I have studied with countless future doctors and policymakers and activists and researchers. By comparison to everyone save Wetzel, he was a lightweight. My priority will be to ensure that the experience is truly elite for our student-athletes, coaches, staff and the entire Duke family. I, along with a lot of other people over here, believe Weltlich was offered the job., Butters, Huestis and Cady have all since passed, and Vacendak says hes not sure exactly what happened. Games went in first, then birthdays and anniversaries, she says. Weltlich is the footnote, the might-have-been who enjoyed the more common peripatetic career of a basketball coach. Shes a mother, shes so dedicated to her job, shes a relentless pioneer and such a beacon of hope and inspiration for so many of us in college athletics every day. 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). CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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. Shes the face of the future in athletics and were lucky to call her a Blue Devil. "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. 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). In February of 2018, King was named to Sports Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Class of 2018. Even after writers reported that Butters had reduced his candidates to two (Davis, by then, had publicly removed his name), they speculated that it was down to Weltlich, Webb and Wenzel. 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. 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. Brownlow Mailbag: Which NC school gets the most players drafted? I just dont think thats where intercollegiate athletics should be, he told the Herald-Sun in February 1980. Is there a Bilastrator, or does Jay Bilas have an undistinguished playing career and become a lawyer? Kevin White, 2008-21 She is a teacher and a mentor who will only advance Dukes culture of intellectual rigor and integrity.. Bob Weltlich ended up here 20 years ago, when he decided to retire. ", White called King's hiring "a magical moment" for Duke athletics, while longtime men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski said King "has represented the Duke Department of Athletics with distinction both internally and externally, including many roles on the national stage. Major subjects include National Collegiate Athletic Association, Atlantic Coast Conference, Duke University team sports, scholarships, fundraising, Iron Dukes, Athletic Council, and facilities and grounds. She grew up playing basketball in St. Louis, such a fan of the sport that one prescient classmate wrote in her yearbook that she would one day marry a coach. This is a tremendous honor, and I look forward to ushering Duke Athletics into the next chapter.. Contains material pertaining to the daily activities of the Duke University Athletic Director. The annual list honors 40 executives for excellence and innovation in their respective careers, all before the age of 40. He is one of 56 pitchers up for the award annually given to the nations top reliever. She is the first woman to hold the position at Duke. She chaired the Division I women's basketball committee last season and teaches a course in Duke's business school alongside White. Duke University. Brownlow's Twitter Mailbag: How soon does Bryce Young take over for the Panthers? My priority will be to ensure that the experience is truly elite for our student-athletes, coaches, staff and the entire Duke family. Accession UA2019-0087 added in October 2019. 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. Duke University has hired the first woman and first person of color to serve as the schools director of athletics. 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. I can imagine no better person to carry onKevin 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. 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. GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The vice chancellor of USC Upstate, who also serves as the universitys director Joe Alleva, 1998-2008 After just one night in Durham, Weltlich and Nancy went home, where Ole Miss did, in fact, sweeten the pot. But this was a challenging time for us.. WebIn 1977, Butters became Duke University's fifth Athletic Director, preceded by James DeHart (1926-1930), Wallace Wade (1931-1942, 1946), Eddie Cameron (1942-1972), and Carl "I am thrilled that Nina will be our Vice President and Director of Athletics, said Price. The George Bailey-like impacts are endless. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Sophomore righthander Jay Woolfolk was featured on the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List. -Duke Head Football Coach David Cutcliffe, "This is a historic hire for Duke University. I went where they would have me, Weltlich says. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Im so happy for Nina and her family and cant wait for her to get started. The annual list honors 40 executives for excellence and innovation in their respective careers, all before the age of 40. Will there ever be another 100-point scorer in college hockey? WebStaff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Position Phone Email; Mike Elko: Head Coach (919) 684-2635 (919) 684-2635: mike.elko@duke.edu: Kevin Johns Some materials and descriptions may include offensive content. Only Tom would know that. In ensuing years, long after his place among the greats was cemented, Krzyzewski and others admitted that the athletic director at least had a case of cold feet. In 2021-22, King will serve as the Chair of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee for the second consecutive year. Tom Butters was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and former pitcher for Major League Baseball's Pittsburgh Pirates organization (1962-1964). USC Upstate vice chancellor announces resignation. 0:39. She is a teacher and a mentor who will only advance Dukes culture of intellectual rigor and integrity.. Wallace Wade, 1931-42, 1946 Prominent subjects throughout include the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Carl James, 1972-76 I just affected the point spread, Weltlich says. Well, I know this much, he says. One 8x10 black and white photograph of the 1965 varsity football team was removed from accession UA83-107. Duke Head Womens Basketball CoachKara Lawson, I am absolutely beyond excited for Nina. Krzyzewski bounced after just one season, returning to West Point as head coach, but Weltlich stuck around through the Hoosiers undefeated 1976 season. The library may require up to 48 hours to retrieve these materials for research use. Later that year, she was tapped to the Leaders Under 40 Class of 2018, honoring sports business executives from around the world. 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. 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 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. Here are the 10 best, in terms of head coaches. Without question, Nina will champion the core mission of Duke University while lifting the student-athletes to a new level of excellence. WebList 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 Alleva, 1998 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. She has prepared for this opportunity her entire professional life, learning from the best of all time in Dr. (Kevin) White. He methodically put Duke back together, slowly luring the sort of players he needed to compete, and eventually getting the results Duke craved. The old adage was that the premise was always, I didnt throw a game. (Illustration: John Bradford / The Athletic; photos: Courtesy of Ole Miss; Getty Images). Im so in debt for what she brings to Duke, but so inspired by what she brings to college athletics. 2023 Cable News Network. Alphabetical correspondence documents communication with other university offices, faculty, staff, alumni, and students; colleagues at other educational institutions and professional organizations; and various fundraising and promotional campaigns and events. King also serves on several ACC and Duke University committees and previously was a member of the NCAA Committee on Institutional Performance. 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. In six years, Foster had done what few thought possible restored Duke basketball into relevance. When is too early to draft a starting pitcher? She had a good feel for things. Only 29 at the time, Nancy was, in fact, a pretty savvy coachs wife. She's the face of the future in athletics and were lucky to call her a Blue Devil. 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. NCAA material includes correspondence, memoranda, and minutes concerning rules and regulations; annual conventions and special meetings; various committees including Division I Basketball Committee and Television Committee; and printed material. 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Carl James, 1972-76 Asked if the school would pony up more money to ensure Foster remained in Durham, Butters practically sneered. When Knight moved on to Indiana in 1974, he brought Weltlich along with him. Hed been in the coaching business for all of six years, after a playing career at a school that doesnt exactly move the basketball needle. 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. This list may not reflect recent changes . 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. On the day Krzyzewski was hired, newspapers ran a parenthetical pronunciation guide for his last name. 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. A Warner Bros. Duke Head Mens Basketball CoachMike Krzyzewski, I am thrilled for Nina and her family. Everyone knows his name. Go Duke! Duke Athletics. They hired the right coach.. Wallace Wade, 1931-42, 1946 Athletics Dept. -Duke Head Mens Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski, "I am thrilled for Nina and her family. 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. That national presence is important in our schools leadership position in an ever-changing college sports environment. 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. However, a small amount of material was created by Butters' predecessors, Carl James (1972-1976) and Eddie Cameron (1942-1972). Subject files contain material relating to Butters' work with the University and various regional and national athletics organizations. Prior to her current position, King was the chief operating officer for Duke Athletics. King and her husband, Rick, are the parents of Connor Stephan and Austin Casey. Weltlich flew to Ames to check in with Iowa State. I am excited to work with Nina in this new role, added Valerie Ashby, Dean of Dukes Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, who served as vice chair of the search committee. 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. 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. Staff Directory; Academics and Student-Athlete Development; Annual Report; He became Duke University's head baseball coach in 1968, a position he held until 1970. Yet there came Foster, blessed with a sunny outlook, an appreciation for an up-tempo game, and a knack for turning around programs. In February of 2018, King was named to Sports Business Journals Forty Under 40 Class of 2018. 0:39. 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. No one knew much about Krzyzewski not even Butters, until Knight suggested him. Portions of these materials are restricted by donor request. I am deeply committed to continuing the strong tradition of academic and athletic excellence at our world-class institution. Duke University Durham, NC 27708 (919) 684 - 8111, Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability. Among Power 5 institutions, King joins Vanderbilts Candice Storey Lee and Virginias Carla Williams as Black female directors of athletics. Thats the inevitable question, isnt it? The Eagle Has Landed, a statue in the middle of town, is his doing. She has worked previously at ESPN and the Philadelphia Daily News. She is the first woman to hold the position at Duke. 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. Records of the University's Board of Trustees which have been in existence for at least fifty years are available for scholarly research with the permission of the University Archivist. 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. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the University Archives to use this collection. Copyright 2021 Duke University. 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. 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. I never understood why you can only memorialize a person after they die, he says. She is the author of three books, including "The Big East: Inside the Most Entertaining and Influential Conference in College Basketball History. After 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 May 19, 2021. 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. 1. As Athletic Director Butters was known as an intrepid fundraiser and is credited with upgrading several athletic facilities erected in the 1930s and 1940s. Vice President and Director of Athletics, Remove constraint Creator: Duke University. 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. The 10-person groups charge, among many duties, is the selection, seeding, and bracketing for the annual NCAA Womens Basketball Championship. The town came out for a big unveiling in September, on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. 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. 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. appreciated. She will succeed Kevin M. White, who is retiring after 13 years in the post, on September 1. He added that, for the sake of accuracy, no one else had been offered the job. By 1978, the Blue Devils were back in the national title game (though they lost to Kentucky), beginning a three-year run in which they won two ACC titles, earned three NCAA bids and put together a 73-24 record, highlighted with several weeks ranked at No. 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.. King is currently Dukes senior deputy director of athletics for administration and legal affairs and chief of staff. 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 Boo Corrigan, director of athletics at the U.S. Military Academy, has been named the next director of athletics at North Carolina State University. She served internships in the Notre Dame Athletics Department, NCAA and Nike, Inc. South Carolina, in an ugly mess after forcing out Frank McGuire following years of underwhelming results, checked all of the boxes for Foster. Subject files contain material relating to Butters' work with the University and various regional and national athletics organizations. 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). 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. A Joe Alleva B Tom Butters (athletic director) C Eddie Cameron Money, though, wasnt everything to Weltlich. The job almost went, or at least, could have gone, to Weltlich. Weltlich was making $33,000 a year at Ole Miss, his deal set to expire in two years. The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. She's a mother, she's so dedicated to her job, she's a relentless pioneer and such a beacon of hope and inspiration for so many of us in college athletics every day. Butters began his career at Duke in 1967 when he became Director of Special Events. Simply put, she is uniquely qualified to lead this department into the next era of athletics success. "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. 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. Athletics She is the author of three books, including "The Big East: Inside the Most Entertaining and Influential Conference in College Basketball History." She served internships in the Notre Dame Athletics Department, NCAA and Nike, Inc. ", King first woman hired as Duke athletic director. At Army, he set a high-water mark of 20-8 in his second season, which receded to 9-17 in 1979-80. The future is bright for our department because I know we have the right person to represent us in every way. King has served as Duke's chief operating officer, overseeing legal affairs, human resources, strategic planning and other areas. This is a tremendous honor, and I look forward to ushering Duke Athletics into the next chapter.. This week, Mike Krzyzewski will coach his final game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, on a court that bears his name. Kevin White, 2008-21 It was just a gym. Her husband, she says, was the decision-maker, and she was more than willing to go along with whatever he decided. A native of Knights Orrville, Ohio, Weltlich grew up shagging rebounds for his high school hero. Chronological correspondence contains primarily outgoing correspondence concerning similar topics. The kicker? The 10-person groups charge, among many duties, is the selection, seeding, and bracketing for the annual NCAA Womens Basketball Championship. In February of 2018, King was named to Sports Business Journals Forty Under 40 Class of 2018. Woolfolk has appeared in a team-best, 19 games this season and has 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. One of the main reasons I chose to come to Duke was because of the diversity that exists at every level. Of course they did. Finally I took him to Toms house and he signed the contract.. 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. In addition, King teaches a sports business course in Dukes Fuqua School of Business as part of Dukes MBA program. General correspondence is divided into two subseries: alphabetical and chronological. 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. Few thought Duke, a small, private school with a rigorous academic reputation, could rise again. 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 5/19/2021 12:45:00 PM. I always brought her when it got serious, Weltlich says. Instead Knight hired him as an assistant at Army. Discovery Company. Tom Butters, 1976-98 In between, there were some moments. Nina King, 2021-, What They Are Saying aboutNina King She also oversees Dukes womens basketball and football programs. -Duke Vice President and Director of Athletics Kevin White, "This hire is an important step for the continuity of the outstanding culture that exists within Duke Athletics. -Duke Head Womens Basketball Coach Kara Lawson, "I am absolutely beyond excited for Nina. Processed by Josh Larkin Rowley, February 2009, Encoded by Josh Larkin Rowley, March 2009. She remembers visiting Duke and being squired around for a campus tour. King is a member of Women Leaders in College Sports, Sports Lawyers Association, University of Notre Dame National Monogram Club and the Florida Bar Association. I am excited to work together with her. After five years, either theyd get tired of me or Id get tired of them., Hes not kidding he spent five years at Texas, five years at Florida International and five at South Alabama before retiring to Fairhope. King and her husband, Rick, reside in Durham and are the parents of Connor Stephan and Austin Casey. It didnt suit me nearly as well. [Identification of item], Director of Athletics Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University. Kennewick, WA 99336-0602, 2023 GREEN SPORTS ALLIANCE. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much

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