GALLATIN, TN—Welch College will restart its men’s and women’s intercollegiate soccer programs and men’s golf program, according to Athletic Director Greg Fawbush. Welch paused both programs following the COVID pandemic owing to recruiting restrictions at that time and will bring all three teams back in the fall semester of 2025.
“We are excited to restart these three programs after four years of stabilizing our athletic department following the pandemic,” Fawbush said. “Having the ability to field both soccer and golf programs will increase opportunities for Welch students and the students in our community.”
The restart of the soccer programs is made possible by a large donation from a generous donor, as well as significant gifts from the Free Will Baptist Foundation and funding from the Alumni Project of the Welch College Alumni Association. These gifts will make possible the construction of a soccer field on the Welch campus as well as other associated costs. “We encourage friends and alumni to give to help fund the restart of these teams,” Fawbush said. “Those who want to help can give by visiting welch.edu/give.”
“We’re planning to begin construction on the new field immediately in hopes that it will be finished by the fall of this year,” Fawbush continued. “The generous donation will also allow us to restart the golf program, which is a growing sport in our community.”
Students or prospective students interested in men’s or women’s soccer or men’s golf may contact Coach Fawbush at gfawbush@welch.edu for more information.