Wire
Dylan Smith
hired
as
Director of Operations for
Outdoor Track & Field (W)
+5 more
Bryant Avery
hired
as
Assistant Director of Strategic Communications - Volleyball / Swimming & Diving / Rowing
Carrie Pittman
hired
as
Assistant Director of Special Events
Chandler McBride
hired
as
Assistant Director of Development, Annual Fund
Adam Low
hired
as
Director of Operations for
Baseball (M)
Rick Barnes
extended
as the
Head Coach for
Basketball (M)
University of Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced Thursday afternoon the signing of a lifetime contract for head men's basketball coach Rick Barnes, live on the Mike Keith Show.
Josh Heupel
extended
as the
Head Coach for
Football
After leading Tennessee football to its winningest three-year stretch in more than two decades, head coach Josh Heupel has received a contract extension through January 2030, Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced Tuesday.
Alec Bartow
promoted
to
Director of Development, Major Gifts for
Lacrosse
Tyler Hill
hired
as
Assistant Director of Sports Performance for
Tennis
Deanna Hill
hired
as
Hurdles, Sprints for
Outdoor Track & Field (W)
+3 more
Quinton Smith
promoted
to
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance
Matthew Hollifield
is
no longer
the Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities
for Football
Maddie Gilliam
is
no longer
the Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts
for Football
Ethan Bauer
is
no longer
the Director of Sports Nutrition
Kurt Schmidt
is
no longer
the Director of Competition Development
for Baseball
Amy Hart
promoted
to
Associate Athletics Director of Executive Operations
Josh Reynolds
promoted
to
Director of Baseball Operations and Pitching Performance for
Baseball (M)
Frank Anderson
promoted
to
Assistant for
Baseball (M)
Brad Briggs
promoted
to
Deputy Athletics Director and Chief Financial Officer for
Football
Danny White, Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics at the University of Tennessee, announced several new roles within his leadership team on Friday. Brad Briggs has been promoted to Deputy Athletics Director and Chief Financial Officer. Now in his 12th year with Tennessee Athletics, Briggs oversees financial management, business operations, Anthony Travel, procurement and information technology.
Email us at support@intercollegiate.co with any questions.
© 2026 Intercollegiate. All rights reserved.