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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
Springfield, MA
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
Amherst, MA
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
Waltham, MA
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
Springfield, MA
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