Named as the fourth permanent Director of Athletics in Clayton State’s 29-year history on August 30, 2018. Under Erlacher’s leadership in 2018-19, Clayton State Athletics achieved significant growth in multiple areas, including an increase in staffing, facility enhancements and on-field performance. One of Erlacher’s major initiatives was the formation of a comprehensive set of core values for Laker Athletics early in his tenure. Additionally, a number of program records were surpassed and Department firsts established throughout the year. These came in academic achievement, giving, external funding campaigns and corporate partnerships. With the Student-Athlete Pledge, 46-percent of the program’s teams qualified for NCAA Division II postseason competition. Also under Erlacher’s watch, the Laker’s community partnerships increased 112-percent during 2018-19, accounting for a 260-percent increase in overall partnership value. During 2019 Give4Dreams, Clayton State’s annual day of giving, Athletics obliterated previous giving records with $24,015 in donations for a 1,900-percent increase from the previous year.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Clayton State University Department of Athletics is to ensure that its athletic
programs operate in conformance with the institutional mission. The Department of Athletics is
committed to cultivating an environment of academic excellence, winning championships,
leadership development and community service; which prepares students of diverse ages and
backgrounds to succeed in their lives and careers. We are committed to the highest standards of
scholarship, championship, sportsmanship, teamwork, and citizenship.
programs operate in conformance with the institutional mission. The Department of Athletics is
committed to cultivating an environment of academic excellence, winning championships,
leadership development and community service; which prepares students of diverse ages and
backgrounds to succeed in their lives and careers. We are committed to the highest standards of
scholarship, championship, sportsmanship, teamwork, and citizenship.
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Location: Morrow, Georgia
Founded: 1969 Enrollment: 7,014 Nickname: Lakers Colors: Navy Blue and Orange National Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: Peach Belt Conference Current President: Dr. Tim Hynes First Athletic Director: Mason Barfield Current Athletic Director: Ryan Erlacher |