MOTION by Regent Fields:
Recommend to the Board to change the language of the Athletics’ Committee’s charge from “counsel to the President” to “counsel to the President regarding everything concerning the athletics annual budget.”
Second by Regent Ramsey and passed without dissent.
V. Coaches' Updates
This agenda item was facilitated by AD Stepp, who requested that comments from coaches of teams not currently in season be limited to 1–2 minutes each, with 4–5 minutes allotted to each in-season team's coach.
First, Head Baseball Coach Rob Henry, reported on the progress of repairs being made to the baseball field, which was damaged during the spring.
Head Softball Coach David Morton reported the composition of the Women's softball team roster, discussed the upcoming schedule, and stressed the importance of academic performance by players.
Head Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Coach, Keith Jones, reported upcoming schedules for both teams as well as efforts to expand the roster, recruitment efforts for 2025, and current fundraising efforts.
Head Golf Coach, Mike Grugin, announced that the golf team just returned from a tournament early that morning and performed very well. He further discussed the current team's composition, upcoming schedule, and new rules coming into effect next year affecting the number of people allowed on the roster and the rules' effect on recruiting.
Next, Head Women's Basketball Coach. Amani Williams, discussed the current roster. Conditioning began August 26. Coach Williams also outlined the upcoming practice, scrimmage, and game schedule and highlighted current fundraising efforts.
Dr. Jamaal Jackson, Head Men's Basketball Coach, discussed the composition of the team roster and upcoming season schedule. He also explained changes to the upcoming Thoroughbred Madness event, then shared the team's academic accomplishments.
Head Football Coach Felton Huggins was unable to attend due to the birth of his first child the previous evening.
Regent Walston inquired into needed bathroom repairs at Bell Gym and queried whether a collaboration could be developed between male mentors in the Athletics program and Promising Youth Center students.
Coach Ramon Johnson was present virtually to provide an update regarding the cross country team but was unable to do so due to technical difficulties.
Chair Moseley thanked coaches for their presentations.