Harvard Athletics is the athletic department of Harvard University, a non-profit organization based in the United States. It oversees the university's 42 varsity sports teams and more than 1,200 student-athletes. The department has a staff of approximately 130 individuals, including coaches, trainers, and administrators. Harvard Athletics is committed to providing its student-athletes with the opportunity to excel in both academics and athletics, and to fostering a culture of sportsmanship and fair play.