University of Central Arkansas
(UCA)
Bears
201 Donaghey Ave.
Conway, AR 72035 Division: I (Active)
Conference: United Athletic Conference
Conway, AR 72035 Division: I (Active)
Conference: United Athletic Conference
NCAA Member Since: 9/1/1992
Public/Private:
Public
HBCU:
No
| Title | Full Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Houston Davis | |
| Director of Athletics | Matt Whiting | |
| Faculty Athletics Representative | Kim Eskola | |
| Senior Woman Administrator | Jessica Taylor | |
| Senior Compliance Administrator | Jessica Taylor | |
| Fifth Person | Matt Whiting | |
| Sports Information Director | Jeremy Bishop | |
| Chief Diversity Officer | Jenna Davidson | |
| Chief Financial Officer for Institution | Terri Canino | |
| Digital/Social Media Contact | Matt Branch | |
| Academic Reporting APR/APC/Grad-rates | Amber Hall | |
| Athletics Health Care Administrator | David Strickland | |
| Director of Mental Health Care Services/Counseling | Shelby Byrne | |
| Drug Testing Site Coordinator | Aaron Smith | |
| General Counsel | Warren Readnour | |
| Government Relations Contact | Jeremy Gillam | |
| Head Athletic Trainer | David Strickland | |
| Head Team Physician | Thad Hardin | |
| Senior Alumni Relations Professional | Alsion Taylor | |
| Student Athlete Advisory | Kim Eskola | |
| Student-Athlete Affairs Administrator | Jessica Taylor | |
| Title IX Coordinator | Jennifer Craun | |
| Transfer Portal Contact | Jessica Taylor | |
| NCAA Applications Administrator | See List |
| Title | Full Name | |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA Applications Administrator | See List |
Sponsored Sports for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
| Sport | Head Coach | Division | Conference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Nick Harlan | I | United Athletic Conference | |
| Football | Nathan Brown | FCS | United Athletic Conference | |
| Men's Basketball | John Shulman | I | United Athletic Conference | |
| Men's Cross Country | Josey Weaver | I | United Athletic Conference | |
| Men's Golf | Joshua Turnock | I | United Athletic Conference | |
| Men's Soccer | Kyle Segebart | I | Atlantic Sun Conference | |
| Men's Track, Indoor | Josey Weaver | I | United Athletic Conference | |
| Men's Track, Outdoor | Josey Weaver | I | United Athletic Conference | |
| Softball | Kayla Lucas | I | United Athletic Conference | |
| Women's Basketball | Tony Kemper | I | United Athletic Conference | |
| Women's Beach Volleyball | Avery Thibodeaux | I | Atlantic Sun Conference | |
| Women's Cross Country | Josey Weaver | I | United Athletic Conference | |
| Women's Golf | Summar Roachell | I | United Athletic Conference | |
| Women's Soccer | Derek Nichols | I | United Athletic Conference | |
| Women's Stunt | Chloe Moxley | I | United Athletic Conference | |
| Women's Track, Indoor | Josey Weaver | I | United Athletic Conference | |
| Women's Track, Outdoor | Josey Weaver | I | United Athletic Conference | |
| Women's Volleyball | John Newberry | I | United Athletic Conference |