BEST-IN-CLASS
SEARCH & CONSULTING
CSA finds the leaders, solutions, and program builders to take your institution to the next level. With three areas of expertise in Academia, Athletics, and Consulting, Higher Education isn’t just our profession, it’s our passion.
WHAT WE DO
PARTNERING WITH LEADING INSTITUTIONS AND CONFERENCES TO LAY THE GROUNDWORK
CSA has a nationwide network of search experts and consultants to find and match the best candidates and the right solutions for the ever-changing collegiate athletics and higher education landscape. Whether you’re looking for new leaders or new strategies to take the lead, we’re here to serve.
TESTIMONIALS
CSA and their talented team of industry experts are always there when we need them. Whether it’s a prominent coaching search, an ambitious master plan, or just a simple affirmation of a particular direction within our ever changing industry of intercollegiate athletics, I have found CSA to be responsive, detailed, accurate, and highly networked.
Director of Athletics
, Old Dominion University
TESTIMONIALS
What makes CSA so successful is its dedication to putting together pools of dedicated and diverse candidates with experience at the highest levels of college athletics. The CSA team focuses on finding the right fit for each unique position, and has shown great success.
Director of Athletics
, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
TESTIMONIALS
CSA Search & Consulting has been an exceptional partner throughout my transition to USF and across multiple head coach searches. Their team brings a thoughtful, strategic approach and an ability to execute efficiently at every stage of the process. From football to men’s and women’s basketball, they consistently delivered strong, well-aligned candidate pools and guided each search with professionalism and care. CSA is a trusted partner.
CEO of Athletics
, University of South Florida
TESTIMONIALS
Drew and Marcy demonstrated a clear understanding of the strategic importance of the role and aligned with our institutional vision. They worked in close partnership with our Search Committee Chair and Vice Chair, ensuring consistent communication throughout the process. Leveraging CSA’s extensive network, they delivered a robust and well-qualified candidate pool, with each finalist reflecting our criteria and matched to our needs.
President
, Cal Poly
TESTIMONIALS
The team at CSA assisted us with our recent search for a head coach. I found them to be professional, thorough and efficient as we went through the process of identifying, interviewing and ultimately hiring a new head coach. They listened intently to our desired profile and helped facilitate a seamless process with a deep and diverse pool of candidates.
Director of Athletics
, West Virginia University
TESTIMONIALS
CSA was an amazing asset to WCU as we searched for our next Athletics Director. From the first time we spoke through the press conference announcing our AD, they assisted our search committee in a timely manner in reviewing a large pool of qualified applicants, narrowing pool down for initial interviews, and then on to campus interviews, in a short time frame. I would not hesitate in recommending CSA or using them again.
Chancellor
, Western Carolina University
TESTIMONIALS
I had the opportunity to get to know the team at CSA as a member of the executive search committee at Ole Miss as we searched for a new Director of Athletics. I found the team at CSA to be professional, responsive and thorough in their work. They managed the process well and recruited a qualified, diverse candidate pool. Working with CSA was a great experience.
Executive Search Committee
, University of Mississippi
TESTIMONIALS
CSA conducted a thorough, efficient, and highly confidential search for our next Director of Athletics. Their disciplined process and thoughtful approach ensured a strong candidate pool and an outcome that reflects the values and priorities of the University of Colorado. We are grateful for their partnership and professionalism throughout the search.
Chancellor
, University of Colorado Boulder
TESTIMONIALS
Todd and Drew Turner were of great help to us during our recent search – they were knowledgeable, responsive and provided invaluable counsel as we worked through our position profile, the skills and experience desired, and various compensation and benefit elements. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to others in the college sports industry.
Commissioner
, The Big East Conference
TESTIMONIALS
We were impressed by the team CSA assembled for the UNCG athletics director search – each of whom brought a rich set of skills, expertise, and national connections. We had an ambitious timeline for our search and Drew and team were able to meet our timeline while adhering to our robust process and commitment to developing a rich and deep pool of impressive candidates.
Chancellor
, UNC Greensboro
SOME OF OUR PLACEMENTS
Ryan Colton
Director of Athletics
University of New Hampshire
Mike Odom
Vice President & Director of Athletics
NKU
Shawn Eichorst
Director of Athletics
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Scott Thacker
Director of Swimming & Diving
Army West Point
Rob Fournier
Head Baseball Coach
University of Nebraska Omaha
Peter Pfordresher
Dean of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
University of Akron
Ashwin Puri
Vice President and Director of Athletics
Saint Joseph’s University
Chris Kabourek
Chief Financial Officer
West Virginia University
Jimmie Williams
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Campbell University
Roman Owen
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Quinnipiac University
Dr. Katie Aikens
Vice President for Student Affairs
Tennessee Tech University
Dr. Mickey Latour
Provost
Tennessee Tech University
Kelly Morrone
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
UAlbany
Todd Lee
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Cal State University, Bakersfield
Chris Mack
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
University of South Florida
Ronald Nored
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Butler University
Kristy Curry
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
University of South Florida
Gerry McNamara
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Syracuse University
Jerod Haase
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Tobin Anderson
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Tennessee Tech University
Matt Majkrzak
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Northern Illinois University
Pat Lyons
Vice President and Director of Athletics
University of Rhode Island
Bryan Blair
Director of Athletics
Syracuse University
Jordan Harmon
Director of Athletics
Austin Peay State University
Ahen Kim
Head Volleyball Coach
Duke University
Rick Hart
Senior Vice President, Deputy Commissioner
PAC 12 Conference
Fernando Lovo
Director of Athletics
University of Colorado Boulder
David Harris
Director of Athletics
Tulane University
Kirby Moore
Head Football Coach
Washington State University
Blake Anderson
Head Football Coach
University of Southern Mississippi
Mike Jacobs
Head Football Coach
University of Toledo
Will Hall
Head Football Coach
Tulane University
Bryan Blair
CSA Placed as the Director of Athletics
University of Toledo
Billy Napier
Head Football Coach
James Madison University
Alex Mortensen
Head Football Coach
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Brian Hartline
Head Football Coach
University of South Florida
Neal Brown
Head Football Coach
University of North Texas
Carter Henderson
Director of Athletics
Cal Poly
Cameron Walker
Vice President and Director of Athletics
Utah State University
Rob Higgins
CEO of Athletics
University of South Florida
Dr. E.J. Brophy
Vice President & Director of Athletics
University of Tampa
Jon Sumrall
CSA Placed as Head Football Coach
Tulane University
Jeramiah Dickey
Director of Athletics
Boise State University
Jai Lucas
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
University of Miami
Ross Bjork
Senior Vice President & Director of Athletics
Ohio State University
Kara Lawson
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Duke University
Bucky McMillan
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Texas A&M University
Jon Scheyer
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Duke University
Jennifer Strawley
Director of Athletics
Elon University
Keith Carter
Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics
Ole Miss
Bob Chesney
CSA Placed as Head Football Coach
James Madison University
Bill Belichick
Head Football Coach
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Rick Barnes
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
University of Tennessee
Ashley Langford
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Tulane University
Ed Kull
Vice President and Director of Athletics
St. John’s University
Michael Cross
Commisioner
Southern Conference
Josh Brooks
Director of Athletics
University of Georgia
Sherika Montgomery
Commissioner
Big South Conference
Mike Broeker
Vice President & Director of Athletics
Marquette University
Lynn Coutts
Director of Athletics
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Ricky Ray
Director of Athletics
Stetson University
Marvin Lewis
Director of Athletics
George Mason University
Anton Goff
Director of Athletics
Prairie View A&M University
Josh Heird
Director of Athletics
University of Louisville
Brian Mann
Director of Athletics
College of William & Mary
Marcus Blossom
Director of Athletics
Creighton University
Lisa Campos
Director of Athletics
University of Texas at San Antonio
Jamaal Walton
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Virginia Military Institute
Matthew Martin
Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics
University of South Carolina, Upstate
Grant Leiendecker
Director of Athletics
Butler University
Matt Roan
Director of Athletics
James Madison University
Derek van der Merwe
Director of Athletics
Bowling Green State University
John Cunningham
Director of Athletics
University of Cincinnati
Maisha Kelly
Vice President, Director of Athletics & Recreation
Drexel University
Erick Harper
Director of Athletics
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
John Currie
Vice President & Director of Athletics
Wake Forest University
Gerald Harrison
CSA Placed as Vice President & Director of Athletics
Austin Peay State University
Steve Eigenbrot
Director of Athletics
Towson University
Bobby Smitheran
Director of Athletics
Long Beach State University
Andrew Goodrich
Director of Athletics
University of Akron
OUR EXPERTISE
Connection is at the core of every choice
Athletics
Finding the right leaders to grow your programs and strengthen departments
Academics
Expertise in higher education to find the brightest minds and administrators
Consulting
Deep knowledge of the collegiate athletics landscape to help you make the right moves
OUR PURPOSE
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
Drawing on more than a century of combined experience in higher education and sports and a portfolio of more than 500 successful projects, CSA’s expertise is truly unmatched. Guided by our core values of integrity, relationships, accountability, and consistent improvement, the firm has developed a reputation for empowering clients, industry professionals, and colleagues through best-in-class executive search and consulting services.