Kevin Anderson (athletic director)
Encyclopedia
Kevin Anderson is an American
university sports administrator. Anderson is currently the athletic director
for the Maryland Terrapins
Division I sports program of the University of Maryland
located in College Park, Maryland
.
with a bachelor's degree in political science. He has attended the Sports Management Institute's executive management program and the new manager school at Xerox.
, where he directed the Army Black Knights
from 2004-2010. At Army, Anderson was responsible for a 25-sport program, and an annual budget of $25 million, that served more than 900 cadet-athletes .
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
university sports administrator. Anderson is currently the athletic director
Athletic director
An athletic director is an administrator at many American colleges and universities, as well as in larger high schools and middle schools, who oversees the work of coaches and related staff involved in intercollegiate or interscholastic athletic programs...
for the Maryland Terrapins
Maryland Terrapins
The Maryland Terrapins, commonly referred to as the Terps, consist of 27 men's and women's athletic teams that represent the University of Maryland, College Park in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I competition...
Division I sports program of the University of Maryland
University of Maryland
When the term "University of Maryland" is used without any qualification, it generally refers to the University of Maryland, College Park.University of Maryland may refer to the following:...
located in College Park, Maryland
College Park, Maryland
College Park is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, USA. The population was 30,413 at the 2010 census. It is best known as the home of the University of Maryland, College Park, and since 1994 the city has also been home to the "Archives II" facility of the U.S...
.
Early life and education
Anderson is a 1979 graduate of San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco State University
San Francisco State University is a public university located in San Francisco, California. As part of the 23-campus California State University system, the university offers over 100 areas of study from nine academic colleges...
with a bachelor's degree in political science. He has attended the Sports Management Institute's executive management program and the new manager school at Xerox.
United States Military Academy
Anderson's first Athletic Director position was at the United States Military AcademyUnited States Military Academy
The United States Military Academy at West Point is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located at West Point, New York. The academy sits on scenic high ground overlooking the Hudson River, north of New York City...
, where he directed the Army Black Knights
Army Black Knights
Army Black Knights is the name of the athletics teams of the United States Military Academy. They participate in NCAA Division I-A as a non-football member of the Patriot League, a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision independent school, and a member of Atlantic Hockey, the Collegiate Sprint...
from 2004-2010. At Army, Anderson was responsible for a 25-sport program, and an annual budget of $25 million, that served more than 900 cadet-athletes .
- On December 26, 2008 Anderson hired Rich EllersonRich EllersonRich Ellerson is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head football coach at the United States Military Academy, a position he has held since the 2009 season. Ellerson served as the head football at Southern Utah University in 1996 and at California Polytechnic State...
, from Cal PolyCalifornia Polytechnic State UniversityCalifornia Polytechnic State University, or Cal Poly, is a public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. The university is one of two polytechnic campuses in the 23-member California State University system....
, as the new Army head football coach.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3793546
University of Maryland
Anderson's Maryland athletic director contract is for five years (2010–2015) at $401,015 annually, and offers up to $50,000 collectively in incentives for athletes' graduation rates and academic achievements, athletic fund-raising, and team success.- On December 21, 2010, Anderson announced the firing of Maryland head football coach Ralph FriedgenRalph FriedgenRalph Harry Friedgen is an American football coach. He was the head coach at the University of Maryland from 2001 to 2010. Friedgen was previously an offensive coordinator at Maryland, Georgia Tech, and in the National Football League with the San Diego Chargers...
. - On January 2, 2011 Anderson hired Randy EdsallRandy EdsallRandy Douglas Edsall is an American college football coach. He is currently the head coach at the University of Maryland. Edsall was the head coach at the University of Connecticut from 1999 until the 2011 Fiesta Bowl, and oversaw the program's promotion from the NCAA Division I–AA level to...
, from UConn, as the new Maryland head football coach. - On May 9, 2011 Anderson hired Mark TurgeonMark TurgeonMark Leo Turgeon is an American college basketball coach. He is currently the head coach for the University of Maryland Terrapins. Turgeon previously served as head coach at Texas A&M for 4 years.-Personal:...
, from Texas A&M, as the new Maryland head basketball coach.http://content.usatoday.com/communities/campusrivalry/post/2011/05/mark-turgeon-maryland-basketball-introduction/1
External links
- Biography on UMTerps.com