Athletics

The Role of Athletics at ECC

Excited to Recruit Talented Athletes!

At ECC, athletics are more than competition—they’re a celebration of teamwork, leadership, and community spirit. Our intercollegiate athletic program fosters a supportive environment that enables student-athletes to grow academically, physically, and socially while representing ECC with pride.

As a Spartan, you’ll build lifelong skills that prepare you for success on and off the field. Through collaboration with coaches, faculty, and staff, you’ll receive academic support, leadership development, and opportunities to give back through community service.

Whether you’re stepping onto the court, field, or into the stands, you’re part of something bigger—a community that values excellence, inclusion, and Spartan pride. Ready to take your game and education to the next level? Join us and be part of the energy that drives ECC forward.

Fall Sports Wrap Up

Five of our fall sports have completed their respective seasons, and men’s and women’s basketball have now started their seasons. Our men’s soccer team ranked as a top 25 team in the country in eight separate weeks, with two earning first-team all-conference honors. The women’s soccer team was conference co-champions, and three players earned first-team all-conference honors. Men’s golf had three players earning all-conference honors, including the conference golfer of the year, Nooa Hakala. Volleyball has had their best record since 2016.

Athletes Committed to Excellence (ACE) Program

The ACE Program is designed with student-athletes in mind—because at ECC, we understand the unique balance between academics and athletics. Through Athletes Committed to Excellence (ACE), students receive personalized academic support from advisors who truly understand the athlete experience.

Whether it’s managing class schedules around practices and games or staying on track toward your degree, ACE advisors are here to help you succeed in every area of college life. The program also offers free tutoring, access to campus resources, and the opportunity to count tutoring hours toward required study time.

With ACE, you’re never navigating the challenges of being a student-athlete alone—you have a team behind you, dedicated to helping you excel in the classroom, in competition, and beyond.

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