New Haven Chargers

Men's basketball was the first intercollegiate athletic program at the University of New Haven. They began play in the 1960-1961 season, under Director of Athletics and Head Basketball Coach Don Ormrod.

Ted Hotaling has been the head men's basketball coach at the University of New Haven since 2010.[4] Under his guidance, the team made three NCAA II tournament appearances with an overall record of 155-128. Hotaling is the second winningest coach in University of New Haven men's basketball history.

In 2014-2015, New Haven Charger, Eric Anderson became the first Northeast-10 player to be named Defensive Player of the Year for three seasons in a row with 13.1 rebounds per game and 9.85 defensive rebounds per game.[5] He was also 8th in the nation in double doubles and 5th in total rebounds. Anderson went on to play professionally in Germany, Luxembourg, Japan, Argentina, Israel, and Portugal.

Campus Recreation at the University of New Haven offers various programs including; group exercise classes, personal training, massage therapy, intramural sports, club sports, hiking trips, CPR/AED/FA classes, special events, and a comprehensive student employment program.[8]

On campus, Campus Recreation is commonly referred to as ChargerREC.

The home of most campus recreation programs is the Beckerman Recreation Center, named after David A. Beckerman, founder of Starter Clothing Line.[9]

The $15.5 million Beckerman Center at the University of New Haven is a comprehensive 56,500 square-foot Student Recreation Center consisting of:

• Two Multi-Purpose Group Fitness Studios
• Weight Room and Fitness Center (6,000 square-feet)
• Two Racquetball Courts
• Two Hardwood Activity Courts (with capabilities for basketball, volleyball & badminton)
• Multi-Activity Court (with capabilities for basketball, volleyball indoor soccer, floor/roller hockey and other various activities)
• Jogging Track (1/10 of a mile)
• NRgize Juice Bar
• Men's, Women's and Individual Use Locker Rooms
• Lounge Area
• Lobby Area
• Office Suite

There are 11 recognized Club Sports at the University of New Haven. Club Sports are recreation or athletics student-led organizations who compete with other universities and colleges. Each club is a University of New Haven recognized student organization and member of a regional or national governing association. Participation and individual dues vary by club.

RECSports is an extensive intramural sport program, which provides participants the opportunity to compete and socialize through organized sports leagues, one-day tournament, special events and online programs. Over 50 team and individual sport programs are offered throughout the academic year. Access to all RECSports programs is free and open to all University of New Haven students.

• GroupX classes are drop-in fitness classes designed for participants of all levels. A diverse range of classes is highlighted by Spinning, Meditation, Yoga, Cardio/Strength, Core, Zumba, and High Intensity based formats. Over 25 classes are offered each week during the academic year. Access to all GroupX classes is free and open to all University of New Haven students.
• Massage Therapy offers participants an opportunity for relaxation and stress relief. Massage therapists will work with participants to develop and individualized session focusing in their stress reduction needs.
• Personal Training offers participants and opportunity for 1-on-1 or small group fitness training. Personal trainers will work with participants to develop an individualized program to meet their personal fitness goals.

• TeamREC is an experiential based employment program, where student employees are challenged to manage the programs of ChargerREC and the operations of the Beckerman Recreation Center. ChargerREC is the largest employer on campus, employing over 100 students each year.
• OutdoorREC are hiking trips which offer participants the opportunity to explore scenic trails throughout the state of Connecticut and surrounding area.

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