College Adds Women’s Volleyball and Men’s Baseball as New Bobcats Sports Programs

Hampton/Virginia Beach, VA (Dec. 7, 2015) – Bryant & Stratton College Hampton & Virginia Beach campuses recently announced the addition of Women’s Volleyball and Men’s Baseball to their ever-growing suite of athletics programs.

A member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), the College will kick off its inaugural volleyball season as a varsity sport for the first time during their 2016-2017 academic year and baseball as a varsity sport officially in 2017. Norbie Wilson has signed on as the new Director of Baseball Operations and Will Stein has accepted the position of Women’s Head Volleyball Coach.

With the addition of baseball & volleyball, Bryant & Stratton College will now offer 4 intercollegiate varsity sports in Virginia – women’s volleyball, men’s baseball, and men & women’s basketball. The College also has one junior varsity men’s basketball sports program, also known as the Men’s Varsity in Transition (V.I.T.) Bobcats team, and an increasingly popular Bobcats Cheer & Spirit Dance Team organization.

“It’s the right time and the right move for our local Bryant & Stratton colleges”, says Erik Blackwell, Bobcats Athletic Director, “Increasing our sports programs definitely enhances the overall college experience for our students and provides an avenue for our local athletes to pursue while continuing their quest for higher education.”

About Bryant & Stratton College:

Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College has built its reputation and success on a commitment to excellence and high standards. Bryant & Stratton College is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org. Bryant & Stratton College has campus locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skills Center. For over 170 years, Bryant & Stratton College has offered students access to career-relevant education leading to bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and professional certificates in the fields of business, criminal justice, design, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, human resources, paralegal studies and information technology. General information can be found on the college’s website at https://www.bryantstratton.edu.