Samantha Friedbauer
promoted
to
Associate Athletic Director for Fan Engagement and Revenue Generation
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (July 22, 2025) — Northern Arizona University Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Uri Farkas has announced several key promotions within the athletics department, all to strengthen the Lumberjacks in the new era of collegiate athletics.
Morgan Flynn
promoted
to
Director of Compliance / NILGo Contact
Clay Gardner
promoted
to
Director of Sports Information
Brian Bienz
promoted
to
Director of Compliance
Joshua Henson
promoted
to
Director of Business Operations
Scott Foulis
promoted
to
Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance
Darin Yrigoyen
promoted
to
Assistant AD, Strategic and Brand Communications
Alison Smalling
promoted
to
Assistant AD of Administration
Brandon Stevens
promoted
to
Director of Athletics Media and Production
Scott Trulock
promoted
to
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Health and Performance
Ross Barr
promoted
to
Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Mental Health and Performance
Lanny Bradford
extended
as the
Senior Associate Athletic Director/Sports Medicine (GLF)
Dan Skirka
extended
as the
Head Coach for
Baseball (M)
After leading Murray State Baseball on a historic run that culminated with the program's first-ever appearance in the Men's College World Series, head coach Dan Skirka has received a contract extension that will see him lead the Racers through the 2030 season.
Cody Hawkins
extended
as the
Head Coach for
Football
Idaho State University and Director of Athletics Pauline Thiros have announced a five-year contract extension for Head Football Coach Cody Hawkins, through the 2030 Football season.
Nico Yantko
extended
as the
Director of Athletics
Having continued to lead Murray State Athletics to unprecedented success behind a comprehensive shared vision for excellence, Director of Athletics Nico Yantko has received a five-year contract extension that will see the two-time alum lead the Racers through 2030.
Derek Pittman
extended
as the
Head Coach for
Soccer (W)
After leading UTSA soccer through its transition into the American Athletic Conference and building the Roadrunners into one of the most dangerous defensive squads in the league, head coach Derek Pittman has agreed to a new deal that will extend his contract and keep him in San Antonio through the 2029 season, in addition to additional resources for the Roadrunners’ staff.
Sandy Barbour
hired
as
Interim Athletic Director, Senior Leadership
Camden Decker
hired
as
Head Coach for
Softball (W)
St. Bonaventure University Vice President and Director of Athletics Bob Beretta has announced the hiring of Camden Decker as the fifth head coach in the history of the Bonnies softball program.
Matt Bosse
hired
as
Head Coach for
Swimming & Diving (W)
+1 more
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – Niagara University Associate Vice President for Athletics Simon Gray has announced the hiring of Matt Bosse as the head coach of the Purple Eagles men's and women's swimming teams.
Raffael Craig
hired
as
Head Coach for
Outdoor Track & Field (W)
+5 more
Rock Hill, S.C. – Winthrop University Athletic Director Chuck Rey announced the hiring of Raffael Craig as the head track & field/cross country coach on Thursday afternoon, to see Craig become the third head coach in the history of the track & field program
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