Since he began as professor of Education and Psychology at Avila University in 1977, Dr. Fred Geer has always found time to support Eagle athletics. His contributions as a coach, mentor to student-athletes, and faculty athletic representative have been vital to the growth of the Avila University Athletic Department.

Dr. Geer’s association with the Eagle athletic teams began in 1978 when he coached the Avila University Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams. Since 1982, he has served as Avila’s Faculty Athletic Representative where he oversees student-athlete eligibility and advises the athletic department on compliance with Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) and National Intercollegiate Athletic Association (NAIA) by laws.

Throughout his time at Avila, Dr. Geer has been an ardent fan of Eagle athletics and advocate of Avila student-athletes. A fixture at Eagle athletic events, Dr. Geer has committed his life to mentoring, educating, and befriending the student-athletes of Avila University. With his contributions, Eagle athletics and Eagle student-athletes have flourished.