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Coach Jason Morgan described equipment purchases aimed at reducing injuries in practice: “Every one of our players will have a guardian cap on, come fall,” he said, referring to padded helmet covers used in practice. Morgan also discussed knee braces for interior linemen, estimating a per‑player cost of about $500 and saying the equipment need for 20–25 interior players would total roughly $12,500.

Morgan framed these investments as tangible, near‑term uses of donor dollars: he said the athletic staff is prioritizing “health and safety” items that provide immediate benefit, then broader facility projects such as stadium renovations and a new scoreboard. Athletic staff and alumni also discussed a proposed sports‑nutrition program to provide athletes with post‑workout food and daily nutritional guidance on campus—an effort the coach said will require outside support because Millersville does not operate a full training table like larger programs.

Organizers described naming opportunities and multiple ways of giving (IRA distributions, estate gifts, gifts of securities). They asked alumni to consider both equipment gifts and recurring support for ongoing operational needs.

Speakers urged donors to coordinate with the alumni office on specific projects rather than making ad hoc purchases so that the university and athletics staff can manage procurement and installation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Football, MAK, and Friends Gathering at Shady Maple 5/15/25 - Millersville University","oneSentenceSummary","Speakers at a Millersville alumni event discussed player‑safety investments—including guardian caps for practice, knee braces (about $500 each) and a planned sports‑nutrition effort—and said stadium renovation and a new scoreboard remain top capital priorities.","taxTitle","Millersville University, Other State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Pennsylvania","taxId",36753,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6223348,"Coach Jason Morgan outlines staff changes, recruiting strategy and academic gains for Millersville football",110,3200000,3310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3576408-ea66f06f6f40e250246cb0f560027a5a&start=3200&end=3310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3576408-ea66f06f6f40e250246cb0f560027a5a/thumbnail_3200000.jpg","/articles/6223348/Pennsylvania/Coach-Jason-Morgan-outlines-staff-changes-recruiting-strategy-and-academic-gains-for-Millersville-football","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223348-361053fb3236d045e109c89ac700d677/orig.mp4?Expires=1771072275&Signature=ksXXQL5WmGELLZncDMGRDapvq6sGoCa6p4arEpJ6l3XuAr3WI5zBPtN4xpgvtWeQFQ3rID~8k~QMt84mKoa0P24wgy8KrebOtdfdB24HufSbDZUkAZQX0aWk~Z8gZpJ7wODyhxMQXQQcYRqXDiBGAsnG372QYsNNpYTe5-lSkU4E0d7cdjHQ8JgS94dIk~m9qj98n39vsZ0iPtU7daPvj5hdEdylP32VM2K-g95f7V3zMeuSifOwDawqACYq4rNBtiSkopAEaxnWFY1Otgx1cJTYcz6ZImeHUweYoourkBFdtpYlPuvB5wWyV0KDbTPn0u9-9PuzJIVZNO2NeScV8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Coach Jason Morgan used the alumni gathering to summarize on‑field and staff changes, recruiting challenges and academic progress for Millersville football.

\"How do we make 2 years 2 months?\" Morgan asked attendees when describing the program's urgency to shorten the timeline to competitiveness. He said the coaching staff introduced three new coordinators this year and that the university and alumni support have raised scholarship capacity: \"the support for our program is at an all time high. The commitment from the university ... is growing.\"

Morgan named new and returning coaches by the names used at the meeting: Bridal (Bridal) Ferguson on offense, Ralph Clark returning to run defense, Gerard Wilcher on defensive backs and special teams, and Ronald Jackson for the defensive line. He credited the staff turnover and new hires with an energetic spring and said the team improved in accountability and consistency after targeted offseason work.

Recruiting and finances: Morgan described recruiting tradeoffs when schools offer differing packaging of academic money and athletic aid. He gave example figures for total annual cost: in‑state total cost \"$24,000\" and out‑of‑state total cost \"$36,000.\" He told attendees the program can now make more competitive offers than in the recent past but remains sensitive to institutional packaging by peer schools.

Classroom and community: Morgan said the team posted its highest fall semester GPA in program history and increased the number of PSAC scholar‑athletes and dean's list honorees. He highlighted off‑field engagement, citing volunteer youth programs and a bone‑marrow drive that collected hundreds of samples for match screening.

Morgan asked alumni to reengage beyond dollars—attending practices, mentoring players and serving as guest speakers—and outlined preseason dates for the fall season.","Coach Jason Morgan told alumni the program added multiple coordinators, is emphasizing recruiting and accountability, reported higher scholarship endowments and said the team achieved its highest fall semester GPA in program history.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6223353,"Millersville football alumni raise more than $70,000 for scholarships; endowment principal at about $80,000",225,955000,1180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3576408-ea66f06f6f40e250246cb0f560027a5a&start=955&end=1180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3576408-ea66f06f6f40e250246cb0f560027a5a/thumbnail_955000.jpg","/articles/6223353/Pennsylvania/Millersville-football-alumni-raise-more-than-70000-for-scholarships-endowment-principal-at-about-80000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223353-5915c8ece847b63c66afd40a01e3382c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771072275&Signature=GQf2xhHpKLeRqFF5qhjd9L15qUeKWo4bgcY2ijq1JCZkqQp5OIarrZ4XeJGr8FzM3oQyedzvbI0xcdL7goZhROSIJGddH1M9bJGiwoGavABjIawUjxZbjva1TWAAJOzJjjtbnHPdnazpljSfrabvLpdlGgOe-wzesMGcO6MOCAjDbsRhcwRNz8OT-bdt92VJwqt4LOSnVrKzOYeq~E01dcN2bNtU3q3QTbQRbYsypdR0UUm3vLXDpMIvGQrTEIr1KjzXRUzm6KXjdTkcQe~7U7g1UyE1AUFhcX3ZS481tHsoz3fb1lQZQCZ0Qnu3q8A~nEgGfCRY1xjE5ZHDNW-VNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Millersville University alumni at a spring fundraising gathering said they have raised more than $70,000 for scholarships that support student-athletes, and that the Mac endowment principal sits at roughly $80,000 with a goal of $100,000.

The university’s director of alumni engagement, Chelsea Worth, described the current distribution rules for the fund: “That scholarship set up ... 75% of the scholarship goes to a football student athlete and 25% goes to another male student athlete of a different program,” she said. Worth told attendees the endowment principal is “about $80,000” and that leaders hope to grow it to $100,000 over the next few years.

Why it matters: the alumni-raised dollars pay tuition and program costs that Millersville said help student-athletes avoid working during the school year and maintain academic performance. Worth and other organizers pointed to named recipients to illustrate impact: Beau Meekum, a junior on the golf team, and Josh (surname not specified), a football player, were identified as recent scholarship recipients. Worth said she planned to set up a summer Zoom so donors could meet the recipients.

Alumni gave examples of where additional gifts would be directed, including general operational support, stadium renovation work and a new scoreboard. Worth also explained multiple giving options attendees might use, including IRA qualified charitable distributions at age 70/72, estate gifts, insurance-beneficiary arrangements and gifts of securities.

Speakers emphasized both one-time and permanent contributions. Worth noted the value of endowments that “will roll forward forever,” while organizer Mike Panarelli and others described naming opportunities for facility donations. The alumni office listed upcoming events and appeals tied to fundraising, including a wall of honor celebration, a golf tournament and homecoming dates scheduled for the fall.

The gathering combined donor outreach, updates on scholarship recipients and a pitch for further donations; organizers asked alumni to consider financial gifts as well as continued engagement with current students and the program.","Alumni at a Millersville University gathering reported more than $70,000 raised for student-athlete scholarships and an endowment principal near $80,000, with a goal to reach $100,000; scholarships are split 75% for football student-athletes and 25% for another male student-athlete.","actionData","errors"]

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Millersville coach, alumni highlight player‑safety gear and facility needs: guardian caps, knee braces and nutrition support

Coach Jason Morgan outlines staff changes, recruiting strategy and academic gains for Millersville football

Millersville football alumni raise more than $70,000 for scholarships; endowment principal at about $80,000