Curt Brian Apsey (born 1962) is an American sports administrator who was the
athletic director
An athletic director (commonly "athletics director" or "AD") is an administrator at many American clubs or institutions, such as colleges and university, universities, as well as in larger high schools and middle schools, who oversees the work of c ...
of
Boise State University
Boise State University (BSU) is a public research university in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1932 by the Episcopal Church, it became an independent junior college in 1934 and has been awarding baccalaureate and master's degrees It became a ...
from 2015 to 2020. He joined the
San Diego State
San Diego State University (SDSU) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, it is the third-oldest university and southernmost in the 23-member California State University (CSU) system ...
athletic department in 2021.
Education
Apsey graduated from
California Polytechnic State University
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (California Polytechnic State University, Cal Poly"Cal Poly" may also refer to California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt in Arcata, California or California State Polytechnic Univ ...
in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. He was a four-year starter for the
men's soccer team, setting the school's career record for most goals scored (52).
Career
Apsey began his career as the assistant coach of the
Cal Poly Mustangs men's soccer team.
Apsey worked as assistant director of development at
California State University, Bakersfield
California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB, Cal State Bakersfield, or CSU Bakersfield) is a public university in Bakersfield, California. It was established in 1965 as Kern State College and officially in 1968 as California State College Bak ...
from 1990 to 1994, then as assistant director of athletics at
California State University, San Bernardino
California State University, San Bernardino (Cal State San Bernardino or CSUSB) is a public research university in San Bernardino, California. Founded in 1965, it is one of the 23 general campuses of the California State University system. The m ...
.
From 1998 to 2014, Apsey worked as the as senior associate athletic director of
Boise State University
Boise State University (BSU) is a public research university in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1932 by the Episcopal Church, it became an independent junior college in 1934 and has been awarding baccalaureate and master's degrees It became a ...
, including as interim athletic director for the final months of 2011. He was athletic director of
Carroll College
Carroll College is a private Catholic college in Helena, Montana. The college has 21 buildings on a 63-acre campus, has over 35 academic majors, participates in 15 NAIA athletic sports, and is home to All Saints Chapel. The college motto, in L ...
in
Helena, Montana
Helena (; ) is the capital city of Montana, United States, and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County.
Helena was founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush, and established on October 30, 1864. Due to the gold rush, Helena would b ...
for one year, before returning to Boise State as athletic director on June 23, 2015.
Apsey replaced
Mark Coyle
Mark Coyle (born 1969) is the 23rd director of athletics at the University of Minnesota, replacing Norwood Teague. He resigned as the athletics director at Syracuse University in May 2016 after spending only 11 months with the Syracuse Orange.
...
, who joined
Syracuse University
Syracuse University (informally 'Cuse or SU) is a Private university, private research university in Syracuse, New York. Established in 1870 with roots in the Methodist Episcopal Church, the university has been nonsectarian since 1920. Locate ...
. Apsey's contract includes a base salary of $331,500 with additional incentives.
In October 2020, it was announced that Apsey would leave his role as athletic director but remain at Boise State in a fundraising position. He was succeeded by Jeramiah Dickey.
Apsey was hired at SDSU in 2021.
Personal life
Apsey and his wife, Teresa, have two daughters.
See also
List of NCAA Division I athletic directors
The following is a list of NCAA Division I universities in the United States (listed alphabetically by their schools' athletic brand name) and their current athletic director. This list only includes schools playing Division I football or men's ba ...
References
External links
Boise State profile
Living people
Cal Poly Mustangs men's soccer players
Boise State Broncos athletic directors
1962 births
Men's association football players not categorized by position
Cal Poly Mustangs men's soccer coaches
California State University, Bakersfield faculty
California State University, San Bernardino faculty
American men's soccer players
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