Athletic Director

Reporting directly to the President, the Athletic Director is responsible for the leadership, strategic planning, management and administration of the University's athletic program, in addition to overseeing budgets, personnel, planning, fundraising, marketing, media contract negotiations, and the student-athlete experience. The Athletic Director must also ensure full compliance with University, MIAC, and NCAA rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletics and all applicable State rules and laws.

Augsburg competes as a member of the MIAC and offers 22 varsity sports at the NCAA Division III level. Currently celebrating their 100th year of athletics in 2024-25, Augsburg athletics programs have seen significant success, especially in men's wrestling, who boasts 15 NCAA Division III national championships. Both men's and women's soccer, men's and women's hockey, basketball, volleyball, and track & field teams are often competitive in MIAC championships as well. Student-athletes at Augsburg are deeply committed to community service, and the athletic department emphasizes the development of well-rounded student-athletes who contribute to their sports as well as the local community. There are also a number of student-athletes who compete in more than one sport at the University. Augsburg's athletic success is supported by a commitment to academic excellence, and many of its student-athletes excel in both their athletic and academic pursuits.