The APEX at Lehman College

By Jaylin Parris-Ross

The APEX at Lehman College is an exceptional hub for sports and fitness. The facility is accessible free of charge to all currently enrolled Lehman students. Additionally, members of the CUNY faculty and staff are eligible to join. The APEX  has a range of amenities including a pool, fitness center, weight room, indoor track, basketball courts, racquetball rooms, and dance studios.

Ryan McCarthy: Director of Athletics and The Apex

Ryan McCarthy has been the Athletic Director for Athletics since March 2022, overseeing the APEX facility and the 18 lightning teams. His responsibilities encompass coaching student-athletes, and ensuring the efficient operation of the APEX at an institutional level. Before his role at Lehman, McCarthy was the Director of Athletics at Bronx Community College; he held the position of Associate Director at Pratt Institute. In addition to his leadership roles, McCarthy has been involved in sports statistics since 2013, working as an in-game electronic statistician for both professional and collegiate basketball games at Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center. He is also the official scorer for the Brooklyn Cyclones, a Single-A affiliate of the New York Mets, and a statistician for the NBA's Brooklyn Nets. McCarthy obtained his B.A. from the Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communications at St. Bonaventure University, followed by an M.S. in Student Personnel Administration from Buffalo State College of the State University of New York.

Lenn Margolis: Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information and Intramurals

Since October 2015, Lenn Margolis has been a member of the Lehman Athletics team, serving as the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information and Intramurals. Margolis contributes to the daily operations of the APEX and is responsible for managing all facets of public relations for the athletics department. His duties include administration of the athletics website

Lehmanathletics.com, the management of athletic social media accounts, etc. Margolis also brings personal athletic experience to his position, having been a soccer player for his university team. He earned his B.S. in Sports Management 1984 from the University of Massachusetts.

Georgia Efthalitsides: Associate Athletic Director

Georgia Efthalitsides, is Associate Director of Athletics, joined the APEX in September 2020.  Efthalitsides has a list of responsibilities similar to the Athletic Director.  NCAA/CUNYAC Compliance is her primary function and responsibility as he am the sole person in this role/function.  Efthalitsides also serves as faculty advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), supports the administration and leadership of Lehman's eighteen varsity sports, and represents the company at various conventions. Additionally, she provides academic advising to ensure student-athlete success. Efthalitsides holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Mercy College (2006) and a master's degree in physical education and sports pedagogy from Manhattanville College (2013).

Durval Morgan: Head Athletic Trainer

Since August 2014, Durval Morgan has served as the athletic trainer for Lehman Athletics, providing medical support for over 200 Apex athletes participating in 18 sports. Morgan manages the medical care of student-athletes, including injury prevention, assessment, and emergency care. Additionally, he assists in the process of medically clearing athletes recovering from injuries. 

Bob Harris: Fitness Center Manager

Bob Harris: Fitness Center Manager Robert 'Bob' Harris has been integral to the Apex Fitness Center since its inception in 1994, serving as the fitness center manager. Harris is not only responsible for the daily management of the facility but also for the creation and implementation of innovative programs, such as 'Lehman's Biggest Weight Loss & Fitness Challenge.' His educational background is solidly rooted in the field, having obtained a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from SUNY Cortland and a Master's degree in Kinesiology from the University of Connecticut. This academic foundation has been pivotal in Harris's ability to effectively lead the fitness center and contribute to the well-being of its members. 

The 18 sports offered at Lehman College encompass women’s softball, men’s baseball, basketball, cross-country, indoor and outdoor track, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and swimming and diving for both men and women.