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Molly Pharris
hired
as
Assistant for
Swimming & Diving (W)
Michael Licon
hired
as
Assistant for
Swimming & Diving (W)
Joe Fields
hired
as
Director of Athletics
Following a national search, New Mexico State University has selected Joe Fields, Deputy Athletics Director and Chief Operating Officer at the University of Tulsa, as its next Director of Athletics. Fields will begin his new role Oct. 8.
Emily Ancira
hired
as
Chief of Staff for
Basketball (M)
Valentina Origel
hired
as
Assistant for
Golf (W)
Benet Higgs
promoted
to
Assistant for
Softball (W)
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On Wednesday, NM State Athletics announced a transition in leadership for the softball program. Head Coach Kathy Rodolph and Associate Head Coach Cat Heifner will be moving on from their roles with the program. Assistant Coach Benet Higgs will serve as the interim head coach for the 2026 season.
Ting Ashworth
hired
as
Sports Dietitian
Chris Hertel
hired
as
Associate Head Coach for
Volleyball (W)
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State Volleyball rounded out its coaching staff on Monday, Head Coach Mike Jordan announced. The Aggies will bring Chris Hertel back for the 2025 campaign, reuniting with a five-year former assistant. This time around, Hertel will be tabbed as associate head coach, earning the distinction as the top assistant to Jordan, his longtime friend and colleague.
Myron Brown
hired
as
Assistant for
Basketball (W)
Nick Matson
hired
as
Assistant for
Basketball (M)
Kayla Tucker
hired
as
Assistant for
Basketball (W)
Nate Gurich
hired
as
Assistant AD of Facilities & Game Operations
Chelsea Rose
hired
as
Assistant for
Volleyball (W)
Mike Anderson
is
no longer
the Associate Athletic Trainer (MBB/Diving)
for Sports Medicine
John Cannova
hired
as
Offensive Line for
Football
David Yost
hired
as
Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks for
Football
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