CarrSports Assists Wayne State University in naming Tyrone Wheatley as Head Football Coach
CarrSports Assists Wayne State University in naming Tyrone Wheatley Head Football Coach
DETROIT – Wayne State University Interim Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has selected Tyrone Wheatley as the next football head coach for the Warriors. He will become the 20th head coach in program history, which enters its 106th year and 105th playing season (due to COVID in 2020).
“I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the Wayne State community,” stated Wallace. “Coach Wheatley has a passion for developing the student-athlete not only on the field, but off. His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. I’m looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.
“I would be remiss if I didn’t thank CarrSports Consulting for its professionalism and guidance throughout the search process as well as the search committee which consisted of staff, coaches, faculty and football alumni,” remarked Wallace.
“First of all I would like to thank Wayne State University, President M. Roy Wilson and athletic director Erika Wallace for the opportunity to lead a great university and its football team,” commented Wheatley.
“Throughout the interview process, Mrs. Wallace showed that Wayne State was well prepared and very detailed in what they wanted in the football program and the direction of the athletic department. This made me really excited about the job. I am looking forward to coming home, as they always say there is no place like home. No matter where I have been, I’ve always tried to recruit the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit. I am pleased, honored and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University.”
Wheatley is a 16-year coaching veteran, including five years in the National Football League. He most recently served as the running backs coach for the Denver Broncos.
Prior to joining the Broncos, Wheatley served as Morgan State’s head coach for three seasons from 2019-21. During his tenure, he led the program to five wins despite the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference’s cancelation of the 2020 fall football season (COVID-19).
Overseeing Jacksonville’s running back room from 2017-18, Wheatley helped orchestrate a rushing attack that averaged 124.6 rushing yards per game over his two seasons. In 2018, the Jaguars posted the NFL’s best rushing attack (141.4 YPG) and tallied the second-most rushing touchdowns (18) that year.
Before Jacksonville, Wheatley spent the 2015-16 collegiate seasons coaching running backs for his alma mater, the University of Michigan. Wheatley was part of a coaching staff that guided the team to consecutive 10-3 seasons and back-to-back appearances in a bowl game.
In his first season at Michigan, the Wolverines rushing attack collected over 2,000 yards on the ground with 27 touchdowns. The following year, Michigan rushed for 212.9 yards per game and registered 304 rushes for 2,768 yards (4.8 avg.) with 41 scores.
Wheatley’s first stint in the NFL came as running backs coach for Buffalo from 2013-14. In his first season with the team in 2013, the Bills produced the league’s second ranked rushing attack (144.2 YPG) and had two rushers (C.J. Spiller & Fred Jackson) who each collected over 850 yards rushing while combining for 11 rushing scores.
Preceding his time in the NFL, Wheatley spent five seasons coaching running backs in the collegiate ranks. He spent the 2008 season at Ohio Northern before spending one season (2009) at Eastern Michigan and three years (2010-12) at Syracuse.
Wheatley began his coaching career at Robichaud High School where he served as head football coach for the Bulldogs in 2007. That season, Robichaud went 9-2 in the regular season and was a perfect 6-0 in league play.
He earned three consecutive All-Big Ten accolades (1992-93-94) after graduating from Dearborn Heights Robichaud High School.
As a sophomore in 1992, Wheatley won the Big Ten’s Offensive Player of the Year award and concluded that season with a 235-yard game in the Rose Bowl earning him the game’s MVP award. He rushed for 1,357 yards and 13 touchdowns, while adding three receiving TD’s and one on a kickoff return.
Wheatley would surpass the 1,000-yard rushing plateau each of his finals two seasons garnering 1,129 yards and 1,144 yards, respectively. He completed his Wolverine career with 4,187 rushing yards, 510 receiving yards and 53 total touchdowns.
In addition, he had a standout track and field career for the Maize and Blue winning three letters (1993-95). Wheatley earned an All-America citation for his eighth-place finish in the 110-meter hurdles at the 1995 NCAA Championships. He won the Big Ten’s Outdoor title in the 110-meter hurdles in 1994. Wheatley still owns top-10 times in Michigan history in the 100-meter dash (8th / 10.46) and 110-meter hurdles (5th / 13.77).
He was a first round draft selection by the New York Giants in 1995 (17th overall) and concluded his 10-year professional career by spending the last six seasons with the Oakland Raiders. Between the two organizations, Wheatley rushed for 4,962 yards and 40 touchdowns, while adding 900 receiving yards and 705 kickoff return yards. He played in the 2003 Super Bowl as a member of the Oakland Raiders.
Wheatley earned his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology in 2008 from Michigan. He and his wife Kimberly have five children: Tyrone, Jr., Terius, Tyrique, Tiana and Tamari. Tyrone Jr. is currently a member of the Cleveland Browns organization as an offensive tackle, while Terius played running back at Virginia Tech in 2018 and 2019, before finishing his collegiate career in 2021 at Morgan State playing for his father.
The Inkster native was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. He was also selected as the top Michigan High School athlete of all-time by State Champs in 2017.
What They Are Saying About Tyrone Wheatley
Fred Jackson (former Michigan running backs coach) – I’ve coached a lot of great players, the difference was Tyrone was always searching for ways to get better on the football field, and off the field as well. He didn’t just want to be great. Tyrone was always chasing greatness. He was always trying to put himself in a position to be a better player. I knew he would be a fantastic coach.”
Doug Marrone (former Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars head coach) — “Wayne State got it right with the hiring of Tyrone Wheatley as the school’s head coach. He’s a Michigan man through and through, and he’s extremely proud of his home state and that’s an excellent starting point for his new endeavor. I’ve known Tyrone for close to 30 years and I’ve had the good fortune to have worked closely with him on a few different occasions and I’ve seen the attention to details and I’ve seen how he interacts with people and that’s an excellent combination. Then you combine his knowledge of the game with the varied and multiple offenses that he’s overseen and implemented with great success. He’s a leader and he’s a very strong person and he’s going to be a tremendous asset to Wayne State and the Detroit community.”
Tyrone Wheatley Coaching Experience | |||||||||||
Year | Team | Position | |||||||||
2008 | Ohio Northern University | Running Backs Coach | |||||||||
2009 | Eastern Michigan University | Running Backs Coach | |||||||||
2010-2012 | Syracuse University | Running Backs Coach | |||||||||
2013-2014 | Buffalo Bills | Running Backs Coach | |||||||||
2015-2016 | University of Michigan | Running Backs Coach | |||||||||
2017-2018 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Running Backs Coach | |||||||||
2019-2021 | Morgan State University | Head Coach | |||||||||
2022 | Denver Broncos | Running Backs Coach | |||||||||
2023 | Wayne State University | Head Coach |
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CarrSports Partners with Lamar University in search for Senior Associate Athletics Director/CFO
Lamar University - Senior Associate Athletics Director/CFO
POSITION DESCRIPTION
CarrSports Consulting will be assisting Lamar University in the search for a Senior Associate Athletics Director/CFO that will coordinate and supervise all aspects of the Athletics Department Business Office. Strict adherence to established NCAA, Southland Conference, Texas State University System and Lamar University rules and regulations is required. Responsible for preparing the annual proposed budget along with the Director of Athletics. The Senior Associate Athletics Director/CFO reports directly to the Director of Athletics and serves on the department’s Leadership and Management Teams. This position will also serve as a sport supervisor for selected teams and other direct reports as assigned.
The Senior Associate Athletics Director/CFO monitors budgets for all sports and departments. Submit invoices, requests to travel, contracts, etc. to various campus finance/travel departments. Responsible for distributing monthly budget status and annual status reports to all account managers. Supervises and evaluates ticket office personnel. Submit department revenue and expense data for the annual EADA Report and all NCAA Financial Reports. Serve as the primary contact for the annual NCAA Audit and provide all requested documentation for the auditors. Collect courtesy vehicle mileage logs and submit a quarterly report to the payroll office. Approve all deposits. Responsible for internal control mechanisms within the business and ticket office. Reviews ticket reconciliation reports for all athletics events. Ability to maintain accurate records concerning overall fiscal operations required. Ability to work cooperatively with staff members and supervisors required. Ability to tolerate flexible hours, nights and weekends required. Knowledge of NCAA rules required.
The Senior Associate Athletics Director/CFO is the liaison to outbound ticket sales partner, The Aspire Group. Additionally, the position is the liaison to the apparel contractor for all apparel related orders and issues.
The position will work closely with the Assistant Athletics Director for Operations to manage all facility and capital projects as well as game and events operations.
A successful Senior Associate Athletics Director/CFO will serve as a strategic and tactical senior leader within the department, possess a keen attention to detail, is data driven, and has excellent written and oral communication skills. The position will represent Lamar University Athletics on various campus committees and collaborate with campus partners surrounding the coordination of relevant projects and events.
The position will also assist with strategic planning and be responsible for drafting internal policies and procedures that enhance operations.
The position takes great pride in delivering exceptional customer assistance. To contribute toward operational productivity and efficiency, s/he will be a clearinghouse for many incoming requests to the department and is a liaison to a variety of stakeholders and interested parties.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be required as directed by the Director of Athletics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s degree preferred
3-5 years athletics business office preferred
PROCEDURE TO APPLY
Candidates should include a cover letter describing relevant experiences and interest in this position and curriculum vitae/resume. Please include names, titles, and contact information for five (5) professional references. To assure full consideration, application materials should be received by September 8, 2022, and the applicant portal will remain open until the hiring process is completed. Click here to apply: https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=t9115
Please send questions or nominations regarding this search to: LamarSearch@CarrSportsConsulting.com
EEO STATEMENT
Lamar University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Lamar University not to discriminate on the basis of non-relevant criteria including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices.
Florida A&M University teams up with CarrSports in their next search
Florida A&M University teams up with CarrSports in their next search
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS
Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance Services
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Job Summary:
CarrSports Consulting is assisting Florida A&M University in the search for a Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance, working under the daily supervision of the Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer with a dotted-line reporting to the Athletic Director. The Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance is charged with executing the daily management and operation of the athletics compliance office for Florida A & M University. The individual will monitor and enforce matters related to NCAA, SWAC, and University rules and regulations; educate and interpret the applicable rules for staff, coaches, and student-athletes on various matters; and foster an atmosphere of compliance and institutional control with all internal and external constituents mitigating risk for the University and the Department. The Senior Associate Director of Athletics must stay current with the ever-evolving NCAA environment to include initiatives such as Name, Image and Likeness, Transfer Portal, and the outcomes of the NCAA Transformation Committee.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
- Administer ongoing comprehensive rules and educational programs for the institution’s student-athletes, coaches, staff, faculty, administrative divisions of the University, and alumni/donor groups to ensure compliance with NCAA, SWAC and University rules and regulations at all times.
- Provide accurate and timely NCAA, SWAC and University rules interpretations for coaches, staff, student-athletes and parents, alumni, donors, prospective student-athletes and parents, University personnel, community groups, and all other inquiries and requests.
- Participate in the timely and accurate investigation, resolution and self-reporting of NCAA and SWAC rules violations, as they may occur.
- In collaboration with the appropriate University personnel such as the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance, Registrar, Academic Support of Student-Athletes, determine term-by-term eligibility for athletics aid, practice, and competition for all student-athletes in accordance with SWAC and NCAA rules.
- Maintain documents such as athletic compliance office records, including interpretations, compliance actions, investigations, eligibility related documents, participation reports, financial aid and other historical data.
- Complete and submit SWAC and NCAA annual reports, such the NCAA Division I Membership Requirements Certification, and NCAA Demographics and Sports Sponsorship Report. In conjunction with the appropriate campus office, provide the data for the Academic Progress Rates (APR), Federal Graduation and Graduation Success Rate reports.
- Manages and maintains ARMS (or similar software programs) and social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc.
- Annually updates the FAMU Athletics Compliance Policies and Procedures manual.
- Shares responsibility of promoting an atmosphere of compliance while facilitating institutional control over athletics programs in order to ensure consistent adherence and behavior with NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.
- Oversees the management of initiatives that promote institutional and departmental culture of integrity and compliance as it relates to intercollegiate athletics.
- Maintains an environment that promotes the highest level of integrity and demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of ethical conduct.
- Serve as the department’s liaison to the SWAC and NCAA for matters dealing with NCAA compliance. Attend and participate in relevant SWAC and NCAA (such as annual NCAA Regional Rules Seminars) meetings.
- Represent the department on a variety of campus committees as deemed appropriate.
- Supervise the Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Coordinator of Athletics Compliance.
- Potential future opportunities for sports administration.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in the appropriate area of specialization and eight (8) years of related experience; or, Master’s Degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six (6) years of related experience.
Recommended Competencies:
- Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply NCAA, SWAC and Division I rules and regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply University-related policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
- Ability to educate diverse groups of individuals about NCAA compliance issues.
- Experience managing staff and coaches through clear communication and a cooperative attitude.
- Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment and manage stressful situations.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
- Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles and practices to strategically align tasks and people with organizational goals and objectives.
- Ability to improve personal and team effectiveness, and foster change and creativity
- Experience working with Division I football program preferred.
- Familiarity of the financial aid and admission processes at a university level preferred.
- Experience with ARMS (or similar software programs) and PeopleSoft (or similar enterprise personnel management platforms) preferred.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to interact with a multitude of constituents.
- Ability to represent the University as required.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pay Plan
This is an Administrative and Professional (A&P) position.
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.
Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment.
Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person’s period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide documentation.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should include a cover letter describing relevant experiences and interest in this position and curriculum vitae/resume. Please include names, titles, and contact information for five (5) professional references. To assure full consideration, application materials should be received by September 6, 2022, and the applicant portal will remain open until the hiring process is completed. Click here to apply: https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=t9114
Please send questions or nominations regarding this search to: FAMUSearch@CarrSportsConsulting.com
Congratulations to Dr. Jason Chandler - Elon University's Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Operations
Dr. Jason Chandler Named Senior Associate AD For External Operations
CarrSports Assists Elon University in Executive Search
ELON, North Carolina. – Elon University Director of Athletics Dave Blank has announced the hiring of Dr. Jason Chandler as the senior associate athletics director for external operations. Chandler will begin at Elon following a successful stint as the senior associate athletics director for external operations and revenue generation at Old Dominion University.
“We are excited that Jason is joining Elon Athletics to direct our external team,” Blank said. “He has an outstanding background in this profession and that experience, combined with his family connections in the Elon/Burlington area, make him a great fit for this position. I am looking forward to working with Jason and am confident that he will bring great leadership and vision to the external components of our department.”
Chandler has served at Old Dominion since 2012 and began serving on the athletics senior staff in 2015. In 2020, he was promoted to oversee all external operations units, including ticket sales and sponsorship sales. He oversaw a department of 16 full-time staff members, helped to navigate local and broadcast partnerships, and purchased all athletics advertising.
Chandler earned a NACMA gold medal in 2015-16 for Best New Revenue Generating Idea and a silver medal a year earlier in the same category.
Along with those duties, Chandler chaired the department’s Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) committee and served on the department’s Competitive Excellence Committee. He took part in university-wide committees, including Week of Welcome, Family Weekend, Homecoming, and Military and Veterans Affairs. Chandler is also an adjunct professor at Old Dominion in the department of human movement sciences.
“I can’t wait to get started at Elon,” Chandler said. “I want to thank Dave Blank for believing in me and providing me this opportunity to lead the external units at this important time. Having grown up in Elon’s backyard, I’ve watched the school grow before my eyes, and the sports program mature and compete against the best in the country. The future is bright at Elon and I’m so excited to be a part of it.”
Prior to his time at Old Dominion, Chandler worked at Sam Houston State University from 2009-12. He began as the assistant athletic director for ticket sales and operations and was then the assistant athletic director for corporate partnerships and development from 2011-12.
Chandler began his career in intercollegiate athletics as the interim director of sports marketing at High Point University from 2008-09.
A member of LEAD1, Collegiate Athletics Leadership Symposium (CALS) and the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA), Chandler earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and American history from the University of North Carolina in 2004. He received master’s degrees in business administration and sports administration & facility management from Ohio University in 2007 and 2008. Chandler earned his doctorate in higher education leadership from Sam Houston State in 2014.
The Elon Department of Athletics partnered with CarrSports Executive Search and Consulting to assist with the search.
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Founded in 1997, CarrSports Consulting, LLC is recognized as a standard of excellence in executive search and management consulting services to intercollegiate athletics. CarrSports is well-respected and known for integrity, expertise and creativity. Our unique record of achievement includes the successful completion of over 130 leadership searches and 70 intensely-focused management consulting projects conducted from coast to coast, providing our clients with outstanding service and best options for meaningful solutions.
CarrSports remains dedicated to its deliberate, yet cutting-edge approach to excellence through professional objectivity, practical application and innovation. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.