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319 Duncan Student Center
Phone (574) 631-6100
Fax (574) 631-4818
recsport@nd.edu

Administration

Cathy Brown

Administrative Assistant

574-631-8464
W319E Duncan Student Center

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Cathy Brown

Administrative Assistant

cbrown1@nd.edu
574-631-8464
W319E Duncan Student Center

Cathy Brown, an administrative assistant for the Office of Recreational Sports, has been a member of the University of Notre Dame Staff since 1989. Prior to joining RecSports, she worked for the Notre Dame Ticket Office as a customer service representative, 1976-1983. In 1989 she joined the Notre Dame Monogram Club and worked with Rev. James Riehle, C.S.C., 1989-2003. She joined RecSports in 2003.

She and her husband Rex have two daughters and five grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as traveling.
Lana Wright

Administrative Assistant

W319X Duncan Student Center

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Lana Wright

Administrative Assistant

lwright@nd.edu
W319X Duncan Student Center

Lana Wright began working at The University of Notre Dame in 1991.

Lana, was a cashier and office worker at Martins Supermarket from 1973 until 1991. In 1991, she joined Notre Dame in the cashiers' office and stayed there until 1992. Wright then moved to Notre Dame Golf Course from 1992 until 2001 as a bookkeeper. She joined RecSports in 2001.

She volunteers at the Box Factory for the Arts, Michiana Rock, Gem and Mineral Society and is a rock hound. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

A native of Warsaw, Indiana, Lana is married to Steve Wright and the couple has two children: Matthew and Joseph.

Communications and Engagement

Veronica Ballinger

Assistant Director, Communication & Engagement

W319V Duncan Student Center

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Veronica Ballinger

Assistant Director, Communication & Engagement

vballinger@nd.edu
W319V Duncan Student Center

Veronica started in 2019 as the Aquatics Program and Risk Management Coordinator, and Veronica transitioned to her current role in February 2022. She's a Loyola Chicago alumna, and she received her master's in higher education from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2019. You'll find Veronica in the Smith Center most days, and you might even see her teaching a fitness class or two! Reach out to Veronica if you have questions about student employment, marketing requests, or other RecSports communications!

Facilties Management and Operations

Drew Loso

Assistant Director, Facilities Management & Operations

W319K Duncan Student Center

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Drew Loso

Assistant Director, Facilities Management & Operations

dloso@nd.edu
W319K Duncan Student Center

Drew has worked in collegiate recreation in some capacity since 2008, and has been at the University of Notre Dame in December 2017 as the new Assistant Director of Facilities Management & Operations. Originally from Harrisonburg, Virginia, Drew holds a M.S. with a concentration in Campus Recreation Leadership, and a B.S. in Integrated Science & Technology, from James Madison University. Drew is passionate about seeing students make connections and development opportunities outside the classroom that can support their lifelong educational experiences. Outside of the office, Drew enjoys spending time with his family and friends and playing golf.
Tony Blasucci

Climbing & Bouldering Wall Program Coordinator

W319L Duncan Student Center

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Tony Blasucci

Climbing & Bouldering Wall Program Coordinator

ablasucc@nd.edu
W319L Duncan Student Center

Tony has been involved in outdoor education since 2007 and is always looking out for his next adventure. His main hobbies include kayaking, antique collecting, and making things out of found materials. You should reach out to Tony if you have questions about the climbing and bouldering wall, belay clinics, or renting camping equipment.
Gina D'Orazio

Facility Operations Coordinator (Smith Center)

W319Q Duncan Student Center

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Gina D'Orazio

Facility Operations Coordinator (Smith Center)

rdorazio@nd.edu
W319Q Duncan Student Center
Matthew Lewandowski

Facility Operations Coordinator (North Dome)

574-631-7310
F2 Joyce Center

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Matthew Lewandowski

Facility Operations Coordinator (North Dome)

mlewando@nd.edu
574-631-7310
F2 Joyce Center

Matthew joined the RecSports team in Fall 2017 as the Facility Operations Coordinator of the Joyce Center North Dome. Matthew enjoys working in an active environment and takes pleasure in helping guide student employees, by being an exemplar and providing them with some basic job responsibilities that they will need post-graduation. One quote that Matthew likes to refer to is, "Young people need models, not critics." - John Wooden. Originally from South Bend, Indiana, Matthew enjoys cooking, attending Notre Dame sporting events, and playing noon-time basketball. Matthew also loves coaching fast-pitch softball and basketball and spending time with his wife and three children.
Thomas Perez

Aquatics & Risk Management Program Coordinator

574-631-2856
101 Rockne Memorial

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Thomas Perez

Aquatics & Risk Management Program Coordinator

tperez3@nd.edu
574-631-2856
101 Rockne Memorial

Fitness and Instructional Programs

Kaitlyn Kyger

Assistant Director, Fitness & Instructional Programs

W319N Duncan Student Center

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Kaitlyn Kyger

Assistant Director, Fitness & Instructional Programs

kkyger@nd.edu
W319N Duncan Student Center

A former Hokie and Wildcat, Kaitlyn started her fitness journey in 2017 as a certified personal trainer and has continued to expand her fitness knowledge ever since. Kaitlyn joined the RecSports team in March 2022 and serves as the Fitness Coordinator. Originally from Kent Island, Maryland, Kaitlyn spent her undergraduate career at Virginia Tech and received her master's degree from the University of Kentucky. She enjoys teaching indoor cycling classes, however, is open to suggestions on how to ride a real bike. She's a happy dog mom of two sweet dachshunds, Mac and Cheese, and is an avid video gamer. Reach out to Kaitlyn if you have questions about group fitness, F.A.S.T. classes, personal training, or our instructional series!
Jo Reihner

Fitness and Instructional Programs Coordinator

+1 574-631-2384
W319 Duncan Student Center

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Jo Reihner

Fitness and Instructional Programs Coordinator

jreihner@nd.edu
+1 574-631-2384
W319 Duncan Student Center

Sport Programs

Kyle Osburn

Assistant Director, Sport Programs

574-631-3536
W319U Duncan Student Center

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Kyle Osburn

Assistant Director, Sport Programs

kosburn@nd.edu
574-631-3536
W319U Duncan Student Center

Kyle joined the RecSports family in July of 2016 as the Intramural Sports Intern and transitioned to the Intramural Sports Program Coordinator in July 2017. Kyle transitioned into his current role as Sport Programs Coordinator - Intramural and Club Sports in July 2019. Originally from Orrville, Ohio, Kyle enjoys sports, spending the weekends outdoors, and reading. Kyle enjoys working towards making sure students have an enjoyable college experience through participating in Intramural Sports and other areas of campus recreation.
Mack Freeman

Sport Programs Coordinator - Intramural & Club Sports

W319P Duncan Student Center

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Mack Freeman

Sport Programs Coordinator - Intramural & Club Sports

mrennie@nd.edu
W319P Duncan Student Center

Mack joined the RecSports team in September of 2022, and has taken off running ever since! Originally from North Carolina, Mack is learning to embrace the South Bend winters in her role as the Sport Programs Coordinator. Mack loves to play sports and has a special place in her heart for soccer. When she's not out playing in RecSports IM leagues, she's in the office hard at work making sure clubs travel safely, competitions are ready to go, and training student officials. Reach out to Mack if you have questions about intramural sports, participating in sport clubs, or if you want to know more about working as an official!
Von Williams

Sport Programs Coordinator - Intramural & Club Sports

574-631-3534
W319S Duncan Student Center

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Von Williams

Sport Programs Coordinator - Intramural & Club Sports

vonwilliams@nd.edu
574-631-3534
W319S Duncan Student Center

Von has been with the University since July of 2021 serving as the Sport Programs Coordinator. He oversees our Intramural Sports leagues and operations as well as our Club Sports. Von received his bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida in 2018 and his master's degree from the University of West Florida in 2020.
Justin Hickey

Program Director, Men’s and Women’s Rugby Club/Men’s Head Coach

574-631-4867
103B Rockne Memorial

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Justin Hickey

Program Director, Men’s and Women’s Rugby Club/Men’s Head Coach

jhickey3@nd.edu
574-631-4867
103B Rockne Memorial

Justin joined the RecSports family in May of 2016 as Program Director, Men's & Women's Rugby Club/Men's Rugby Head Coach. Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Justin enjoys being around people and the energy, as well as around staff and students that truly enjoy what they do. Justin enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and going to the beach. Justin also is a fan of all sports!
Nate Walker

Program Director of Men’s & Women’s Boxing Clubs/Boxing Head Coach

574-631-8826
W319T Duncan Student Center

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Nate Walker

Program Director of Men’s & Women’s Boxing Clubs/Boxing Head Coach

nwalker2@nd.edu
574-631-8826
W319T Duncan Student Center

Nathan joined the RecSports staff in 2010. Walker graduated from Notre Dame in 2002 with a Bachelor's in History and Computer Applications. He went on to receive his Master's in Educational Leadership-Higher Education Administration from Western Michigan University in 2009. Under Walker's leadership, the boxing programs have donated a record amount of money to Holy Cross Missions in Bangladesh and East Africa, primarily through women's Baraka Bouts and men's Bengal Bouts. Prior to coming to Notre Dame, Walker implemented varsity athletics at Holy Cross College and served as the Athletic Director for five years.

Nathan's favorite aspect of campus recreation is working with students. Being able to use athletic competition as the vehicle for student development is very rewarding and helps fuel individuals' positive energy to accomplish their goals.

Outside of the office he enjoys spending time with family doing a variety of activities. Nathan enjoys exercising and coaching boxing and teaches a high-intensity interval training class.
Kayla Oloffson

Sport Programs Coordinator - Intramural & Club Sports

+1 574-631-5965
W319M Duncan Student Center

Email

Kayla Oloffson

Sport Programs Coordinator - Intramural & Club Sports

koloffso@nd.edu
+1 574-631-5965
W319M Duncan Student Center

Financial

Janice Tabb

Financial Assistant

574-631-7247
W319G Duncan Student Center

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Janice Tabb

Financial Assistant

jtabb@nd.edu
574-631-7247
W319G Duncan Student Center

Janice Tabb is the Financial Assistant for the RecSports department. Tabb previously worked for 13 years in the Notre Dame Athletics Business Office.

Prior to working at Notre Dame, Tabb previously worked at Koszegi Industries, Inc.-South Bend, the Holiday Inn Downtown South Bend, Uniroyal -Mishawaka and the Bendix Corp-South Bend, in special projects, preparing financial reports/payroll, auditing/inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Tabb has two daughters - Shawyn'que, who has her Master's in Psychology and lives with her husband Don and their son in Minnesota, and Estella, who is a 2009 Notre Dame graduate.
Mark Williams

Director

574-631-6690
W319B Duncan Student Center

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Mark Williams

Director

mwilli44@nd.edu
574-631-6690
W319B Duncan Student Center

Mark brings over twenty years of recreational sports and student development experience to the role. Most recently the Director of Campus Recreation at Loyola University Chicago, he developed and oversaw all programs for campus recreation, including fitness, intramurals, club sports, aquatics, instructional programs, and outdoor experiential programs. He also coordinated and provided direction for the Department’s strategic plan as well as Loyola’s multi-million dollar Campus Recreation and Student Development facility renovation and expansion project.

Prior to his tenure at Loyola, Mark was the Director of Recreational Sports at Seattle University. He also served Western Kentucky University for over a decade in various recreational sports capacities. He began his career in Campus Recreation at Gannon University, where he also coached football.

With over two decades of involvement in the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) through numerous committees and appointments, Mark recently served as the Director of the NIRSA Flag Football National Championship and Chair of the NIRSA Flag Football Work Team.

Mark hails from Erie, Pennsylvania, and received a B.A. from Mercyhurst College. He holds an M.A. in Parks and Recreation Administration from Western Kentucky University.