Coach Bob

Coach Bob (’65) and Jerine Bierie Excellence Fund

Coach Bob Bierie (’65) built a culture where nothing short of excellence was acceptable. His relentless commitment to that standard transformed Loras Athletics and as athletic director, he elevated the entire Duhawk athletic program. 

Whether you were a student-athlete under his leadership or cheered from the stands, you know the tradition he built still guides us today. Now, we have a special opportunity to honor Coach Bierie’s legacy and ensure today’s Loras student athletes experience that same standard of excellence. 

HONORING A LEGACY

Coach Bob (’65) and Jerine Bierie Excellence Fund will honor Coach Bierie’s legacy and will directly strengthen Loras Athletics by supporting critical priorities beyond scholarships, including: 

  • Recruiting outreach and visits 
  • Facility improvements: 
    • Locker room, weight room, meeting space, field upgrades 
  •  Equipment upgrades and technology 
  • Travel enhancements 
  • Athletic team development experiences

Your gift will have double the impact.

Thanks to a generous $50,000 challenge match from Hall of Fame Inductee, Susan (Capell) ’83, and Dr. Pete Jebson (’86), every dollar given toward our $250,000 goal before Homecoming October 3 will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Together, we can elevate our program and strengthen the tradition Coach Bierie built. 

Thank you for being part of this important moment for Loras Athletics. In the words of Coach Bierie: Once a Duhawk, always a Duhawk. 

GIVE TODAY

This is your moment to live out that motto. Let’s rally together to elevate our program, strengthen our tradition, and carry Coach’s legacy forward.