Intramural sports are the biggest part of students’ lives at Florida A&M University. Every year, hundreds of students sign up to play. They compete, make friends and learn life lessons along the way.
The intramural program is one of the largest programs at the Campus Recreation Center. It offers about 20 events each year. Students can play flag football, basketball, softball and more. The games are fun, but leaders say they are also about growth.
FAMU teams do not just play on campus. They also travel to compete in regional and national events. Students have taken part in tournaments hosted by NIRSA (National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association), a group that supports college recreation programs across the country.
FAMU students have also competed in the HBCU Legacy Bowl flag football tournament. At the event, FAMU’s men’s and women’s teams have won major titles, bringing pride back to Tallahassee.
School leaders say winning is important, but character matters more. They teach students to respect the rules, work as a team and show good sportsmanship. Referees are trained. Games are organized. Students are held to high standards.
“We believe sports help build better people,” said Naum Limb, the Interim Director of Campus Recreation. “Intramurals aren’t just games to us. They’re classrooms without walls. Watching students grow into confident leaders is the best part of my job.”
Limb was born and raised in Singapore. He brings a global view to campus. He manages daily operations at the Recreation Center. He supervises staff, solves problems and makes sure games run smoothly.
Limb lives by a simple rule.
“Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.”
Staff members say he shows he cares by arriving early, staying late and helping students whenever they need support. Under his leadership, the Recreation Center is not just a place to play. It is a place to grow.
Assistant Director of Programs Dr. Carl Sterling helps guide the program as well. He has worked at FAMU for more than 30 years. He oversees club sports and fitness programs. He makes sure students have safe spaces to exercise and relieve stress.
“Our goal is simple: create spaces where students feel safe, supported, and motivated to take care of themselves,” Sterling said.
Working closely with Limb is Intramural Coordinator Wayne Pye. Pye has spent much of his life in sports. He once coached high school football and basketball. He organizes tournaments, manages student workers, and helps lead teams at national events. He also mentors students who want careers in sports management.
“Win or lose, I want every student walking off the field knowing they gave their best and treated people with respect,” Pye said.
Together, Limb, Pye, and Sterling form the leadership team behind FAMU intramurals
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