Saint John's University

The J-Club
The J-Club is the official booster organization supporting Saint John's University Athletics. Through the generosity of alumni, parents, families and friends, the J-Club provides resources that enhance the experience of every Johnnie student-athlete—from varsity competition to club sports.
Every gift to the J-Club helps provide opportunities beyond what the athletics operating budget can fund, including equipment, facility enhancements, team travel, leadership opportunities and other program needs.

How You Can Help the J-Club Support Johnnie Athletics
The J-Club raises support in a few ways each year:

1. J-Club All-Sports Pass 
Purchasing a J-Club All-Sports Pass is one of the easiest ways to support Johnnie Athletics while enjoying the excitement of home competition. Your annual membership includes admission for you and a guest to all regular-season home football, basketball and hockey games, while directly supporting Johnnie Athletics.

2. Make a Gift to the J-Club online or through the fall Go Johnnies Challenge.

3. Go Johnnies Challenge  
Each fall, the Go Johnnies Challenge brings together alumni, parents, and friends to support every Saint John's varsity and club sport. Gifts made through the Challenge are designated directly to the team selected by the donor and help coaches provide opportunities that elevate the student-athlete experience. The Go Johnnies Challenge has become one of Saint John's most successful annual athletics fundraising initiatives, providing meaningful support for every athletic program.

Impact of Your Support
J-Club support helps provide resources such as:
•    Equipment and uniform enhancements 
•    Team travel and competitive opportunities 
•    Facility improvements 
•    Leadership and team development experiences 
•    Support for varsity and club sports across Saint John's 

Every gift—regardless of size—helps ensure Johnnie student-athletes have the resources they need to compete at the highest level while receiving an outstanding Saint John's education.

The J-Club Hall of Honor
Established in 2018 and selected by the organization's members, the J-Club Hall of Honor recognizes outstanding student-athletes and teams that have made outstanding contributions to the Saint John's University community and to Johnnie athletics. Those inducted into the Hall of Honor exemplify exceptional character, teamwork, leadership and skill, while honoring and bringing acclaim to the Johnnie tradition. The Hall of Honor will induct distinguished Johnnies annually at Homecoming. SJU's legendary and long-tenured coaches, John Gagliardi and Jim Smith, were the J-Club Hall of Honor's charter members in 2018. In addition to the Hall of Honor, the J-Club also created a Distinguished Service Award to coincide with the Hall's honorees each induction class. - The J-Club Hall of Honor

The Gagliardi Trophy
In partnership with Stearns Bank, the J-Club presents The Gagliardi Trophy annually to the outstanding football player in NCAA Division III. The Gagliardi Trophy was first presented in 1993, and since that time it has become one of the leading collegiate football awards and is widely recognized as the premiere individual award in Division III football. The award honors excellence in athletics, academics and community service. - The Gagliardi Trophy

The Fr. Wilfred Theisen Student-Athlete Award
The award recognizes one varsity senior student-athlete at Saint John's University who has excelled in the classroom and in their sport. The award is named in honor of Fr. Wilfred Theisen, longtime J-Club officer and the Abbey's top Johnnie sports fan. - The Fr. Wilfred Theisen Student-Athlete Award