ATHLETICS DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER

Reagan Rossi

The College of Idaho

The College of Idaho’s Reagan Rossi has been selected as the 2022 NAIA Athletics Director of the Year for her contributions and achievements within her institution’s athletics department and at a national level. This prestigious honor is awarded to an athletics director for their success and development within all facets of athletics administration over the course of the previous academic year.

In 6 years as the athletics director at The College of Idaho, Rossi has proven to be a strong leader to her university, coaches, administration, student-athletes and the NAIA membership. Under her leadership this past year, the Yotes’ had 10 athletic programs appear in postseason play. Off the field, Reagan’s athletic programs had 146 NAIA Scholar-Athletes, 156 Academic All-Conference honors, 6 Academic All-Americans, and all 18 teams were named NAIA Scholar Teams.

Over the last year Rossi has been successful in fundraising and development. She worked with her development team on the first ever Athletics Give Day “Clash of the Coyotes” event and lead the Go Purple Steak Feed fundraising efforts to a record $200,000. Additionally, she worked with Training the Whole Athlete to assist coaches, athletic department staff, and student-athletes to address mental health concern, building necessary strengths and skills for help with the growing pandemic.

Rossi’s serving and leadership doesn’t stop at the campus level. She serves