Post University to begin play in CSFL Next Year

The CSFL has accepted Post University as a new member beginning in the 2010 season.

Post, located in the suburbs of Waterbury, Connecticut, will become the seventh member of the CSFL. The school will become a probationary member next fall and will play a modified schedule.

“We are very excited here at Post University,” said Post University President Dr. Ken Zirkle. “I’ve been president here for a little over a year, but in my previous presidencies, I’ve always been involved with football programs. When I came here, we looked into the possibility of establishing something with football here.”

Zirkle was looking for the right football fit for his school. When he read an article about sprint football, he contacted CSFL Commissioner Steve Erber. Dr. Zirkle met with the commissioner in Ithaca, which led to the school’s acceptance into the league.

“The concept just fit when I came across sprint football,” Zirkle said. “It attracts good students and attracts student-athletes who are in it for the right reason. They want to get a good education, yet they still want to play football.”

Post University is a 58-acre hilltop residential campus. The academic programs at Post University are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Post is licensed by the State of Connecticut to grant associates, baccalaureate and master's degrees in a number of subjects.

“We are on the small side,” said Zirkle. But we’re growing. We’re in the right location. We’re not far from any of the schools in the league. I think it’s going to be a great fit.”

Post is the first addition to the CSFL since Mansfield joined in 2008. Mansfield became a full member in 2009.