Army West Point Athletics
Army West Point Director of Athletics Mike Buddie Receives Contract Extension
July 01, 2022 | General
WEST POINT, N.Y. – The United States Military Academy at West Point has extended the contract for Army West Point Director of Athletics Mike Buddie announced on Friday. Buddie, who just completed his third year leading the Black Knights, will have his contract extended to June 30, 2027.
"Mike is a consummate professional, and we are both lucky and fortunate to have him on our team as the Director of Athletics at the United States Military Academy," said the United States Military Academy Superintendent Lieutenant General Steve Gilland. "Since his arrival in 2019, Mike has dedicated himself to educate, train, and inspire our mission, which enables us to commission leaders of character who live honorably, lead honorably, and demonstrate excellence."
"On behalf of the AWPAA Board, I am excited that Mike will be leading the athletics department through the continued evolution of the organization," said Army West Point Athletics Association Board Chairman Corky Messner. "We are excited for the next phase of Army Athletics as we compete for championships and develop leaders of character."
Buddie spearheads the mission of the athletic department of developing leaders of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country through initiatives that support the Cadet-Athletes and their 47-month experience at West Point. In three years at West Point, the Black Knights have excelled in athletic competitions while claiming numerous All-Americans, conference championships, and a national championship. Recent fundraising success has the $114 million Michie Stadium Preservation Project, the most ambitious gift-funded construction project in the history of the Academy, progressing with immense momentum.
"I am thrilled and humbled to have the opportunity to continue to work with the most dedicated and talented young leaders who compete for the United States Military Academy," said Buddie. "It is only through the hard work of so many coaches, staff members, and cadet-athletes that I can continue my dream career in collegiate athletics. I am thankful to the AWPAA Board Chair Corky Messner and the USMA Superintendent Lieutenant General Gilland for this great opportunity to continue in this coveted role."
"Mike is a consummate professional, and we are both lucky and fortunate to have him on our team as the Director of Athletics at the United States Military Academy," said the United States Military Academy Superintendent Lieutenant General Steve Gilland. "Since his arrival in 2019, Mike has dedicated himself to educate, train, and inspire our mission, which enables us to commission leaders of character who live honorably, lead honorably, and demonstrate excellence."
"On behalf of the AWPAA Board, I am excited that Mike will be leading the athletics department through the continued evolution of the organization," said Army West Point Athletics Association Board Chairman Corky Messner. "We are excited for the next phase of Army Athletics as we compete for championships and develop leaders of character."
Buddie spearheads the mission of the athletic department of developing leaders of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country through initiatives that support the Cadet-Athletes and their 47-month experience at West Point. In three years at West Point, the Black Knights have excelled in athletic competitions while claiming numerous All-Americans, conference championships, and a national championship. Recent fundraising success has the $114 million Michie Stadium Preservation Project, the most ambitious gift-funded construction project in the history of the Academy, progressing with immense momentum.
"I am thrilled and humbled to have the opportunity to continue to work with the most dedicated and talented young leaders who compete for the United States Military Academy," said Buddie. "It is only through the hard work of so many coaches, staff members, and cadet-athletes that I can continue my dream career in collegiate athletics. I am thankful to the AWPAA Board Chair Corky Messner and the USMA Superintendent Lieutenant General Gilland for this great opportunity to continue in this coveted role."
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