Title: Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Performance (MBB) - 999866
Position Number: 999866
Unit/Department: Strength and Conditioning
FTE: 1.0
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Department Summary:
Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team.
The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.
Job Summary:
Title: Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Performance (MBB) - 999866
Position Number: 999866
Unit/Department: Strength and Conditioning
FTE: 1.0
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Department Summary:
Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team.
The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.
Job Summary:
The assistant athletics director for sports performance will lead a comprehensive program for all 18 varsity sports to include strength and conditioning, injury prevention, rehabilitation and nutrition. This individual is directly responsible for men’s basketball in addition to other sports.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required
Previous experience working with collegiate or professional athletics
Knowledge in principles of nutrition
Strong communication and organizational skills
Commitment to the standards set for by Drake University and the NCAA
Hold and maintain appropriate professional certifications through the National Strength and Conditioning Association or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association
Valid CPR/AED certification
Valid driver's license, meeting the insurability requirements to drive on behalf of the university
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Master's degree
Job Duties:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants are asked to complete the online application and provide a resume/cv, a cover letter, and contact information for three (3) references.
Review of Applications Begins:
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.
Apply NowDrake University record compared to the conference
School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
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Drake University | 17–3 | 31–4 | 67 | — |
Bradley University | 15–5 | 28–9 | 75 | — |
University of Northern Iowa | 14–6 | 20–13 | 89 | — |
Belmont University | 13–7 | 22–11 | 114 | — |
University of Illinois at Chicago | 10–10 | 17–14 | 115 | — |
Illinois State University | 10–10 | 22–14 | 116 | — |
Murray State University | 9–11 | 16–17 | 122 | — |
Indiana State University | 8–12 | 14–18 | 220 | — |
Southern Illinois University | 8–12 | 14–19 | 241 | — |
Valparaiso University | 6–14 | 15–19 | 186 | — |
University of Evansville | 3–3 | 5–12 | 291 | — |
Missouri State University | 2–18 | 9–23 | 271 | — |
Drake University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
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2025-2026 |
Eric Henderson |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
![]() Ben McCollum Departing
|
![]() Bryston Williams Departing
![]() Jesse Shaw Departing
![]() Josh Sash Departing
![]() Xavier Kurth Departing
![]() Connor Wheeler Departing
|
17–3 | 31–4 |
2023-2024 |
![]() Darian DeVries |
– | 27–6 | |
2022-2023 |
![]() Darian DeVries |
15–5 | 26–8 | |
2021-2022 |
![]() Darian DeVries |
13–5 | 22–10 | |
2020-2021 |
![]() Darian DeVries |
15–3 | 23–4 | |
2019-2020 |
![]() Darian DeVries |
8–10 | 18–14 | |
2018-2019 |
![]() Darian DeVries |
12–6 | 24–10 |
Person | Role |
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Angie Dahl Departing
|
Trainer, Sports Medicine |
Kylea Sheley |
Assistant Athletic Trainer (Football) |
Andrew Vereen |
Assistant Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball, Cheer) |
![]() Tino Poma |
Assistant Athletic Trainer (Men's Soccer, Rowing) |
![]() Jenna Ross |
Assistant Athletic Trainer (Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Golf) |
Angie Dahl |
Assistant Athletics Director - Sports Medicine (Football, Administration) |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Nathan Hericks |
Director of Equipment Operations |
Person | Role |
---|---|
![]() Chris French |
Assistant A.D. for Facilities/Events |
Dylan Adams |
Director - Facilities, Events and Operations |
![]() Ben Huftalin |
Assistant Director - Event Production |
![]() Keaton Greene |
Assistant Director - Facilities, Events, and Operations |
![]() Teddy Foley |
Assistant Director - Facilities, Events, and Operations |
Person | Role |
---|---|
![]() Chris French |
Assistant A.D. for Facilities/Events |
Dylan Adams |
Director - Facilities, Events and Operations |
![]() Ryan Parriott |
Assistant Director of Recreational Services - Programs and Facilities |
![]() Keaton Greene |
Assistant Director - Facilities, Events, and Operations |
![]() Teddy Foley |
Assistant Director - Facilities, Events, and Operations |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Angie Dahl |
Trainer, Sports Medicine |
Ryan Horn |
Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine |
Kylea Sheley |
Trainer, Sports Medicine |
Andrew Vereen |
Assistant Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball) |
![]() Jenna Ross |
Trainer, Sports Medicine |
Angie Dahl |
Assistant Athletics Director - Sports Medicine (Football, Administration) |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Nathan Hericks |
Director of Equipment Operations |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Dylan Adams |
Director - Facilities, Events and Operations |
![]() Gabe Garcia |
Assistant Director - Game Operations |
![]() Ben Huftalin |
Assistant Director - Event Production |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Dylan Adams |
Director - Facilities, Events and Operations |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Angie Dahl |
Trainer, Sports Medicine |
Christine Westhoff |
Trainer, Sports Medicine |
Ryan Martin |
Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine |
Dan Huebsch |
Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine |
Andrew Vereen |
Trainer, Sports Medicine |
Angie Dahl |
Assistant Athletics Director - Sports Medicine |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Dylan Adams |
Assistant Director - Facilities, Events and Operations |
Person | Role |
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Dylan Adams |
Assistant Director - Facilities, Events and Operations |
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