Reinhardts Bill Popp Named NAIA Athletic Director of the Year After one of the finest years both in the classroom and on the playing field for Reinhardt University, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) national office recently announced that Vice President for Athletics and Athletic Director Bill Popp was selected as the 2018 NAIA Athletics Director of the Year. The NAIA is thrilled to award Bill Popp this honor, NAIA President and CEO Jim Carr said. His dedication and integrity set an outstanding example for all NAIA athletics directors, and were extremely fortunate for his insight and contributions at the association level. Popp a three-time recipient of the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Athletic Director of the Year now collects NAIA Athletics Director of the Year for the first time in his fourteen years at Reinhardt.This has been a tremendous year for Reinhardt Athletics, said Popp. Our programs have experienced the most successful year to date, culminating with receiving the AAC Duard Walker trophy. To then be individually recognized amongst such an amazing peer group is truly humbling. Through Popps leadership university-wide, Reinhardt has developed more athletic programs, including football, all with a foundation of high academic standards and community service. Reinhardt University is fortunate to have Coach Popp at the helm of our athletic department. He and his team of coaches and administrative staff have created an environment that encourages student athletes to flourish at Reinhardt University, said President Kina S. Mallard.
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