Athletics Director Jeremy Foley
Jeremy N. Foley, who has handled virtually every aspect of the University of Florida’s $96 million athletic program during his athletic administrative career – which began with an internship in the Gator Ticket Office in 1976 – was named UF’s Director of Athletics in March of 1992. He is the fourth longest tenured athletic director among Bowl Championship series Conference schools.
A man with great vision and experience, Foley, 59, brings a passionate top-to-bottom team approach to the top athletic post at the University of Florida. Foley’s philosophy involves the continued building of a comprehensive athletic program, with the goal of having the overall UF program ranked as the top athletic program in the nation.
As chief financial officer for the University Athletic Association (UAA), Foley has spearheaded a number of capital improvement projects in the athletic department. The project list includes two major expansions of the football stadium, a multipurpose athletic field house, new facilities for tennis, track & field, soccer, baseball, golf, softball, swimming and lacrosse. Foley also played a role in the academic advising center on the University of Florida campus, which serves UF students and Gator student-athletes and assisted in funding the renovation of the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Complex, a project that enhanced the football experience for Gator student-athletes, staff and visitors, was completed in July of 2008 and received platinum certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Ration System, the highest ranking available. It was the first building in Florida and the first athletic facility in the nation to achieve platinum status. Foley’s most recent project was the lacrosse facility – a 1,500 seat-stadium offering fans a great view of this fast-paced sport – completed prior to the inaugural season in the spring of 2010.
Foley’s commitment to the overall athletic program includes a plan of increased opportunities for women, as three women’s sports have been added under his tenure – soccer, softball and lacrosse.
Also, in an era when the NCAA estimates 90 percent of Division I schools are losing money on intercollegiate athletics, the University of Florida Athletic Association has contributed more than $67 million in the last 22 years to help fund University of Florida academic endeavors.
Florida has been equally successful on the field of play and in the classroom during Foley’s administrative tenure. The Florida athletic program has ranked among the nation’s top 10 for 29-straight years (1983-84 – 2011-12) and among the top five for 15 times in the of the last 22 years, according to national all-sport rankings.
UF became the first program in collegiate history to own both the men’s basketball and football national titles in the same calendar year, after capturing crowns in 2006. The men’s basketball team then became the first repeat champions in their sport in 15 years after cutting the nets down again in 2007.
Foley is the only athletic director in Division I history to supervise a program that has won multiple national titles in football (1996, 2006, 2008) and men’s basketball (2006, 2007) and overall 20 Gator teams have been crowned national champions under his watch.
UF’s commitment in the classroom is equally impressive. Under Foley, UF student-athletes have been honored 92 times as Academic All-Americans. The University of Florida has more than 2,500 SEC Academic Honor Roll honorees since 1992-93.
The Gator athletic coaching family, which Foley had a large part in assembling, has collected 85 conference Coach of-the-Year awards during the last 20 years.
Gator student athletes, coaches and administrators have also been a fixture in the community, taking part in a variety of community related endeavors.
Florida student athletes remained involved in the community and beyond. A total of 437 UF student athletes participated in 3,796 hours of community service in 2011-12, partnering with 20 schools, nine civic organizations and 28 non-profit organizations.
Foley was named the Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal National Athletic Director of the Year in June of 2006 and the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame awarded him the 2007 John L. Toner Award. The Toner Award is designed to honor and acknowledge outstanding athletics directors who have demonstrated superior administrative abilities especially in the area of college football.
Foley also served on the NCAA Division I Management Council from 1997-2002.
Foley was named Honorary Alumnus of the University of Florida by the Florida Alumni Association Board of Directors in October of 2000.
Born in Washington, D.C., but calling New London, N.H., home, Foley received his undergraduate degree in 1974 from Hobart College in Geneva, N.Y., where he also coached and scouted for the tradition-rich lacrosse program following graduation. He went on to earn his Master’s Degree in Sports Administration from Ohio University in 1976 and then joined the Gator athletic program as an intern in the ticket office. In 1995, the Ohio Graduate School presented Foley with the school’s Distinguished Alumni Award. The Ohio University Alumni Association also awarded Foley with the Medal of Merit in September of 2008.
In 2008, the Hobart Alumni Association presented Foley with the Medal of Excellence, their highest honor, for outstanding achievements as Athletic Director at the University of Florida, which has brought honor and distinction to his alma mater.
The Holderness School, a small, private, college preparation school in Plymouth, New Hampshire presented Foley, class of 1970, with their 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award in November of 2007.
An avid sports and Boston Red Sox fan, Foley ran the Boston Marathon in a 3:39.51 clip in April of 1995 and completed the course in 3:28.10 in 1998. A dog lover and proud owner of one Labrador retriever, he is involved with the Humane Society and local charities.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Athletic Director (March 9, 1992 - Present)
- Senior Associate Athletic Director (January 1987 - March 1992)
- Interim Athletic Director (September 1986 - January 1987)
- Associate Athletic Director for Business Affairs (June 1981 - September 1986)
- Assistant Athletic Director (May 1980 - June 1981)
- Director of Ticket and Game Operations (March 1979 - May 1980)
- Ticket Manager (February 1977 - March 1979)
- Intern (August 1976 - February 1977)
EDUCATION
- Ohio University, 1976, Masters of Education in Sports Administration
- Hobart College, 1974, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
- Completed Boston Marathon in April of 1995 (3:39.51) and in April of 1998 (3:28.10)
- Football and Lacrosse, Hobart College
DATE OF BIRTH
- December 1, 1952 in Washington, D.C.
| Florida Athletic Finishes in National All-Sports Rankings Under Foley | |
| Year | Finish |
| 1991-92 | 5th |
| 1992-93 | 4th |
| 1993-94 | 4th |
| 1994-95 | 5th |
| 1995-96 | 3rd |
| 1996-97 | 5th |
| 1997-98 | T2nd |
| 1998-99 | 4th |
| 1999-00 | 7th |
| 2000-01 | 7th |
| 2000-02 | 3rd |
| 2002-03 | 7th |
| 2003-04 | 6th |
| 2004-05 | 6th |
| 2005-06 | 5th |
| 2006-07 | 6th |
| 2007-08 | 6th |
| 2008-09 | 3rd |
| 2009-10 | 2nd |
| 2010-11 | 4th |
| 2011-12 | 2nd |
| Florida Finishes in SEC All-Sports Trophy Under Foley | |||
| Year | Men (Avg) | Women (Avg) | Overall (Avg) |
| 1991-92 | 1st | 1st | 1st |
| 1992-93 | 1st | 1st | 1st |
| 1993-94 | 1st | 2nd | 1st |
| 1994-95 | 2nd (8.57) | 1st (10.57) | 1st (9.57) |
| 1995-96 | 1st (8.79) | 1st (10.06) | 1st (9.47) |
| 1996-97 | 3rd (7.79) | 1st (10.61) | 1st (9.38) |
| 1997-98 | 1st (8.43) | 1st (10.61) | 1st (9.66) |
| 1998-99 | 1st (9.29) | 2nd (8.78) | 1st (9.00) |
| 1999-00 | 1st (9.57) | 1st (9.50) | 1st (9.53) |
| 2000-01 | 3rd (9.14) | 1st (10.33) | 1st (9.81) |
| 2001-02 | 1st (10.07) | 1st (9.78) | 1st (9.91) |
| 2002-03 | 1st (10.00) | 1st (9.56) | 1st (9.75) |
| 2003-04 | 1st (10.00) | 2nd (9.33) | 1st (9.63) |
| 2004-05 | 1st (10.29) | 3rd (8.56) | 1st (9.31) |
| 2005-06 | 2nd (8.71) | 3rd (8.89) | 2nd (9.63) |
| 2006-07 | 1st (9.71) | 1st (9.72) | 1st (9.72) |
| 2007-08 | 2nd (9.07) | 1st (10.67) | 1st (9.97) |
| 2008-09 | 1st (10.0) | 1st (10.27) | 1st (10.16) |
| 2009-10 | 1st (10.78) | 1st (9.72) | 1st (10.19) |
| 2010-11 | 1st (10.03) | 1st (10.2) | 1st (9.9) |
| 2011-12 | 1st (9.50) | 1st (10.0) | 1st (9.78) |
| Florida NCAA Team Championships Under Foley (20) | |
| Women's Track | 1992 |
| Women's Tennis | 1992 |
| Men's Golf | 1993 |
| Football | 1996 |
| Women's Tennis | 1996 |
| Women's Tennis | 1998 |
| Women's Soccer | 1998 |
| Men's Golf | 2001 |
| Women's Tennis | 2003 |
| Men's Basketball | 2006 |
| Football | 2006 |
| Men's Basketball | 2007 |
| Football | 2008 |
| Men’s Indoor Track | 2010 |
| Women’s Swimming & Diving | 2010 |
| Men's Indoor Track | 2011 |
| Women's Tennis | 2011 |
| Men’s Indoor Track | 2012 |
| Men’s Outdoor Track | 2012 |
| Women’s Tennis | 2012 |
Florida SEC Championships Under Foley (113)
- 1991-92 (6#)
- Men's Golf
- Men's Swimming and Diving
- Women's Swimming and Diving
- Women's Tennis
- Women's Indoor Track
- Women's Outdoor Track
#Foley was named interim AD in January and hired on March 9, 1992. The football and volleyball teams won SEC titles in the fall of 1991 - these are not included in the 1991-92 total for SEC titles or his overall total of 85.
- 1992-93 (5)
- Men's Golf
- Men's Swimming and Diving
- Women's Swimming and Diving
- Women's Tennis
- Volleyball
- 1993-94 (5)
- Football
- Men's Golf
- Women's Swimming and Diving
- Men's Tennis
- Volleyball
- 1994-95 (5)
- Football
- Women's Golf
- Women's Swimming & Diving
- Women's Tennis
- Volleyball
- 1995-96 (5)
- Baseball
- Football
- Volleyball
- Women's Swimming and Diving
- Women's Tennis
- 1996-97 (7)
- Football
- Women's Indoor Track and Field
- Women's Tennis
- Women's Outdoor Track and Field
- Women's Cross Country
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- 1997-98 (7)
- Baseball
- Women's Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Women's Tennis
- Women's Outdoor Track and Field
- Volleyball
- 1998-99 (4)
- Men's Golf
- Soccer
- Women's Tennis
- Volleyball
- 1999-00 (4)
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Men's Basketball
- Men's Tennis
- 2000-01 (5)
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Football
- Men's Basketball
- Women's Tennis
- 2001-02 (4)
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Women's Indoor Track
- Women's Swimming and Diving
- 2002-03 (5)
- Volleyball
- Men's Tennis
- Women's Tennis
- Men's Golf
- Women's Outdoor Track and Field
- 2003-04 (4)
- Volleyball
- Men's Indoor Track and Field
- Women's Indoor Track and Field
- Women's Tennis
- 2004-05 (3)
- Baseball
- Men's Tennis
- Volleyball
- 2005-06 (2)
- Volleyball
- Women's Tennis
- 2006-07 (6)
- Volleyball
- Football
- Soccer
- Men’s Basketball
- Gymnastics
- Women’s Tennis
- 2007-08 (5)
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Women's Golf
- Women's Tennis
- Softball
- 2008-09 (6)
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Football
- Women’s Swimming
- Softball
- Women’s Outdoor Track and Field
- 2009-10 (7)
- Soccer
- Women’s Cross Country
- Women’s Indoor Track and Field
- Gymnastics
- Women’s Tennis
- Baseball
- Men’s Outdoor Track and Field
- 2010-11 (8)
- Soccer
- Women's Cross Country
- Volleyball
- Men's Indoor Track & Field
- Men's Basketball
- Men's Golf
- Baseball
- Women's Tennis
- 2011-12 (3)
- Women's Indoor Track & Field
- Gymnastics
- Women's Tennis
- 2012-13 (7)
- Men's Basketball
- Women’s Cross Country
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Men's Swimming and Diving
- Women's Tennis
- Volleyball
