athletics department

College sports office

An athletics department is the division of a school or university that oversees competitive sports programs.

It manages teams, coaches, facilities, recruitment, and budgets.

At large American universities, athletics departments operate as substantial enterprises with their own staff, revenue streams, and regulatory compliance obligations: The athletics department just hired a new football coach.

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