Dear Aztec Nation,
I express my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support which has made this one of the most exciting times in Aztec history. The Aztec Club is the primary fundraising arm of San Diego State Athletics. Your strong support of the Aztec Club culminates in the funding of scholarships, life skills programs, academic support, and facility construction in support of championship athletics at San Diego State University.
Donors & Season Ticket Holders are the difference! With over 5,000 members dedicated to impacting the lives of Aztec Student-Athletes, the Aztec Club provides vital resources to help develop the next generation of leaders.
Every decision we make, and will continue to make, is with SDSU Athletics and our student-athletes as our top priority. We cannot do this without the generosity of Aztec Nation! Through your support, you set the stage for Aztec Student-Athletes to enjoy success in the classroom, in competition, and in life.
Now more than ever, philanthropy is needed to operate our athletic programs at the highest level. Help us continue our tradition of success and pursuit of excellence by donating to the Aztec Club today and inspiring the next generation of leaders. Thank you & Go Aztecs!
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When you purchase season tickets to any of our six ticketed varsity sports, you're not just a fan in the stands; you're a member of the Aztec Club and a proud supporter of our Student-Athletes. Each season ticket package includes a built-in support component, meaning your investment fuels scholarships, facilities, and the resources our Student-Athletes need to compete & succeed. Join the Aztec Club today because every seat supports a greater mission.
For Season Ticket inquiries or questions, please contact our sales representatives at (619) 594-9834 or email aztix@sdsu.edu.
If you are already a season ticket member, please contact your personal account representative. See all of our specialized sales reps here.
The future of Aztec Golf will feature a new Performance Center housed at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe and two golf simulators on campus. These enhancements will provide our men’s and women’s golf programs with the resources necessary to compete on a national level.
SDSU Athletics has raised $3M to support our deserving student athletes. The Performance Center positions Aztec Golf to compete at the highest level while attracting the best athletic talent to wear Aztec Red & Black. Foresight Sports’ golf simulators will conveniently enable our golfers to have a true-to-life golf experience on SDSU’s campus.
For more information on Capital Projects and Facilities, please contact Nick DiPaola, Associate Athletic Director, Development, at ndipaola@sdsu.edu.
For questions or more information about capital projects, please contact Isaac Pearce, Associate Athletic Director, at ipearce@sdsu.edu.
An endowment gift to Aztec Athletics today provides a brighter picture for our future. When you make a donation to an endowment, you give a gift with both immediate and long-term benefits.
Endowment donations are invested. A portion of the annual income from the investment is used to address immediate needs at SDSU. The remaining funds are reinvested to ensure indefinite support.
San Diego State Athletics proudly announces the launch of the Student-Athlete Recruitment and Retention Fund (SARF), a bold initiative designed to elevate Aztec Athletics as we enter a new era of college sports. This fund will play a critical role in strengthening our ability to recruit, retain, and support top-tier student-athletes. All contributions are fully tax-deductible.
As the college athletics landscape evolves, this fund ensures SDSU is prepared to meet the future head-on. Universities are now permitted to directly share revenue with student-athletes, in addition to continuing to offer scholarships, housing, meals, and other essential benefits. Revenue sharing for schools will be capped at $20.5 million in 2025-26, with increases in subsequent years.
Building on a Strong Foundation
We are incredibly grateful for the impactful work of the Mesa Foundation and Aztec Link, whose leadership has driven tremendous progress in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) space over the past several years. Their efforts have empowered student-athletes with life-changing opportunities and helped SDSU remain competitive on the national stage.
Both collectives will continue to play a vital role moving forward in creating meaningful NIL opportunities for our student-athletes. As the Student-Athlete Recruitment and Retention Fund comes online, Mesa Foundation and Aztec Link will remain essential to SDSU's NIL strategy, complementing our overall approach to student-athlete support and success.
How Aztec Nation Can Get Involved
If you’ve previously supported NIL efforts through Mesa Foundation or Aztec Link—thank you. Here's how you can continue supporting Aztec student-athletes in this next phase:
Opt into a new pledge to the Student-Athlete Recruitment and Retention Fund
Purchase season tickets to our ticketed sports as another way to increase revenue that can be shared with student-athletes.
For questions or more information about the Student-Athlete Recruitment and Retention Fund, please contact Isaac Pearce, Associate Athletic Director, at ipearce@sdsu.edu.
The Sport Excellence Funds provide vital resources to empower our head coaches in addressing their most critical priorities. These funds support team-specific needs such as scholarships, equipment, technology, travel, and recruiting. By investing in our Sport Excellence Fund, you play a crucial role in delivering an exceptional experience for Aztec Student-Athletes on and off the field.
For questions or more information about the Student-Athlete Recruitment and Retention Fund, please contact Jeff Kmiecinski, Assistant Director, Aztec Club, at jkmiecinski@sdsu.edu.
Planned giving allows individuals to support SDSU in a meaningful way through their estate plans or other long-term giving strategies. Those that make a planned gift will enter into the University’s Heritage Society. The Heritage Society recognizes the extraordinary loyalty and support of donors who have named San Diego State University as a beneficiary in their estate plans, such as a will, living trust, life insurance policy, retirement account, donor-advised fund, or charitable trust. Heritage Society members take pride in leaving a legacy that will make a difference in the lives of our students and campus community.
For questions or more information about Planned Gift Support, please contact Isaac Pearce at ipearce@sdsu.edu or Nick Dipaola at ndipaola@sdsu.edu.
Make a lasting impact and establish your legacy by remembering San Diego State Athletics in your estate or will.
For questions or more information about Planned Gift Support, please contact Isaac Pearce at ipearce@sdsu.edu or Nick Dipaola at ndipaola@sdsu.edu.