Revolutionizing USD Sports: Enhancing Seating Options for Students to Boost Game Day Experience

USD students will have a more enjoyable game day experience starting in the 2024-25 academic year as they will have improved seating options in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. Sections 104 and 105, which were previously reserved for traditional bleacher seats, will now be exclusively reserved for students. This change was made based on student feedback and aims to provide them with better views and more comfortable seating.

Elizabeth Wiggins, president of Coyote Crazies, is excited about the new student section, emphasizing its positive impact on game day experience. She believes that this change will allow students to come together not only with each other but also with the community.

Sam Anderson, USD student and Vice President of Campus Activities Board, highlights the importance of the new location in providing students from diverse backgrounds a better view of the game and overall Coyote athletics. He also mentions that this change will create new opportunities for students to engage with the game in different ways.

Athletic Director Jon Schemmel stresses the significance of student engagement and prioritizing their feedback in improving seating options. The goal is to enhance the campus experience and game day atmosphere by providing a more interactive experience for students at sports events.

Starting from next season, the student section will operate on a first-come, first-serve basis in sections 102, 103, 104, and 105.