By: Madison Urquiola
Associate Director of Athletics for External Operations
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. | The Mountain Lion Club (MLC) is the official fundraising arm of Young Harris College Athletics. The primary purpose of the Mountain Lion Club is to raise financial support to enhance the Young Harris College student-athlete experience and provide athletic scholarship support for our over 450 student-athletes.
"The Mountain Lion Club and its supporters allow us to retain and recruit the best coaches, staff, and student-athletes possible and are a big reason why our department took a big step forward last year," said Director of Athletics
Aaron Bessey. "I strongly encourage anyone who hasn't joined the Mountain Lion Club to please do so and make a difference in the life of a student-athlete, while receiving exclusive benefits in return for your generous support!"
Over 500 alumni, numerous corporations, parents, and friends have joined; and as members of the Mountain Lion Club, they have collectively provided crucial support to each of the athletics department's 19 intercollegiate teams. The MLC fund is one of the only avenues that allow for strategic improvements and scholarship enhancements to elevate the department overall and provide the best student-athlete environment and experience possible.
One of the most important benefits of being a donor to the Mountain Lion Club is the pride and satisfaction that goes along with helping to provide a quality education for a young man or woman who has chosen to attend and compete at Young Harris College. The generosity of Mountain Lion Club Members helps to continue to grow the rich history and tradition of Young Harris Athletics.
Donation levels are organized into packages that can be found
HERE. Donations can be made online or by check to YHC Athletics Atten: MLC, and mailed to 1 College St. Young Harris, GA 30582.
Those interested in joining the Mountain Lion Club may also contact directly Maddie Urquiola, Associate Director of Athletics for External Operations, at 706-379-5083 or by e-mail at murquiola@yhc.edu.