Mercer University
(MU)
Bears
1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, GA 31207 Division: I (Active)
Conference: Southern Conference
Macon, GA 31207 Division: I (Active)
Conference: Southern Conference
NCAA Member Since: 9/1/1957
Public/Private: Private
HBCU:
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| Title | Full Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | William D. Underwood | |
| Director of Athletics | James C. Cole | |
| Faculty Athletics Representative | Jeffrey D. Hugdahl | |
| Senior Woman Administrator | Delaney Ryan | |
| Senior Compliance Administrator | John Peach | |
| Fifth Person | Myra Cameron | |
| Sports Information Director | Todd Anderson | |
| Chief Financial Officer for Athletics | Julie Davis | |
| Academic Reporting APR/APC/Grad-rates | Sybil Blalock | |
| Athletics Certification Liaison | Jeffrey D. Hugdahl | |
| Athletics Certification Liaison | James C. Cole | |
| Athletics Health Care Administrator | Brad Drake | |
| General Counsel | Matthew Hall | |
| Government Relations Contact | Hugh Sosebee | |
| Head Athletic Trainer | Brad Drake | |
| Head Team Physician | Brian Ludwig | |
| Peer Reviewer | William D. Underwood | |
| Senior Alumni Relations Professional | Todd Smith | |
| Student-Athlete Affairs Administrator | Delaney Ryan | |
| Title IX Coordinator | Sharon Stellato | |
| Transfer Portal Contact | John Peach | |
| NCAA Applications Administrator | See List |
| Title | Full Name | |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA Applications Administrator | See List |
Sponsored Sports for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
| Sport | Head Coach | Division | Conference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Craig Gibson | I | Southern Conference | |
| Football | Mike Jacobs | FCS | Southern Conference | |
| Men's Basketball | Ryan Ridder | I | Southern Conference | |
| Men's Cross Country | Cameron Ruppe | I | Southern Conference | |
| Men's Golf | Jason Payne | I | Southern Conference | |
| Men's Lacrosse | Ryan Danehy | I | Atlantic Sun Conference | |
| Men's Soccer | Brad Ruzzo | I | Southern Conference | |
| Men's Tennis | Eric Hayes | I | Southern Conference | |
| Softball | Chris Kuhlmeyer | I | Southern Conference | |
| Women's Basketball | Michelle Clark-Heard | I | Southern Conference | |
| Women's Beach Volleyball | Timothy Marsh | I | Sun Belt Conference | |
| Women's Cross Country | Cameron Ruppe | I | Southern Conference | |
| Women's Golf | Michele Drinkard | I | Southern Conference | |
| Women's Lacrosse | Samantha Eustace | I | Big South Conference | |
| Women's Soccer | Tony Economopoulos | I | Southern Conference | |
| Women's Tennis | Eric Hayes | I | Southern Conference | |
| Women's Track, Outdoor | Roosevelt Lofton | I | Southern Conference | |
| Women's Volleyball | Steven Benson | I | Southern Conference |