Spider Athletic Fund Spotlight - Lindsay Biggs
2/17/2022
What inspires you to give to the Spider Athletic Fund?
As a former college student-athlete at Virginia Tech, I had some amazing experiences that wouldn’t have been possible without donor support. I realize a gift of any size can make a difference in the lives of student-athletes, and I am happy to invest in that experience!
What is your favorite moment working for Spider Athletics?
I was the color commentator for Spider Women’s Basketball for a season. I’m no Doris Burke, but it was a really cool experience nonetheless. Thank you to Bob Black for asking me!
If you could have dinner with one Spider student-athlete or coach from the past or present who would it be and why?
I’m lucky enough to have had dinner (well mostly happy hour) with some Spider greats that were also my co-workers. FB Jasmonn Coleman, WLAX Allie Ware, Swim & Dive Allison Vogler, WBB Carolyn Center, MBB Ryan Butler, just to name a few. I guess this means we need a reunion again soon! :)
What excites you the most about the future of Spider Athletics?
It was so much fun to see all of the facility upgrades during my six years working at Richmond and I can’t wait to see the additional enhancements in the coming years.
I’m also extremely excited to see how the athletic department continues to invest in the full student-athlete experience. There are so many amazing people on staff that work hard every day to provide the student-athletes with the best possible experience and I’m excited to watch it grow.
If you could give a current student-athlete one piece of advice, what would it be?
Take advantage of all of the resources presented to you at Richmond. Get to know the folks working in the athletic department and across campus and use them as a resource. It is important to start growing your network in college among your fellow student-athletes, UR employees, and community members.
If you were speaking to other alumni or fans, why would you encourage them to also support the Spider Athletic Fund?
Making a meaningful gift to the SAF directly impacts the lives of Richmond student-athletes. Whether you want to make a gift directly to your favorite team, help provide mental health resources for student-athletes, or commit to keeping Spider student-athletes properly fueled, there is an impact area for you and each of them is as important as the next.
Thank you Spider Athletics for an incredible six years!
