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  |Bobcats Fight:

Texas State coach Oscar Strahan once said, "A bobcat will fight you with everything he has; with claws, teeth, speed and brains."

This fight not only applies to the field or the court, but also to improving the quality of life in the community we live in.

Throughout the year, Bobcat student-athletes, staff and coaches are encouraged to actively participate in the community. Bobcat Athletics has made a strong commitment to giving back to those in need making a sincere impact on the community that has supported our university for over 100 years.

Every athletic team participates in various community service activities that fight against social/economic issues like cancer, heart disease, illiteracy and more.

We support these causes through participation in events such as Heart Walk, Relay for Life, Coaches vs. Cancer, coat drives, food drives, reading to kids at local schools and Dig Pink, the annual cancer awareness volleyball game.

  Texas State Main Initiatives
Bobcats Fight: Illiteracy
Bobcats Fight: Against Breast Cancer
Bobcats Fight: To Support a Healthy Community
Bobcats Fight: To Give Back

  Bobcats Fight: Against Cancer | Top

Prepare to fight! Fight Against Cancer. October is cancer awareness month at Texas State. Join the Bobcats in helping to support the fight against breast cancer by wearing pink and pledging your support.

Fans, can suit up in pink by visiting the University Bookstore located on the 2nd floor of the LBJ Student Center during this month or going online to www.bookstore.txstate.edu.

Texas State partners with Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority on this initiative.

  Bobcats Fight: Illiteracy | Top

One of today's great challenges is the alarming trend of illiteracy among children and adults. As a department, we have chosen to engage the community by encouraging them to learn to enjoy reading and strive for the highest level of education. This community project features college days to give young people a chance to experience college, book drives and reading to youth as local schools.

  Bobcats Fight: To Support A Healthy Community | Top

As an program, the department features some of the best athletes in collegiate sports who are coached by some of the greatest staff, athletic trainers and strength personnel. The drive and determination it takes to keep their bodies in top physical condition has allowed them to develop skills in the area of fitness and wellness. Texas State Athletics believes in relaying these skills and knowledge to create a healthier community.


  Bobcats Fight: To Give Back | Top

At one point in everyone's life, we all need help. Outreach and volunteering encourages our staff, coaches and student-athletes to give back by lending a helping hand. The department organizes and participates in food and clothing drives, community clean-ups like Bobcat Build and assists programs like Habitat for Humanity.