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Brian Mann, Director

Brian Mann

Brian Mann is entering his fourth year as William & Mary’s Director of Athletics. He began his tenure at W&M on August 9, 2021.

He is responsible for the daily operations of the Athletics Department and its more than 500 student-athletes and 120 coaches and staff. He oversees the university's 23 Division I varsity sports, which compete in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA).

During the 2023-24 year, Tribe Athletics scored a number of triumphs:

  • Won two conference championships
  • Hired three new head coaches
  • Successfully completed the All In fundraising campaign
  • Launched the new Excel program to focus on the personal and leadership development of student-athletes
  • Made great progress on the renovation and improvement of Kaplan Arena
  • Dedicated Jill Ellis Field and the 1987 Women’s Soccer Team Training Center
  • Ranked as the No. 1 public university for perfect multiyear APR scores

More info about Brian Mann and the Athletics Department is available on the William & Mary Athletics website.