Patrick Britz Email & Phone Number

Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States

Commissioner of the South Atlantic Conference, working with the Presidents, Faculty Athletics Representatives, Directors of Athletics, head coaches and campus administrators to provide leadership, support and direction for the Conference and its member institutions.Accomplishments include:*Increasing membership from eight institutions to 13 and sport sponsorship from 14 to 23.*Led historic success achievements in the overall success of SAC athletics in NCAA Championship participation, which includes 45 regional championships, 10 national championship final game appearances and two national championships.*Negotiated a video streaming partnership with FloSports worth $1.5 million in rights fees for the Conference.*Consistently increased the amount of corporate partnerships and sponsorships.*Leading three strategic planning processes that set the stage for unprecedented growth, marketing and branding of the Conference.*Developed a more inclusive streamlined Conference governance structure.*Completed a Conference-wide compliance review process with the assistance of a third-party vendor.*Overseeing the continued improvement of Conference championships and awards, which has enhanced the student-athlete experience immensely.Selected National Committee Service:*Division II CCA NLI Review Committee, Chair (2008-present)*NCAA Division II Management Council (2023-present)*NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Playing Rules Committee (2020-2023) (Chair 2022-2023)*NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel (2015-2020)*NCAA Division II Championships Committee (2014-2020)*CCA/NLI Football Recruiting Working Group (2014-2015)*NCAA Woman of the Year Selection Committee (2011-2013)*NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Committee (2009-2013)

Kansas City, Kansas

Responsible for the marketing and promotion of Division I soccer and the billing and collecting of College Services dues for over 500 men's and women's programs. Worked on behalf of Division I coaches with the NCAA to initiate beneficial legislation and address legislation that could be detrimental to the sport of college soccer. Communicated with Division I coaches regarding relevant topics and NCAA issues, including a monthly newsletter. Additionally, organized and conducted meetings with Division I coaches at the Association's annual convention, NCAA College Cups and ad hoc committees. Served as a liaison to the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Soccer Committees and the National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association to address issues related to Division I soccer.Accomplishments include:*Oversaw $300,000 television package of 20 games on Fox Soccer Channel, including selling corporate sponsorships.*Successfully lobbied the Division I membership to adopt a legislative proposal that increased the maximum number of women's soccer scholarships to 14 in 2005.*Assisted in the promotion and coordination of the Division I College Cups.*Increased the number of Division I institutions that were dues-paying members of the College Services program by approximately 65 percent.*Led the college soccer portion in the development of the five-year strategic plan of the Association.

Lubbock, Texas, United States

Responsible for the leadership and administration of a comprehensive NCAA Compliance Program with an emphasis toward rules education and extensive monitoring systems. Oversaw the administration of men's and women's cross country, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and women's soccer programs. Supervised the day-to-day operation for the Athletic Training Staff. Worked in collaboration with the following institutional offices to ensure institutional control - President, Registrar, Admissions and Financial Aid.Accomplishments include:*Led the process in guiding the institution through an NCAA probationary period.*Chaired the search committee for a new women's soccer coach.*Assisted the Red Raider Club with the recruitment and retention of new members, including the education of NCAA rules.*Provided guidance and assistance with multiple student-athletes in regards to professional athletics opportunities.Selected National Committee Service:*Division I Committee on Initial-Eligibility Waivers (2003-2005)*Athletics Certification Peer Reviewer (2004-2005)

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Assisted in the oversight and coordination of 30 membership services representatives in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the staff to the legislative and interpretive process. Coordinated the creation and distribution of the Divisions I and II coaches' certification exams. Supervised the process of drafting legislative proposals and disseminating them to the membership.Accomplishments include:*Oversaw the review and completion of approximately 1,200 initial-eligibility waivers annually.*Handled and resolved high profile and controversial initial-eligibility waivers.*Assisted the NCAA General Counsel and outside legal counsel in litigation related to initial-eligibility waivers and issues, as well as other legislative matters (e.g., adidas lawsuit).*Served as the staff liaison to the Atlantic Coast, Big East, Big West and Missouri Valley Conferences.Selected National Committee Service:*NCAA Division I Certified Events Subcommittee, Staff Liaison (2000-2001)*NCAA Division I Recruiting Subcommittee, Staff Liaison (2000-2001)*NCAA Division I Subcommittee on Initial-Eligibility Issues, Staff Liaison (1998-2001)*NCAA Division I Initial-Eligibility Waiver Committee, Staff Liaison (1998-2001)*NCAA Core-Course Review Committee, Staff Liaison (1998-2001)*NCAA Division II Academics Requirement Committee, Staff Liaison (1998-2001)

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Assisted member institutions and conferences, student-athletes, parents, the media and other organizations in understanding the application of NCAA legislation and interpretations in specific situations trough written correspondence, telephone calls and in-person presentations. Prepared and reviewed forms and educational materials that describe the application of NCAA legislation and complete appropriate research and analysis of materials necessary to implement the Association’s rules and regulations. Conducted presentations of NCAA legislation at seminars, forums, panel discussions and other large and small group meetings.Accomplishments included:*Supervised the process of drafting legislative proposals and disseminating them to the membership.*Served on NCAA task force to design the Hall of Champions building in Indianapolis, Indiana.*Served as primary staff liaison to enforcement staff for major infractions cases.Selected National Committee Service:*NCAA Division I Subcommittee on Initial-Eligibility Issues, Staff Liaison (1998-2001)*NCAA Division I Initial-Eligibility Waiver Committee, Staff Liaison (1998-2001)*NCAA Core-Course Review Committee, Staff Liaison (1998-2001)*NCAA Division II Academics Requirement Committee, Staff Liaison (1998-2001)*NCAA Division I Playing and Practice Seasons Committee, Staff Liaison (1997-1999)*NCAA Division I and II Satisfactory Progress Waivers Committee, Staff Liaison (1997-1998)

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States

Oversaw all compliance efforts for a 15-sport Football Championship Subdivision institution. Presented continuing NCAA, Southern Conference and institutional rules education sessions for all coaches, staff and student-athletes. Worked in collaboration with university offices including President, Registrar, Admissions and Financial Aid. Oversaw the academic advising efforts for all student-athletes and served as main staff liaison to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.Accomplishments included:*Led the process in guiding the institution through an NCAA probationary period.*Oversaw the implementation of the women’s soccer program including scheduling and the hiring of the head coach.*Served on the search committee for a new men's basketball coach.Selected National Committee Service:*NCAA Self-Study Steering Committee (1995-1996)*Governance and Commitment to Rules Compliance Subcommittee (1995-1996)

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Supervised and managed the conference’s NCAA compliance program and National Letter of Intent program. Responsible for campus visitations to member institutions to assist in analyzing the overall structure and administration of its athletics program and compliance with NCAA legislation. Served as chief liaison with the NCAA, the conference and the member institutions as to legislation, timetables, interpretations, compliance and enforcement. Chaired and participated in coaches meetings in all sports, as well as organized annual conference meetings and special events. Supervised full-time interns. Directed the championship operations, including preparing and maintaining budgets, administrative and game management responsibilities, for the 18 conference championships.Accomplishments include:*Coordinated all events related to the conference’s 10th anniversary of sponsoring women’s sports.*Assisted in organizing and conducting the FCS championship game in 1992, 1993 and 1994.*Served as a site representative for the Division I Women's Basketball Committee in 1994 and 1995.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Sports Business

Ba, Finance, General