Coyote Crazies
Cheering on our team is more than just a hobby. As a Coyote Crazy, you'll share your love for the Yotes and help promote school pride.
EXPLORE USD ATHLETICS
Who We Are
We are the only official student section organization at the University of South Dakota.
The Coyote Crazies are a student athletic booster group open to all USD students. The intent of the Crazies' leadership is to improve student engagement in Coyote Athletics and school pride by building a committed student fan base and a game day atmosphere that is made for the students, by the students.
The Coyote Crazies became an official student organization in 2013, but have been cheering on the Coyote Athletics since 1996. There is a $20 membership fee to join.
Join Our Pack
Throughout the game we will interact with the band and get the crowd hyped up to rally behind the Yotes with an array of hype rituals. For example, we begin each game by playing "We’re Going Hunting" and doing the Yote Sway, and then toward the end of the game, we are jingling our keys to signal for the other team to warm up the bus.
General Membership
Enjoy full access to all events and stay informed with our exclusive member newsletter.The Pack
Members receive a custom shirt for both semesters, guaranteed seating in the first three rows of every home game, and secondary access to travel opportunities.
The Alphas
Our leadership tier coordinates behind-the-scenes with Athletics and the Crazies to build the game-day experience. In exchange for their work, Alphas receive special awards, free gear, priority seating, first access to travel, and a dedicated community.General Membership Registration Pack / Alpha Membership Registration
You get special perks for being a part of the Crazies, or as one of our special "Alpha" members.
| General Membership | The Pack | Alphas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Coyote Crazies Newsletter | Included | Included | Included |
| Creating an impactful Gameday | Included | Included | Included |
| Priority and early seating | Not Included | Included | Included |
| First and second row seating at athletic events | Not Included | Included | Included |
| Exclusive Coyote Crazies Semester Shirts | Not Included | Included | Included |
| Monthly Member Meetings | Not Included | Included | Included |
| Team and Coach Meet and Greets | Not Included | Not Included | Included |
| Biweekly meetings with athletics representatives | Not Included | Not Included | Included |
| Priority away gameday travel opportunities* | Not Included | Not Included | Included |
*Away gameday travel opportunities are selected by the Coyote Crazies Executive team and advisors. Not all away event will be accessible for travel.
| Co-Presidents | Colton Pottratz & Jacob Geelhart |
|---|---|
| Marketing Chair | Jayden Lenz |
| Scheduling Chair | Alison Nankivel |
| Media Chair | Cierra Hunley |
| Event Chairs | Natalie Baustian & Ava True |
We support all athletics teams and clubs/organizations across campus, including the fine arts.
In addition to these events, the Crazies put on a Meet and Eat with the athletics department each semester as well as One Crazie Night to get students prepared and excited for the upcoming athletic season.
Core Sports:
Fine Arts
- Theatre
- Band
- Choral
You can email us at [email protected] for more information on how to become a member!
Follow our social media Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @coyotecrazies.
Join our Pack
Contact the Crazies
If you have questions or would like us to represent USD at your event, reach out to us below.
