Topic: APSU Athletic Director

APSU Football team walks across Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama

August 31, 2020 |

Clarksville, TN – On Friday, August 28th, 2020, members of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) football team made a special stop in Selma, Alabama, to walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

Austin Peay State University Interim President Dannelle Whiteside talks to the team. (APSU)

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Austin Peay State University Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison signs contract extension

June 12, 2020 |

Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) President Alisa White and Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison have agreed to a contract extension through the 2023-24 academic year.

“I am delighted to have Gerald continue as our Director of Athletics,” said White. “Under Gerald’s leadership, our student-athletes have enjoyed great success, both on the field and in the classroom. In these difficult times for our country and university, it is advantageous to have a leader that provides a steady hand, clear guidance, and an exciting future vision. Under Gerald’s continued leadership, I believe we can look forward to great days ahead for the Governors.”

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APSU Athletics Director Gerald Harrison releases statement on OVC Spring Sports Cancellation

March 16, 2020 |

Clarksville, TN – Statement from Austin Peay State University (APSU) Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison regarding the OVC’s cancellation of all Spring sports at 9:00am, Monday, March 16th, 2020:

“We fully support the decision of the OVC Council of Presidents to cancel Spring athletics competitions,” said Austin Peay State University Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison. “While I believe athletics is a part of the tapestry of America, we as leaders must do what’s right to protect our student-athletes, coaches and supporters.”

Gerald Harrison, Austin Peay State University Athletics Director. (Jon Gardiner/Duke University)

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Austin Peay State University 2018: A Year in Review

December 27, 2018 |

Austin Peay State University (APSU) 

Clarksville, TN – In 2018, Austin Peay State University (APSU) continued to make headlines as the institution unveiled its first doctoral degree program, led the state in serving military-connected students and became the fastest-growing public university in Tennessee.

Austin Peay State University Students gather in the Dunn Center for Freshman Convocation on August 24th, 2018. (Denzil Wyatt, APSU)

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Austin Peay State University officially introduces Gerald Harris as 14th APSU Athletics Director

July 30, 2018 |

Austin Peay State University Sports Information

Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) President Dr. Alisa White introduced Gerald Harrison as the institutions 14^th athletics director, Monday, July 30th, 2018 at a press conference in the Dunn Center.

An intrigued crowd of on-lookers filed into the Dunn Center on at 11:00am to hear White and Harrison lay out their vision for the future of the department under the stewardship of the former Duke associate athletics director.

“This really is an amazing time for Austin Peay State University athletics and it’s a wonderful time to be a Gov,” White said. “I would go so far as to say it’s been a revolution, not just an evolution.

Austin Peay State University Athletics Director Gerald Harrison introduced today at the APSU Dunn Center. (APSU Sports)

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Clarksville to Host 2017 Toyota East-West Football All-Star Classic

October 28, 2017 |

State’s top 88 football seniors to play December 8th at APSU’s Fortera Stadium

Clarksville, TN – The 2017 Toyota East-West Football All-Star Classic will be held in Clarksville, Tennessee at Austin Peay State University’s Fortera Stadium on Friday, December 8th, 2017.

The All-Star Classic is organized by the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association (TACA) and is made up of the state’s top 88 senior football players who are selected from more than 400 nominations.

West Team Coaches 2017: Front row (l-r) Scott Stidham, Brandon Gray, Matt McConnell. Back row (l-r) Dustin Wilson, Brian Waite, Steve Hookfin, Charlie Lansdell, Anthony Jones Jr.

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Clarksville-Montgomery County Welcomes AAU Boys’ National Basketball Championships July 7th-12th

June 28, 2017 |

Visitor Spending Expected to Total $2.5 Million

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County is poised to welcome nearly 3,000 guests next week for two divisions of the Amateur Athletic Union’s Boy’s 10-and-Under National Basketball Championships.

Since 1999, the city has hosted dozens of regional and national AAU basketball events. This year, 53 teams from 16 states including Utah, New York, Texas, New Jersey, Michigan, Maryland, Louisiana, Indiana and most states bordering Tennessee, will make their way to Clarksville for championship play.

Hundreds of basketball players pack APSU’s Fortera Stadium in Clarksville during the 2015 AAU Boys National Basketball Championship Opening Ceremonies.

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APSU Basketball coach Dave Loos officially retired, Monday

March 6, 2017 |

APSU Sports Information

Clarksville, TN – An era of unprecedented success at Austin Peay came to a close this morning.

After 27 years on the sidelines, Dave Loos has called it a career as Austin Peay men’s basketball coach, bringing to an end a tenure marked by integrity, ingenuity and achievement.

“The takeaway for me today is how proud I am of the things we accomplished,” Loos said during Monday’s press conference. “The thing I’m celebrating is that we helped make a lot of young people better. We helped them better themselves in the classroom. The game-changer is a college degree, and that’s the thing we really emphasized—getting the diploma and growing as a person.”

Austin Peay Men’s Basketball coach Dave Loos officially announces retirement during Monday press conference at the Dunn Center. (APSU Sports Information)

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Clarksville Makes Pitch for TSSAA Football Championships

September 18, 2016 |

Clarksville, TN – With a little luck and a lot of community support, local tourism officials are hoping Clarksville will host the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) state football championships beginning in 2017.

Visit Clarksville and Austin Peay State University athletic department officials hosted a site visit for seven TSSAA staff earlier in September to show just what Clarksville has to offer.

APSU Athletic Director Ryan Ivey addresses some members of the TSSAA delegation in the Fortera Stadium locker room. Pictured left to right are: TSSAA Assistant Executive Director Mark Reeves, Executive Director Bernard Childress, TSSAA Technology Director Bradley Lambert, APSU Athletic Director Ryan Ivey, and TSSAA Assistant Executive Director Richard McWhirter.

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APSU Softball leads the charge for Dance Marathon

October 17, 2015 |

Austin Peay Sports Information

Clarksville, TN – With every sport on Austin Peay’s campus either in season, in training or making their preseason preparations, Austin Peay student-athletes found time to make a difference with the Vanderbilt’s Children Hospital a few weeks ago, raising nearly $2,500 for the Nashville institution through the university’s annual Dance Marathon.

Austin Peay Softball raises money for Vanderbilt’s Children Hospital. (APSU Sports Information)

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