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Our Expertise

Been there. Doing that.

Drawing on more than a century of combined experience in higher education and intercollegiate athletics and a portfolio of over 500 successfully executed search and consulting projects, the CSA team’s expertise is truly unmatched. We know where to look, who to talk to, and what may be next.

College Athletics is in our DNA

CSA is the premiere, bespoke collegiate athletics search firm-successfully placing some of the most prominent professionals at every level. We believe in strong relationships with an extensive network to ensure every candidate is exactly what you’re looking for. Athletics Directors, Head Coaches, and everything in between. Look to CSA for your next search, we’ll ensure you get the right leader.

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College Athletics is in our DNA

Excellence in Academic Search

CSA is and always has been Higher Ed to our core. Now, with a dedicated division for Academic search, we’re ready to help you find the right leaders for your University. Our team boasts a deep expertise in executive search in Academia.

CSA has a coast-to-coast network, filled with concierge Academic search services. Our team has deep experience and a growing lineup of highly-qualified educators and administrators. We’re ready to fill your next role.

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Excellence in Academic Search

Expertise and Curiosity

Our consulting practice is second-to-none. With an agile team and a roster of senior-level advisers, we take every assignment as if our own legacy is on the line. We approach each challenge with an understanding of what we know and a curiosity to uncover what we don’t expect.

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Expertise and Curiosity

RECENT PLACEMENTS

Jeramiah Dickey

Jeramiah Dickey

Director of Athletics
Boise State University
Jai Lucas

Jai Lucas

Head Men’s Basketball Coach
University of Miami
Ross Bjork

Ross Bjork

Senior Vice President & Director of Athletics
Ohio State University
Bryan Blair

Bryan Blair

Director of Athletics
University of Toledo
Jennifer Strawley

Jennifer Strawley

Director of Athletics
Elon University
Ed Kull

Ed Kull

Vice President and Director of Athletics
St. John’s University
David Harris

David Harris

Director of Athletics
Tulane University
Michael Cross

Michael Cross

Commisioner
Southern Conference
Josh Brooks

Josh Brooks

Director of Athletics
University of Georgia
Sherika Montgomery

Sherika Montgomery

Commissioner
Big South Conference
Mike Broeker

Mike Broeker

Vice President & Director of Athletics
Marquette University
Lynn Coutts

Lynn Coutts

Director of Athletics
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Ricky Ray

Ricky Ray

Director of Athletics
Stetson University
Marvin Lewis

Marvin Lewis

Director of Athletics
George Mason University
Anton Goff

Anton Goff

Director of Athletics
Prairie View A&M University
Josh Heird

Josh Heird

Director of Athletics
University of Louisville
Brian Mann

Brian Mann

Director of Athletics
College of William & Mary
Marcus Blossom

Marcus Blossom

Director of Athletics
Creighton University
Lisa Campos

Lisa Campos

Director of Athletics
University of Texas at San Antonio
Jamaal Walton

Jamaal Walton

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Virginia Military Institute
Matthew Martin

Matthew Martin

Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics
University of South Carolina, Upstate
Grant Leiendecker

Grant Leiendecker

Director of Athletics
Butler University
Matt Roan

Matt Roan

Director of Athletics
James Madison University
Derek van der Merwe

Derek van der Merwe

Director of Athletics
Bowling Green State University
John Cunningham

John Cunningham

Director of Athletics
University of Cincinnati
Maisha Kelly

Maisha Kelly

Vice President, Director of Athletics & Recreation
Drexel University
Erick Harper

Erick Harper

Director of Athletics
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
John Currie

John Currie

Vice President & Director of Athletics
Wake Forest University
Gerald Harrison

Gerald Harrison

Vice President & Director of Athletics
Austin Peay State University
Steve Eigenbrot

Steve Eigenbrot

Director of Athletics
Towson University
Bobby Smitheran

Bobby Smitheran

Director of Athletics
Long Beach State University
Andrew Goodrich

Andrew Goodrich

Director of Athletics
University of Akron
John David Wicker

John David Wicker

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
San Diego State University
Adrian Dowell

Adrian Dowell

Director of Athletics
University of Nebraska Omaha
Brian Mackin

Brian Mackin

Director of Athletics
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Jason Donnelly

Jason Donnelly

Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics
Furman University
Whit Babcock

Whit Babcock

Director of Athletics
Virginia Tech
Keith Carter

Keith Carter

Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics
Ole Miss
Dr. Jeri Beggs

Dr. Jeri Beggs

Director of Athletics
Illinois State University
Nico Yantko

Nico Yantko

Director of Athletics
Murray State University
Nathan Christensen

Nathan Christensen

Director of Athletics
Indiana State University
Doug Gillin

Doug Gillin

Director of Athletics
Appalachian State University
Jude Killy

Jude Killy

Director of Athletics
University of Maine
Daron Montgomery

Daron Montgomery

Vice President for Athletics
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Franco Bari

Franco Bari

Director of Athletics
St. Lawrence University
Brad Davis

Brad Davis

Director of Athletics
Mount St. Mary’s University
David Sayler

David Sayler

Director of Athletics
Miami University
Kyle Pifer

Kyle Pifer

Director of Athletics
Western Carolina University
Karen Yoder

Karen Yoder

Director of Athletics
Cal Maritime
John Hardt

John Hardt

Director of Athletics
University of Richmond
Casey Fox

Casey Fox

Director of Athletics
Tennessee Tech University
Matt Rhule

Matt Rhule

Head Football Coach
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln Riley

Lincoln Riley

Head Football Coach
University of Southern California
Bill Belichick

Bill Belichick

Head Football Coach
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Rhett Lashlee

Rhett Lashlee

Head Football Coach
Southern Methodist University
Alex Golesh

Alex Golesh

Head Football Coach
University of South Florida
Jeff Monken

Jeff Monken

Head Football Coach
West Point
Jeff Traylor

Jeff Traylor

Head Football Coach
University of Texas at San Antonio
Spencer Danielson

Spencer Danielson

Head Football Coach
Boise State University
Bronco Mendenhall

Bronco Mendenhall

Head Football Coach
Utah State University
Bob Chesney

Bob Chesney

Head Football Coach
James Madison University
Ricky Rahne

Ricky Rahne

Head Football Coach
Old Dominion University
Jon Sumrall

Jon Sumrall

Head Football Coach
Tulane University
Jay Norvell

Jay Norvell

Head Football Coach
Colorado State University
Pete Shinnick

Pete Shinnick

Head Football Coach
Towson University
Jon Poppe

Jon Poppe

Head Football Coach
Columbia University
Kerwin Bell

Kerwin Bell

Head Football Coach
Western Carolina University
Chuck Martin

Chuck Martin

Head Football Coach
Miami University
Joe Moorhead

Joe Moorhead

Head Football Coach
University of Akron
Tony Reno

Tony Reno

Head Football Coach
Yale University
Jeff Faris

Jeff Faris

Head Football Coach
Austin Peay State University
Bobby Wilder

Bobby Wilder

Head Football Coach
Tennessee Tech University
Jody Wright

Jody Wright

Head Football Coach
Murray State University
Cris Reisert

Cris Reisert

Head Football Coach
Gardner-Webb University
Todd Stepsis

Todd Stepsis

Head Football Coach
University of Northern Iowa
Charles Huff

Charles Huff

Head Football Coach
University of Southern Mississippi
Jimmy Rogers

Jimmy Rogers

Head Football Coach
Washington State University
Tremaine Jackson

Tremaine Jackson

Head Football Coach
Prairie View A&M University
Mike Uremovich

Mike Uremovich

Head Football Coach
Ball State University
Shaka Smart

Shaka Smart

Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Marquette University
TESTIMONIALS
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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.
VAL ACKERMAN
Commissioner , The Big East Conference
Val Ackerman
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I couldn’t be happier with CSA and can’t say enough about working with Craig and Drew. Across the board high marks and would look forward to working with CSA again should the need arise. Ash has already started to make an impact, and we can’t wait until he is on the ground here at 20th and Olney full time. He is going to make a difference.
DR. DANIEL J. ALLEN
President , La Salle University
Dr. Daniel J. Allen
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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.
DR. WOOD SELIG
Director of Athletics , Old Dominion University
Dr. Wood Selig
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Thank you to CSA for your assistance in our search for a new athletic director. Craig, Drew, and the CSA Team provided us with an excellent candidate pool, and our search committee was impressed by the quality and experience of each applicant. Your efforts in providing us with top notch candidates enabled us to conduct a highly successful search.
DR. JOAN FERRINI-MUNDY
President , University of Maine
Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy
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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.
DR. FRANKLIN D. GILLIAM, JR.
Chancellor , UNC Greensboro
Dr. Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr.
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On behalf of everyone at IPTAY and Clemson, I want you to know how pleased we are with the entire experience with CSA. From start to finish, their planning, activation, decision-making, advice, and overall communication all combined to make our partnership very successful. Having collaborated with CSA on five separate projects, it is evident that they are a huge part of our growth, market positioning, and preparation for the future.
DAVIS BABB
Chief Executive Officer , IPTAY | Clemson University
Davis Babb