CELEBRATING YOU!
You are quite the crew and we're happy to celebrate you!
RECSPORTS BREAKFAST BASH
As a treat and "thank you" to our awesome student staff, the Professional Staff typically provides delicious breakfast at the end of the Fall Semester. Right before finals we hope to put a pep in your step with free breakfast, free gear, games, and times with friends!
THE RECSPY'S
The RECSPY's Banquet is our end of the year celebration! Typically hosted each April in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom, we gather together to celebrate the year with a delicious meal, the presentation of awards, and a fun time! We applaud our amazing staff and send our RecSports Seniors off with warm wishes and gratitude!
RECSPY's 2026 SAVE THE DATE
Join us for the biggest Staff Appreciation and Recognition event of the year! Complete with a full meal, awards, music, and fun. We hope to see you all there!
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Time: 6-8pm
Location: J. Wayne Reitz Union Grand Ballroom
Address: 686 Museum Road Gainesville, FL 32611
Dress: Semi-Formal
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kaleigh Gabriel, Talent Management Coordinator, at kaleighagabriel@ufl.edu.
No shows will be charged by plate.
Director's Award Winners
Award Winners
2024-2025 AWARDS
The Jillian Frank Spirit of RecSports Award Winners
- Alyssa Caamano
- Hannah Miller
Director's Award Winner
- Elise Perry
OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Aquatics & Risk Management
- Aquatics Lifeguard: Adriana Samanamud
- Aquatics Supervisor: Lindsey Davis
- Water Safety Instructor: Cale Knowles
- Safety Instructor: Kristen Brown
CORE
- CORE Associate: Aleah Henley
- CORE Trip Leader: Meghan Clark
Fitness & Wellness
- Wellness Associate: Gaby Taveras
- Group Fitness Instructor: Jada Pallagi
- Personal Trainer: Sergio Spears
- Small Group Training Coach: Sophia Flood
Lake Wauburg
- Lake Wauburg Waterfront Lifeguard: Daniel Stafstorm
- Lake Wauburg Outdoor Recreation Associate: Stevan Weiss
- Lake Wauburg Challenge Course Facilitator: Abi Watts
- Lake Wauburg Challenge Course Supervisor: Jared Pocklington
- Lake Wauburg Waterfront Supervisor: Matthew Hill
- Lake Wauburg Recreation Manager: Ash Turnage
Marketing
- Marketing Student: Evelyn Harris
Member Services
- Member Services Associate: Trinity Medina
- Member Services Supervisor: Elise Perry
Operations
- Operations Associate: Daria Joshway
- Operations Supervisor: Mateo Melton
Recreation Managers
- Recreation Manager: Jillian Frank
Sport Programs
- Intramural Scorekeeper: Maddie McLaughlin
- Intramural Sports Official: Yitzak Given
- Sport Programs Supervisor: Cesar Sarceno
2023-2024 AWARDS
Exceptional Performance Award
- Mackenzie Green
Director's Award Winner
- Emily Gill
OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Aquatics & Risk Management
- Aquatics Lifeguard: Cameron Gerrard
- Aquatics Supervisor: Emily Pittman
- Water Safety Instructor: Mya Green
- Safety Instructor: Jessica DeBold
CORE
- CORE Associate: Lexie Scott
- CORE Trip Leader: Arianna Zhai
Fitness Programs
- Wellness Associate: Marisa Maas
- Group Fitness Instructor: Mahir Rahman
- Personal Trainer: Zach Rubin
- Small Group Training Coach: Anna Magruder
Lake Wauburg
- Lake Wauburg Waterfront Lifeguard: Abi Watts
- Lake Wauburg Associate & Climbing Wall Operator: Kyla Hoffbauer
- Lake Wauburg Challenge Course Facilitator of the Year: MJ Cespedes
- Lake Wauburg Waterfront Supervisor: Emma Morgan
- Lake Wauburg Climbing Wall Supervisor: Thomas Voss
- Lake Wauburg Recreation Manager: Aaron Curlee
Marketing
- Graphic Designer: Anna Sansbury
- Marketing Assistant: Faith Lam
Member Services
- Member Services Associate: Haden Davidson
- Member Services Supervisor: Madilyn Destefano
Operations
- Operations Associate: Rashmika Seela
- Operations Supervisor: Natalia Cerna
Recreation Managers
- Recreation Manager: Daniel Murray
Sport Programs
- Intramural Scorekeeper: Logan Traband
- Intramural Sports Official: Logan Curtin
- Sport Programs Supervisor: Emily Gill
2022-2023 DIRECTOR'S AWARD
Exceptional Performance Award
- Hassaan Naeem
Director's Award Winner
- Mombo Ngu
OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Aquatics & Risk Management
- Aquatics Lifeguard: Alexandre Bordas
- Aquatics Supervisor: Benjamin Wurgler
- Water Safety Instructor: Anna Wermager
- Safety Associate: Chris Browy
- Safety Instructor: Gregory Trimble
CORE
- CORE Associate: Isabella "Isa" Jackson
- CORE Trip Leader: Sarah Bridges
Fitness Programs
- CHANGES Coach: Finn Rimay
- Wellness Associate: Olivia Gallo
- Group Fitness Instructor: Mombo Ngu
- Personal Trainer: Trenton Aguilar
- Small Group Training Coach: Eliza Cave
Lake Wauburg
- Lake Wauburg Waterfront Lifeguard: Anna Stark
- Lake Wauburg Associate & Climbing Wall Operator: Izzy Gain
- Lake Wauburg Waterfront Supervisor: Beau Brickson
- Climbing Wall Supervisor: Jared Pocklington
- Lake Wauburg Recreation Manager: Brian Perez
Marketing
- Marketing Associate: Bridget McHugh
Member Services
- Member Services Associate: Schneald Castor
- Member Services Supervisor: Maria Baroco
Operations
- Operations Associate: Francisco Zhou
- Operations Supervisor: Jordan Brielmaier
Recreation Managers
- Recreation Manager: Quinn Hardy
Sport Programs
- Intramural Scorekeeper: Jayesh (Jay Jay) Singh
- Intramural Sports Official: Daniel (Danny) Jackson
- Sport Programs Supervisor: Hassaan Naeem
2021-2022 DIRECTOR'S AWARD
Nalin Saraf, Fitness
OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Aquatics & Risk Management
- Aquatics Lifeguard: Jakob Ames
- Aquatics Supervisor: Daniel Murray
- Aquatics Instructor: Skylar Peterson
- Safety Associate: Daniel Betancourt
CORE
- CORE Associate: Brendan Van Marter
- CORE Trip Leader: Will Labrit
Lake Wauburg
- Lake Wauburg Outdoor Recreation Associate: Eli Shaw
- Lake Wauburg Lifeguard: Myzell Amaro
- Lake Wauburg Supervisor: Donovan Mitchell
- Lake Wauburg Challenge Course & Climbing Wall Supervisor: Jamie Wilson
- Lake Wauburg Recreation Manager: Maya Gonzalez
Facility Operations
- Operations Associate: Malika Khamzinova
- Operations Supervisor: Samantha Tolton
Fitness Programs
- CHANGES Coach: LiAna Patterson
- Wellness Associate: Finn Rimay
- Fitness Associate: Andrew Trinkett
- Fitness Supervisor: Aubrey Day
- Group Fitness Instructor: Taylor Mayer
- Personal Trainer: Nalin Saraf
- Small Group Training Coach: Sydney Hutto
Marketing
- Marketing Associate: Hamza Razuman
Membership Services
- Customer Service Associate: Christian Villanueva
Recreation Managers
- Recreation Manager: Gianna Sweeting
Sport Programs
- Intramural Scorekeeper: Hope Donow
- Intramural Sports Official: Drew Brown
- Sport Programs Supervisor: Lauren Richardson
2020-2021 DIRECTOR'S AWARD
Drew Bloss, Aquatics & Risk Management
OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Aquatics & Risk Management
- Aquatics Lifeguard: Drew Bloss
- Safety Associate: Arravintha Gobinathan
CORE
- CORE Associate: Jennifer Inglett
- CORE Trip Leader: Alyssa Bement
Lake Wauburg
- Lake Wauburg Outdoor Recreation Associate: Dori Ferber
- Lake Wauburg Lifeguard: Raylee Rushing
- Lake Wauburg Supervisor: Ariana Aguilar
- Lake Wauburg Recreation Manager: Joel McCray
Facility Operations
- Operations Associate: Sarah Dill
- Operations Supervisor: Ciarra Scarborough
Fitness Programs
- CHANGES Coach: Nalin Saraf
- Fitness Associate: Dylan Walker
- Fitness Supervisor: Alexis Roguski
- Group Fitness Instructor: Rachel Berman
- Personal Trainer: Lauren Johnson
- Small Group Training Coach: Sophia Flood
Marketing
- Marketing Associate: Tanika McKenzie
Membership Services
- Customer Service Associate: Brookelyn Gerush
Recreation Managers
- Recreation Manager: Andrew Storer
Sport Programs
- Intramural Scorekeeper: Tina Eslava
- Intramural Sports Official: Matlock Mennu
- Sport Programs Supervisor: Brandee Mull
WOOT WOOT!