The athletic director is responsible for the College’s intercollegiate athletic programs, the Cottey Comets basketball team, cross-country/track and field teams, Esports, flag football, golf, softball team, bowling, competitive cheer and dance, archery, and the volleyball team. Cottey is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). In addition to coaching, the director and the coaching staff are responsible for the recruitment of student-athletes. The athletic department is a division of student life and enrollment and staff offices are located on the first floor and lower level of Hinkhouse Center.
Athletic and Training Facilities
The golf and indoor training facilities are available to Cottey student-athletes by using a Comet Card. The Athletic and Fitness Training Facilities are located on the main floor at the west end of Hinkhouse.
Athletic Training Room
The athletic training room is an area utilized for the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic injuries of student-athletes. The athletic training room is located on the lower level of the east end of Hinkhouse.
Esports Arena
The Esports Arena was constructed in 2020 with an anonymous gift from a California chapter of P.E.O. The Esports Arena, designed for competitive Esports gaming, offers 16 top-of-the-line gaming computers, three flat-screen televisions, 16 gaming chairs, and a full casting station with broadcasting equipment. The Esports Arena is available to Comets Esports student-athletes with Comet Card access. It is located in the lower-level Hinkhouse.
Fitness Center
The Fitness Center is equipped with a variety of cardio and strength training equipment including weight machines, stationary bikes, rowing machines, treadmills, elliptical machines, stair climbers, and free weights. Basic use instruction is available through the weight training class instructor or specially-trained students. Except for scheduled classes and athletic training sessions, the Fitness Center is open during the hours posted on the doors and may be used by all members of the Cottey community. Children under the age of 18 are not allowed in the Fitness Center unless accompanied by a parent or another family member aged 18 or older. The Fitness Center is located on the lower level of Hinkhouse.
Gymnasium
The gymnasium, located on the main floor of Hinkhouse, serves as the home for the Comets basketball and volleyball programs. It is available for recreational and organizational use when it is not being utilized for instructional purposes or athletic events. To reserve the gymnasium for an event, prior approval from the director of athletics is required. This can be obtained by completing a facility request through the online reservation system, Event Manager. Guests of students must be accompanied by their hosts, with a maximum of two male guests per student allowed.
Guests may use the gymnasium only when their hosts are actively participating in the recreational activity, such as coed basketball or volleyball, or with permission from the director of athletics. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or another family member who is 18 or older.
Those using the gymnasium outside of scheduled events must adhere to directives from the director of athletics, coaches, security staff, or athletic student employees/interns. Proper use of equipment is required, and equipment, such as volleyball standards, should be returned to its original location. Any damage or misuse of equipment should be reported promptly. Vanek Family Memorial Softball Field
The Vanek Family Memorial Softball Field
was constructed in 2012 with a generous gift from Dorothy Vanek. The field is home to the Comets Softball Team and is where all home games are played. It is located on College Street in the southwest corner of campus.