New York Institute of Technology Newest Member of CSFL

By: CSFL Staff / June 3, 2026

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (June 3, 2026) – The Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL) on Wednesday announced that it has officially accepted New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) as the newest member of the conference. The announcement was made by Commissioner Dan Mara. The Bears will begin competition in the league beginning in the fall of 2027.

“The CSFL is excited to be part of the rebirth of competitive sports on the New York Tech campus," Commissioner Dan Mara said. "The school has an outstanding academic program and a long history of intercollegiate athletic success. Philosophically, the university aligns strongly with the CSFL members. The current administration has crafted an innovative plan to launch sprint football and is committed to its success.

“New York Tech is the third new member added to the conference since 2024. The growth confirms the benefits of adding sprint football to a campus and strengthens the league for years to come."

Sprint football, first introduced in 1934, follows traditional NCAA football rules while requiring student-athletes to compete under a designated weight limit of 183 pounds. NYIT joins 10 other members of the conference including Army West Point, Caldwell, Chestnut Hill, Cornell, D'Youville, Mansfield, Molloy, Navy, Penn and St. Thomas Aquinas.

“Sprint football provides students with the opportunity to compete at a high level; be part of a team; and develop the discipline, leadership, resilience, and camaraderie that come from collegiate sports,” said Joseph Posillico, Ed.D., vice president for Enrollment Management and Strategic Communications. “We are proud to bring these opportunities to our students and look forward to building a strong and competitive program within the CSFL.” 

Posillico is leading the effort at New York Tech to reintroduce competitive sports at the university after they were suspended during the pandemic. “This is an exciting milestone for New York Tech Bears sports   and an important opportunity for our students to continue playing the game they love while pursuing a world-class education,” he added.

“I extend my sincere thanks to Commissioner Mara and the entire CSFL leadership for their partnership and confidence in New York Tech,” Posillico added. “Having had the privilege of helping to bring another institution into the league nearly a decade ago, I have seen firsthand the tremendous impact sprint football can have on a campus community and on the lives of student-athletes.”

New York Tech will conduct a search for a sprint football coach who will also be responsible for growing the university’s burgeoning intramural and club sports programs. Today, club sports include co-ed badminton and men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball, with plans to add lacrosse and soccer teams in the near future.