Garstka named Linfield Athletics Operations & Administrative Coordinator. 07/27 | By: Chase Fisk, Director of Athletic Communications Linfield Athletics welcomes Alina Garstka to the department in July 2026, set to begin her first year as the Athletics Operations & Administrative Coordinator. Garstka will oversee gameday ticketing for all sports, and day-to-day administrative operations for the athletic department as part of her primary duties. "We are excited to welcome Alina Garstka to the Linfield Athletics team. Throughout the search process, Alina distinguished herself through her professionalism, enthusiasm, and genuine commitment to supporting student-athletes and coaches. She brings outstanding organizational skills, a collaborative approach, and a servant-hearted mindset that aligns perfectly with the culture of Linfield Athletics." said Vice President and Director of Athletics, Scott Brosius. A native of Newberg, Oregon, Garstka comes to McMinnville after one year of serving as an account executive for LEARFIELD at the University of Oregon. She holds internship experience across numerous levels of sport, spending one season as a Youth Sports & Events Intern with the City of La Crosse Parks, Recreation, & Forestry following one season as a Ticket Sales & Service Game Day Intern with the MLB's Minnesota Twins while pursuing her undergraduate degree. "What drew me to Linfield was the small-school environment. As a former student-athlete, I knew I wanted to be part of an athletic department where everyone works closely together and every role has a meaningful impact. I'm excited to join such a talented administrative team and contribute behind the scenes to help make Linfield Athletics the best it can be." said Garstka. "I'm most looking forward to is becoming part of the Linfield community. I'm excited to build connections with our coaches, staff, alumni, and fans, but also to attend as many events as I can and support our student-athletes as they represent the university." Currently pursuing her Masters degree in Sports Leadership online from Endicott College, she graduated from Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin in 2025, double-majoring in Sports Management and Leadership and Business Administration, with a minor in Human Resources Management. While at Viterbo, Garstka competed as an outfielder on the V-Hawks Softball team for three seasons, earning CCAC, NSAA, and NAIA Scholar Athlete honors. She served as the Vice President for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in her senior year. Garstka currently resides in her hometown of Newberg, where she grew up playing basketball, golf, soccer, and softball. She is an avid Seattle Mariners and Oregon Ducks fan and enjoys playing pickleball and tennis.

NEW YORK, July 10, 2026 – Proskauer advised Oak Hill Advisors (OHA), as Administrative Agent and as Left Lead Arranger, and a consortium of lenders on a senior secured credit facility to Learfield to support the company’s acquisition by TPG Capital. Learfield is one of the largest a...

Bucknell Athletics and Learfield extend partnership through 2033-34 season. 4/9/2026 8:30:00 AM | General LEWISBURG, Pa. - Bucknell University Athletics and Learfield announced today a long-term extension to their lucrative multimedia rights and revenue generation partnership through the 2033-34 athletics season. The two parties have worked together since 2014, with the new contract set to carry them through 20 years of partnership. Led by the locally based Bucknell Sports Properties team, Bucknell Athletics and Learfield have enjoyed a strengthened relationship and expanded resources through Learfield's data and digital expertise, NIL education and content creation, and overall knowledge and approach with sponsorship optimization and centerpiece asset development. "Learfield has been a trusted partner for us for more than a decade and has consistently helped position Bucknell to adapt and succeed in a rapidly evolving collegiate athletics environment," said Bucknell University Vice President for Athletics & Recreation Tim Pavlechko. "This extension reflects our shared commitment to responsible growth, innovation and long-term support for our student-athletes and programs." Learfield and Bucknell have experienced consistent and healthy revenue growth in recent years, proven by a nearly 20% increase in total sponsorship revenue since the 2022-23 athletics season. Bucknell Sports Properties also remains one of Learfield's top properties at retaining its existing brand partners, renewing more than 90% of its local sponsorship agreements over the last three years. "Bucknell Athletics consistently demonstrates what it means to compete at a high level while prioritizing the academic and personal development of its student-athletes," said Meghan Heinchon, Executive Vice President for Sports Properties at Learfield. "We are proud to be aligned with a program that reflects such strong values. General Manager Mike Trudnak and his team look forward to continuing our partnership to drive innovative revenue generating solutions in support of the Bison athletic programs." Through Learfield's integrated enterprise services, the Bison also continue to drive additional revenue growth and fan engagement by leveraging parallel partnerships with licensed merchandise agency CLC and digital platform provider SIDEARM Sports. About Learfield Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield's presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors' Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions. Bison Club support is the driving force behind Bucknell Athletics. Your donations directly impact the holistic development of student-athletes from 27 Division I varsity programs who are building a foundation at Bucknell to become leaders and difference-makers around the globe. Make your gift online, or call 570-577-1771 to support your favorite Bison team today. 'ray Bucknell!