Georgia Tech chooses Ryan Alpert as athletic director

ATLANTA (AP)– Georgia Tech named Ryan Alpert as its next vice president and director of sports, the school announced Tuesday.Alpert will change J

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Georgia Tech’s dedication to raising the competitive profile of our athletic programs on par with our academic profile,” Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera stated in a news release.” Ryan Alpert is a vibrant, forward-thinking leader who comprehends what it takes to develop a winning culture on a strong monetary structure. He brings deep functional competence and a clear enthusiasm for student-athlete development. We are enjoyed invite him to Georgia Tech.” Alpert had numerous stops on his way to Atlanta, including Missouri, Florida Atlantic and Memphis. He most just recently was senior deputy sports director and chief revenue officer at Tennessee, a position he was promoted to in November 2023. Alpert has a background in earnings generation, which will be an essential element for athletic departments following the just recently approved Home settlement that permits Department I schools to pay athletes up to$20.5 million straight.”I’m extremely grateful to President Cabrera and the search committee for the chance to function as the next athletic director at Georgia Tech,”Alpert said in the release.”As college sports continues in a period of rapid transformation, I’m fired up about all the Institute has to provide and what we can accomplish together. Georgia Tech’s visionary leadership, combined with its first-rate academics and commitment to competitive quality, provides a strong foundation for the future. My family and I can’t wait to get to Atlanta and join the Yellow Jackets!”Alpert will begin his role with Georgia Tech later this month. ___ AP college sports: https://apnews.com/hub/college-sports