Did you know Centre College was an all-male college for its first 107 years?
In 1926, that all changed. Years later, Title IX paved the way for women’s sports and Division-III athletics. Now, college athletes can be paid for the use of their name, image and likeness.
It’s a whole new playing field.
The 1926 Collective is a groundbreaking NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) initiative created by former athletes and alumni. We are thrilled to announce our dedicated focus on the exceptional female athletes of Centre College. Named in homage to the year Centre College became a coed institution, our collective is committed to empowering these talented athletes by providing them with unparalleled opportunities to harness their individual identities, stories, and talents.
With a shared vision of promoting gender equality and fostering a supportive community, The 1926 Collective plans to pass nearly every dollar received from donors and businesses directly to the student-athletes, ensuring that they can focus on excelling in both their studies and sports.
Executive Committee
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Kate (Anderson) Dieruf
WOMEN’S SOCCER ‘09
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Andrew Dieruf
Graduate of that other school.
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Erin (Menard) Spalding
WOMEN’S SOCCER ‘09
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Marina (Hoe) Boyer
WOMEN’S SOCCER ‘10
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Jordan Parker
MEN’S SOCCER ‘04
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Maggie Ray
WOMEN’S SOCCER ‘05
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Lara (Hebbeler) Zimmerman
WOMEN’S SOCCER ‘09
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Keeghan (Francis) Dunn
WOMENS SOCCER ‘19
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Jordan Zak
WOMEN'S SOCCER '24