In the wake of the announcement of Beth Goetz’s as the University of Iowa’s permanent Athletics Director, Iowa coaches expressed unanimous praise and excitement for the new leadership. Their statements, provided below, highlight their confidence in Goetz’s ability to lead Iowa Athletics into the future.
Resounding Endorsements: Iowa Coaches Share Enthusiasm for Beth Goetz’s Appointment as Athletics Director
Rick Heller – Baseball: “This is a great day for Iowa Athletics! Beth is a talented and experienced administrator with strong leadership skills… President Wilson made an outstanding decision.”
Fran McCaffery – Men’s Basketball: “Beth has been a tremendous asset to the university… Her vision for the department has been impressive. The ability to work closely with her helps our program immensely.”
Lisa Bluder – Women’s Basketball: “President Wilson hit a home run with the choice of Beth Goetz to lead our Department of Athletics… Beth is the right person to lead our department into this ever-changing athletic landscape.”
Lisa Cellucci – Field Hockey: “Beth is absolutely one of the best administrators I have had the opportunity to work with… It’s a great day to be a Hawkeye!”
Kirk Ferentz – Football: “Beth has shown a tremendous dedication to the university and a passion for our student-athletes… well-equipped to navigate this new era of collegiate sports.”
Tyler Stith – Men’s Golf: “Beth is an excellent leader and a perfect fit for the University of Iowa… It is a great day for Hawkeye student-athletes, staff, and fans.”
Megan Menzel – Women’s Golf: “The women’s golf team is excited to have her as our leader. Go Hawks!”
Larissa Libby – Women’s Gymnastics: “Today is a great day to be a Hawkeye! She is a passionate, dedicated, and inspirational leader that brings out the best in everyone.”
Jeff Garbutt – Rowing: “Good leaders are hard to find, but great leaders are almost impossible. The University of Iowa is in good hands.”
Dave Diianni – Women’s Soccer: “Beth has shown great leadership and vision this past year… We look forward to having her full-time to help navigate a new era for Iowa Athletics.”
Renee Gillispie – Softball: “The swimming & diving program is elated that Beth Goetz will be the Director of Athletics at the University of Iowa going forward. Our student-athletes, coaches, and staff are excited to have Beth leading this department into the future. Go Hawks!”
Nathan Mundt – Women’s Swimming & Diving: “I have no doubt that in Beth Goetz we have the transformational leader Iowa Athletics needs to succeed and thrive at the highest levels of collegiate athletics.”
Sasha Schmid – Women’s Tennis: “We absolutely hit the jackpot on our new Director of Athletics. We have an exciting future ahead of us in Hawkeye Athletics!”
Jim Barnes – Volleyball: “Iowa has a new leader that everyone can be very proud of. Hawkeye student-athletes are in great hands.”
Tom Brands – Men’s Wrestling: “Beth Goetz earned her way into the business by not making it about business. She is about the right things. The Hawks got the best.”
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