Eddie Cameron, 1942-72 King had been a finalist for the athletic director vacancy at Northwestern, which promoted deputy Mike Polisky but then saw him resign under pressure 10 days later. Did you encounter any technical issues? Butters began his career at Duke in 1967 when he became Director of Special Events. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. She served internships in the Notre Dame Athletics Department, NCAA and Nike, Inc. Nina King, 2021-, What They Are Saying aboutNina King Vice President and Director of Athletics, Director of Athletics records, 1939-2007, bulk 1968-2007, College sports -- Economic aspects -- United States, College sports -- United States -- Management, Sex discrimination in sports -- United States. Go Duke! He instructed his assistant to go back and page Krzyzewski before he boarded his plane but told him not to tell the young coach he planned to hire him. 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The committee was enthusiastic about Ninas candidacy, and I could not be more excited to see her at the helm of Duke Athletics.. Instead Knight hired him as an assistant at Army. Duke Football is excited to move forward! She also championed the creation and launch of the Rubenstein-Bing ACE program, a collaboration between Stanford and Duke for global civic engagement for student-athletes from both athletic departments. I want to stress, I think Mike was always going to be their choice, Weltlich says. That national presence is important in our schools leadership position in an ever-changing college sports environment. He became Duke University's head baseball coach in 1968, a position he held until 1970. Nina King, 2021-, We set out on a national search to find the best possible leader, someone with the experience, intellect and vision to meet the challenges of the future and a sharp understanding of our commitment to excellence in academics and competition, said Wagoner. He held this position from May 30, 2008 until his retirement on September 1, 2021. She is a 2000 graduate of Notre Dame, where she served as head manager for the women's swimming and diving program while White served as the school's athletic director. The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. Thats easy to see now, what with 42 years and five national titles worth of hindsight. Im so in debt for what she brings to Duke, but so inspired by what she brings to college athletics. Sports files contain rosters, stats, and contest reports for numerous men's and women's revenue and non-revenue sports. I can imagine no better person to carry on Kevin Whites exceptional record at Duke., "First, I am extremely grateful to President Price for providing me with this incredible opportunity to lead the very best athletics department in the country, said King. So naturally Foster left, and there stood Butters in March 1980, three years on the job and already staring at the most critical hire of his Duke career. In 2021-22, King will serve as the Chair of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee for the second consecutive year. Now he will insist that Krzyzewski was always the first pick. Lance Watson, a one-time all-district high school baller, suited up all season for the Longhorns. Here are the 10 best, in terms of head coaches. Without question, Nina will champion the core mission of Duke University while lifting the student-athletes to a new level of excellence. 5/19/2021 12:45:00 PM. I can imagine no better person to carry onKevin Whites exceptional record at Duke., First, I am extremely grateful to President Price for providing me with this incredible opportunity to lead the very best athletics department in the country, said King. WebStaff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Position Phone Email; Mike Elko: Head Coach (919) 684-2635 (919) 684-2635: mike.elko@duke.edu: Kevin Johns She has worked previously at ESPN and the Philadelphia Daily News. One went so far as to declare the name of Dukes next head coach would begin with a W. Except the finalists were Weltlich and the man we now know as Coach K. The pair were invited to Durham for second interviews by then Weltlich had removed himself from consideration at Iowa State at Butters house. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. When he left Durham to return to Ole Miss, he never once looked back. We all know what happened to Krzyzewski next after three lousy years, the student body wanted him fired, Butters stuck by him, and here we are. I went where they would have me, Weltlich says. The Contracts and Schedules series contains contracts and agreements between Duke University and other colleges, universities, and academies, travel itineraries for road contests, game schedules, and lists of lettering athletes for several revenue and nonrevenue sports. Born October 3, 1978 in Tampa, Fla., King received her bachelors degree in accountancy from the University of Notre Dame in 2000 where she served as a student manager and eventually the head manager for the women's swimming and diving program, and her juris doctor degree from Tulane Law School in 2005. at ACC Tournament, UNC wins ACC Tournament opener easily over BC, Report: Sylvia Hatchell made racially insensitive remarks, forced players to compete while hurt, NC State makes NIT, AD Debbie Yow upset Wolfpack not invited to Big Dance, NC State extends Doeren's contract through 2023, UNC women continue on despite Hatchell's absence, Here are the 2023 finalists for HSOT Honors: The best in NC high school sports, Men's basketball roster movement: NC State lands Missouri transfer, The 25 most memorable moments in Carolina Hurricanes history, Here's who is coming and going for UNC, NC State, Duke women's basketball, Get the inside scoop on NC high school sports with HSOT Insider, Durham Bulls baseball: A history of the team, the DBAP and minor league ball in Durham, Forty years later, the story of '83 never gets old for NC State, Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks: The football team that never won, North Carolina high school sports scoreboard. By comparison, Weltlich was a proven product. Idealistic and maybe a little stubborn, Duke athletic director Tom Butters steadfastly refused to play games when South Carolina came sniffing around for his head She will become the first woman to serve as Duke's athletic director and the third Black woman to lead a Power 5 athletic department, joining Virginia's Carla Williams and Vanderbilt's Candice Storey Lee. Its not exactly a destination, more the pit stop or day-trip footnote to a more popular Alabama beach vacation. King is currently Dukes senior deputy director of athletics for administration and legal affairs and chief of staff. Bob Weltlich ended up here 20 years ago, when he decided to retire. Nina Kingis indeed the absolute perfect choice to lead this storied program. Materials present include general correspondence, seven subject files arranged by accession, and contracts and schedules. DURHAM Nina E. Kingwill be the next Vice President and Director of Athletics at Duke University, PresidentVincent E. Priceannounced Wednesday. General correspondence is divided into two subseries: alphabetical and chronological. Duke Athletics. In February of 2018, King was named to Sports Business Journals Forty Under 40 Class of 2018. All rights reserved. [Identification of item], Director of Athletics Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University. Try a week on us. Prior to joining Duke University, King served as the Director of Rules Education in the Notre Dame Athletics Department from 2005-08. It wasnt so funny then., Another: He got the South Alabama job after the sudden resignation of Bill Musselman, recommended by, among others, one Mike Krzyzewski. WebKing was selected for the position following a national search that was led by G. Richard Wagoner, former chair of the Duke Board of Trustees, and a committee that included Duke trustees, administrators, faculty and current and former student-athletes. She has prepared for this opportunity her entire professional life, learning from the best of all time in Dr. (Kevin) White. Duke Head Womens Basketball CoachKara Lawson, I am absolutely beyond excited for Nina. King is currently Dukes senior deputy director of athletics for administration and legal affairs and chief of staff. She has prepared for this opportunity her entire professional life, learning from the best of all time in Dr. (Kevin) White. Athletics. At Army, he set a high-water mark of 20-8 in his second season, which receded to 9-17 in 1979-80. ", King first woman hired as Duke athletic director. Football, Brownlow Mailbag: Which NC school gets the most players drafted? But I need to be clear: Mike did not get the job because I didnt want the job. But the semantics of a coaching search are always tricky, and even before search firms gave athletic directors plausible deniability, there was a way to assert a truth without revealing all of it. Additionally, Id like to express my sincere appreciation to Rick Wagoner, Valerie Ashby and the search committee for their belief in me and generous support. WebCollection contains records relating to the operations and activities of the Duke University Athletic Director, 1939-2007, bulk 1968-2007. He added that, for the sake of accuracy, no one else had been offered the job. WebKing was selected for the position following a national search that was led by G. Richard Wagoner, former chair of the Duke Board of Trustees, and a committee that included Is there a Bilastrator, or does Jay Bilas have an undistinguished playing career and become a lawyer? Among Power 5 institutions, King joins Vanderbilts Candice Storey Lee and Virginias Carla Williams as Black female directors of athletics. Kevin White, 2008-21 She chaired the Division I women's basketball committee last season and teaches a course in Duke's business school alongside White. Athletics Dept. Eddie Cameron, 1942-72 I am thrilled that Nina will be our Vice President and Director of Athletics, said Price. Nina is an incredible human. He vowed not to pit one program against the other, but athletic director Warner Alford planned to sweeten his deal with a TV show, hoping to close the gap on the reported $100,000 deal, which included both TV and a camp, Duke had to offer. After twenty-five years, records that have been processed may be consulted with the permission of the University Archivist. ", Excited to announce Nina King (@ninaking22) as the eighth Vice President & Director of Athletics in @DukeU history!#GoDuke pic.twitter.com/bVpe77Tf8x. I'm so happy for Nina and her family and can't wait for her to get started. 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A Warner Bros. Also present are materials relating to Butters' fundraising activities; work with the Iron Dukes and Alumni Association; Duke University Sports Hall of Fame nominees, inductees, and speeches; Athletics Council minutes and memoranda; and athletic facilities maintenance and upgrade projects including several made to Wallace Wade Stadium and Cameron Indoor Stadium. USC Upstate vice chancellor announces resignation. I was on what I called a five-year plan. The star player goes to Duke. She is the author of three books, including "The Big East: Inside the Most Entertaining and Influential Conference in College Basketball History." The Contracts and Schedules series contains contracts and agreements between Duke University and other colleges, universities, and academies, travel itineraries for road contests, game schedules, and lists of lettering athletes for several revenue and nonrevenue sports. This list may not reflect recent changes . She will succeed Kevin M. White, who is retiring after 13 years in the post, on September 1. Duke University. Duke athletic director Nina King speaks at womens leadership conference with Durham Sports Commission - The Chronicle SPORTS Duke athletic director Nina Nina understands what it takes to build a great program on the coaching and playing side of athletics while possessing the unique ability to sit at the business, academic and legal tables comfortably. In addition, she assisted with oversight and planning for special projects within the department, coordinated strategic planning initiatives and is the primary contact between Duke Athletics and the university administration, including the Board of Trustees, Presidents office, and senior administration. As Athletic Director Butters was known as an intrepid fundraiser and is credited with upgrading several athletic facilities erected in the 1930s and 1940s. Chancellor Randy Woodson made the announcement today in advance of a scheduled 10 a.m. Jan. 31 press conference in Reynolds Coliseum. Its funny that Weltlich of all people would spend his retirement working ensuring folks arent forgotten. Few thought Duke, a small, private school with a rigorous academic reputation, could rise again. 3:13 PM EDT, Wed May 19, 2021. WebCategory:Duke Blue Devils athletic directors Help Pages in category "Duke Blue Devils athletic directors" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. Joe Alleva, 1998-2008 2023 Parker Executive Search. Thats the inevitable question, isnt it? This was Butters decision to make. I am excited to work with Nina in this new role, added Valerie Ashby, Dean of Dukes Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, who served as vice chair of the search committee. materials in the Duke University Libraries, search for these terms in the Asked if the school would pony up more money to ensure Foster remained in Durham, Butters practically sneered. Here are the 10 best, in terms of head coaches. Athletics Director of Information Technology (919) 668-5704 (919) 668-5704: Mark She served internships in the Notre Dame Athletics Department, NCAA and Nike, Inc. Having endured the pandemic, he thought it would be nice to find a permanent way to thank all of the people who serve Fairhope the first responders, teachers, medical professionals and spearheaded an effort to fundraise for the statue. King also serves on several ACC and Duke University committees and was previously a member of the NCAA Committee on Institutional Performance. Simply put, she is uniquely qualified to lead this department into the next era of athletics success. Money, though, wasnt everything to Weltlich. I just dont think thats where intercollegiate athletics should be, he told the Herald-Sun in February 1980. Shes the face of the future in athletics and were lucky to call her a Blue Devil. In February of 2018, King was named to Sports Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Class of 2018. Additionally, King serves on the Arizona State University College of Law Sports Law and Business Program Advisory Board as well as the Durham Academy Board of Trustees. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Personally, I have enjoyed working with Nina and look forward to working with her even more in the future. Football, 1999-2016: Stoops instant success national championship in Year 2 changed the financial trajectory of Sooner athletics. Bob Stoops. People could use a reminder where Weltlich is concerned, too. Nina is recognized as a committed advocate for inclusive excellence in collegiate athletics, and she has represented Duke on committees of the NCAA, ACC and many other national organizations. Prior to joining Duke University, King served as the Director of Rules Education in the Notre Dame Athletics Department from 2005-08. -Duke Head Mens Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski, "I am thrilled for Nina and her family. It didnt suit me nearly as well. Alphabetical correspondence documents communication with other university offices, faculty, staff, alumni, and students; colleagues at other educational institutions and professional organizations; and various fundraising and promotional campaigns and events. WebIn 1977, Butters became Duke University's fifth Athletic Director, preceded by James DeHart (1926-1930), Wallace Wade (1931-1942, 1946), Eddie Cameron (1942-1972), and Carl Nina King, 2021-, "This is truly a magical moment within the life of Duke Athletics. She is the author of three books, including "The Big East: Inside the Most Entertaining and Influential Conference in College Basketball History. Carl James, 1972-76 Additionally, King serves on the Arizona State University College of Law Sports Law and Business Program Advisory Board as well as the Durham Academy Board of Trustees. Accession UA2019-0087 added in October 2019. A native of Knights Orrville, Ohio, Weltlich grew up shagging rebounds for his high school hero. Idealistic and maybe a little stubborn, Duke athletic director Tom Butters steadfastly refused to play games when South Carolina came sniffing around for his head basketball coach, Bill Foster, in 1980. Go Duke! Prominent subjects throughout include the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). That made Foster rather popular among athletic directors looking to fix their ailing programs. That was the rationalization, but in my book it shows how thats just the first step.. The collection is divided into nine series: general correspondence, contracts and schedules, and subject series arranged in accession order.
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