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Abbie Faingold
hired
as
Assistant for
Soccer (W)
Shadrack Biwott
hired
as
Interim Head Coach for
Cross Country (W)
+1 more
Lana Radakovic
hired
as
Assistant for
Volleyball (W)
Bridget Alexander
is
no longer
the Associate Director for Compliance
for Compliance
Danielle Shank
promoted
to
Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Relations, Chief Marketing Officer, and Senior Woman Administrator
DAVIS, Calif. — UC Davis Director of Athletics Rocko DeLuca announced the appointment of Danielle Shank as Senior Woman Administrator (SWA). Shank, Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Relations and Chief Marketing Officer, assumes the role following an expansion of responsibilities for Dr. Heather Hunter, Senior Associate Athletics Director and Executive Director of the Letterwinners Club.
Ari Homayun
hired
as
Head Coach for
Beach Volleyball (W)
DAVIS, Calif. —A new era in Davis will begin on July 1 when Ari Homayun officially takes over as the new head coach for UC Davis beach volleyball. A rising star in collegiate coaching and decorated former student-athlete, Homayun brings with her a history of building successful teams, mentoring student-athletes, and excelling both on the sidelines and in the sand.
Walter Valverde
is
no longer
the Associate Director of Equipment Operations (WSOC, VB, MBB, MTEN)
for Equipment
Devon Thumwood
is
no longer
the Director of Business Operations
for Business & Finance
Prima Glorioso
hired
as
Assistant for
Volleyball (W)
Emilee Tominovich
hired
as
Assistant for
Soccer (W)
Rocko DeLuca
extended
as the
Director of Athletics
DAVIS, Calif. – UC Davis has announced that Director of Athletics Rocko DeLuca has signed a five-year contract extension. Since assuming the position in 2021, DeLuca has established a bold vision for Aggie Athletics, emphasizing academic and athletic excellence, student-athlete well-being, and strategic growth.
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