McClain is well aware of all that. Champions program, a group who have each committed $100,000, and has grown since its friendship and financial support to help change the face of Southern Miss athletics. Other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations. Real-time updates and . place when I left than when I arrived.. In return, the Sun Belt provides a much more comfortable and sensible home for Southern Miss. Dave Hart University of Tennessee Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics "This is a red-letter day for Southern Miss Athletics and The University of Southern Mississippi with the hiring of Jon Gilbert as Director of Athletics. Turk were building strong programs that competed at a high level as an independent. Mobile App | Weather App | WXXV25 Email Sign Up. . There, the development office generated $82 million in gifts and pledges for the Crimson Tide Foundation, and Gilbert had oversight of the marketing and promotions department, as well as all facets of the ticket office and seat licensing program. We believe that an informed Mississippi is a better Mississippi. detail_page_enabled: true, Southern Miss Basketball Coach Jay Ladner wants to see his Golden Eagles in the NCAA Tournament. serve on several Conference USA committees and currently is the chairman of the Football It was from there he returned to Southern Miss in 1974 to become athletic director. Early in his career, in the late 1970s, Waters worked in athletics at USM when Bobby Collins and M.K. At Tennessee, Gilbert has been responsible for all facets of day-to-day Department of Athletics operations. Its not just football either. Southern Miss Sport Management alumni opportunity #SMTTT. Coach Sadler was formally introduced at a press conference today, May 1 at the Trent Lott Center on the Hattiesburg campus. "Jon is very detailed, very specific in what he does and how he does it, and possesses a tremendous understanding of what it takes to lead a successful athletics department. partner_name: "WXXV 25", The Sun Belt Conference announced the addition of Southern Miss on Tuesday. I am very fortunate to have good health which will allow me to spend Average annual salary was $24,835 and median salary was $8,656. . McClain previously served as the athletics director at Troy for just under four years. Holly Warlick University of Tennessee Women's Basketball Head Coach "Jon Gilbert will be a great leader for Southern Miss and they are very fortunate to add someone of his caliber. The university is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities - High research activity". As the Broncos chief financial officer from 2014 to 2018, Mitchell led the department to three consecutive years of record financial growth with year-over-year increases in operating budgets and in revenue generation (2016-2018). We're dedicated to keeping Mississippians informed with our thorough reporting. We will miss him at Tennessee but looking forward to following his career at Southern Miss.". Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in sports marketing, advertising, sports management or other related fields and 1 year of experience in collegiate sports marketing or related field. We prefer Author Name, Mississippi Today in the byline. AthleticDirector@usm.edu. His accomplishments and achievements are responsible for the success of the school's athletic program today. * Elite Student-Athlete Experience Roland Dale was a true visionary and will be missed by the entire Southern Miss family.". Mitchell negotiated multi-million dollar deals with The Aspire Group to grow the departments ticketing and revenue generation efforts and with Van Wagner Sports and Entertainment to develop a comprehensive corporate sponsorship and multi-media rights program valued at $5 million. map: false, Mitchell and his wife, April, are college sweethearts and have been married for 17 years. Fentanyl Awareness Presentation set for March 8 on Hattiesburg Campus, USM Students Named in Prestigious Graphic Design Magazine's Students to Watch List, Women's History Month Events at USM Begin March 2. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital, Ticket Office - (601) 266-5418 or1-800-844-TICK, Executive Senior Associate AD for Student Athlete Services, Senior Associate AD for External Operations, Senior Associate AD for Olympic Sports / SWA, Senior Associate AD for Revenue Generation, Chief Financial Officer for Athletics and Athletic Foundation, Assistant Athletic Director for Development, Director of Donor Relations and Communications, Assistant Athletic Director / Business Operations, Assistant Athletic Director (Football, Baseball, Men's Golf), Director of Communications (Men's Basketball, Football Secondary, Volleyball, Men's Tennis, Women's Golf), Graduate Assistant (Women's Basketball, Beach Volleyball), Graduate Assistant (Soccer, Softball, Cross Country, Women's Tennis), Assistant AD for Creative Strategy (Primary: FB, MBB, MG, WG; Secondary: BSB), Graduate Assistant/Graphics (Primary: WSOC, WBB, BVB, SB, MTEN, WTEN; Secondary: FB, MBB), Graduate Assistant/Graphics (Primary: VB, BSB, MTF, WTF, WCC; Secondary: FB, WBB), Graduate Assistant/Video (Primary: FB, MBB, VB, BVB, SB, BSB Fan Experience, M/WTF, WCC, MG, WG), Graduate Assistant/Video (Primary: FB Fan Experience, WBB, VB, BVB, SB, BSB, M/WTF, WCC, MG, WG), Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment Operations, Facility Building Manager & Assistant Equipment Manager, Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations and Sales, Senior Account Executive - Ticket Sales & Development, Associate Director of Sports Counseling and Performance, Associate AD for Academic Support Services (Football - Offense, Men's Basketball, Volleyball and Beach Volleyball), Academic Counselor (Soccer, Track and Field, Men's Tennis, Internships/Practicum/Student Workers), Academic Counselor (Football - Defense, Softball, Women's Golf), Learning Specialist/tTutorial Coordinator, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, Assistant Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball), Assistant Athletic Trainer (Women's Basketball), Graduate Assistant (Football, Women's Tennis), Graduate Assistant (Cross Country, Track and Field), Graduate Assistant (Football, Men's Tennis), Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Technology, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Basketball, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Olympic Sports, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Director of Player Development/Operations, Coordinator for Video and Camp Operations, Women's Basketball Administrative Assistant, Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach, Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers/Pass-Game Coordinator, Assistant Coach / Inside Linebackers/Run-Game Coordinator, Assistant Coach / Special Teams Coordinator. McClain is a Mississippi native, and he returns to Hattiesburg after serving as the AD at Troy since 2015. Southern Miss, which has almost 400 student-athletes, fields the sports of baseball, basketball, football, golf, tennis, along with indoor and outdoor track and field for men, as well as basketball, beach volleyball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, along with volleyball for women. As we continue building upon the historic success of our programs, Jon Gilbert is the right person for the right time." The Bachelor of Science degree program in athletic training (AT) is designed to provide students with a firm foundation in the professional preparation for a career in athletic training. "I'm looking forward to getting to know our staff, our student-athletes and coaches, and the great supporters of the Golden Eagles," Gilbert added. in 2001-02 and 2008-09. The truth, however: North Texas does not really give you the Dallas-Fort Worth TV market, any more than Florida Atlantic and Florida International give you the south Florida market. We are going to miss him greatly at the University of Tennessee. The Golden Eagle athletics director was a track athlete, competing Ryleigh, Kyle, Avery, Mackenzie and Landon. At "During Favre's fundraising efforts, in July 2017, the Southern Miss athletic director introduced Favre to New, a Southern Miss Athletic Foundation board member, as someone who could assist Favre with the fundraising. will allow me the opportunity to pursue some projects I have on the national level, We do not sell or share your information with anyone. Mitchells work is recognized nationally as a co-author of a textbook entitledSport, Ethics and Leadership, which was published in July of 2017. we completed the new south end-zone complex in Roberts Stadium, said Giannini. Any amount helps us keep producing quality journalism for Mississippi. Our focus is to continue to enhance the profile and success of The University of Southern Mississippi and For the Golden Eagles, Mitchell serves as the sport administrator for mens basketball and baseball in addition to serving as the administrator for football scheduling. Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field. as well as a new stadium construction at the Softball field and Reed Green Coliseum 2023 The University of Southern Mississippi. 8/18/2022 9:00:00 AM. }. a proud member of the We have a plan for that., In the long term, the move should be worth far more than $3 million to Southern Miss. I truly believe Southern Miss selected the perfect person to reach their goals and I am extremely happy for Jon and his family." Mitchell served as the sport administrator for the Bronco mens basketball and baseball programs. She served as the second head coach in that program's history. "Our goal is to provide our student-athletes with the best college experience possible, while having success on the field, in the classroom and in the community. He invests in the people around him and it shows with how highly people think of him in our building. continues to serve Southern Miss athletics in an advisory capacity. Again, a game against, say, Louisiana-Lafayette or South Alabama is far more interesting for Southern Miss fans than, say, a game against UTEP or FIU. * Maximizing our Footprint Some stability is badly needed. Thank you to NCS Southern Miss. McClain's new four-year deal will keep him under contract until April 30, 2026. * Where We Are Going During Mitchells Southern Miss tenure, the Golden Eagles have claimed five conference championships and have appeared in six post-season tournaments. After working for the NCAA in 1976 and 266-5578. million, including cash and endowments as well as the development of the Circle of He knows what life is like in both leagues. This is one time, seems to me, they got it right. | Learn more about Sean Merchant's work experience, education, connections & more by . Hall of Fame in March of 2004 and the Saint Leo University Athletics Hall of Fame he developed numerous sporting events, including the Blockbuster Bowl, the most successful Mitchell was selected as one of twelve senior-level administrators from across the country to participate in the prestigious NCAA Pathway Program for the 2021-2022 cohort. Mitchell was a member of the WCC basketball cabinet and served a three-year term on the NCAA Division I Baseball Regional Advisory Committee for the West Region (2015-2017). Let's put it this way: Steve Campbell, the South Alabama coach who whipped Southern Miss last Thursday night, makes $600 grand a year. Both Louisiana-Lafayette and Coastal finished in the top 15 of the Associated Presss final 2020 Top 25 poll. Mitchell serves as the Deputy Director of Athletics with a directed focus on managing the daily operations of the Golden Eagle athletics department and providing leadership . submission: { MCEC founder Nancy New, a Southern Miss alum and former athletic foundation board member, has since pleaded guilty to fraud. You can only publish select stories individually not as a collection. Email. Assistant Director of Athletics / Game Operations & Championships at Duke . Those rivalries are something to nurture and built upon. He knows Southern Miss having served as deputy athletic director for three years before becoming the athletic director at Troy in . Southern Miss Athletic Foundation / Eagle Club. including three football titles, two regular season and two tournament crowns in both Athletic director Jeremy McClain told the Sun Herald he would not rule out early entry. The Amory . New was well connected with numerous Mississippi officials, including Davis and then-Governor Bryant, and close friends with . "Over the next few years, this strategic plan will serve as our road map as we transition to the Sun Belt and look to become one of the best athletic departments within the conference and across the country," said McClain. Tournament basketball games not aired by NBC. Southern Miss deputy athletics director Jeff Mitchell is expected to be named Ball State's athletics director, according to ESPN. * What We Believe The strategic plan includes a bold vision for the future of Golden Eagle athletics comprised of 25 strategic initiatives to be completed before . A memorial service will be held at noon ET, Thursday, Oct. 3 in the Sanctuary of First Presbyterian . - University of Southern Mississippi President Rodney D. Bennett has announced the hiring of Jon Gilbert as the University's Director of Athletics. Southern Miss Athletics Southern Miss Athletics Athletic Center - (601) 266-5017 [Name of Person or Department] [Name of Person or Department] Media Relations - (601) 266-4503: 118 College Drive #5017 2609 West 4th Street: Ticket Office - (601) 266-5418 or 1-800-844-TICK: Hattiesburg, Miss. publisher_id: "7055", Says McClain, Sun Belt basketball is under-rated. national telecast of the College Baseball World Series for HBO, and produced numerous Paul will work closely with Southern Miss Athletic Director Bill McGillis, Senior Associate Athletic Director Brian Morrison and the Athletic Foundation's development team in growing Eagle Club memberships and raising funds to support the athletics program. He fully understands and embraces the primary role of serving student-athletes and creating an experience focused on current academic and athletic goals, as well as preparing them for life beyond sports. Alford is the current athletic director for Florida State University, a position he has held since 2021. April is the Vice President of Engineering and Operations at Dasera, a cybersecurity startup. My take is that the Sun Belt and Conference USA are quite similar as far as competition. 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