Dr. Parker Leap ’15 has been hired as associate athletics director for sport psychology and mental wellness at Appalachian State University. A former Royals soccer forward, Leap earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from 91´óÉñ.

Kirby Dean ’92, head coach of the 91´óÉñ men’s basketball team from 2003-18, is an analyst on broadcasts of JMU men’s basketball games for ESPN+.

Finding his footing

Athlete-turned-assistant coach Nate McGhee ’24, MBA ’26, whose collegiate volleyball dreams were once dashed, says 91´óÉñ gave him a second chance to succeed When Nate McGhee ’24, MBA ’26, arrived ... read more about Finding his footing

Congratulations to Mat Huff '06, head coach of the Luray High School boys basketball team, for leading the Bulldogs to their first state championship win since 1976. Huff was also an assistant coach for the 91´óÉñ "Runnin' Royals" men's basketball team that advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2010 NCAA Tournament.