Athletics

Jefferson Community College is a strong competitor within the Mid-State Athletic Conference (MSAC) of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Cannoneers have won over 15 MSAC championships and several Region III, Division III championships. Many of Jefferson’s top athletes have been recognized as All-Americans and many continue their academic and athletic careers at four-year colleges. The Jefferson campus offers first-rate facilities for both team and individual athletics including a fitness center and aerobic studio, tennis courts, outdoor fields for soccer, lacrosse, baseball and softball, and a newly renovated gymnasium.

To learn more about becoming Cannoneer, please contact Jeff Wiley, director of athletics, at 315-786-2232 or complete the athletic interest form.

A Message from Athletic Director Jeff Wiley:
When I graduated from Jefferson in 1988, I never expected to return to the College. I enrolled at JCC after graduating from Thousand Islands Central School and enjoyed the privilege of playing basketball for long-time basketball coach and former athletic director Robert F. Williams, Sr. From Jefferson, I transferred to SUNY Cortland and earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education. Degree in hand, I returned to JCC as an athletic technical specialist. In 1994, I earned a master’s of sports science/sports management from the U.S. Sports Academy and was then appointed physical education instructor at JCC in 1995. For thirteen years, I coached the women’s basketball team, earning 240 career wins, two Region III championships, one National Runner-Up and two MSAC championships.

As a former player, alumni of the College, and former coach, I can attest to the commitment of Jefferson Community College to our student athletes. Strong support services and instructors contributed to my success as a student and an as athlete, and I am committed to providing the same for our current Cannoneers. We strive to provide our athletes with the best co-curricular mix and the opportunity to achieve athletic and academic success.

Jefferson Athletics has a rich tradition of success on the field and off. As the director of athletics, I am committed, through our services and continued improvements to our facilities and programs, to provide an outstanding athletic experience at the two-year college level.

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