2021-2022 Catalog

Athletic Department

Ronald P. Pavan, Vice President for Facilities and Infrastructure and Director of Athletics
A.A., Northeastern Christian Junior College
B.A., Lubbock Christian University
M.A., West Virginia University 

Shelia C. Crockett, Assistant Athletic Director
B.S., Cumberland University
M.B.A., King University

Brittany E. McWilliams, Administrative Assistant
B.A., San Diego State University

Ronald G. Hunt, Assistant Athletic Director, Fundraising
B.S., Belmont University
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Eric A. Landis, Associate Professor of Management and Faculty Athletic Representative
B.A., M.A., University of Alabama
D.M., University of Phoenix

Kyle B. Allen, Sports Information Director
B.S., M.A., Cumberland University

Katie L. Arnold, Instructor in Athletic Training and Director of Athletic Training
B.S., M.A.E., Cumberland University
D.H.Ed., Still University

Scott E. Barbe, Head Coach, Men's Volleyball
B.B.A., M.S.M., Walsh College

Kalea Y. Barnett, Assistant Coach, Cheerleading and Dance
B.B.A., Cumberland University

Christopher L. Barton, Assistant Coach, Football
B.A., Georgia Southern University

Shelby N. Beam, Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball
B.A., Georgetown College

Patrick A. Bell, Assistant Coach, Baseball
B.S., University of Louisville

Tyler K. Bennett, Athletic Trainer
B.S., Kent State University
M.S., Tennessee Technological University

Scott A. Blum, Head Coach, Women's Basketball
B.A., Grace College
M.A., Ball State University

Spencer R. Claypool, Head Coach, E-Sports
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan University
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University

Ruth S. Currie, Head Coach, Cheerleading
A.A., Ruthledge College

Scott J. Davidson, Head Coach, Women's Soccer
B.A., Bryan College
M.A.T., Trevecca Nazarene University

Thomas J. Denney, Associate Broadcasting Director

C. Austin Dillard, Head Coach, Strength & Conditioning
B.S., Georgia Southern University
M.Ed., University of Akron

Eric D. Evans, Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

Sara J. Farris, Athletic Trainer
B.S., University of North Florida
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University

James S. Hicks III, Head Coach, Wrestling
B.A., Campbellsville University

Christina M. Hollis, Head Coach, Bowling
B.A., M.B.A., University of Pikeville

Tyler P. Hott, Athletic Trainer
B.S., M.S., Shenandoah University

Ryan L. Hunt, Head Coach, Baseball
B.S., M.A.E., Cumberland University

Bentley R. Jones, Assistant Coach, Baseball
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., Cumberland University

Shane J. Keely, Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer
B.P.S., University of Memphis
M.B.A., Christian Brothers University

Christian M. Kiesel, Athletic Trainer
B.S., Heidelberg University
M.S., State University of New York College, Cortland

Jeremy R. Lewis, Head Coach, Men's Basketball
B.S., Cumberland University

Thiago De Lins Oliveira, Head Coach, Men's Tennis
B.S., Bethel College
M.A., Cumberland University

Broc A. Loveless, Assistant Coach, Football
B.S., Cumberland University

Karen N. Martinez Bernal, Head Coach, Women's Tennis
B.S., University of South Carolina
M.B.A., Emporia State University

Tim L. Mathis, Head Coach, Football
B.A., Georgia Southern University
M.A., Shorter University

Brett J. Neffendorf, Assistant Coach, Baseball
B.S., Oregon State University
M.S., Campbellsville University

Atsu Nyamadi, Assistant Coach, Track and Field
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Macie D. Pringle, Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball
B.S., University of Alabama

Kalyn M. Pruett, Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer
B.S., Tennessee Technological University

Joshua K. Qualls, Assistant Coach, Football
B.A., Arkansas Tech University
M.Ed., University of Arkansas

Marcelle A. Scales, Head Coach, Men's and Women's Track and Field
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

James E. Seckel, Head Coach, Men's and Women's Cross Country
B.S., United State Military Academy

Taurean C. Smith, Assistant Coach, Football
B.S., Western Kentucky University

Tyler S. Smith, Assistant Coach, Wrestling
B.S., Cumberland University
M.A., Southeastern University 

Stephanie G. Theall, Head Coach, Softball
B.S., M.S.S.E.P., Cumberland University

Hannah M. Vadakin, Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball
B.A., Coker College

Richard W. Williams, Head Coach, Golf and Games Operations Director
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Taylor R. Woodring, Assistant Coach, Softball
B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University