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New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMWire
-
Adeniyi Amadou
hired
as
Head Coach for
Basketball (W)
NM State Announces Hiring of Adeniyi Amadou as 13th Head Coach in Program History
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico State has announced the hiring of its 13th head coach in program history, Adeniyi Amadou. The first-time head coach brings with him over 15 years of experience at the Division I level. He currently serves as the associate head coach at Rhode Island, which clinched an NCAA Tournament berth on Sunday, March 8, when it defeated George Mason to win the Atlantic 10 Tournament title. This also represents the first head coach hiring for NM State Director of Athletics Joe Fields.
Mar 12 -
Joseph Almaguer
promoted
to
Associate AD for Administration
NM State Athletics Announces Executive Leadership Additions, Staff Updates and New Sport Administration Assignments
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State Athletics is excited to announce several key staff additions, executive leadership updates and a new sport administration structure designed to strengthen operations, enhance the student-athlete experience and position the department for continued success.
Jan 13 -
Nicole Sack
promoted
to
Associate AD for External Engagement (Cheer)
NM State Athletics Announces Executive Leadership Additions, Staff Updates and New Sport Administration Assignments
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State Athletics is excited to announce several key staff additions, executive leadership updates and a new sport administration structure designed to strengthen operations, enhance the student-athlete experience and position the department for continued success.
Jan 13 -
Chet Savage
promoted
to
Deputy AD and Chief Revenue Officer
NM State Athletics Announces Executive Leadership Additions, Staff Updates and New Sport Administration Assignments
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State Athletics is excited to announce several key staff additions, executive leadership updates and a new sport administration structure designed to strengthen operations, enhance the student-athlete experience and position the department for continued success.
Jan 13 -
Josh Hadley
hired
as
Senior Associate AD for Student-Athlete Services
NM State Athletics Announces Executive Leadership Additions, Staff Updates and New Sport Administration Assignments
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State Athletics is excited to announce several key staff additions, executive leadership updates and a new sport administration structure designed to strengthen operations, enhance the student-athlete experience and position the department for continued success.
Jan 13 -
Eric Crawford
hired
as
Senior Associate AD - Chief Financial Officer
NM State Athletics Announces Executive Leadership Additions, Staff Updates and New Sport Administration Assignments
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State Athletics is excited to announce several key staff additions, executive leadership updates and a new sport administration structure designed to strengthen operations, enhance the student-athlete experience and position the department for continued success.
Jan 13 -
Molly Tye
hired
as
Deputy AD for Internal Operations/Senior Woman Administrator
NM State Athletics Announces Executive Leadership Additions, Staff Updates and New Sport Administration Assignments
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State Athletics is excited to announce several key staff additions, executive leadership updates and a new sport administration structure designed to strengthen operations, enhance the student-athlete experience and position the department for continued success.
Jan 13 -
Molly Pharris
hired
as
Assistant for
Swimming & Diving (W)
Nov 10 -
Michael Licon
hired
as
Assistant for
Swimming & Diving (W)
Nov 10 -
Joe Fields
hired
as
Director of Athletics
NMSU selects University of Tulsa’s Joe Fields as new Athletics Director
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.
Sep 30 -
Emily Ancira
hired
as
Chief of Staff for
Basketball (M)
Sep 02 -
Valentina Origel
hired
as
Assistant for
Golf (W)
Sep 02 -
Lia Mosher is
no longer
the Assistant
for Volleyball (W)
Jul 30 -
Amber Burdge is
no longer
the Acting Director of Athletics
for Senior Leadership
Jul 30 -
Benet Higgs
promoted
to
Assistant for
Softball (W)
NM State Softball Announces Coaching Transition - New Mexico State University Athletics
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.
Jul 30 -
James Hall is
no longer
the Deputy AD/Sports Administration, Student Development & Athletics Chief DE&I Officer
for Student Services
Jul 30 -
Braun Cartwright is
no longer
the Deputy AD/COO
for Senior Leadership
Jul 30 -
Jul 30
-
Ting Ashworth
hired
as
Sports Dietitian
Jul 08 -
Chris Hertel
hired
as
Associate Head Coach for
Volleyball (W)
Chris Hertel Returns as Associate Head Coach
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.
Jun 18
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