Top Athletic Directors in America
By: Silver Waves Media
Those included in our list below are considered to be among the top Athletic Directors in America, leading the way through exceptional leadership, vision, and a dedication to elevating the student-athlete experience. Whether overseeing established athletic departments or building programs from the ground up, these individuals play a critical role in shaping the culture, success, and future of athletics within their schools and communities. Through innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence, they continue to set the standard for athletic leadership while creating lasting opportunities for the next generation of athletes.
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Adam Tschuor
Pacific
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Allen Greene
Pitt
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Beth Goetz
Iowa
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Brian Mann
William & Mary
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Bryan Blair
Syracuse
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Bubba Cunningham
North Carolina
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Candice Storey Lee
Vanderbilt
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Carla Williams
Virginia
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Chance Miller
Coastal Carolina
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Charles Guthrie
Fordham
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Chris Del Conte
Texas
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Craig Pintens
LMU
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Dan Bartholomae
Western Michigan
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Danny White
Tennessee
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David Benedict
UConn
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DeWayne Peevy
DePaul
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Ed Kull
St. John’s
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Ed McLaughlin
VCU
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Dr. Ed Scott
Memphis
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Eddie Nuñez
Houston
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Eric Roedl
Villanova
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Erick Harper
UNLV
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Fernando Lovo
Colorado
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Gene Taylor
Kansas State
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Graham Neff
Clemson
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Graham Rossini
Arizona State
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Greg Byrne
Alabama
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Hunter Yurachek
Arkansas
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Jared Mosley
North Texas
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J Batt
Michigan State
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Jennifer Cohen
USC
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Jeramiah Dickey
Boise State
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Jeremiah Donati
South Carolina
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John Currie
Wake Forest
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John David Wicker
San Diego State
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John Donahoe
Stanford
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Josh Brooks
Georgia
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Josh Whitman
Illinois
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Keith Carter
Ole Miss
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Kimya Massey
San Diego
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Kirby Hocutt
Texas Tech
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Luke Bosso
IU Indy
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Marcus Blossom
Creighton
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Mark Coyle
Minnesota
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Mark Harlan
Utah
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Mark Jackson
Northwestern
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Mark Orr
Sacramento State
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Martin Newton
Samford
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Michael Alford
Florida State
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Mike Bobinski
Purdue
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Mike Buddie
TCU
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Nico Yantko
Murray State
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Nina King
Duke
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Dr. Patrick Kraft
Penn State
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Patrick Chun
Washington
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Pete Bevacqua
Notre Dame
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Rob Mullens
Oregon
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Ross Bjork
Ohio State
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Ryan Berryman
New Mexico
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Scott Dolson
Indiana
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Scott Stricklin
Florida
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Tanner Gardner
Pepperdine
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Tim Collins
Eastern Washington
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Tommy McClelland
Rice
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Trev Alberts
Texas A&M
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Troy Dannen
Nebraska
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Verge Ausberry
LSU
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Warde Manuel
Michigan
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Wren Baker
West Virginia
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Zac Selmon
Mississippi State