MTSU Campus Recreation
Campus Rec Staff & Contact Information
Meet the Team!
Click a name to jump to the staff member’s information.
Leadership
Aquatics
Spirit Programs
TBA
Competitive Sports
Fitness & Wellness
Professional Staff
Charlene Huffman
Executive Assistant
[email protected] | 615-904-8457
Charlene has been with MTSU a little over a year after relocating to Tennessee from Ohio. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics with a minor in Equine Sciences from The Ohio State University. She and her husband have been married for 25 years and have two sons. She and her youngest son started MTSU together last fall as she pursues her Master’s degree in Strategic Leadership.
Charlene and her family enjoy fitness, outdoor activities, and water sports. She is also a self-taught cake decorator and enjoys baking and decorating sweet treats to celebrate special occasions.
Contact Charlene regarding
- Memberships
- Membership Office
Blake Osborn
Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator
[email protected] | 615-898-5492
Blake has called Middle Tennessee home since he was five years old, and has worked at MT Campus Recreation since 2018. His educational background includes B.A. in Theology and Youth Ministry from Lipscomb University, a M.S. in Sport Management and Recreation from MTSU, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Sport Management. His favorite outdoor activities are white water kayaking, fly fishing, and backpacking.
Blake spends his free time with his two young sons, his amazing wife, and dog Hazel, taking them camping and kayaking as often as possible. Or just playing in the dirt, it’s all about the same anyways :).
Contact Blake regarding
- Student trips
- Rock Wall
- Outdoor Equipment Rental
- Teambuilding
- Custom trips
Dan Payne
Competitive Sports Coordinator
[email protected] | 615-898-5341
Dan has been with MTSU Campus Recreation since July 2019 and has over 15 years of experience working in Campus Recreation and Higher Education at a variety of different schools. He obtained a bachelors degree from Florida State University and a Masters degree from the University of Iowa.
Dan is a sports guy and a nerd. He loves to play and watch disc golf, pickleball, baseball, and football and officiates high school baseball and football. Dan also loves to read and watch any fantasy or sci-fi stories and volunteers at a local animal shelter
Contact Dan regarding
- Intramural Sports
- Club Sports
- Sports Officiating
- Outdoor Field Reservations
- Campus Recreation Student Advisory Committee
Caleb Paschall
Adaptive Recreation & Personal Training Coordinator
[email protected] | 615-898-5548
Contact Caleb regarding
- Adaptive Recreation
- Personal Training
- DAC Training Referrals
Micah Reiss
Facility Technician
[email protected] | 615-494-7892
Micah has been a dedicated member of the MTSU Campus Rec team since 2012. A native of Michigan, Micah graduated from Western Michigan University, where he developed a desire to work in Campus Recreation. While attending WMU, he worked for the Athletics Department and served as a Park Ranger.
Outside of work, Micah enjoys spending quality time with his wife and three children. He is an avid outdoorsman who loves exploring nature, whether it’s through hiking, camping, or riding his motorcycle. As a big sports fan, Micah enjoys cheering on his favorite teams and playing with his kids. In his spare time, he can often be found building and crafting projects, combining his love for construction with his creative spirit.
Contact Micah regarding
- Fitness Equipment
- Facility Maintenance
- Building Projects
Josh Stone
Interim Co-Director/Associate Director of Programs
[email protected] | 615-904-8484
Josh has served students at MTSU Campus Recreation since Fall of 2007. Previously he was at the University of North Carolina at Asheville and San Juan College before being hired MTSU. Josh’s recreation career started in Outdoor Recreation and you can often find him riding his mountain bike on weekends when he is not out coaching his son’s travel soccer team or cheering on Ohio State football. Josh believes in the power of community and making everyone a part of something. Josh is tasked with departmental leadership and works on growing organizational culture daily. Josh has an amazing wife and two overly-involved children, as well a dog (Fawn) that he doesn’t claim but secretly loves.
Contact Josh regarding
- Everything assessment
- Exercise Is Medicine
- Campus Rec Programs & Facilities
- Bikes on campus
- Creating a strong organizational culture
- How to win a departmental bake-off
- Building inclusive communities
Kirsten Studdard
Aquatics Coordinator
[email protected] | 615-898-2255
Kirsten has been with MTSU Campus Recreations since August 2024. She grew up in Middle Tennessee, and is a graduate from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a degree in Sports and Leisure Studies. Her love for aquatics started at a young age, with competitive swimming, and grew into a passion for teaching others to enjoy aquatics as well.
In her free time, you will find her swimming or somewhere outdoors chasing around her 3 children.
Contact Kirsten regarding
- Swim lessons
- Aquatic Programs
- Lifeguarding
- Certifications
- Pool reservations
Tess Swastek
Fitness Coordinator
[email protected] | 615-904-8473 | Teams chat
Tess has been with MTSU Campus Rec since March 2022. Previously she was a Fitness Coordinator at UL Lafayette in Louisiana and Grand Valley State University in Michigan. She is a proud Michigander and grew up in Royal Oak and lived in the Grand Rapids area to complete a BS in Exercise Science and MEd in Higher Education Student Affairs at GVSU. Tess is currently completing a masters in public health at MTSU and 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training.
To maintain a sense of wellness and take care of herself, she reads, runs, practices yoga, attends concerts, crochets, and tends to her plants. She is happiest spending time time outdoors (Lake Michigan is a favorite), especially with her boyfriend Ben, her Lab rescue Roux, and his pug Rizzo.
Contact Tess regarding
- Group Fitness
- Training Services
- MT Nutrition Team
- Inclusive recreation
- Wellness
- Exercise is Medicine®
- Fitness certifications
- Fitness class requests
- Fitness, Health, & Wellness education
Ray Wiley
Interim Co-Director/Associate Director of Facilities
[email protected] | 615-898-5701
Ray is in his 30th year at MTSU and his 40th in higher education. He and his wife enjoy spending time with family including their three children and 12 grandchildren. He enjoys traveling, all sports, and being outdoors either boating, hiking, or fishing. When not working, Ray is a certified volunteer for the American Red Cross assisting them with Disaster Services, Blood Drives, and teaching First Aid/CPR/AED classes for the local chapter in Murfreesboro. He is an emeritus board member of the Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Contact Ray regarding
- Facility management
- Aquatics
- Facilities Internships & Field Study opportunities
- Volunteering
- Servant Leadership
Graduate Assistants
Courtney Gravely
Facilities Management Graduate Assistant
Courtney has been with MTSU Campus Recreation since August 2023. She is from Manchester, TN, and has grown up around the Murfreesboro area. She transferred to Middle Tennessee State University in 2022 from Motlow State Community College, where she earned her AS in General Studies. Courtney earned her BS in Exercise Science from MTSU in 2024, and she is now working towards a Master of Public Health (MPH) at MTSU. She is the Facilities Management GA at Campus Rec, but she is also a personal trainer and a group fitness instructor.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and dogs; exercising; being outdoors (gardening, hiking, you name it); watching football; playing the piano; and spending time with Jesus!
Contact Courtney regarding
- Facilities Staff
- Facility Reservations
Aidan Kleinman
Aquatics Graduate Assistant
Aidan just began his journey with MTSU Campus Rec in August 2024. Previously, he worked as a Head Lifeguard at the Warwick Valley Country Club, a Deck Supervisor at the YMCA of Middletown, New York, and a Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguarding Instructor, and Senior Student Manager at Penn State University. Aidan has also worked as a Data Engineering Intern for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. He is from Warwick, New York and just completed a Bachelor of Science in Data Science at Penn State. Aidan is currently working on completing a master’s in data science at MTSU.
To stay conditioned and up to date with everything aquatics, he swims and exercises, teaches lifeguard classes and assists with aquatics trainings at the REC, and works closely with our lifeguards. Aidan also likes to watch college football, listening to music, the beach, and a good movie.
Contact Aidan regarding
- Lifeguarding
- Group Swim Lessons
- Private Swim
- Certifications
- Risk Management
- Pool Reservations
Sarah Lowe
Outdoor Pursuits Graduate Assistant
Sarah is a current student of the Leisure, Sports and Tourism Management master’s program and works for Middle Tennessee Outdoor Pursuits as their graduate assistant. She was born and raised in Tennessee and if you ask her, she will tell you all her favorite recreation spots in the state. She also previously earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from MTSU. In her free time, Sarah enjoys rock climbing, long day hikes, and travelling to new places.
Contact Sarah regarding
- MTOP Trips
- Rental Center
Tyler Lowe
Competitive Sports Graduate Assistant
[email protected] | [email protected] | 615-898-5068
Tyler is first semester Graduate Assistant with MTSU Competitive Sports. Previously he served as MTSU Competitive Sports Supervisor for two years as an undergraduate student. After earning his Bachelor’s degree in Leisure and Sport Management this past summer, Tyler is now pursuing a Master’s degree in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management, specializing in Leisure and Recreation Services. Tyler is originally from Lenoir City Tennessee. In his free time Tyler likes to lift weights, run, play recreational sports, and watch sports.
Contact Tyler regarding
- Intramural Sports
- Sport Clubs
Jackson Perrott
Competitive Sports Graduate Assistant
[email protected] | [email protected] | 615-898-5068
Jackson is a first year graduate student here at MTSU in pursuit of an MS in Leisure and Sport management. While in grad school he will be serving as one of the competitive sports graduate assistants, mainly in regards to sport clubs. Originally from Raleigh North Carolina, Jackson attended undergrad at East Carolina University achieving a BS in Sports Studies. In his free time he loves, watching and participating in sports, taking advantage of the rec center’s amenities, and spending time with friends and family.
Contact Jackson regarding
- Sport Clubs
- Intramural Sports
Contact Information
Phone Numbers
| Office/Desk | Phone | Call for |
|---|---|---|
| Membership Office | 615-898-2104 | Memberships, program registration, payments, and other general questions |
| Front Desk | 615-898-5569 | Facility hours, access questions |
| Equipment Desk | 615-898-5157 | Lost & found, locker & towel reservations |
| Aquatics Office | Aquatics programming and pool information |
Email Address
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 556
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Physical Address
Apps & Social Media
Campus Rec App
Our free app can be used to scan into the Rec Center, check hours, register for programs, and more!
Download it from the App Store or Google Play (search “MTSU Campus Rec”).
Fusion Play App (Intramural & Club Sports)
This free app is used to register for Intramural Sports and Club Sports. See the Intramural Sports page for information on payment for leagues with a cost.
Download in the App Store or Google Play (search “Fusion Play”).
Rec Portal
Register for programs like MTOP Trips, Group Fitness, purchase Intramural Sport passes, Swim Lessons and more.
MTSU Students/Faculty/Staff: Always click the teal “MTSU Sign ID” button when logging in to use MFA sign-in have your account connected properly.
Social Media
Campus Rec
@mtsucampusrec
Fitness & Wellness
@mtsufitwell
Intramural Sports
@mtintramurals
MTOP (Outdoors)
@mt_mtop