Matt Richards Email & Phone Number

South Portland, ME, US

South Portland, Maine

Spearhead Department of Athletics and Alumni outreach, support has grown by 30% to date and corporate sponsorship has increased by 25% within last two years.Create capital investment projects to generate revenue for Athletic Department operations, including fundraisers and event programming, annually secure over $125K.Communication primary contact for.

Teach 3 classes: Introduction to Sport Management, Facilities and Program Management, and Sport Management Internship Coordinator.

Remote

Preside over all conference meetings and lead day to day operations of conference, 5 in person meetings and 12 virtual meetings per year.Appoint special committees and aid personnel in conference wide initiatives, including compliance management of by-laws and constitution, 10 conference members and 5 subcommittees to date.Verify all Director of.

Maintained communication with 68 institutions for rule interpretations on USCAA Eligibility bylaws.Advised National Office staff and Board of Directors on industry changes to compliance eligibility and Title IX impacts.Led Eligibility Compliance Committee review of weekly hardship waiver requests.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Collaborated with 7 USCAA National Office staff in planning and implementing daily operations of national collegiate governing body of athletics.Developed five-year master plan and action initiatives to meet organizational growth and expansion and served on Eligibility Appeals Committee.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Recruited for new school membership and sponsorship opportunities, increased membership by 20%.Developed and implemented marketing plan for association on national level.Chaired Marketing Committee and Eligibility Committee as Vice President of Marketing and Eligibility.

Remote

Delegated in new bylaw and constitution development as Committee chair during merger with Northern New England Small College Conference.Prepared conference championship handbook and policy manual.

Promoted, organized and managed competitive instructional basketball camp for high school boys to showcase abilities in front of regional college coaches.

Taught class within Exercise and Sports Performance Department: Sport Program and Facility Management.Acted as Internship Coordinator for Sports Management, Exercise and Fitness Management, and Business Administration.

Led development and daily operation of Athletic Department’s Recreational Sports programs which included 9 sport clubs and waterfront program, gained over 50% participation rate in intramural sports.Directed Athletic Department Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament which generated $18K in revenue every year.Ran schedule for booking indoor and outdoor.

Head coach for the first club baseball team at the college.Liaised with admissions department to promote program offering to incoming students.Led program into becoming inaugural member of the New England Club Baseball Association.

Partnered with head coach on daily practice execution and game day coaching.Aided as head coach for junior varsity program.Aided with development of BBI Christmas Tournament and Summer basketball league.

Greeley, Colorado, United States

Guided 16 teams and 12 part-time coaches in coordinator of club sports.Aided in training as member of the Denver Broncos (NFL) summer training site staff.

M.A., Sports Administration

B.S., Sports Management/Communications