Nickname: Ned
Sport(s) coached: Men & Women Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field
Years at Amherst College: 12 years - 10 as Head Coach and 2 as Assistant Coach
Education: Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice & Sociology from Northeastern University, 1994. Master's Degree in Sports Management from UMass Amherst, 1996
Outside interests: Being a Dad and husband, running, Red Sox, biking, playing in an over 30 Baseball league, reading, fishing, anything outdoor related, my dog Austin, reading, trying to get through as many blockbuster movies as possible, TV Shows - Lost, Friday Night Lights, House, Survivor and How I Met Your Mother, gardening, projects around the house
SAAC sub-committee (s): Advisor for the Publicity and Spirit Committee, Website Designer
SAAC Objectives: While at Northeastern, I was a member of the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and got to work closely with 28 other student-athletes from across the country on initiatives and proposals that would enhance the welfare of the student-athlete. I spoke on the voting floor of the NCAA Annual Meeting to athletic directors and presidents on several legislative items that impacted - for better or worse - the lives of the student-athletes that we represented. One of the last items that I spoke on was the importance of implementation of campus wide SAAC's, so that the student-athletes at their respective schools would have a voice on campus. It is great to be a part of the implementation of this committee here at Amherst, and my hope is to be able to provide valuable guidance and experience to assist the incredibly dedicated student-athletes that we have on this campus, enhance their college experiences by providing a recognized group that can serve as a valuable outlet for communication and idea sharing.