A majority of the material was accumulated by Tom Butters as Assistant Director of Athletics (1972-1975), Associate Athletic Director (1976), and Athletic Director (1977-1998). While serving on the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Basketball Committee, Butters was instrumental in negotiating a one billion dollar contract with CBS. Let me tell you, that cheerleader was one of my better finds, Weltlich says. The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. The university announced Wednesday that Nina E. King would be replacing Kevin M. White, who is retiring in September after 13 years, as vice president and director of athletics. On a personal level, I am just absolutely thrilled for Nina, Rick and the boys. Duke promoting Nina King to be next athletic director - ESPN King received her bachelors degree in accountancy from the University of Notre Dame where she participated as a student manager and eventually as the head manager for the womens swimming and diving program, and her juris doctor degree from Tulane Law School. The collection is divided into nine series: general correspondence, contracts and schedules, and subject series arranged in accession order. Weltlich insists it was the latter, but in 1980, he told the Jackson (Miss.) It didnt suit me well, and I think we saw that., This is where it becomes a bit of a chicken-or-egg question: Did Krzyzewski get the job because Weltlich wasnt interested, or was Krzyzewski always going to get the job? I am thrilled that Nina will be our Vice President and Director of Athletics, said Price. However, a small amount of material was created by Butters' predecessors, Carl James (1972-1976) and Eddie Cameron (1942-1972). The Director employs and discharges coaching staff and other department employees on own initiative or at direction of board in charge of athletics. Here are the 10 best, in terms of head coaches. WebAfter 13 years on Duke Athletics executive leadership team, Nina King was named Dukes Vice President, Director of Athletics and Adjunct Professor of Business Administration on Well, I know this much, he says. Additional noteworthy subjects include Title IX, College Football Association (CFA), Raycom, North Carolina Amateur Sports, National Association of College Athletic Directors (NACAD), and National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (NAIAW). Prior to joining Duke University, King served as the Director of Rules Education in the Notre Dame Athletics Department from 2005-08. 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I can imagine no better person to carry on Kevin White's exceptional record at Duke. Other material relating directly to Duke University athletics are sports files and scholarship athletes. Among Power 5 institutions, King joins Vanderbilts Candice Storey Lee and Virginias Carla Williams as Black female directors of athletics. Forty-two years and a lot of words later, you could say they were both right. List of Duke Directors of Athletics James DeHart, 1926-30 Wallace Wade, 1931-42, 1946 Eddie Cameron, 1942-72 Carl James, 1972-76 Tom Butters, 1976-98 Joe This is a tremendous honor, and I look forward to ushering Duke Athletics into the next chapter. Chronological correspondence contains primarily outgoing correspondence concerning similar topics. WebCategory:Duke Blue Devils athletic directors Help Pages in category "Duke Blue Devils athletic directors" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. The committee was enthusiastic about Ninas candidacy, and I could not be more excited to see her at the helm of Duke Athletics.. Duke Football is excited to move forward! This week, Mike Krzyzewski will coach his final game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, on a court that bears his name. For a period of twenty-five years from the origin of the material, permission in writing from the office of origin and the University Archivist is required for use. No one knew much about Krzyzewski not even Butters, until Knight suggested him. A Joe Alleva B Tom Butters (athletic director) C Eddie Cameron Kevin White, 2008-21 And he certainly would have been an easier choice to float to the hungry masses. Nina Kingis, without question, the right person to be Duke Universitys next Director of Athletics. I always brought her when it got serious, Weltlich says. She also handled the primary administrative duties for Dukes womens basketball and football programs. In his first year at Texas, for example, Weltlich fielded a roster so decimated by transfers and injuries, he had just eight players to choose from one of whom was a cheerleader. Nina understands what it takes to build a great program on the coaching and playing side of athletics while possessing the unique ability to sit at the business, academic and legal tables comfortably. WebCollection contains records relating to the operations and activities of the Duke University Athletic Director, 1939-2007, bulk 1968-2007. What if Weltlich had gotten the job? It is the smartest hire maybe in college basketball history. We were in the drivers seat there, she says. Shes the face of the future in athletics and were lucky to call her a Blue Devil. So naturally Foster left, and there stood Butters in March 1980, three years on the job and already staring at the most critical hire of his Duke career. King has been with the university for 13 years, and previously held positions in the Notre Dame athletics department. At Army, he set a high-water mark of 20-8 in his second season, which receded to 9-17 in 1979-80. I am excited to work together with her. I dont think I would have survived there, Weltlich says. In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, Duke University permits students to inspect their education records and limits the disclosure of personally identifiable information from education records. An addition (Accession UA2019-0087) contains correspondence and subject files, mostly dated 1996 to 2007. Kevin White, 2008-21 Forty-two years ago he walked away from Duke, unsure if the school could attract the sort of players needed to compete in college basketball. She will succeedKevin M. White, who is retiring after 13 years in the post, on September 1. USC Upstate vice chancellor announces resignation. In her time at Duke, Nina has demonstrated extraordinary leadership, earning the esteem of our coaches, student-athletes, athletics staff and colleagues in athletics departments across the country. Assuming the Duke basketball non-conference schedule doesn't somehow include St. John's, Kansas, or Indiana, possibly the only way the 2023-24 Blue Devils would Nina E. King named Duke's Vice President and Director of Athletics She also oversees Dukes womens basketball and football programs. Contains material pertaining to the daily activities of the Duke University Athletic Director. 2023 Duke Athletics. My priority will be to ensure that the experience is truly elite for our student-athletes, coaches, staff and the entire Duke family. We all know what happened to Krzyzewski next after three lousy years, the student body wanted him fired, Butters stuck by him, and here we are. The future is bright for our department because I know we have the right person to represent us in every way. In 25 years as OUs athletic director, Joe Castiglione has made dozens of hires. Duke is promoting Nina King to be its next athletic director, the school announced Wednesday. King, who joined Duke's athletic department in September 2008 and serves as senior deputy director of athletics, will replace Kevin White, who is retiring Sept. 1 after 13 years at the school. Joe Alleva, 1998-2008 Weltlich is the footnote, the might-have-been who enjoyed the more common peripatetic career of a basketball coach. Prior to joining Duke University, King served as the Director of Rules Education in the Notre Dame Athletics Department from 2005-08. She is a member of Women Leaders in College Sports, Sports Lawyers Association, University of Notre Dame National Monogram Club and the Florida Bar Association. Lance Watson, a one-time all-district high school baller, suited up all season for the Longhorns. I look forward to working with Nina and her staff as she builds upon the tremendous legacy of professionalism and excellence that defined Dr. Whites time at Duke. James DeHart, 1926-30 Duke athletic director Nina King speaks at womens leadership Additionally, Id like to express my sincere appreciation to Rick Wagoner, Valerie Ashby and the search committee for their belief in me and generous support. I'm so in debt for what she brings to Duke, but so inspired by what she brings to college athletics. Duke Universitys new athletics director is first woman and - CNN Its fiction, Weltlich stresses, though he does chuckle at both his prescience (three years after his book was released, Tim Donaghy was charged with fixing NBA games) and the irony. King and her husband, Rick, reside in Durham and are the parents of Connor Stephan and Austin Casey. Not at all. She's the face of the future in athletics and were lucky to call her a Blue Devil. Staff Directory - Duke University Follow our NFL Draft Round 4-7 live blog and round 2-3 winners and losers, round 2 grades and best available players. 2023 Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. Duke's King to serve as NCAA women's basketball committee chair in 2020-21, Duke Vice President for Athletics Kevin White to retire this summer, IMAGE: Duke introducing Nina King as new athletic director, Buffalo Brothers - 1/2 Price Appetizers 4:30pm-6:00pm Monday - Friday, Click to See All CONTESTS available from WRAL.com, Bio Jobs Hub: Find a great-paying job that changes lives, even yours, Shot of Joe: College basketball has changed, and that's okay. The collection is divided into nine series: general correspondence, contracts and schedules, and subject series arranged in accession order. That was the rationalization, but in my book it shows how thats just the first step.. Tom Butters was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and former pitcher for Major League Baseball's Pittsburgh Pirates organization (1962-1964). "Nina King is a terrific choice, and congratulations to Duke on an outstanding hire," ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said in a statement. Duke Promoting Nina King To Be Next Athletics Director Weltlich brought along his wife, Nancy. She is the first woman to hold the position at Duke. Duke University Durham, NC 27708 (919) 684 - 8111, Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability. She will succeed Kevin M. White, who is retiring after 13 years in the post, on September 1. Also present are materials relating to Butters' fundraising activities; work with the Iron Dukes and Alumni Association; Duke University Sports Hall of Fame nominees, inductees, and speeches; Athletics Council minutes and memoranda; and athletic facilities maintenance and upgrade projects including several made to Wallace Wade Stadium and Cameron Indoor Stadium. Upon his retirement in 1998, Butters had spent thirty years of his professional career involved with Duke University Athletics. She is a member of Women Leaders in College Sports, Sports Lawyers Association, University of Notre Dame National Monogram Club and the Florida Bar Association. King also serves on several ACC and Duke University committees and was previously a member of the NCAA Committee on Institutional Performance. Duke University has hired the first woman and first person of color to serve as the schools director of athletics. King has one year remaining as a member of the NCAA Division I Womens Basketball Committee, after serving as Chair in 2020-21. In addition, King teaches a sports business course in Dukes Fuqua School of Business as part of Dukes MBA program. She chaired the Division I women's basketball committee last season and teaches a course in Duke's business school alongside White. This is truly a magical moment within the life of Duke Athletics. Eddie Cameron, 1942-72 The university announced Wednesday that Nina The school gave Weltlich that TV program and a big raise $10,000. Im not going to say I didnt want it and thats why Mike got the job. The 10-person groups charge, among many duties, is the selection, seeding, and bracketing for the annual NCAA Womens Basketball Championship. She is a teacher and a mentor who will only advance Dukes culture of intellectual rigor and integrity.. (Illustration: John Bradford / The Athletic; photos: Courtesy of Ole Miss; Getty Images). A Warner Bros. The most talented room on campus - The Chronicle Subject files contain material relating to Butters' work with the University and various regional and national athletics organizations. I think, Butters said, itll be a program youll like to to follow and write about.. University President Vincent E. Price said he is thrilled about Kings move into the position. College baseball roundtable: Takeaways, most impressive teams, players and what to expect going forward, College baseball rankings: 2023 Top 25 poll, New Big Ten boss Petitti ready to lead 'new era', Nebraska volleyball eyes U.S. attendance record, 2023 NCAA gymnastics championships: Oklahoma repeats and Trinity Thomas ties record. One went so far as to declare the name of Dukes next head coach would begin with a W. Except the finalists were Weltlich and the man we now know as Coach K. The pair were invited to Durham for second interviews by then Weltlich had removed himself from consideration at Iowa State at Butters house. Bill Foster had done an amazing job, but I just wasnt sure about Duke going forward., So what if? Catalog. I am grateful to the members of the search committee for all of their hard work; they got it right! Nina E. King Named Dukes Vice President and Director of I want to stress, I think Mike was always going to be their choice, Weltlich says. Later that year, she was tapped to the Leaders Under 40 Class of 2018, honoring sports business executives from around the world. King has one year remaining as a member of the NCAA Division I Womens Basketball Committee, after serving as Chair in 2020-21. King was selected for the position following a national search that was led byG. Richard Wagoner, former chair of the Duke Board of Trustees, and a committee that included Duke trustees, administrators, faculty and current and former student-athletes. The library may require up to 48 hours to retrieve these materials for research use. Duke University has hired the first woman and first person of color to serve as the schools director of athletics. I can imagine no better person to carry on Kevin Whites exceptional record at Duke., "First, I am extremely grateful to President Price for providing me with this incredible opportunity to lead the very best athletics department in the country, said King. Joe Alleva, 1998-2008 Congratulations to Nina; she is a star! She had a good feel for things. Only 29 at the time, Nancy was, in fact, a pretty savvy coachs wife. She also oversees Dukes womens basketball and football programs. But only a few are athletic directors in Americas wealthiest and most powerful sports conferences. Duke could not have done this any better. Eddie Cameron, 1942-72 Nina King is, without question, the right person to be Duke Universitys next Director of Athletics. Weltich laughs. I just dont think thats where intercollegiate athletics should be, he told the Herald-Sun in February 1980. Names Boo Corrigan New Athletics Director The Contracts and Schedules series contains contracts and agreements between Duke University and other colleges, universities, and academies, travel itineraries for road contests, game schedules, and lists of lettering athletes for several revenue and nonrevenue sports. Some may recall his coaching career a successful run at Ole Miss, a memorable one at Texas, and then the career fade-to-black stops at Florida International and South Alabama but fewer are aware of his footnote to history. Duke Football is excited to move forward! NCAA's international athletes still facing NIL challenges, The sorcery and science behind Virginia's swimming dynasty, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I am thrilled that Nina will be our Vice President and Director of Athletics, said Price. "In her time at Duke, Nina has demonstrated extraordinary leadership, earning the esteem of our coaches, student-athletes, athletics staff and colleagues in athletics departments across the country," Duke president Vincent Price said in a statement. King and her husband, Rick, are the parents of Connor Stephan and Austin Casey. I wont seek coaches under any circumstances when weve got a coach, he said at the time. Instead, he asked Vacendak to take Krzyzewski out to dinner at the Angus Barn. Sports files contain rosters, stats, and contest reports for numerous men's and women's revenue and non-revenue sports. "I am deeply committed to continuing the strong tradition of academic and athletic excellence at our world-class institution," King said in a statement. But until Foster arrived, Duke spent eight long years without an NCAA Tournament bid as the business of intercollegiate athletics did, in fact, change. Click on terms below to find related finding aids on this site. King was selected for the position following a national search that was led by G. Richard Wagoner, former chair of the Duke Board of Trustees, and a committee that included Duke trustees, administrators, faculty and current and former student-athletes. (Courtesy of Ole Miss), Dana ONeil, a senior writer for The Athletic, has worked for more than 25 years as a sports writer, covering the Final Four, the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals and NHL playoffs. Set up on a blind date with Weltlich just after he took over at Ole Miss, she planned the family calendar around games. The job almost went, or at least, could have gone, to Weltlich. I look forward to working with Nina and her staff as she builds upon the tremendous legacy of professionalism and excellence that defined Dr. Whites time at Duke. That national presence is important in our schools leadership position in an ever-changing college sports environment. Duke Athletics. Or does Krzyzewski wind up elsewhere, with the exact same career but at another school, and that program now has an overstuffed trophy case and Krzyzewski is coaching his last game there? Scholarship material contains letters of intent, and correspondence concerning scholarship renewal and terms and conditions of acceptance. The Eagle Has Landed, a statue in the middle of town, is his doing. 1. Creator: Duke University. Athletics Dept. Vice President and One of the main reasons I chose to come to Duke was because of the diversity that exists at every level. In between, there were some moments. King also serves on several ACC and Duke University committees and previously was a member of the NCAA Committee on Institutional Performance. She also championed the creation and launch of the Rubenstein-Bing ACE program, a collaboration between Stanford and Duke for global civic engagement for student-athletes from both athletic departments. Vice President and Director of Athletics, Remove constraint Creator: Duke University. She leads with intelligence, competitiveness and compassion. In her former role within the Duke Athletics leadership group, King facilitated daily operation and oversight of the department, had oversight responsibilities for the Human Resource operation, Recreation and Physical Education program, and all legal matters, including the development and execution of department contracts while serving as the liaison to the University Legal Counsel Office. Nina is recognized as a committed advocate for inclusive excellence in collegiate athletics, and she has represented Duke on committees of the NCAA, ACC and many other national organizations. She leads with intelligence, competitiveness and compassion. Athletics Dept. People could use a reminder where Weltlich is concerned, too. Fairhope, Ala., sits on a bluff overlooking Mobile Bay. materials in the Duke University Libraries, search for these terms in the Prominent subjects throughout include the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). 0:39. Additionally, King serves on the Arizona State University College of Law Sports Law and Business Program Advisory Board as well as the Durham Academy Board of Trustees. The 10-person groups charge, among many duties, is the selection, seeding, and bracketing for the annual NCAA Womens Basketball Championship. I am deeply committed to continuing the strong tradition of academic and athletic excellence at our world-class institution. On a personal level, I am just absolutely thrilled for Nina, Rick and the boys. ACC material includes correspondence, memoranda, and minutes concerning annual meetings, workshops, and clinics; news and press releases; tournaments and bowl games; legislative proposals; and several committees including Television Committee and Restructuring Committee. Weltlich has no regrets. Football, 1999-2016: Stoops instant success national championship in Year 2 changed the financial trajectory of Sooner athletics. Also present are materials relating to Butters' fundraising activities; work with the Iron Dukes and Alumni Association; Duke University Sports Hall of Fame nominees, inductees, and speeches; Athletics Council minutes and memoranda; and athletic facilities maintenance and upgrade projects including several made to Wallace Wade Stadium and Cameron Indoor Stadium. "We set out on a national search to find the best possible leader, someone with the experience, intellect and vision to meet the challenges of the future and a sharp understanding of our commitment to excellence in academics and competition, said Wagoner. WebKing was selected for the position following a national search that was led by G. Richard Wagoner, former chair of the Duke Board of Trustees, and a committee that included Asked if the school would pony up more money to ensure Foster remained in Durham, Butters practically sneered. Did you encounter any technical issues? Nina is an incredible human. 2. Convinced he couldnt sell the Army coach as Fosters replacement, Butters had Vacendak drive Krzyzewski to the airport, but then had a change of heart. I'm so happy for Nina and her family and can't wait for her to get started. Accessions UA82-116, UA83-107, UA84-58, UA86-7, UA86-53, UA89-48, UA90-3, UA94-106, UA99-16, UA2001-44 were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid. Krzyzewskis name didnt surface in a single news report. The Blue Devils enjoyed success in the 1950s and 1960s, Vic Bubas leading them to national semifinal appearances and a national title game in a magical four-year span from 1963 to 1966. 1. Butters, though, remained convinced his coach wouldnt budge even refusing to consider a list of replacements when Gamecock administrators requested formal permission to speak with Foster. Duke University Athletics Department Mailing Address:PO Box 90555, Durham,
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