John A. Diffley, Ed.D. Email and Phone Number
Deputy Athletics Director / Chief Operating OfficerHighly experienced sports executive with a diverse background in intercollegiate athletics, professional sports. Skilled in overseeing daily operations for a competitive NCAA Division I athletic program, including facilities management, capital projects, and corporate partnerships. Proven ability to drive revenue.Key Achievements. Championship Success: sport supervisor 37 NCAA Tournament appearances and 13 BigEast Championships. Chaired the Athletics Facilities Master Planning Committee, overseeing $20 million in capital improvements. Revenue Growth: Secured a 10-year, $13.5 million contract with IMG College, increasing revenue by 160%. Negotiated partnership delivered state-of-the-art instant replayvideo displays worth $850,000. Strategic Partnerships: Engineered relationship with New York City FC, generating $800,000 annually. Established a partnership with Professional Physical Therapy, generating $75,000 annually, providing certified physical therapists and strength coaches. Negotiated a $.5M annual corporate partnership with New York-Presbyterian Queens (NYPQ) hospital, improving healthcare services for student-athletes.Raised $1.2 million from external sources for Belson Stadium upgrades, including a state-of-the-art LED scoreboard and facility enhancements. NCAA Championship Leadership: co-Tournament manager 2014, 2017, and 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional Championships at Madison Square GardenFundraising Events: Executed high-profile fundraising events, one featuring Mia Hamm, Philips Electronics, and the NYFD, raising over $50,000. Fundraised projects Evening with St. John’s Basketball fundraising committee Hydrotherapy Fundraising $1m Member Red White Advisory Committee Member. Lacrosse Locker Room Renovation. New York City Soccer Gala. Oversaw Under Armour Partnership: an $11 million all-sports partnership with Under Armour. Design and construction Joe Lapchick Statue Project. Managed the Carnesecca Arena Statue Project, raising $ for a full lobby upgrade. Professional Soccer Background: Represented the U.S. National Soccer Team and served as an alternate member of the 1988 U.S. Olympic Team. Played 10 years of professional soccer with HFC Haarlem (Netherlands), Tampa Bay Mutiny, Kansas City Wizards, and Atlanta Attack. Drafted 27th overall in the 1996 MLS Draft. Education & Honors: Doctorate in Educational Administration – Instructional LeadershipHall of Fame Inductee: Rockland County Sports, American University, Albertus Magnus High School. Twitter @JohnADiffley
St. John'S University
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Deputy Athletics Director And Chief Operating OfficerSt. John'S UniversityNew York, United States
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Deputy Athletics Director/Chief Operating OfficerSt. John'S University Nov 2019 - PresentQueens, Ny, UsOversee day-to-day operations of the Red Storm’s 17 Division I athletic programs. His responsibilities include personnel management, capital projects, operations, strategic partnerships, planning, and fundraising. Diffley is an administrative liaison for head coaches and university leadership and serves as the sport administrator for men’s basketball and men’s soccer. As a member of the executive staff, he is involved in strategic planning and oversight of the department’s budget and 85 full-time staff members.Additionally, Diffley is instrumental in maintaining and developing key partnerships, including the oversight of an exclusive all sports partnership with Nike, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Queens, Professional Physical Therapy and New York City Football Cub. He played a key role in negotiating a 10-year multimedia rights extension with IMG College.
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Interim Athletics DirectorSt. John'S University Jul 2024 - Oct 2024Queens, Ny, Us
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Senior Associate Athletic DirectorSt. John'S University Jan 2004 - Jan 2004Queens, Ny, UsOversee day-to-day operations of the department’s 17 NCAA Division I athletic programs and 300 student athletes.Manage capital projects, facilities upgrades and renovations.Strategic partnerships, Under Armour, New York Presbyterian Queens, New York City FC, Professional PT.Facilities and operations, event management, sports performance, event management, sports medicine, equipment operations.Sport administrator, head coaching performance management process, human resources. As key member of senior staff involved with hiring of coaches, budget oversight, personnel management, fundraising initiatives, community relations, and compliance.
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Assistant Men'S Soccer CoachSt. John'S University Jul 1997 - Jun 2001Queens, Ny, Us
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Professional Soccer PlayerProfessional Sports May 1989 - Jul 1997Played professional soccer in Europe and the United States.Represented the United States National TeamAlternate member of the 1988 United States Olympic Team27th player chosen inaugural Major League Soccer draft
John A. Diffley, Ed.D. Education Details
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St. John'S UniversityInstructional Leadership (In Progress) -
St. John'S UniversityMba In Financial Services
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American UniversityBs In Real Estate And Urban Development
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St. John'S UniversityInstructional Leadership
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John A. Diffley, Ed.D. works for St. John's University
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John A. Diffley, Ed.D.'s current role is Deputy Athletics Director and Chief Operating Officer.
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