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Ready to compete, grow and belong? At M State, Spartan Athletics gives you the chance to build skills, confidence and community to carry you far beyond your sport.

Centered on the Fergus Falls campus and open to students from all four M State campuses and online, Spartan Athletics is a competitive, student-focused program where the coaches know your name, teammates become like family, and academics come first.

You’ll train and compete in a true college town setting with on-campus athletic facilities, student housing and an active campus life, including a weeklong annual homecoming celebration.

Our close-knit, developmental program supports you as an athlete, student and leader, helping you prepare for what’s next after your time at M State – whether that’s transferring to a four-year university or launching directly into a career. Many Spartan athletes continue competing at their transfer school.


Why play at M State?

Promotional portrait of Sophie Sanstead holding a volleyball, with text identifying her as a volleyball player and a quote about enjoying sports and meeting new people. Promotional portrait of Foday Sheriff in a Spartans basketball jersey, with text identifying him as a men’s basketball player and a quote about being supported by a coach to improve every day.

  • Competitive, student-focused program
  • Build talents, skills and confidence
  • Develop friendships and community
  • Supportive, experienced coaches, faculty and staff
  • Start playing right away

We offer:

  • Baseball, basketball, football, golf, softball and volleyball
  • Clay target shooting and track join the lineup in fall 2026

We compete in:

 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJAA) logo     Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) logo.


Tell us about yourself!

Fill out the recruitment questionnaire for your sport.