. Promote school pride and foster a sense of unity within the school community. Strengthen team spirit and enthusiasm for school events and activities.
Officers: HalleLu Granlund (President), Victoria Hernandez (Treasurer), Brooke Whatley (Student Event Coordinator), Michael Guzman (Advisor)
Request a Cheer Team Appearance
Interested in having the Stan State Cheer Team attend your event? Submit an appearance request to be considered for performances, welcomes, promotional events and other special campus or community engagements.
The Men’s Volleyball Club, established in 2025, is a student-run organization recognized by the university.
Mission: The Men’s Volleyball Club at Stan State is dedicated to providing students with a competitive and supportive environment to develop their skills, build lasting friendships, and represent the university in high-level competition. Through teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship, we strive to grow both as athletes and as a community.
Membership Benefits:
- Competitive Play: Organized practices, scrimmages, and competitions against other colleges.
- Skill Development: Coaching, drills, and structured training to improve as a player.
- Club Community: Camaraderie, networking, and a chance to build friendships.
Officers: Alex Hockenbery (President), Jose Cano (Secretary), Mehtab Dhillon (Treasurer), Allen McCreary (Advisor)
The Iron Sport Club is a student-run organization established in 2025 and recognized by the university.
Mission: We hope to build a community of lifters engaging in recreational and competitive sport to uplift each other to be their best selves. Also to build a foundation for a possible CSU Stanislaus Powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting team etc.
Membership Benefits: Each member will be involved in a community of bodybuilders, powerlifters, weightlifters, and recreational lifters that will provide support and advice for all gym-goers. Members will also have the opportunity to compete for the university at competitions involving powerlifting, weightlifting, and bodybuilding.
Goals: Build a community of gymrats to find workout partners and train in ironsports.
Officers: Brycen Hardin (President), Giovanni Larios (Treasurer), Johana Dominguez (Student Event Coordinator), Joshua Leveque (Advisor)
The Spirit of Jiu-Jitsu club was created in 2025 and is a recognized student-run organization.
Mission: Spirit Of Jiu Jitsu seeks to unite the Jiu Jitsu community through positive interactions, educational seminars, and mat time.
Membership Benefits: Learning Jiujitsu in a supportive, inclusive community.
Officers: Rafael Jimenez-Zamora (President), Victor Hernandez (Treasurer), Eric Lima-Sibrian (Student Event Coordinator), Taylor Whittington (Advisor)
Request a Cheer Team Appearance
Bring Warrior spirit to your next event! Campus departments, student organizations, and community partners can request the Stan State Cheer Team for eligible events. All requests are reviewed based on team availability and university guidelines.
Staff Contact Information
Allen McCreary
Assistant Director, Campus Recreation
amccreary@csustan.edu
Jesse Magana
Director, Community Engagement & Belonging
jmagana12@csustan.edu
Updated: June 26, 2026