About Lock Haven Athletics:
Lock Haven's Official Athletics Website: wwwGoLHU.com
Lock Haven University sponsors 21 intercollegiate athletic programs, including storied NCAA Division I field hockey and wrestling programs. The seven-time national champion field hockey team currently calls the Atlantic 10 Conference home as an affiliate member. In 2019, the wrestling program was part of a historic expansion, joining the Mid-American Conference as an affiliate member. All other teams compete at the NCAA Division II level within the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.
The 2018-19 academic year proved to be a monumental one for Lock Haven athletics, thanks to unrivaled growth. In August 2018, the university announced the return of women's tennis and the addition of women's golf. Tennis and golf pushed Lock Haven's varsity athletic offerings to 19 sports and that number grew to 20 with the addition of women's wrestling in May 2019.
In 2021 Lock Haven Athletics reinstated the men's indoor track and field program, growing the number of offered sports to 21.
On the men's side, Lock Haven sponsors football, soccer, cross country, wrestling, basketball, baseball, indoor track & field and outdoor track & field. On the women's side, Lock Haven sponsors field hockey, soccer, volleyball, tennis, cross country, wrestling, basketball, swimming, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field, golf, lacrosse and softball. Historically, Lock Haven teams have won 17 team national championships in five different sports and have claimed over 110 team conference titles. Approximately 400-plus Lock Haven student-athletes volunteer thousands of hours in the local community and surrounding areas on an annual basis. Traditionally, Bald Eagle student-athletes achieve both a graduation rate and academic success rate at a higher level than the general student population.
The Office of Athletic Communications & Marketing:
The office is responsible for the promotion of Lock Haven University's 21 collegiate athletic teams, as well as Lock Haven's student-athletes and coaches. The office oversees all sports information, strategic communication, public relation, marketing and creative service duties related to Lock Haven athletics. The office serves as a liaison to all forms of media at the local, regional and national level. The Athletic Communication & Marketing staff oversees the athletic departments social media network, serves as the department's brand manager, guides all broadcast initiatives and helps to create and promote the game-day and fan environment at Lock Haven home events. The office is responsible for managing www.GoLHU.com, the official website of Lock Haven athletics, while also assisting with a number of alumni and fundraising initiatives.
Staff:
Doug Spatafore, Senior Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing
(570) 484-2350 |
dspatafo@lockhaven.edu
Owen Lukens, Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing
(570) 484-2562 |
olukens@lockhaven.edu
Lock Haven's conferences and affiliations:
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) (
all NCAA Division II sports)
www.psacsports.org
Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10) – (
NCAA DI field hockey, affiliate member)
www.atlantic10.com
Mid-American Conference (MAC) – (
NCAA DI wrestling, affiliate member)
getsomemaction.com
Media Information:
Lock Haven's Athletics Website: wwwGoLHU.com
Social Media: Facebook: Lock Haven Athletics | Twitter: @HavenAthletics | Instagram: havenathletics I TikTok: havenathletics
Click Here for full Lock Haven Athletics' social media directory | #HavenNation
Media/Interview Requests:
All media/interview requests with members of the Lock Haven University Department of Athletics, including student-athletes, coaches and athletic administrative staff must be made directly through the Athletic Communication & Marketing Office. That includes interviews done via email. Student-Athletes' phone numbers will not be released and members of the media are asked not to attempt to contact student-athletes via telephone, email, social media or other means. We require at least 24 hours' notice to facilitate all interviews. To arrange an interview, contact the Lock Haven Athletic Communication & Marketing office at (570) 484-2350 or
dspatafo@lockhaven.edu (Doug Spatafore, Lock Haven Senior Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing).
Credentials:
A media credential is required to cover any and all home Lock Haven athletic events. Please make all credential requests to the Athletic Communication and Marketing Office and Director of Athletic Communication and Marketing, Doug Spatafore at least three full business days in advance of an event. This includes print, radio, television media outlets, along with photographers, as well as staff members from visiting school's Sports Athletic Communication offices.
Passes must be worn at all times when covering an event. No one without a pass will be allowed in the press box, on the sidelines or in press conference areas without a pass. No exceptions and violation of these rules will result in your credential being revoked.
Please note – in compliance with NCAA regulations, no photo credentials will be issued to parents of current Lock Haven student-athletes or those of prospective Lock Haven student-athletes, or of visiting student-athletes parents.
Important Links:
Full Lock Haven Athletics Staff Directory
University Quick Facts
Visitors Guide
Game Day Coverage
Full Lock Haven Composite Athletic Event Schedule
Lock Haven University Brand and Identity Guidelines
