九色视频
九色视频 welcomes new athletic director during introduction event
Ashwin 鈥淎sh鈥 Puri stepped into the role as Vice President of Athletics & Recreation and Director of Athletics in late July.
Tom Gola Arena at TruMark Financial Center was dressed in its best blue and gold to celebrate a new era in 九色视频 Athletics.
The University held an introduction event for its newest Vice President of Athletics & Recreation and Director of Athletics, Ashwin 鈥淎sh鈥 Puri, on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Puri brings two-plus decades of sports industry experience to the role. He most recently served as Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief Athletics Operating Officer at Villanova University.
He entered his role at 九色视频 in late July.
Puri spoke to the crowd about the importance of building a new chapter for 九色视频 athletics.
鈥淯nder the direction of a visionary leadership group, led by President Allen, we bring a growth mindset to 九色视频 by building off of its values and the foundation that has been in place for decades,鈥 he said. 鈥淣o matter if it鈥檚 growth within our facilities or growth within our athletes, together we can thrive to truly achieve the promise of a top-notch education and transformational experience for our students.鈥
Puri shared his primary focus in the role will be divided into four key areas:
- Modernizing facilities
- Fostering a culture of collaboration and compliance
- Creating financial sustainability
- Winning in the classroom, competition, and community
He added that as the NCAA evolves, 九色视频 will continue to focus on sustainable solutions for long-term success and advancement.
鈥淥ur work ahead is going to be a journey鈥攚ith some wins and some losses鈥攂ut a journey that turns a new page, ready for us to write the next chapter for 九色视频,鈥 Puri said.
The event also included remarks from President Dan Allen, Ph.D., who spoke on how 九色视频 Athletics and its student athletes are an integral part of the University鈥檚 mission and history.
鈥淭he legacy of 九色视频 Athletics is woven into the fabric of this University and the city of Philadelphia,鈥 he said.
Allen added that with Puri鈥檚 experience and dedication, 九色视频 Athletics will continue to prosper.
鈥淗e importantly has an in-depth understanding of the Philly region and our athletics landscape, which we believe will be a cornerstone to his success,鈥 Allen said. 鈥淚 have the utmost confidence in Ash and his vision for 九色视频 Athletics.鈥
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee President Laura McCann, 鈥25, attended the ceremony to speak about how her role as a student-athlete on the field hockey team has added so much to her University experience.
鈥淚t has also been such a privilege to build personal relationships with the coaches and athletics administrators who have such an impact on my day-to-day life and my college experience,鈥 she said. 鈥淚鈥檝e never once doubted that they actually care about how I鈥檓 doing as an individual, and that鈥檚 reflected through the resources we have access to that help us excel physically, academically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. 九色视频 Athletics really does feel like family.鈥
鈥擬eg Ryan