B ob Noss Presentation
Sport Management Class
Friday, 11/10/06

Bob Noss, Assistant Athletic Director of Wright State University

-15 year tenure @ Wright State University

-Started his athletic administration career at Maryville University in St. Louis, MO

-Small NCAA Division III School

-Got his foot in the door there in sports information

-Enjoyed being in the background, rather than on the sidelines

-Later enjoyed his Graduate Assistantship at Southern Illinois and later at Central Missouri

-Encouraged students to “get involved” in sport management as soon as possible in an internship

-Talked about the importance of “networking” within the sport world

-His most exciting part of the job is traveling and winning championships

-His greatest dislike of his work is dealing with difficult personalities and attitudes in sport

-He stressed the importance of spending time with family in the midst of a hectic work schedule

-Spoke about the specific Wright State Vision for the Athletic Department

-Wright State Athletic Department Vision: “To be nationally recognized for excellence in athletic competition, academics and personal development of our student-athletes.”

- Wright State Athletics Core Values:

1) Academic Excellence
2) Integrity
3) Diversity
4) Caring for Others
5) Sportsmanship