2012 Hall of Fame Class
| Kathy Feldman | Lawrence Mulcahy | Jodie Corsi | David Dominguez | Kurt Dunn |
Kathy Feldman
Feldman was a fixture in the Alfred State Athletic Department for over 30 years. Always an advocate for the important lessons learned through athletics and physical education, Feldman has left a legacy of excellence at Alfred State.
Feldman wore numerous hats during her time in the Athletic Department serving as a physical education instructor, volleyball coach, softball coach, and athletic director. After teaching in the Physical Education Department and coaching volleyball for 15 years and softball for 10 years, Feldman was named the college’s director of athletics, a position she held until 2011.
During her leadership, the college saw significant facility upgrades including the building of Pioneer Stadium, new baseball and softball fields, refurbishments to Orvis Gymnasium, the fitness center, and the athletic training room. On the field, three Pioneer teams won NJCAA national championships and the college hosted national championships (cross country, softball, and track & field) events as well as countless regional championships.
On top of her duties at Alfred State, Feldman also served as the NJCAA Region III women’s director between 1987 and 1995 and then again from 1996 until 2011. In this position, she has represented all the colleges in Region III at the national level and chaired and served on numerous national committees.
During her tenure, Feldman received numerous honors. In 1996 she received the USA Volleyball Outstanding Service Award; in 1999-2000 she was named the WNYAC Person of the Year; in 2001 she received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Professional Service; in 2005 she was named the Region III Athletic Director of the Year; in 2006 she was inducted into the NJCAA Volleyball Hall of Fame and given the NJCAA Certificate of Loyalty; and in 2008 she received the George E. Killian Award of Excellence by the NJCAA national office.
Lawrence Mulcahy
Mulcahy was one of the most prolific scorers in Alfred State basketball history. He etched his way into the record book while scoring from all over the court and fighting through double-teams, zones, and pressure defense.
As the co-captain of the 1976-77 team, Mulcahy put together one of the most impressive scoring seasons in program history. He scored 742 points during the campaign and finished with nine Alfred State scoring records including most points in a game, 56. His 742 points currently is 2nd all-time in program history. His 28.5 points per game average was 6th in the nation and led him to being named NJCAA All-American, 1st team All-Region, and MVP of his team.
For his two-year career Mulcahy averaged 20.6 points per game and finished with 1,057 points. The 1,057 points is 6th on the all-time Alfred State scoring list.
Mulcahy received the Alfred State Senior Athlete of the Year award in 1977, and the Dr. Huntington “Presidential Accommodation” award for achieving a 4.0 GPA in his final semester. He also finished 5th in the 1976 Region III championships in the high jump.
After graduating from Alfred State, Mulcahy attended the University of Scranton where he received a BS in accounting and from Fordham University where he received an MBA in finance. A Certified Public Accountant, Mulcahy is the Chief Financial Officer of a small group of privately held companies in New Jersey, where he resides with his wife, Nancy and sons, Matthew and Brian.
Jodie Corsi
Corsi was a key ingredient to the only Region III championship softball team in Alfred State history. She led the Lady Pioneers to the NJCAA Division III World Series with dominating performances inside the pitcher’s circle.
During the regional championship season, Corsi earned decisions in 15 of the teams 19 games. She finished the 1994 season with an 11-4 overall record in 105 innings of work. She struck out 32 batters and had a 1.46 ERA. For her solid season, she was recognized by Region III by being named 1st team All-Region.
Her biggest victory of the season came in the regional finals when she pitched all eight innings in a 2-1 victory over Hudson Valley CC. She didn’t allow an earned run in the contest and allowed just four hits. In the final five innings, she didn’t allow a hit and allowed just one base runner.
After Alfred, Corsi went on to continue her academic and athletic career at Brockport. She then went on to coach at the University of Rochester, Monroe CC, and at the College at Brockport. She currently is the assistant director of campus recreation and an adjunct lecturer with the recreation and leisure program at Brockport. She still plays in multiple softball leagues in the summer and fall seasons.
David Dominguez
Dominguez is one of the most decorated distance runners in Alfred State history. He ran to All-American honors in cross country, indoor track & field, and outdoor track & field.
During his cross country career, Dominguez ran to All-American honors both seasons. He finished 14th overall as a freshman at the NJCAA DII national championships to earn honorable mention honors. During his sophomore year, he finished 2nd overall at the nationals and helped the team to a 3rd place finish in the nation. Earlier in the season he was the district champion and helped his team to a district championship with a winning time of 25:38.
On the track, Dominguez ran to All-American honors during both the indoor and outdoor seasons. He earned indoor All-American in 1994 in the 4x800 (5th place – 7:59.84), the distance medley relay (8th place – 10:45.88). In 1995, he was indoor All-American in the 4x800 (6th – 7:54.70), the distance medley relay (6th place – 10:30.03), and the 3,000 m (8th – 8:37.74). In the outdoor season, he was All-American in the 3,000 steeplechase (8th – 10:19.84 in 1994 and 7th – 9:44.80 in 1995). He is still ranked #1 in the Alfred State indoor record book in the 4x800 relay, the sprint medley relay, and the distance medley relay. He is ranked #2 in the 4x800 relay, the mile and the 3,000 m. In the outdoor record book, he is currently ranked #2 in the 4x800 relay, #5 in the steeplechase, and #6 in the 4x400 relay.
Dominguez went on to Kansas State University where he earned All-Big 12 twice in the 1,000 m and finished in the top 20 at the Big 12 championships, 25:52 for the 5.3 mile course. He continued to run competitively after college running an 8k in 23:48, a 10k in 30:02, and an 800 m in 1:50.1 while being sponsored by Mizuno
Dominguez got into coaching cross country and track & field at Alfred State and has spent time coaching at Erie CC, Alliant International University, Cuyamaca College, and is currently the coach at the University of Saint Mary.
Kurt Dunn
Dunn vaulted his way into the Alfred State and NJCAA record books during his career at Alfred State. Dunn won back-to-back NJCAA Division III Outdoor national championships in the pole vault.
Dunn won Region III titles in back-to-back years in both the indoor and outdoor seasons. He went on to nationals in 2003 and won the NJCAA DIII national championships with a vault of 4.69 m. In 2004 he won the national championship with a new championship meet record of 4.96 m. This record still stands today.
Dunn also went to consecutive NJCAA Indoor national championships. In 2003 he finished in 3rd place (15’3.75”) and in 2004 he took 5th place honors.
Dunn remains the all-time leader in Alfred State history for his performances during the indoor season (16’) and outdoor season (4.98 m).
Other career highlights include a 3rd place finish at the prestigious Penn Relays in 2004 with a vault of 15’1/4”, being named the Alfred State Freshman Athlete of the Year in 2003, and running the 100 m in 10.94.
Dunn continued to vault after finishing his collegiate career at Alfred. He vaulted a career best 17’3” before retiring in the winter of 2012. He is currently an assistant coach at Lafayette College.