Long Beach State Athletics Launches The Anchor Fund In Response To Changing NCAA Landscape
10/1/2025 10:01:00 AM | General
The new development initiative will be specifically aimed at student-athlete recruitment and retention efforts.
LONG BEACH, Calif.— Long Beach State Athletics announced the launch of The Anchor Fund, a strategic initiative designed to support student-athletes in response to the transformative changes in collegiate athletics following the recent House settlement.
The Anchor Fund will complement the existing Beach Athletic Fund, providing critical resources to ensure Long Beach State remains competitive in the evolving NCAA environment that now includes revenue sharing, expanded scholarship opportunities, and adjusted roster sizes.
"The landscape of collegiate athletics is undergoing historic change," said Bobby Smitheran, Executive Director of Athletics at Long Beach State. "The Anchor Fund represents our proactive approach to these changes, ensuring we can continue to provide an elite experience for our student-athletes while remaining fiscally responsible and true to our values."
The Anchor Fund will specifically address:
The initiative launches with the tagline "Anchoring Student-Athletes at The Beach," reflecting the university's commitment to providing stability and support for its student-athletes during this period of significant change in collegiate athletics.
Community members, alumni, and supporters can learn more about The Anchor Fund and make contributions by visiting Beach Athletics | The Anchor Fund or contacting the Long Beach State Athletics Development Office at athleticsdevelopment@csulb.edu.
The Anchor Fund will complement the existing Beach Athletic Fund, providing critical resources to ensure Long Beach State remains competitive in the evolving NCAA environment that now includes revenue sharing, expanded scholarship opportunities, and adjusted roster sizes.
"The landscape of collegiate athletics is undergoing historic change," said Bobby Smitheran, Executive Director of Athletics at Long Beach State. "The Anchor Fund represents our proactive approach to these changes, ensuring we can continue to provide an elite experience for our student-athletes while remaining fiscally responsible and true to our values."
The Anchor Fund will specifically address:
- Recruitment and Retention: Competing for top talent in the changing collegiate landscape
- Scholarship Support: Providing financial aid to deserving student-athletes
- Operational Excellence: Ensuring programs have necessary resources to compete at the highest level
The initiative launches with the tagline "Anchoring Student-Athletes at The Beach," reflecting the university's commitment to providing stability and support for its student-athletes during this period of significant change in collegiate athletics.
Community members, alumni, and supporters can learn more about The Anchor Fund and make contributions by visiting Beach Athletics | The Anchor Fund or contacting the Long Beach State Athletics Development Office at athleticsdevelopment@csulb.edu.
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