Retired Pete Meyer named as top DII athletic director

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics recently announced the 28 winners of the Under Armour AD of the Year Award.

Former Florida Southern College Director of Athletics Pete Meyer was one of four Division II athletic directors to win the award this year. Meyer, who retired from his post at Florida Southern in February after more than a decade at the helm of Moccasin athletics, oversaw one of the nation’s most successful athletic programs during his tenure.

“I am humbled and thrilled to be named to such an incredible list of athletic directors,” said Meyer. “It is a great honor for Florida Southern College and the Sunshine State Conference as well, and I truly appreciate all the coaches and student-athletes that made this award possible, and my time at Florida Southern so rewarding.”

Under his leadership Florida Southern won four national championships and 33 Sunshine State Conference titles, while producing 12 individual national champions. He also oversaw massive facility upgrades at Florida Southern including the state-of-the-art Barnett Athletic Complex, and led the Mocs to seven top-25 finishes in the annual Learfield Director’s Cup, including a fifth-place finish a year ago.

The ADOY Award highlights the efforts of athletics directors at all levels for their commitment and positive contributions to student-athletes, campuses and their surrounding communities.

“The athletics directors who have been recognized as part of the Athletics Director of the Year Program continue to raise the bar as thought leaders and decision makers in college athletics,” said Bob Vecchione, NACDA Chief Executive Officer. “In 2019, we are proud to honor the highest number of female athletics directors with this award in a given year — nine — since the ADOY program was initiated 21 years ago! This is a true testament to the positive changes happening across the landscape of college athletics.”

The award spans seven divisions (NCAA FBS, FCS, Division I-AAA, II, III, NAIA/Other Four-Year Institutions and Junior College/Community Colleges). Winners will receive their awards during the James J. Corbett Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, June 11 at NACDA’s 54th Annual Convention at the World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando.