(Story courtesy of Hendrix College)
CONWAY, Ark. - Hendrix College has named head softball
coach Amy Weaver as Athletics Director.
"It is an exciting time in the athletic department with moving
to a new conference, new facilities and the addition of two new
sports. I am honored to be named Athletic Director at Hendrix
College," said Weaver. "I am very blessed to have such an amazing
coaching staff and we all look forward to the being a part of the
next chapter of Hendrix College athletics."
Weaver has served as interim Athletic Director since November for
Danny Powell, who continues cancer treatment and currently serves
as Associate Vice President for Student Affairs.
Powell informed the senior leadership team last week that he would
like to continue working in Student Affairs and offered his support
for Coach Weaver to be named full-time Athletic Director.
Weaver is "the right person to lead the athletic department" in the
coming years, Powell said.
"Amy was the first hire I made as A.D., and she has proven herself
to be capable and worthy of the job, and she has the full respect
of the staff," he said. "She is a great friend and a tremendous
person and I can't think of anyone I would like to see more in that
role. She will be terrific."
Weaver joined the Hendrix staff in September 2002. She has led the
Warriors to six consecutive tournament appearances, set a new
Arkansas collegiate softball record for most wins in a season, and
ranks fourth on the SCAC's All-Time Single Season Wins list.
Weaver received her bachelor's in business administration and
sports management in 1990 from Robert Morris University, where she
played NCAA Division I softball, volleyball, and track and field.
She began her head coaching career at Mercyhurst College in Erie,
Pa., and later moved to Mercyhurst North East in North East, Pa.,
where she also served as athletic director in addition to her head
coaching responsibilities.
