**UPDATE: THE 2021 JOSEPH M. LINSEY HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 2022 DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS. FOR A FULL SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATIVE HOMECOMING 2021 EVENTS, CLICK HERE**
In 2020, during Brandeis' first-ever Virtual Homecoming Weekend in October, the Brandeis University Department of Athletics announced the next class of Hall of Famers. The newest HOF members will be a quartet of legendary coaches who have each retired after 30 or more years with the Judges.
- Baseball coach Pete Varney, who coached for 34 years and retired in 2015
- Men's soccer coach Mike Coven, who retired in 2016 after 44 seasons
- Fencing coach Bill Shipman, who retired in 2018 after 37 years
- Women's soccer coach Denise Dallamora, who coached for 40 seasons before retiring last spring
As a group, the four coaches were responsible for more than 2300 victories, 94 postseason berths, 62 NCAA Championship appearances, eight ECAC Championships, six trips to the NCAA championship weekend and 45 All-Americans.
We invite you to join us as we officially induct these four very special coaches into the Joseph M. Linsey Athletic Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame Event Details - POSTPONED
21st Joseph M. Linsey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
POSTPONED TO 2022
TICKET PRICES
Early Registration Price: $100 (increasing to $125 on 9/10)
Young Alumni* Early Registration: $75 (increasing to $100 on 9/10)
*Graduates from the last five years (2017-2021)
Auerbach Afterparty - POSTPONED
We will close out Homecoming with a post-Hall of Fame afterparty in Gosman from 7-10pm. Light appetizers and complimentary beer and wine will be served.
If you purchase a ticket for the Hall of Fame, you receive FREE entry to the Afterparty event.
Early registration Afterparty tickets for those not attending the Hall of Fame Ceremony are $25. All Homecoming attendees are encouraged to join, regardless if you are attending the Hall of Fame Ceremony.
Additional Homecoming Events
In addition to the Hall of Fame induction ceremony and Auerbach Afterparty, we encourage you to join us for homecoming events happening throughout the weekend of October 9. We will have our normal schedule of activities, including our soccer tailgate and beer garden (sponsored by the Alumni Association), individual team alumni events, and our Hall of Fame afterparty. More Homecoming 2021 information and a full schedule of events will be posted in the coming months on our HOMECOMING CENTRAL page.
Need a Place to Stay?
Brandeis Athletics has arranged for discounted Homecoming and Hall of Fame 2021 room blocks at the nearby Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Waltham, located at 387 Winter Street, Waltham, MA. We advise you to book your accomodations early, as we expect lodging in the Boston area will be in high demand.
Visit the Accommodations page for full room block info. The last date to book hotel room at the discounted group rate is September 9.
COVID-19 Precautions
Brandeis Athletics is following Brandeis University's guidelines for COVID-19. Currently, visitors are allowed on campus without any pre-approvals or proof of vaccination. All visitors must wear a mask at all times on campus except while eating and drinking, and maintain distancing when possible.
Additional Links
HALL OF FAME SPOTLIGHT: PETE VARNEY
HALL OF FAME SPOTLIGHT: DENISE DALLAMORA
HALL OF FAME SPOTLIGHT: MIKE COVEN