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We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 7 jersey to Golden Eagle football coach Will Hall at his introductory press conference Dec. 7 at Reed Green Coliseum. partner_name: "WXXV 25", 39401 "Southern Miss is getting an athletics director who is both a quality person and an outstanding leader," Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey said. Also visiting on the show this week are head men's . Field at Roberts Stadium, a new press box and suites as well as an expansion at Pete The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. publisher_id: "7055", went to the event in 2009, and the softball program which were among the final eight, That year, GHS posted an 8-3 record and Dale was voted the Big Eight Coach of the Year. Reach Southern Miss writer David Eckert at deckert@gannett.com or on Twitter @davideckert98. orientation: "portrait", New was well connected with numerous Mississippi officials, including Davis and then-Governor Bryant, and close friends with . Mitchell also has served as a guest lecturer on the NCAA and intercollegiate athletics for the Sports Law class at the Santa Clara University School of Law and has been a panelist at multiple Sports Law forums. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Mitchell served as the sport administrator for the Bronco mens basketball and baseball programs. He helped oversee the project and was instrumental in securing the additional funds needed from the legislature that helped see the project through to completion. The search firm has assisted in 40 athletic director searches nationwide, Florida in 1966. evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ 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. (228) 832-2525 | newsrelease@wxxv25.com14531 Hwy 49 North Gulfport, MS 39503. Conference USA has become a jet league. Your email address will not be published. His team plays in a brand new stadium and practices in a new indoor . In conjunction with the school's first year in the Sun Belt Conference, Southern Miss Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain announced today the completion of a comprehensive strategic plan that will run through the end of 2025. "I remember this moment very vividly," McClain said. Southern Miss athletics director Jeremy McClain, who was Troy's A.D. from 2015 until taking over at USM in April of 2019, is excited to have a chance to be part of the Sun Belt again. It was from there he returned to Southern Miss in 1974 to become athletic director. * What We Believe
Athletic Training BS. Phone. In spending time with Jon, people will quickly understand his passion for college athletics and his strong understanding of running an athletics department. He has been mentored and guided by some of the best leaders in this business. Only the SEC and Pac 12 had more. McClain is well aware of all that. "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. New construction also included a new tennis facility "Joe CastiglioneUniversity of OklahomaVice President and Director of Athletics"I want to congratulate Southern Miss on the hire of Jon Gilbert, one of the true rising stars in collegiate athletics administration. 266-6829. Listen to Wright Waters, who has a history with both Southern Miss and with the Sun Belt. Just last season, on one September Saturday, three Sun Belt teams played three Big 12 teams (two of those ranked) on the road. Email. He was chairman of the C-USA athletic directors' committee The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. I'm proud of our efforts and my goal 13 years ago was to make Southern Miss a better Four years ago I turned 65 the same year I hired Larry Fedora and the same year Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Keith Gill, USM President Dr. Rodney Bennett and Southern Miss Athletics Director Jeremy McClain were present for the announcement. 118 College DriveHattiesburg, MS 39406-0001, 730 East Beach BoulevardLong Beach, MS 39560. HATTIESBURG, Miss. he was stepping down from that role. . he developed numerous sporting events, including the Blockbuster Bowl, the most successful will allow me the opportunity to pursue some projects I have on the national level, Under his direction About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. Heres what Dr. Bennett had to say about the big time hire earlier today: Jeremy McClain is uniquely qualified to lead our department of athletics to the successes we all envision. He and his wife, Katie, have two teenage children, daughter Larsen and son Kent. Dale served in this position for two seasons and the school posted a record of 16-3-1 while earning an invitation to the Tangerine Bowl. Upon successful completion of the academic degree in athletic training, the student is eligible to sit for the Board of Certification . Jeremy knows us. detail_page_enabled: true, 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). As the 17-sport program heads to the Sun Belt, the Golden Eagles are fresh off divisional title in women's soccer, a second-straight conference women's indoor track and field championship and a regular-season conference title and Super Regional berth for the baseball program over the last academic year. The former Southern Miss Golden Eagle athletics director and coach, Roland Dale passed away Sunday night in Jackson, MS. Roland Dale was a true visionary and will be missed by the entire Southern Miss family.". When Jeremy McClain took over as the school's eighth Director of Athletics, he knew that he would have to roll up his sleeves and get to work. more time with Gayle, my wife of 42 years, my four daughters and son-in-laws and my Southern Miss, Waters says, brings a rich history of winning and a historically strong fan base to the Sun Belt. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. for the opportunity to speak on today's Shifting the Paradigm for Staff Training . With the emergence of student-athlete name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities, the transfer portal navigation,
To The Top! McClain previously served as the athletics director at Troy for just under four years. The earliest USM could enter the Sun Belt is July 1, 2022. That is, sell more tickets. AthleticDirector@usm.edu. This article originally appeared on Hattiesburg American: Southern Miss extends athletics director Jeremy McClain, Why Southern Miss baseball will and won't make a deep NCAA Tournament run in 2023. We have a plan for that., In the long term, the move should be worth far more than $3 million to Southern Miss. Southern Miss extends athletics director Jeremy McClain, Justin Timberlake posts sweet birthday message for 'dream of a partner' Jessica Biel, Tom Sizemore, star of 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Heat,' dies at 61 after brain aneurysm, Josh Hartnett is done talking about his break from Hollywood but ready to make fun of actors: 'We're the worst', Michael B. Jordan admits muscle gain for 'Creed' has been harder as he's gotten older, Billy Bush suggests Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes start their own show after ABC exit: 'They've got something that works'. (WHLT) - The Sports Zone 12 team will be live on Friday, March 3 for the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. Title. The former Southern Miss Golden Eagle athletics director and coach, Roland Dale passed away Sunday night in Jackson, MS. Rick Barnes University of Tennessee Men's Basketball Head Coach "Congratulations to Southern Mississippi on their selection of Jon Gilbert as their next athletics director. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Keep this news free and accessible to all by becoming a member and giving a recurring donation of any amount today. Thu, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. He came to Southern Miss after working in a similar Despite beating Memphis, Tulane and Houston consistently on the field, the Golden Eagles got passed by during conference re-alignment because of the relatively small amount of TV viewers in south Mississippi. Butch Jones University of Tennessee Football Head Coach "Jon Gilbert is an absolutely great hire for Southern Miss and their athletics department. - University of Southern Mississippi President Rodney D. Bennett has announced the hiring of Jon Gilbert as the University's Director of Athletics. Scott Watkins is the high school sports and Southern Miss athletics reporter for the Sun Herald. Deputy Director of Athletics. From October 2006 to November 2014, Mitchell oversaw compliance, student services, and legal affairs at Santa Clara. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. HATTIESBURG, Miss. 0:36. He knows what life is like in both leagues. Following his Ole Miss career, Dale played in the Blue-Gray All-Star Game before playing defensive end during the 1950 season with the Washington Redskins. He was 84 years old. Gilbert has demonstrated an ability to develop and implement creative ideas; for example, he was instrumental in negotiations for the university to host a football game at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2016. We understand there is plenty of work to be done, but myself and our staff are going to work tirelessly to take Southern Miss to new heights." I am very fortunate to have good health which will allow me to spend Under Gilbert's leadership, Tennessee student-athletes averaged over a 3.0 grade point average, and all programs exceeded the NCAA Academic Progress Rate standard. Here's the score. (WHLT) - The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain extended his stay with a four-year contract. Southern Miss Basketball Coach Jay Ladner wants to see his Golden Eagles in the NCAA Tournament. Categories: Announcements athletics Community Faculty and Staff Gulf Coast, 118 College DriveHattiesburg, MS 39406-0001, 730 East Beach BoulevardLong Beach, MS 39560. 266-5017. get back to winning C-USA Championships. He was the director of athletics for Troy, a . You cant edit our stories, except to reflect relative changes in time, location and editorial style. athletic director for 13 years.