discovery: { He was 84 years old. Giannini founded the Southern Miss Athletic Foundation, which has raised over $100 The former Southern Miss Golden Eagle athletics director and coach, Roland Dale passed away Sunday night in Jackson, MS. I have been fortunate to work with Jon over the past four years and really appreciate everything he has done for the football program. It was underway when Dale first arrived, but under-funded. Cody Bielstein, Assistant Director of Athletics Development. Also visiting on the show this week are head men's . Inside Southern Miss Athletics | Podcasts on Audible | Audible.com "Jon is relentless in his approach, positive in his dealings with people, but also direct in making sure the job gets done. Hugh Freeze - Wikipedia Jeff Mitchell has served as the Deputy Director of Athletics at Southern Miss since August 2018 with a directed focus on managing the daily operations of the Golden Eagle athletics department. He knows Southern Miss having served as deputy athletic director for three years before becoming the athletic director at Troy in . Roberts Stadium.In 2008, after 17 years at the helm of the USM Football program, Jeff Bower was replaced by Larry Fedora.The football team won two College Division national championships (as Mississippi Southern College, in 1958 and 1962), and won three of the . Its not just football either. He has a vision of how he wants to run a department with his top priority always being what's best for the student-athlete. McClain, the athletic director, must find new revenue streams to even hope to provide a better financial package for the next head coach. "Over the next few years, this strategic plan will serve as our road map as we transition to the Sun Belt and look to become one of the best athletic departments within the conference and across the country," said McClain. He left Florida in 1986 to enter the private sector, taking over as CEO and co-owner The university is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities - High research activity". In return, the Sun Belt provides a much more comfortable and sensible home for Southern Miss. 266-5578. In nearly nine years of working with Jon, I have watched a terrific person grow into an outstanding administrator who has been more than ready to sit in a director of athletics chair for some time now. CUSAs main TV partners are CBSSports Network not to be confused with CBS and Stadium. Average annual salary was $24,835 and median salary was $8,656. Thank you to NCS Southern Miss. He has been a critical part of our basketball program over the past two years and brought valuable expertise and knowledge to our staff. - University of Southern Mississippi President Rodney D. Bennett has announced the hiring of Jon Gilbert as the University's Director of Athletics. To republish online, simply click the button, copy the html code and paste into your Content Management System (CMS). The 25 strategic initiatives range across five categories, demonstrating the department's commitment to the following areas: - Assisted with implementing more awareness for Southern Miss . Six candidates to replace John Cohen as Mississippi State athletic director He's just a model professional and we are going to miss him in Knoxville." Our foundation of success is rooted in the mindset of strength, stability, consistency, and toughness. In lieu of flowers, the Dale family asks that a donation be made to the Roland and Teenie Dale Endowment. Living a legacy of coaching | The Columbian-Progress In addition to the mens basketball appearance in the CBI, the football team qualified for bowl selection and women's basketball saw action in the post-season with an appearance in the WBI. Florida in 1966. Jeremy knows us. A memorial service will be held at noon ET, Thursday, Oct. 3 in the Sanctuary of First Presbyterian . Please reload the page and try again. Gilbert, who will begin his work no later than March 1, comes to Southern Miss from the University of Tennessee, where he has served as Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director since 2011. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Golden Eagle Basketball Hotline Continues Monday, Feb. 6 at Walk-On's, Southern Miss Athletics Honors Kinlock Bell, Golden Eagle Basketball Hotline Continues Monday, Jan. 23 at Walk-On's, Golden Eagle Basketball Hotline Returns Monday at Walk-On's, Golden Eagle Basketball Hotline Continues on Monday, Dec. 19, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. 2) There is no substitute for leadership alignment Well, to a lesser extent, thats kind of how it felt when Jeremy McClain returned to Southern Miss in 2016 as the new athletic director at Troy then overseeing a football program that beat the Golden Eagles on that September night. One of his accomplishments was the renovation to Roberts Stadium. During Mitchells tenure at Southern Miss, baseball has advanced to three NCAA regional appearances (19, 21, 22) and one super regional appearance (22) while mens basketball played in the CBI post-season tournament in 2019 and football participated in the Armed Forces Bowl following the 2019 season and won the 2022 LendingTree Bowl. Athletic Training BS - University of Southern Mississippi - University of Southern Mississippi President Rodney D. Bennett has announced the hiring of Jon Gilbert as the University's Director of Athletics. Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Experience in Spartanburg, SC - NCAA She served as the second head coach in that program's history. Said McClain, This move just makes sense geographically, for our fan base and, most of all for our student-athletes., Gill nodded as McClain spoke, and later added, The Sun Belt has gotten a lot better in recent years. He . "I'm looking forward to getting to know our staff, our student-athletes and coaches, and the great supporters of the Golden Eagles," Gilbert added. He was inducted into the University of Florida's College of Health and Human Performance Ive seen it up close. From October 2006 to November 2014, Mitchell oversaw compliance, student services, and legal affairs at Santa Clara. He knows what life is like in both leagues. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. Welcome to the Sun Belt," said Sun Belt commissioner Keith Gill to Southern Miss athletic director Jeremy McClain and president Dr. Rodney Bennett. I tried to go to the beach when it broke . Southern Miss deputy athletics director Jeff Mitchell is expected to be named Ball State's athletics director, according to ESPN. He fully understands and embraces the primary role of serving student-athletes and creating an experience focused on current academic and athletic goals, as well as preparing them for life beyond sports. Jan. 24, 2017. * Where We Are 118 College DriveHattiesburg, MS 39406-0001, 730 East Beach BoulevardLong Beach, MS 39560. "I think anybody in this situation is going to . At Southern Miss, Mitchell utilizes his extensive background in legal affairs, external relations, and revenue generation to manage the Universitys relationship with multi-media rights partner LEARFIELD. Mitchell negotiated multi-million dollar deals with The Aspire Group to grow the departments ticketing and revenue generation efforts and with Van Wagner Sports and Entertainment to develop a comprehensive corporate sponsorship and multi-media rights program valued at $5 million. Mobile, Lafayette, Monroe and Troy are easy drives from Hattiesburg. Tournament basketball games not aired by NBC. Talk to WXXVs anchors, reporters and meteorologists. Southern Miss Director of Athletics Bill McGillis is proud to announce the hiring of Doc Sadler as the 20th head men's basketball coach in school history. Mitchell spent five years at USM after being hired in . The #ToTheTop25 Strategic Plan can be viewed by clicking here. Download the WXXV News 25 and Weather Authority Mobile Apps on your smart phone or tablet device to receive breaking news and weather push notifications the minute it happens. TV market-size is how Southern Miss got left behind in CUSA in the first place. "Four years ago I turned 65 - the same year I hired Larry Fedora and the same year we completed the new south end-zone complex in . By clicking submit, you agree to share your email address with Mississippi Today. Sports Zone: Sun Belt Conference Tournament Special Dale, who was inducted into the Southern Miss M-Club Hall of Fame on April 12, 1996, was one of the architects of the Southern Miss athletic program as both an assistant coach and as athletic director. Other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations. Mitchell also has assisted in the planning and development of $7.5 million in facility upgrades at Southern Miss including a new 18,000 square foot student-athlete academic center, a new synthetic turf baseball field and state-of-the-art LED lighting system, a new basketball court re-design and state-of-the art LED lighting system, and enhancements to the baseball locker room, the M-Club lounge and kitchen, and the athletics administration building. | Learn more about Sean Merchant's work experience, education, connections & more by . Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) The Amory . "I remember this moment very vividly," McClain said. nine grandchildren. Our focus is to continue to enhance the profile and success of The University of Southern Mississippi and The athletic director position opened in December, when Richard Giannini announced 266-5017. It was from there he returned to Southern Miss in 1974 to become athletic director. Southern Miss football coach Will Hall issues injury updates on Eric 4/24/2012 12:00:00 AM. * Maximizing our Footprint Another deep run? athletic experience to Hattiesburg. Cox also visits with He. Staff Directory - Southern Miss Danny Hugh Freeze Jr. (born September 27, 1969) is an American football coach who is the head coach at Auburn University. athletic director for 13 years. Today, we got better.. following organizations: Whoops! Home. Southern Miss is near the bottom in football coaching salaries Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital, Athletics Communications- (601) 266-4503, Ticket Office - (601) 266-5418 or 1-800-844-TICK, Cody Bielstein, Assistant Director of Athletics Development, Kendall Towe, Assistant Director of Development Internal Operations, Misty McWhorter, Athletic Foundation Staff Accountant, Brandon Roberts, Head Coach / Cheerleading, Kyle Richards , Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, Eric Beatty, Marketing Graduate Assistant, Carly Della Sala, Marketing Graduate Assistant, Whitley Ruffin, Digital Marketing Graduate Assistant, Josie Copley , Graduate Assistant (Softball, Track, Cross Country), Sterling Randle , Graduate Assistant (Women's Basketball, Women's Golf), Ashleigh Young , Graduate Assistant (Soccer, Men's and Women's Tennis), Rob Shillito , Assistant AD for Academic Support Services (Baseball, Women's Basketball), Raven Tatum , Academic Counselor (Football (Offense), Men's and Women's Tennis), Yuji Katsuta , Assistant Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball), Jayme Nauman , Assistant Athletic Trainer (Women's Basketball), Heather Nosky , Assistant Athletic Trainer (Soccer), Evan Denoux , Graduate Assistant (Volleyball), Jonathan Pierce, Graduate Assistant (Softball), Jordan Adams, Graduate Assistant (Track and Field, Cross Country), Chase Bitowf, Assistant Director / Football Video Coordinator, Treis LeBlanc, Video Production / Graduate Assistant, SaJason Finley, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, T.J. Greenstone, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Matt Mandich, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Alex Richard, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Brooke Veltkamp, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, B.A. Southern Miss move to Sun Belt makes sense on many levels Shortly after, athletic director Jerry Spell from a small Catholic school in Bay St. Louis . Living a legacy of coaching | Delta Democrat-Times The Sun Belt is intensely competitive in the spring sports of baseball and softball. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. According to the filing, then-Southern Miss athletic director Jon . Reporter Scott Watkins | The Olympian Despite beating Memphis, Tulane and Houston consistently on the field, the Golden Eagles got passed by during conference re-alignment because of the relatively small amount of TV viewers in south Mississippi. Southern Miss athletic director Jeremy McClain, left, presents a No. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "Employees at the University and the people of the Hattiesburg community are getting a wonderful family and a tremendous leader to join their own family. Prior to his experience at Tennessee, Gilbert worked for nearly 17 years at the University of Alabama, serving in multiple roles, including Associate Athletics Director from 2009 to 2011. Jon does a great job of getting everybody on the same page and making sure everybody is moving in the right direction. That is, sell more tickets. The larger facility was a key factor in helping to upgrade the schedule by getting more formidable opponents to come to Hattiesburg. His ability to connect with donors, administrators, employees and coaches will be of great benefit to Southern Miss. Keep this news free and accessible to all by becoming a member and giving a recurring donation of any amount today. Turk were building strong programs that competed at a high level as an independent. With Larry leaving and the 2011 football Gilbert, who will begin his work no later than March 1, comes to Southern Miss from the University of Tennessee, where he has served as Executive Senior Associate . inception to over 140 members. Economic impact: The Hattiesburg economy hit a home run with 3 weeks of 'Baseburg'. Mississippi State Athletic Director Search: Potential Candidates to South Alabama, Louisiana-Lafayette and Georgia Southern are all traditionally strong programs. We celebrate community and we tell your stories. Southern Miss football recruiting class 2023: Meet Golden Eagles' early "Today, we announce that he will also play a significant role in shaping . position at Louisiana-Monroe. Mitchell served as the interim Director of Athletics for six months during the 2018-2019 academic year in which the Golden Eagles posted their most competitive athletics season in more than a decade as all team sports registered winning seasons and baseball captured its fourth consecutive conference championship and advanced to the NCAA tournament. Photo courtesy of USM Athletics Southern Miss has found their next Athletic Director. we have experienced some great successes. Southern Miss' Jeff Mitchell to be named Ball State athletics director Jackson State University (Jackson State or JSU) is a public historically black research university in Jackson, Mississippi.It is one of the largest HBCUs in the United States and the fourth largest university in Mississippi in terms of student enrollment. Southern Miss athletic director Jeremy McClain kept a notecard with him at all times during the coaching search this past fall. Assisting the committee in their work is search consultant Bob Beaudine of Eastman The strategic plan uses five factors as guiding elements for future growth: Strong support professional with a Master's degree focused in Athletic Administration from Mississippi College. The strategic plan includes a bold vision for the future of Golden Eagle athletics comprised of 25 strategic initiatives to be completed before the end of the 2025 calendar year. 8/18/2022 9:00:00 AM. A shoulder injury cut short his professional career. Dale began his football career as a player at Ole Miss, where he played tackle from 1947-49. 39406-0001: Hattiesburg, Miss. A win of the championship would give []. We know Jeremy. HATTIESBURG Southern Miss announced a contract extension Wednesday for Athletic Director Jeremy McClain. For the Golden Eagles, Mitchell serves as the sport administrator for mens basketball and baseball in addition to serving as the administrator for football scheduling. "This is an especially sad day for me as I knew Coach Dale personally as he was my athletic director during my football playing years at Southern Miss. Mitchell serves as an adjunct professor for undergraduate and graduate classes in the Southern Miss School of Business and Economic Development teaching classes on leadership and governance and policy in sport. Jon Gilbert Named Director of Athletics - Southern Miss HATTIESBURG, Miss. Borbash, Carlyn Linker, and DeLancey, and grandparents of Tori, Parker, Sara, Kelsey, Jeremy McClain, the Southern Miss athletic director, believes the annual travel expenses for all athletic programs will be reduced between $500,000 and a million dollars. Number of employees at University of Southern Mississippi in year 2021 was 5,057. 5) That if we execute what we can control, at a high level, then success will take care of itself Assistant Director of Athletics / Game Operations & Championships at Duke . - Southern Miss Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain announced Monday the hiring of Natalie Poole as softball coach. Under Giannini's tenure, Southern Miss Athletics has captured 13 Conference USA championships, Holly Warlick University of Tennessee Women's Basketball Head Coach "Jon Gilbert will be a great leader for Southern Miss and they are very fortunate to add someone of his caliber. Jeremy McClain has been selected as the new AD after Jon Gilbert left the role in December. He was sports editor of Hattiesburg American, executive director of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. Fentanyl Awareness Presentation set for March 8 on Hattiesburg Campus, USM Students Named in Prestigious Graphic Design Magazine's Students to Watch List, Women's History Month Events at USM Begin March 2. On this week's episode of Inside Southern Miss Athletics, Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain stops by to talk about men's and women's basketball, the upcoming Sun Belt Conference basketball championships in Pensacola, Florida, and the start of the baseball and softball seasons. Mitchell joined Southern Miss after a twelve-year stint at Santa Clara University where he most recently served as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations. I look forward to being an advisor to Southern Miss in the years to come and this All three Sun Belt teams Arkansas State, Louisiana-Lafayette and Coastal Carolina collected huge checks for playing on the road. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. We wish Jon, Katie, Kent and Larsen the very best as they begin their new journey. His accomplishments and achievements are responsible for the success of the school's athletic program today. Roland Dale was a true visionary and will be missed by the entire Southern Miss family.". Southern Miss announces new Athletic Director - SuperTalk Mississippi get back to winning C-USA Championships. When Jeremy McClain took over as the school's eighth Director of Athletics, he knew that he would have to roll up his sleeves and get to work. "Jeff Hammond has been an important part of our University's past as an outstanding student-athlete and our present as a staff member whose energy and passion for Southern Miss knows no end," Lucas said. Certified athletic trainers can then apply for licensure in 46 states and the District of Columbia. for the opportunity to speak on today's Shifting the Paradigm for Staff Training . Later on, from 1999 until 2012, Waters was the commissioner of the Sun Belt. On this week's episode of Inside Southern Miss Athletics, Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain stops by to talk about men's and women's basketball, the upcoming Sun Belt Conference basketball championships in Pensacola, Florida, and the start of the baseball and softball seasons. - In conjunction with the school's first year in the Sun Belt Conference, Southern Miss Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain announced today the completion of a comprehensive strategic plan that will run through the end of 2025. He then went to Ole Miss in 1960 as an assistant under the legendary Coach John Vaught, where he remained for 12 seasons, leaving to be head football coach at Southeastern Louisiana in 1972. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in sports marketing, advertising, sports management or other related fields and 1 year of experience in collegiate sports marketing or related field. Southern Miss will add much to the league. Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Keith Gill, USM President Dr. Rodney Bennett and Southern Miss Athletics Director Jeremy McClain were present for the announcement. the South End Zone and East Club suites, an artificial turf and new lighting at Carlisle-Faulkner HATTIESBURG Southern Miss announced a contract extension Wednesday for Athletic Director Jeremy McClain. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New . This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Just last season, on one September Saturday, three Sun Belt teams played three Big 12 teams (two of those ranked) on the road. 39401 We center readers in everything we do, informingand engagingMississippians through reporting, podcasts, events and online communities. Southern Miss athletic director Jeremy McClain decided to shoot his shot as it were yesterday in regards to the Golden Eagles playing Ole Miss. That year, GHS posted an 8-3 record and Dale was voted the Big Eight Coach of the Year. It makes no sense now when the competition is as far flung as El Paso, Miami and Coral Gables, Fla. Southern Miss already has a history with Sun Belt teams such as South Alabama, Troy, Arkansas State, Louisiana-Lafayette and Louisiana-Monroe. The committee is charged with assisting University President Dr. Martha Saunders with the selection of the next athletic director, and is chaired by Spencer Adams, president of the University's Athletic . You can only publish select stories individually not as a collection. Help keep the momentum going by rejoining our member community today. He had two sports reach the College World Series, including the baseball team that Your email address will not be published. He came to Southern Miss after working in a similar Southern Miss athletics director Jeremy McClain receives - Yahoo The move won't take place until July 1, 2023 . A successful high school football coach at Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, Tennessee, Freeze coached Michael Oher and Greg Hardy.He subsequently was the head football coach at Lambuth University from 2008 to 2009, Arkansas State University in 2011, the University of . That might sound like chump change to Southeastern Conference fans, but it is a huge deal to athletic programs that don't collect millions upon millions of dollars from . Miss and we will continue those friendships for years to come.. Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field. I have been inducted into the Southern Mississippi Athletic and Student Halls of Fame. its Department of Athletics. 4) Everyone has a role to play Dont take it from me. Turk in men's basketball, Kay James in women's basketball, Hill Denson in baseball and Marshall Bell in track and field. Giannini, 69, a 45-year veteran of athletic administration, has served as the school's Listen to Wright Waters, who has a history with both Southern Miss and with the Sun Belt. . Poole comes to Southern Miss after spending the last 11 years as the head coach at Memphis. Four years ago I turned 65 the same year I hired Larry Fedora and the same year Under his direction Its a grind.. I recently had the fortunate opportunity to visit and speak with him and his son. } - Southern Miss Athletics would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family of Roland Dale and the Southern Miss community on the passing of his death. assistant athletics director at Duke in 1974. submission: { Athletic director Jeremy McClain told the Sun Herald he would not rule out early entry. Natalie Poole Named Softball Coach - Southern Miss that time, I promised Larry I would stay four more years and help the football program We do not sell or share your information with anyone. The year-long, experiential learning program is designed to elevate current senior-level administrators to the next step in reaching their goal of becoming directors of athletics or conference commissioners. 0:05. Coach Sadler was formally introduced at a press conference today, May 1 at the Trent Lott Center on the Hattiesburg campus. We're dedicated to keeping Mississippians informed with our thorough reporting. Competition will be stiff. There, the development office generated $82 million in gifts and pledges for the Crimson Tide Foundation, and Gilbert had oversight of the marketing and promotions department, as well as all facets of the ticket office and seat licensing program.