The Wells College Soccer Team, coached by Chris Perkins, finished their 2003 season 4th in the Atlantic Women's Colleges Conference and immediately set their sights on getting involved with the development office in creative ways. 

The Soccer Team Partners with the Annual Fund

Members of the Wells Soccer Team volunteered to phone alumnae for two nights on behalf of the Annual Fund. The callers scored an impressive 85 pledges, which brought in $10,285 in gifts to the college. But, perhaps more importantly, the soccer team phoners allowed alumnae to connect with current students through discussions on the importance of alumnae support for Wells.  Students were excited – and a bit nervous – about the opportunity to “meet” alumnae on the phone, but by the end of their two nights, they were swapping stories about the great people they had spoken with. 

Coach Chris Perkins (who also coached Wells lacrosse for ten years and now directs Intramurals and the Physical Education Department) joined the team both nights, lending a helping hand, and, yes, coaching the players during their calls. He and the students enjoyed talking to recent graduates who had played soccer and lacrosse during their college days, too. 

Additionally, the soccer team sponsored a Meet the Team night in a local fire hall and provided the community with a spaghetti dinner and performances by both the Whirligigs, one of two a capella singing groups at Wells, and a 3-member campus band.  The team hosted this event to raise extra funds for soccer team supplies and new uniforms. 

To discuss supporting the Wells College Soccer Team and the Athletics Program through giving, please contact Amy Robinson in the development office.

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