Ball State University Athletic Coaching Education

On this Mentoring Monday, we check in with Ball State Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell. He offers the following advice to students who are interested in pursuing a career in intercollegiate athletics administration:

"The best path toward a rewarding career in athletics administration is to say yes to anything when getting started. Show up with an eager attitude and perform reliable work. You will get noticed, and more opportunities will come your way."

Graduate students! Sign up for our G.O.L.D. workshop next week to discuss what going beyond self care looks like. Use the provided QR code or the eventbrite link in our bio!

It's Athlete Mental Health week. Please take advantage of these free trainings and share with anyone who works with young people in our state!!

You can see more about this effort at https://www.athletesforhope.org/athlete-mental-health-week/

Join the College of Health as our next Director of Student Success! Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, this pivotal role drives initiatives that empower students to thrive academically and professionally. The Director will lead innovative programs, partnerships, and resources that enhance student engagement, belonging, and career readiness—while strategically aligning efforts with college and university goals for recruitment, retention, and graduation. A key priority will be launching **LAUNCH**, a multi-year professional development program debuting in Fall 2026 to prepare undergraduates for graduate education or career success. If you’re passionate about shaping transformative student experiences and fostering collaboration across departments, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. External applicants can apply at the link below. Ball State internal applicants must sign in and apply though the employee job portal in Workday.
https://bsu.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Director-of-Student-Success_R-01237

📣We're Hiring!📣

The School of Kinesiology is seeking a Non-Tenure Line Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor or Lecturer of Clinical Exercise Physiology.

The successful applicant will teach 9 credit hours each fall and spring semester. Teaching assignments may include graduate courses in Clinical Exercise Physiology and undergraduate courses in Exercise Science. Three credit hours will be assigned for providing administrative support for various program needs, which may include collaborating with local health care providers, supervising exercise testing, and/or overseeing operations of the Adult Physical Fitness Program.

Apply Online at: https://tinyurl.com/y2kpbc8x

Ball State College of Health
Ball State Clinical Exercise Physiology Program
Ball State University Adult Physical Fitness Program

Check out this opportunity if you are working with, or plan to work with, youth athletes!

The Ball State Social Work Department and the Ball State College of Health are excited to launch the inaugural semester of our Social Work Speaker Series! Join us virtually on Wednesday, January 21, from 3:30-4:30 pm, with Dr. Jerry Reynolds presenting, “Leveraging Social Work to Coach Beyond: The X’s and O’s in Youth Sports"—1 CEU Available.
Register to attend: https://bsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2mDEt0apSSH6Kl8

Sycamore Athletics Announces 33rd Hall of Fame Class - Indiana State University Athletics TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Indiana State Department of Athletics announced its 33rd Sycamore Hall of Fame Class on Wednesday afternoon. The 2026 Hall of Fame Class features Larry Judge (Track & Field), Jeremy Lucas (Baseball), John Mascari (Track & Field/Cross Country), Ed McKee (Administration), Bob...

Ball State Offers Free Training for Indiana Youth Coaches as National Effort Surpasses One Million Milestone Ball State University’s Coach Beyond–Indiana initiative is inviting coaches and educators statewide to take advantage of free, virtual trainings that teach research-based strategies for supporting young athletes’ mental health, skill development, and personal growth.

ACE’s very own Dr. Judge is headed to Paris! 💪🏻🇺🇸

Dr. Lawrence Judge of Ball State To Coach Athletes in the 2024 Paralympic Games Dr. Lawrence Judge, professor of kinesiology and coordinator of the athletic coaching education graduate program, will coach two world-class athletes representing Team USA

Dr. Judge, ACE Program Coordinator, recently had the opportunity to his share research in Baltimore. Way to represent, Larry!💪🏻