The team behind the team
Photo illustration by Judy Blomquist/Harvard Staff; photos by Dylan Goodman Campus & Community The team behind the team Dylan Goodman Harvard Correspondent February 25, 2025 4 min read From analyzing statistics to setting out chairs, student managers help carry the sports they love Behind every great team are student managers. To the coaches and players, they are indispensable, arriving well before the first whistle and staying long after the final play. Their duties are broad and are constantly evolving, from analyzing statistics to filling up water bottles. They embody the same commitment and passion as the athletes they support. They are the team behind the team. To the managers themselves the role is more than a job — it’s a way to stay connected to a sport they love (and sometimes played themselves), contribute to something bigger than themselves, build relationships, and for some lay the foundation for a career in sports. Debora Ortega-Maldonado ’26 Football Team Debora Ortega-Maldonado. Ortega-Maldonado, who took her...