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Bill Bradshaw
- Position:
- Director of Athletics
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
Since 2005 arguably no athletic department in Division 1-A has gone through more transition than Temple University. The Owls have moved into a new football conference, and hired new coaches in nine sports, including football, men[apos]s basketball, and women[apos]s basketball. Thankfully, Temple has had one of the most respected and experienced administrators in college athletics at the helm in Bill Bradshaw.
Appointed the University[apos]s eighth Director of Athletics on June 27, 2002, the NACDA Past President begins his 32nd year as a Division I athletics director. In June 2008, Bradshaw received a contract extension through 2011-12.
Prior to his arrival in Owl Country he spent 16 years as Director of Athletics at DePaul University in Chicago and nine years in the same position at his alma mater, La Salle University ('69).
[quote]At Temple, we believe that Intercollegiate Athletics should play an integral part in the educational mission of the University. In this light, we look to keep pace with the unprecedented growth and commitment to excellence of the University ,[quote] said Bradshaw. [quote]We strive to be nationally-competitive at the highest level of Division I athletics, and believe that our success will be directly related to the quality of our coaches and staff, combined with our ability to dramatically increase and create sources of revenue to support our vision.
[quote]We have many things in place now as we move forward. An unwavering University commitment as evidenced by the recent support of 1-A football, state-of-the-art facilities; and one of the most diverse, dedicated staffs in all of intercollegiate athletics have given Temple University athletics a solid foundation for future success.[quote]
Bradshaw[apos]s seven years at Temple have produced numerous highlights, most notably the announcement on May 17, 2005 that the University will join the Mid-American Conference as a football-only member and the recent hirings of Al Golden, Fran Dunphy, and Tonya Cardoza, as well as eight senior staffers, among several prominent hires. The Black Coaches[apos] Association gave Temple a grade of [quote]A[quote] for the search process of the three coaching hires.
Twenty-five Temple teams have advanced to NCAA Tournament play during his tenure.
The athletic department has enhanced efficiency, productivity and strategic planning through organizational efforts under Bradshaw that added seven new senior staff members. A comprehensive operations and procedures manual has been developed, and athletics has exceeded its revenue budget in each of the past four years.
Recognizing the accomplishments of Temple[apos]s student-athletes is a point of emphasis under Bradshaw. The department of athletics holds its annual [quote]Breakfast of Champions[quote] to honor those who have excelled both athletically and academically by [quote]committing to excellence[quote] in April.
Temple ranked third among NCAA Division I institutions in student-athlete graduation rate above its student body in 2003-04, and had the fifth highest increase in student-athlete graduation rate that year. In 2006, Temple was one of 10 Division 1-A institutions to earn the Overall Excellence in Diversity Award bestowed by the Laboratory for Diversity in Sport at Texas A&M University. In the spring of 2009, Temple received 11 perfect APR scores, including men[apos]s basketball, while football posted its highest APR score in school history. Temple Athletics received full recertification from the NCAA. In 2009, Temple became the only non-Bowl Championship Series school (out of 12 insitutuions) to have both its men[apos]s and women[apos]s basketball teams in NCAA Tournament play for the last two seasons.
Temple athletics has also undertaken a greater role in community service under Bradshaw. Via the Owl Outreach program, student-athletes have provided volunteer service to numerous community and non-profit organizations, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Temple Children[apos]s Medical Center and the School District of Philadelphia.
Bradshaw has also been responsible for upgrades to Temple[apos]s athletic facilities. He supervised the design and construction of the athletic complex on the Ambler Campus, featuring fields and amenities for the men[apos]s and women[apos]s soccer, baseball and softball teams. He has also overseen the football program[apos]s move to Lincoln Financial Field as well as the addition of a new state-of-the-art football practice field at Edberg-Olson Hall, courtesy of a private fund drive.
Temple athletics has also displayed its hospitality under Bradshaw, hosting the 2005 NCAA Women[apos]s Basketball Philadelphia Regional as well as the first and second rounds of the 2004 NCAA Women[apos]s Basketball Tournament and the 2003 NCAA Men[apos]s Gymnastics Championships.
Bradshaw, who also owns a master[apos]s degree in guidance and counseling from Niagara University ('72), resides in Radnor, Pa., with his wife, Yvette and three children, Billy (14), Paige (12) and Connor (11).
American Conference Tipoff - ESPN+
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Ep. 11: American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti
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Ep. 10: Temple Homecoming Preview; Volleyball Assistant Coach Taylor Davenport
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