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SCOTT FOULIS

WILBRAHAM,MA

Summary

Highly effective athletic administrator with extensive experience developing and promoting a positive and balanced experience for coaches, staff, and student-athletes. Passionate professional demonstrating bold vision, attention to detail, and collaborative excellence.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance

American International College
08.2022 - Current

Oversaw all aspects of NCAA Compliance for 23 Division II and one Division I varsity programs

  • Facilitated compliance trainings for coaches, student-athletes, and campus staff regarding NCAA rules and regulations, ensuring adherence to institutional guidelines and maintaining program integrity.
  • Provided administrative oversight to seven varsity athletic programs
  • Served as SAAC advisor
  • Evaluated coaching staff through regular performance assessments
  • Served on the college's Concern, Assessment, Referral, & Education (CARE) Team, providing outreach and support to students experiencing mental health challenges
  • Monitored academic progress of student-athletes by working closely with academic advisors to ensure eligibility requirements were met consistently.
  • Served as liaison between athletic department and various campus offices including registrar, financial aid, admissions, and student life.
  • Improved community outreach efforts by organizing volunteer opportunities for student-athletes and teams

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Amherst College
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Performed coaching duties including opponent scouting, on-court instruction, video breakdown, recruiting, and game and practice planning
  • Provided in-depth opponent breakdowns and statistical analyses with the aim of garnering maximum tactical advantage
  • Key Achievements: Team advanced to the Final Four of the 2022 NCAA Tournament
  • Team attained national ranking of #3 in d3hoops.com Top 25 poll
  • Position coach for player selected as WBCA and d3hoops.com All-American

Associate Head Women's Basketball Coach & Physical Education Instructor

Brandeis University
07.2007 - 07.2021
  • Performed coaching duties including recruiting, opponent scouting, on-court instruction, extensive video breakdown, game and practice planning, and academic monitoring
  • Served as physical education instructor for a variety of credit-granting activity classes
  • Redesigned key components of student-athlete recruiting system, including development and implementation of database upgrade
  • Key Achievements: Team made two NCAA Tournament appearances, including advancing to the Elite 8 in 2009
  • Attained national ranking of #5 in USA Today/ESPN Coaches' Poll
  • Won 2015 ECAC Championship

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach & Graduate Teaching Fellow

Springfield College
09.2004 - 07.2007
  • Assisted Associate Athletic Director with all NCAA Compliance activities
  • Served as event management supervisor for varsity athletic contests, including supervision of student workers
  • Coordinated all recruiting efforts and opponent scouting
  • Developed and implemented targeted recruiting strategies, including significant expansion of underclass recruiting efforts
  • Key Achievements: Helped team to first-ever appearance in NCAA Tournament Elite 8
  • Attained highest-ever national ranking in 2005 at #12 in USA Today/ESPN Coaches' Poll
  • Team won NEWMAC Conference Tournament Championships in 2005 and 2006.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach & Recruiting Coordinator

Bucknell University
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Helped define strategy and developed, executed, and coordinated all aspects of student-athlete recruiting
  • Managed first year of transition into scholarship program status
  • Primary contact with Director of Compliance for all recruiting-related activities
  • Assisted with game scheduling
  • Contributed to the development of practice and game plans
  • Responsible for development, drill design, and instruction of post players
  • Key Achievements: Signed recruiting class that included 2004 Patriot League Rookie of the Year
  • Coached player that was the 10th overall pick in the first round of the 2003 WNBA draft and the 2003 Patriot League Player of the Year.

Education

Master Of Education - Athletic Administration

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Sport Management

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA
05.1998

Skills

  • NCAA Regulations
  • Title IX Investigator
  • Budgeting & Financial Oversight
  • Student-Athlete Support
  • Staff Training
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Academic Support
  • Expertise with ARMS and Front Rush athletic management software

Timeline

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance

American International College
08.2022 - Current

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Amherst College
10.2021 - 06.2022

Associate Head Women's Basketball Coach & Physical Education Instructor

Brandeis University
07.2007 - 07.2021

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach & Graduate Teaching Fellow

Springfield College
09.2004 - 07.2007

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach & Recruiting Coordinator

Bucknell University
01.2002 - 01.2003

Master Of Education - Athletic Administration

Springfield College

Bachelor of Science - Sport Management

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
SCOTT FOULIS