She led the senior staff/sport administrator group that is responsible for administration of Dukes 27 varsity sports. Prior to joining Duke University, King served as the Director of Rules Education in the Notre Dame Athletics Department from 2005-08. 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.. Joe Alleva, 1998-2008 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. King is currently Dukes senior deputy director of athletics for administration and legal affairs and chief of staff. The 10-person groups charge, among many duties, is the selection, seeding, and bracketing for the annual NCAA Womens Basketball Championship. The current longest-serving AD in the ACC will leave after 13 years at the school. The Athletic Director also works closely with coaches, staff, and University administration to ensure adhesion to University codes of conduct and rules and regulations set forth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Atlantic Coast Conference. A Joe Alleva B Tom Butters (athletic director) C Eddie Cameron King and her husband, Rick, reside in Durham and are the parents of Connor Stephan and Austin Casey. Im not going to say I didnt want it and thats why Mike got the job. Prior to joining Duke University, King served as the Director of Rules Education in the Notre Dame Athletics Department from 2005-08. Duke University has hired the first woman and first person of color to serve as the schools director of athletics. April 28, 2023 / Baseball. Growing up in an Olympic sport, we train hours and hours for one minute of work on the big stage, and she represents why we fight so hard for that one minute. She has represented the Duke Department of Athletics with distinction both internally and externally, including many roles on the national stage. Carl James, 1972-76 The annual list honors 40 executives for excellence and innovation in their respective careers, all before the age of 40. PO Box 6919 Processed by Josh Larkin Rowley, February 2009, Encoded by Josh Larkin Rowley, March 2009. Carl James, 1972-76 Duke University. I can imagine no better person to carry on Kevin White's exceptional record at Duke. 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. King has served as Duke's chief operating officer, overseeing legal affairs, human resources, strategic planning and other areas. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 1 choice, Butters said on March 18, 1980, the day he introduced Krzyzewski as Dukes next boss. 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. (Illustration: John Bradford / The Athletic; photos: Courtesy of Ole Miss; Getty Images). -Duke Head Rowing Coach Megan Cooke Carcagno, "What a great day for Duke. I am deeply committed to continuing the strong tradition of academic and athletic excellence at our world-class institution, King said in a statement. Chronological correspondence contains primarily outgoing correspondence concerning similar topics. Chancellor Randy Woodson made the announcement today in advance of a scheduled 10 a.m. Jan. 31 press conference in Reynolds Coliseum. Duke could not have done this any better. General correspondence is divided into two subseries: alphabetical and chronological. We all believed that Duke had a great future, and that it was one of the best jobs in the country, says former assistant athletic director Steve Vacendak. 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. And he certainly would have been an easier choice to float to the hungry masses. Duke dipped deep into the well of obscure college basketball coaches to find its new coach, the Chapel Hill News wrote of its rivals decision. 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 future is bright for our department because I know we have the right person to represent us in every way. Later that year, she was tapped to the Leaders Under 40 Class of 2018, honoring sports business executives from around the world. 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. Joe Alleva, 1998-2008 Duke is promoting Nina King to be its next athletic director, the school announced Wednesday. College softball rankings: The top 25 teams in the NCAA this week, Quinnipiac stuns Minnesota to win first national title. In 13 years on Dukes staff, King has served as the chief operating officer for Duke Athletics, with direct responsibility for human resources, Recreation and Physical Education, legal and regulatory affairs, as well as strategic planning and special projects. 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. She will succeed Kevin M. White, who is retiring after 13 years in the post, on September 1. 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 Duke trustees, administrators, faculty and current and former student-athletes. Tom Butters, 1976-98 Bob Stoops. I think, Butters said, itll be a program youll like to to follow and write about.. The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. Nina is an incredible human. We sat there for like an hour and a half, and I couldnt say a word, Vacendak 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). 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. But she remembers thinking that Duke would be a hard job, what with recruiting against North Carolina and NC State, and Weltlich already had put in the effort to get Ole Miss going. She also handled the primary administrative duties for Dukes womens basketball and football programs. 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. Athletics. Brownlow's Twitter Mailbag: How soon does Bryce Young take over for the Panthers? All rights reserved, The All 22 - An Inside Look at Duke Football, Duke Mourns Passing of Hall of Famer Dick Groat, Bench to Beat Cancer Raises Over $33,000 for Cancer Patients, Blue Devils Talk NCAA Fencing, March Madness & the Super Bowl, 50 For 50 Campaign Raises $3.9M for Duke Womens Athletics, Discover the Latest Stories in GoDuke The Magazine's February 2023 Edition. Any time a woman breaks the glass ceiling, it is a phenomenal thing. Duke Football is excited to move forward! Simply put, she is uniquely qualified to lead this department into the next era of athletics success. 2023 Duke Athletics. That national presence is important in our schools leadership position in an ever-changing college sports environment. She liked Butters and the campus but jokes that Cameron wasnt what it is today. [Identification of item], Director of Athletics Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University. He became Duke University's head baseball coach in 1968, a position he held until 1970. She also oversees Dukes womens basketball and football programs. However, a small amount of material was created by Butters' predecessors, Carl James (1972-1976) and Eddie Cameron (1942-1972). What if Weltlich had gotten the job? Weltlich was still on staff when Krzyzewski, Knights former point guard, came on board as a graduate assistant. Did you encounter any technical issues? The job almost went, or at least, could have gone, to Weltlich. It didnt suit me nearly as well. Clarion-Ledger, I may or may not have gotten it. In that same story, an unnamed source insisted, I think this guy (Krzyzewski) is a last resort. 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. Weltlich brought along his wife, Nancy. She chaired the Division I women's basketball committee last season and teaches a course in Duke's business school alongside White. Or does it all play out exactly the same and the basketball world is feting Weltlich today, and Krzyzewski is just some scrapper trying to make his way? Kevin White, 2008-21 3:13 PM EDT, Wed May 19, 2021. "Her commitment to the academic and life success of our student-athletes is inspiring. Nina King has held leadership roles in Duke Athletics since 2008. Nina E. King will be the next Vice President and Director of Athletics at Duke University, President Vincent E. Price announced Wednesday. King is currently Dukes senior deputy director of athletics for administration and legal affairs and chief of staff. She will succeed Kevin M. White, who is retiring after 13 years in the post, on September 1. He has been my No. Wallace Wade, 1931-42, 1946 I am excited to work together with her. King is currently Dukes senior deputy director of athletics for administration and legal affairs and chief of staff. Barnes, Leslie Barrett, Dr. Stephanie Beavers, Jessica Beezley, TJ I just affected the point spread, Weltlich says. Prior to her current position, King was the chief operating officer for Duke Athletics. She is a teacher and a mentor who will only advance Dukes culture of intellectual rigor and integrity.. 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 "This is a tremendous honor, and I look forward to ushering Duke Athletics into the next chapter," King said in a statement Wednesday. 5/19/2021 12:45:00 PM. In addition, King teaches a sports business course in Dukes Fuqua School of Business as part of Dukes MBA program. Copyright 2021 Duke University. King has one year remaining as a member of the NCAA Division I Womens Basketball Committee, after serving as Chair in 2020-21. Money, though, wasnt everything to Weltlich. Bob Stoops. He vowed not to pit one program against the other, but athletic director Warner Alford planned to sweeten his deal with a TV show, hoping to close the gap on the reported $100,000 deal, which included both TV and a camp, Duke had to offer. When Weltlich put his stamp on it, righting the Rebels to 17-13 in his fourth season, it not only earned him league coach of the year honors, it put his name on the radar of plenty of ADs. List of Duke Directors of Athletics The town came out for a big unveiling in September, on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. I am excited to work together with her. No one knew much about Krzyzewski not even Butters, until Knight suggested him. Published 1. Upon his retirement in 1998, Butters had spent thirty years of his professional career involved with Duke University Athletics. Asked if the school would pony up more money to ensure Foster remained in Durham, Butters practically sneered. Later that year, she was tapped to the Leaders Under 40 Class of 2018, honoring sports business executives from around the world. "Nina is a person of tremendous integrity with quality experiences and insight that will serve Duke, its student-athletes, coaches, alumni and fans extremely well. Like Krzyzewski, he was a Bob Knight disciple. This is a powerful statement by President Price and our Board of Trustees. 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. 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. 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. Nina King is indeed the absolute perfect choice to lead this storied program. Mike had the ability to do what they needed, and Im not sure that I could have. My priority will be to ensure that the experience is truly elite for our student-athletes, coaches, staff and the entire Duke family. Staff Directory; Academics and Student-Athlete Development; Annual Report; My priority will be to ensure that the experience is truly elite for our student-athletes, coaches, staff and the entire Duke family. Kevin White, 2008-21 Sprinkled with the pixie dust of that title run and endorsed by Knight, Weltlich jumped a few rungs on the ladder, taking the head coaching job at Ole Miss that year. 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 Access to records which have been in existence for less than fifty years shall be granted only by special permission, in writing, from the Board of Trustees. Tom Butters, 1976-98 Vice President and Director of Athletics, Remove constraint Creator: Duke University. Everyone knows his name. Nina E. King will be the next Vice President and Director of Athletics at Duke University, President Vincent E. Price announced Wednesday. He also met with Butters in Lexington, Ky., site of the NCAA Regional where, in an awkward tap dance, Foster coached the Blue Devils despite accepting the South Carolina job two weeks earlier. She also oversees Dukes womens basketball and football programs. Does no one hate Christian Laettner because The Shot doesnt happen? Prior to joining Duke University, King served as the Director of Rules Education in the Notre Dame Athletics Department from 2005-08. Duke Head Football CoachDavid Cutcliffe, This is a historic hire for Duke University. 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). Football, 1999-2016: Stoops instant success national championship in Year 2 changed the financial trajectory of Sooner athletics. WebKevin White (athletic director) Kevin Michael White (born September 25, 1950) [1] is an American college administrator who is the former athletic director at Duke University. I went where they would have me, Weltlich says. Chronological correspondence contains primarily outgoing correspondence concerning similar topics. Well, I know this much, he says. King has one year remaining as a member of the NCAA Division I Womens Basketball Committee, after serving as Chair in 2020-21. Duke Football is excited to move forward! Scholarship material contains letters of intent, and correspondence concerning scholarship renewal and terms and conditions of acceptance. The kicker? -Duke Head Baseball Coach Chris Pollard. -Duke Head Womens Basketball Coach Kara Lawson, "I am absolutely beyond excited for Nina. For other related King has been with the university for 13 years, and previously held positions in the Notre Dame athletics department. However, a small amount of material was created by Butters' predecessors, Carl James (1972-1976) and Eddie Cameron (1942-1972). This list may not reflect recent changes . Nina E. King will be the next Vice President and Director of Athletics at Duke University, President Vincent E. Price announced Wednesday. Butters began his career at Duke in 1967 when he became Director of Special Events. 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. James DeHart, 1926-30 Eddie Cameron, 1942-72 Go Duke! People wanted to go to basketball games for the first time. In essence, she embodies everything we strive for. Athletics Materials present include general correspondence, seven subject files arranged by accession, and contracts and schedules. King succeeded Kevin M. White, who retired after 13 years in the post. 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 Duke University Durham, NC 27708 (919) 684 - 8111, Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability. I never understood why you can only memorialize a person after they die, he says. 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 women's swimming and diving program, and her juris doctor degree from Tulane Law School. The small search committee consisted of Butters, Charles Huestis, Duke vice president for business and finance; and English professor and faculty athletics representative, Dr. Edwin Cady. 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 athletics departments. 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. 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 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. This is a tremendous honor, and I look forward to ushering Duke Athletics into the next chapter.. Weltlich insists it was the latter, but in 1980, he told the Jackson (Miss.) The Athletic Director plans, administers, and directs intercollegiate athletic activities at Duke University and interprets and participates in formulating extramural athletic policies. Weltlich was making $33,000 a year at Ole Miss, his deal set to expire in two years. She leads with intelligence, competitiveness and compassion. When Knight moved on to Indiana in 1974, he brought Weltlich along with him. Duke Head Baseball CoachChris Pollard, LOCATION Collection contains records relating to the operations and activities of the Duke University Athletic Director, 1939-2007, bulk 1968-2007. Contains material pertaining to the daily activities of the Duke University Athletic Director. She will become the first woman to serve as Duke's athletic director and the third Black woman to lead a Power 5 athletic department, joining Virginia's Carla Williams and Vanderbilt's Candice Storey Lee. That made Foster rather popular among athletic directors looking to fix their ailing programs. In six years, Foster had done what few thought possible restored Duke basketball into relevance. GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The vice chancellor of USC Upstate, who also serves as the universitys director In 2019, Sports Business Journal named King among the leading power players in college sports, while Adidas selected her to the "Next Up class in 2016, which recognized senior-level administrators ready to take the next step as athletic directors. 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. Five national titles, three Olympic gold medals and a Coach K Court later, he no longer needs a pronunciation guide. Athletics. I wont seek coaches under any circumstances when weve got a coach, he said at the time. But until Foster arrived, Duke spent eight long years without an NCAA Tournament bid as the business of intercollegiate athletics did, in fact, change. The George Bailey-like impacts are endless. Click on terms below to find related finding aids on this site. In addition, King co-teaches a sports business course in Dukes Fuqua School of Business as part of Dukes MBA program alongside Dr. White. By comparison, Weltlich was a proven product. Nina King is, without question, the right person to be Duke Universitys next Director of Athletics. Nina King, 2021-, 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. She is the author of three books, including "The Big East: Inside the Most Entertaining and Influential Conference in College Basketball History." She went to Memphis (known then as Memphis State) as a physical education major, and counted Tigers players Larry Finch and Ronnie Robinson among her good friends and coach Gene Bartow as a mentor. Idealistic and maybe a little stubborn, Duke athletic director Tom Butters steadfastly refused to play games when South Carolina came sniffing around for his head basketball coach, Bill Foster, in 1980. Serving as one ofKevin Whites most trusted advisors for his entire time at Duke,Nina Kinghas served our University well in whatever roles have been assigned to her. Instead Knight hired him as an assistant at Army. He is one of 56 pitchers up for the award annually given to the nations top reliever. 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. In February of 2018, King was named to Sports Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Class of 2018. 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. King also serves on several ACC and Duke University committees and previously was a member of the NCAA Committee on Institutional Performance.
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