Norwich University Cadets

08/26/2026

Welcome to Northfield, Dylan! 🏀

Norwich Men's Basketball has added Dylan Trombley to its coaching staff as an assistant coach!
Trombley arrives at Norwich following his time as an assistant coach at Plattsburgh State.

A former standout at SUNY Oneonta and experienced coach at both the collegiate and high school levels, Trombley brings a winning background and a strong passion for developing successful student-athletes.

🗣️ Head Coach Paul Booth: “He is a winner in every sense of the word... his work ethic is unquestioned and our team will benefit from his efforts.”

We’re excited to have you in the Maroon & Gold, Dylan!

📰 Read the full release at the link in our bio.

08/20/2026

08/14/2026

🏋️ 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐑. 🏋️

Norwich University's Strength & Conditioning program has been recognized as a Collegiate Program of Distinction by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, placing the Cadets among the first institutions in the country to earn the NSCA's newly established designation.

Introduced this year, the recognition is awarded to collegiate strength & conditioning programs that meet established professional standards in program supervision, coaching mentorship, program administration, and facility management. Norwich joins the University of Michigan among the early recipients of the distinction.

"The NSCA Program of Distinction isn't an award. It's a statement that you're doing this job the right way," Director of Strength & Conditioning Scott Caulfield said. "For us, that means safety is never negotiable, progression is always earned, and our athletes are supported by a staff that holds itself to the highest professional standard every single day.

"That recognition matters because it tells our athletes, our institution, and our profession that we aren't just meeting the bar. We're committed to raising it."

The three-year recognition highlights the standards behind a Norwich Strength & Conditioning program that supports more than 600 student-athletes while emphasizing athlete safety, professional development, coaching education, and mentorship.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4gvgXQi

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. - Norwich University's Strength & Conditioning program has been recognized as a Collegiate Program of Distinction by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), placing the Cadets among the first institutions in the country to earn the organization's newly established....

08/13/2026

A familiar face returns!

Norwich Women's Rugby welcomes back Octavia Crawford '26 as a Preseason Guest Coach & Kicking Specialist for the 2026-27 season!

A four-year Cadet, 2025-26 team captain, Rugby Northeast All-Conference honoree and former NCR All-Star, Crawford brings a wealth of experience — and an even deeper connection to the Norwich rugby community — back to the pitch.

From developing kickers and backline attack to helping build the culture of a new season, Octavia is ready to give back to the program that helped shape her.

"Norwich rugby was always, and continues to be more than just a sports team. It's a huge and incredibly supportive community..."

Welcome back, Octavia! 👊

🔗 Read the full release at the link in bio.

08/12/2026

🏈 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐄. 🏈

Ticket information is here for the 2026 Norwich Football season, with five home games and a full slate of traditions and special events awaiting the Cadets at Sabine Field!

Norwich opens under the lights against St. Lawrence in the Hoffman Cup on Friday, Sept. 4, before welcoming VTSU Castleton for the Battle for the Maple Sap Bucket on Sept. 12.

The Cadets return home Oct. 17 against Maritime during Homecoming Weekend, host Coast Guard for The Mug during Parents & Family Weekend on Oct. 24, and close the home slate against MIT on Senior Day on Nov. 14.

Single-game tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for non-Norwich students and school-age children. Norwich students and employees receive free admission with a valid Norwich ID.

Online tickets will be available through PurplePass beginning the Sunday before each home game, with tickets for the St. Lawrence opener going live Sunday, Aug. 30. General admission tickets will also be available at Sabine Field beginning 90 minutes before kickoff.

🎟️ Full ticket information and the complete 2026 schedule: https://bit.ly/4wp3bUa

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. - Single-game ticket information has been announced for the 2026 Norwich University football season, with the Cadets set to host five games at Sabine Field beginning Friday, Sept. 4.

08/07/2026

📷 𝐁𝐄𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄, 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘. 📷

Norwich University's Department of Athletic Communications has announced a promotion and a new addition to its staff ahead of the 2026-27 academic year.

Nico Leonard M'27 has been promoted to Assistant Director of Athletic Communications after making an immediate impact during his first year in Northfield. Leonard quickly became one of the department's most visible creative voices through his photography, videography, and multimedia work, including content shared through his platform and across Norwich's primary social media channels.

James Salvas M'28 joins the department as Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant after already becoming a familiar voice to Norwich fans during the 2025-26 season. Salvas served as the play-by-play broadcaster for all 16 Norwich Women's Ice Hockey home games during the Cadets' historic LEC championship and NCAA Frozen Four campaign.

"This is an exciting step for our department and for the continued growth of Athletic Communications at Norwich," said Associate Director of Athletic Communications Ben Zacher '20 M'25. "With Nico and James in these roles, our department is in a strong position to keep elevating the way we tell the stories of Norwich student-athletes."

Leonard and Salvas will now take on expanded roles across Norwich's 23 varsity programs through written storytelling, visual content, live broadcasts, social media, statistics, and game-day operations.

Congratulations to Nico, and welcome to the team, James!

Read the full release here: https://bit.ly/3RRPP4I

NORTHFIELD, Vt. - Norwich University's Department of Athletic Communications has announced a promotion and a new addition to its staff, as Nico Leonard M'27 has been elevated to Assistant Director of Athletic Communications and James Salvas has been named Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant a...

08/05/2026

💪 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 💪

Three members of the Norwich University Strength & Conditioning staff have earned professional distinctions through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), recognizing their coaching experience and commitment to developing student-athletes.

Graduate assistants Rhyan Socash and Jacob Parker each earned the Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach (RSCC) distinction, while Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach Jess Johnson received the Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach with Distinction (RSCC*D) designation, recognizing more than a decade of verified coaching experience.

The accomplishments reflect the continued growth of a Norwich strength & conditioning program led by Director of Strength & Conditioning Scott Caulfield, the 2025 NSCA College Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year.

"Seeing our graduate assistants and Coach Johnson earn the RSCC distinction is a reflection of the dedication and professionalism they bring to our program every single day." - Scott Caulfield

Read more: https://bit.ly/4yYq833

NORTHFIELD, Vt. - Three members of the Norwich University strength & conditioning staff have earned professional distinctions through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), recognizing their coaching experience and continued commitment to the field.

07/31/2026

𝐀 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏.

The Norwich University football family, alumni, friends, and supporters gathered at Granite Links Country Club last week for the eighth annual Paul Ricker ’79 and Michael Crimmins ’80 Memorial Golf Tournament.

More than 100 golfers and numerous sponsors came together to celebrate the lives and legacies of two Norwich Athletic Hall of Famers while supporting the scholarship established in their names.

Through the dedication of the Ricker and Crimmins families, the tournament committee, alumni, teammates, sponsors, and friends, more than $150,000 has been raised to endow the Paul Ricker ’79 and Michael Crimmins ’80 Memorial Scholarship.

This year’s recipient was Norwich football student-athlete Alex Riker ’27, a rising senior whose toughness, selflessness, and commitment to service have made him one of the program’s most respected teammates. This spring, Riker was identified as a potential marrow donor match and agreed to donate to help provide another person with a chance at life.

Each year, the tournament brings generations of Norwich people together through friendship, family, remembrance, and football, keeping Paul and Mike close to the program they helped define.

Full story and photo gallery: https://norwichathletics.com/news/2026/7/30/general-athletics-ricker-crimmins-memorial-golf-tournament-celebrates-legacy-scholarship-impact.aspx

📸: Julia Passalacqua ’21

NORTHFIELD, Vt. - The Norwich University football family, alumni, friends, and supporters gathered last week at Granite Links Country Club in Quincy, Mass., for the eighth annual Paul Ricker '79 and Michael Crimmins '80 Memorial Golf Tournament, continuing a meaningful tradition that honors the live...