| Title: | Director of Athletics & Men's Commissioner |
| Phone: | 425-388-9328 |
| Email: | gstuder@everettcc.edu |
Garet Studer began as the Director of Athletics in the summer of 2017 after previously serving as the Director of Operations for the Northwest Athletic Conference.
Studer spent two years in the conference office where he was responsible for championship operations, sponsorship acquisition, marketing, and promotions for 15 men’s and women’s sports involving 124 athletic teams and over 1,800 student athletes and coaches. In his role he exceeded sponsorship goals by 33% and increased website and social media engagement by 70%.
Garet’s work ethic and energy are two strengths that stand out,” NWAC Executive director Marco Azurdia said. “He is a relentless worker with high standards and expectations, and is extremely passionate about providing excellent student-athlete experiences. Above this he first and foremost is a person of integrity.”
Currently, Studer is the only Athletic Director in the NWAC to have competed as an NWAC athlete, coached in the NWAC, and to have worked in the conference office. “I think the experiences I have had in the NWAC allows me to view things from different lenses,” Garet said. “Ultimately we are all here to help our student athletes succeed and leave us more prepared than what they were when they first got here. Their success is the reason we come to work every day.”
In addition to athletic department responsibilities, Studer also serves on the Snohomish County Sports Commission Board, including one term as the board chair, two terms as the North Region commission chair, and has chaired the NWAC Track and Field and Cross Country Sport Committee's since 2020. He is also a member of the NWAC strategic plan committee and served as an Everett Community College Title IX investigator.
EvCC programs have been competitive under Garet's leadership, with two NWAC championship game appearances, 7 final fours, 16 north region championships, and 9 NWAC track and field champions. 14 times EvCC head coaches have earned north region coach of the year honors, there have been 8 north region MVP's, and 4 NWAC players of the year.
Prior to athletic administration he was a community college instructor for six years and coached basketball at Clark College, where he also competed as a student athlete.
Studer attended Washington State University where he earned his bachelors degree in sport management with a minor in business administration. He remained at WSU for his graduate work where he received his Masters Degree in Higher Education Administration.
Garet and his wife Joy reside in Snohomish County with their sons Everett and Lincoln and their dog Savvy.
2017-2018 Highlights
- Secured Three year Nike Contract valued at $30,000 in which athletes, coaches, and staff will be outfitted in Nike apparel, footwear, and equipment. The deal is expected to save the $10,000 - $15,000 in apparel and equipment costs.
- 26 Trojans were named to all region teams, and three were recognized as Most Valuable Players.
- Nine of eleven teams qualified for post season play and 18 athletes signed National Letters of Intent to continue their education and athletic careers.
- Two Coaches were named regional coaches of the year
- Jakobe Ford set school and NWAC records in the High Jump and Triple Jump, and became the first track and field athlete in the history of the NWAC to win the Long Jump, Triple Jump, and High Jump.
- Hosted the NWAC men's and women's Basketball Tournament yielding over $1 million in economic impact to the city of Everett
- Launched the new website that in 8 months reached 25,196 users and 141,993 page views and has generated new advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
- Livestream coverage of home basketball, softball, and baseball games reached over 20k views
- $45,000 in sponsorships, gifts, and fundraising for individual programs and the general athletic fund
- Increased ticket sale proceeds of home athletic events by 42%
- Increased facility rental revenue by 126%
- 11 athletes named to all region teams, two region MVP's, and 9 named to All-American lists
- 7 of 11 varsity programs reached post season play, and four programs won North Region Championships
- 71 athletes on the EvCC Honor Roll and 16 named to the President's List
- Hosted the NWAC men's and women's Basketball Tournament yielding over $1 million in economic impact to the city of Everett
- COVID-19 Pandemic shut down all sport activity in March, cancelling the NWAC Basketball Tournaments & spring sports across the country
- 12 athletes named to All Region Teams
- Mamadi Sarr of men's soccer named North Region Most Valuable Player
- Ocean Gabonia signed to Major League Baseball Contract
- Olivia Lee named National Finalist for NATYCAA Scholar Athlete Award
- Men's Basketball's Bobby Martin was named Freshman of the year
- 16 athletes moved on to play at the next level
- 3 new school records
- 2 Regional Coach of the Year Awards, Mike Trautman (MBB) & Erick Cruz (MSOC)
- 5 NWAC Post Season Appearances, (MXC, WXC, MSOC, MBB, WBB)
- Men's Basketball won the North Region Championship for the third consecutive season
- 98 Athletes on the EvCC Honor Roll, 23 on the President's List with 4.0 GPA's
- Website viewership grew 180%, social media followng grew 31%, and livestream grew 45%
- Developed a comprehensive return to participation from the COVID-19 pandemic. Athletes were the first students to return in person to EvCC's campus
- All 11 sports began played their abbreviated seasons in the late winter (March) through late spring (June). 110 games & 8 track/xc meets in over the span of 90 days.
- Completed 230 rapid antigen tests per week totaling over 2,070 tests in a 9 week period
- 9 NWAC All Americans in Track and Field
- Kaylie Hoskins broke EvCC strikeout records and was named NFCA All American
- 26 athletes signed LOI's to continue playing at 4-year schools
- Four teams won North Region Titles (MBB, WBB, Baseball, & Softball)
- Livii Fetterley 4x All American, led the NWAC, and set new school record in the shot put
- Noah Williamson selected in the 19th round of the Major Leage Draft by the Florida Marlins
- 94 Athletes on the EvCC Honor Roll, 22 on the President's List with 4.0 GPA's
- 3 North Region Championships (Women's Cross Country, Softball, and Baseball)
- 7 teams in the NWAC post season
- 26 athletes named to all region teams
- 3 athletes named North Region MVP's (Kaylie Hoskins, Konnor Palmeira, River Stewart)
- 12 All Americans
- 2 Regional Coaches of the Year, Parker Guinn & Randy Smith
- 77 atheltes on the EvCC Honor Roll, 22 on the President's List with 4.0 GPA's
- 4 teams maintained GPA's above 3.0
- Social Media following grew 47% from last year
- T-Trophy Champions over Edmonds
- Awarded COSIDA's Sports Information Department of the Month
- Hosted the NWAC men's and women's Basketball Tournament yielding over $1 million in economic impact to the city of Everett
- Continued to follow comprehensive COVID guidelines. Conducted an avg. of 80 rapid antigen tests per week, only 7 cancelled games due to COVID-19 out of 201 scheduled contests
- The Trojans finished 10th in the State Association Division and 19th in the Learfield Directors Cup.
- 26 athletes named to All Region Teams
- 4 All Americans
- 1 NWAC Most Valuable Player Award (River Stewart)
- 2 North Region MVP Awards (River Stewart & Maddie German)
- 450th career win obtained by Softball Head Coach Randy Smith
- 21 athletes and counting, moving on to play at the next level
- 34 new school records for individuals and teams
- 1 Regional Coach of the Year Award (Whitney Williams)
- 9 of 11 programs qualified for NWAC post season competition
- 2 Trips to NWAC Final Fours (Men's Soccer in the Semi Finals, Men's Basketball in the Championship Game)
- 90 Athletes on the EvCC Honor Roll, 22 on the President's List with 4.0 GPA's
- Athletic website viewership grew 70%, social media following grew 63%, 95% increase in livestream views
- Over 100 collective hours of team community service projects
- The Trojans finished 13th in the State Association Division and 26th in the Learfield Directors Cup. There are 146 colleges in the State Association Division (west coast) and over 660 two-year colleges across the country that compete in the Learfield Directors Cup.
- 35 athletes named to All Region Teams
- 10 All Americans
- 2 Region Championships (Women's Cross Country, Baseball)
- 2 NWAC Champions (Women's javelin, Denna Gibb & Men's long jump Khalil Gilbert)
- 11 school records broken
- 1 Regional Head Coach of the Year Award (Keith Hessler)
- 1 Regional Assistant Coach of the Year Award (Ezra Lacina)
- 9 of 11 programs qualified for NWAC post season competition
- 103 Athletes on the EvCC Honor Roll, 30 on the President's List with 4.0 GPA's
- 7 of 11 teams had at least one quarter with a team GPA of over 3.0.
- Softball team had a team GPA of 3.50 for the year
- Social media followers up 10%, livestream views up 5%, and athletic website pageviews up 17% from last year.