Panther Game Plan Organization
The University of Pittsburgh offers to its student-athletes programming to enrich their experiences during their attendance at the University. The Department of Athletics, the Academic Support Service for Student Athletes, the School of Education, University Orthopedics, Placement and Career Services, Student Health Services Education Office, and the Pitt Varsity Letter Club are among the many departments and organizations which contribute programming and effort to assist our student-athletes.
The Panther Game Plan is directed by a steering committee called the Panther Game Plan Team. Each area is coordinated by one or two individuals called Captains or Co-Captains. The Team and Captains are as follows:
| Athletics Excellence |
Steve Pederson
Athletics Director |
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| Academic Achievement |
Michael Farabaugh
Director of Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes |
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| Personal Health and Wellness |
Rob Blanc
Head Athletics Trainer and Clinical Instructor, School of Education |
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| Community Service |
Dan Bartholomae
Compliance and Game Operations Assistant |
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| Academic and Personal Development |
Michael Farabaugh
Director of Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes |
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Kirk Bruce
Assistant Athletics Director for Olympic Sports |
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| Career Development |
Jen Tuscano
Academic Counselor, Academic Support Services for Student Athletes |
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| Sportsmanship |
Rande Stottlemyer
Head Wrestling Coach |
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Donna Sanft
Associate Athletics Director for Student Life and Compliance |
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| Leadership |
Donna Sanft
Associate Athletics Director for Student Life and Compliance |
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Donna Sloan
Assistant Director for Student Life |
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Arlene Smith
Administrative Assistant Student Life and Compliance |
