North Augusta, SC - Fox Creek High School baseball standout Rick Hickson recently signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Paine College in Augusta next year.
Paine offered Hickson a four-year scholarship to play for the Lions, who are members of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Paine is fourth in the SIAC's east division this season at 16-22 overall, 5-7 in conference play.
Hickson is a senior and a four-year varsity letter-winner for the Predators. Primarily a pitcher, Hickson has been instrumental to the Predators' consistent winning seasons. That includes the 2011 campaign, where they're 17-6 overall and 12-0 in Region 4-A. Fox Creek head coach Wesley Brown has been most impressed with Hickson's dedication.
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Saturday, April 23, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Paine College selects school's first full-time Athletic Director
Augusta, GA - When he was contacted six weeks ago for the open athletic director position, Tim Duncan liked what he saw. Paine College President George C. Bradley's 25-year master plan appealed to Duncan, especially the strategic plan for athletics.
Paine named Duncan, the former UNC-Wilmington associate athletic director and director of major gifts, as its new athletic director at a Friday morning news conference at the Yerby House. "We want Paine to be the class of the SIAC," Duncan said of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. "I want to win. I know that takes time and resources. It's my job to provide the resources."
Duncan will become the school's first full-time athletic director. He will start May 9 with a 90-day plan that includes reviewing personnel and policies, as well as coming up with ways to build new revenue streams.
Duncan Accepts A.D. Post at Paine
WILMINGTON, N.C. - Tim Duncan, who headed up UNCW's Seahawk Club for two years before taking over the athletic department's major gifts program in February, has been named Director of Athletics at Paine College.
Duncan was introduced during a press conference on Friday at the Augusta, Ga., institution. Paine is an NCAA Division II member that competes in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). The Lions sponsor 10 sports in men and women's basketball, men's and women's track and field, men's and women's cross country, men's golf, baseball, softball, and women's volleyball
"My family and I have enjoyed our two years at UNCW," said Duncan. "The Wilmington community holds a very dear place in our hearts and it was going to take a very special opportunity for us to leave the Seahawk family.
"The chance to work with Paine College president Dr. (George C.) Bradley, a former college student-athlete, and become the first non-coach athletic director was a unique enough combination to intrigue Lisa and I to take advantage of this opportunity.
"I would like to thank former Director of Athletics Kelly Mehrtens for hiring me and introducing me to the Wilmington community. I would also like to thank Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo, Max Allen and Jimmy Bass for supporting me during this process. Finally, I want to thank the faculty/staff, the Seahawk Club Board of Directors and all of the Seahawk fans who have been extremely kind to my family and me. We plan to continue to visit Wilmington for family vacations in the years to come."
Duncan began his association with the program in the spring of 2009 as Associate Athletic Director for Development and Executive Director of the UNCW Student Aid Association (Seahawk Club) and was appointed Associate A.D. for Major Gifts in February.
In his position with the Seahawk Club, Duncan increased unrestricted giving by 20 percent and oversaw the development of "Dancing with the Wilmington Stars," the largest athletics fundraiser in the program's history.
"I've only worked with Tim for a short time, but he's been very helpful in my transition here at UNCW," said Bass. "Tim has prepared himself well for this new challenge and we certainly wish Tim, Lisa, and their family the very best in this next stage of his career."
Duncan previously served as Director of the M Club at the University of Memphis, where he helped the Tigers increase their revenue by 35 percent and membership by 40 percent over his first year. He also solicited major gifts from donors and former student-athletes, including the largest single gift ($1 million) for naming rights to the school's Athletic Hall of Fame.
In addition, he spearheaded the strategic planning, direction and management for the school's former letter winners. He was an integral part of UM's annual athletic fundraising and major gifts programs.
Prior to his appointment at Memphis, Duncan was a managing partner in PRStore, a marketing firm in Memphis. He developed strategies for small business owners and managed store operations and personnel.
The Memphis native began his career path as a public relations coordinator for Russell Corporation in Midland, Ga., in 1996. He assisted in managing sponsorships for the National Football League, Major League Baseball and the NCAA, and coordinated various other promotional programs for two years.
From 1998-2003, Duncan worked as an assistant marketing manager and marketing manager at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in Winston-Salem, N.C. He assisted in managing the execution of a $70 million event marketing program initially and later managed the start-up of a $13 million program for one of the company's brands. He also coordinated 51 high-profile events for R.J. Reynolds, including NASCAR Winston Cup and NHRA Drag Racing.
In 2003, Duncan founded Infrared Marketing, LLC, to develop strategies for Fortune 500 companies who wanted to accomplish their marketing objectives.
Duncan is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), the National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD) and the National Letterwinners Association (NLWA).
He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing at Memphis in 1992 and completed his Master of Science Degree in Sports Administration at Grambling State in 1997.
Duncan played four years on the Memphis men's basketball team and helped the Tigers and former coach Larry Finch reach the NCAA's Elite Eight during his senior year in 1992.
Courtesy: UNCWSports.com
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Paine named Duncan, the former UNC-Wilmington associate athletic director and director of major gifts, as its new athletic director at a Friday morning news conference at the Yerby House. "We want Paine to be the class of the SIAC," Duncan said of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. "I want to win. I know that takes time and resources. It's my job to provide the resources."
Duncan will become the school's first full-time athletic director. He will start May 9 with a 90-day plan that includes reviewing personnel and policies, as well as coming up with ways to build new revenue streams.
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| Lions Athletics Director Tim Duncan (B.B.A.. Memphis '92, M.S. Sports Admin. Grambling State '97) Courtesy: UNCWSports.com |
WILMINGTON, N.C. - Tim Duncan, who headed up UNCW's Seahawk Club for two years before taking over the athletic department's major gifts program in February, has been named Director of Athletics at Paine College.
Duncan was introduced during a press conference on Friday at the Augusta, Ga., institution. Paine is an NCAA Division II member that competes in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). The Lions sponsor 10 sports in men and women's basketball, men's and women's track and field, men's and women's cross country, men's golf, baseball, softball, and women's volleyball
"My family and I have enjoyed our two years at UNCW," said Duncan. "The Wilmington community holds a very dear place in our hearts and it was going to take a very special opportunity for us to leave the Seahawk family.
"The chance to work with Paine College president Dr. (George C.) Bradley, a former college student-athlete, and become the first non-coach athletic director was a unique enough combination to intrigue Lisa and I to take advantage of this opportunity.
"I would like to thank former Director of Athletics Kelly Mehrtens for hiring me and introducing me to the Wilmington community. I would also like to thank Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo, Max Allen and Jimmy Bass for supporting me during this process. Finally, I want to thank the faculty/staff, the Seahawk Club Board of Directors and all of the Seahawk fans who have been extremely kind to my family and me. We plan to continue to visit Wilmington for family vacations in the years to come."
Duncan began his association with the program in the spring of 2009 as Associate Athletic Director for Development and Executive Director of the UNCW Student Aid Association (Seahawk Club) and was appointed Associate A.D. for Major Gifts in February.
In his position with the Seahawk Club, Duncan increased unrestricted giving by 20 percent and oversaw the development of "Dancing with the Wilmington Stars," the largest athletics fundraiser in the program's history.
"I've only worked with Tim for a short time, but he's been very helpful in my transition here at UNCW," said Bass. "Tim has prepared himself well for this new challenge and we certainly wish Tim, Lisa, and their family the very best in this next stage of his career."
Duncan previously served as Director of the M Club at the University of Memphis, where he helped the Tigers increase their revenue by 35 percent and membership by 40 percent over his first year. He also solicited major gifts from donors and former student-athletes, including the largest single gift ($1 million) for naming rights to the school's Athletic Hall of Fame.
In addition, he spearheaded the strategic planning, direction and management for the school's former letter winners. He was an integral part of UM's annual athletic fundraising and major gifts programs.
Prior to his appointment at Memphis, Duncan was a managing partner in PRStore, a marketing firm in Memphis. He developed strategies for small business owners and managed store operations and personnel.
The Memphis native began his career path as a public relations coordinator for Russell Corporation in Midland, Ga., in 1996. He assisted in managing sponsorships for the National Football League, Major League Baseball and the NCAA, and coordinated various other promotional programs for two years.
From 1998-2003, Duncan worked as an assistant marketing manager and marketing manager at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in Winston-Salem, N.C. He assisted in managing the execution of a $70 million event marketing program initially and later managed the start-up of a $13 million program for one of the company's brands. He also coordinated 51 high-profile events for R.J. Reynolds, including NASCAR Winston Cup and NHRA Drag Racing.
In 2003, Duncan founded Infrared Marketing, LLC, to develop strategies for Fortune 500 companies who wanted to accomplish their marketing objectives.
Duncan is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), the National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD) and the National Letterwinners Association (NLWA).
He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing at Memphis in 1992 and completed his Master of Science Degree in Sports Administration at Grambling State in 1997.
Duncan played four years on the Memphis men's basketball team and helped the Tigers and former coach Larry Finch reach the NCAA's Elite Eight during his senior year in 1992.
Courtesy: UNCWSports.com
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Sunday, February 6, 2011
Military man to head Paine College golf
After taking a devastating shot to the nose, Herman Belton Jr. decided his basketball career was over. The military man found a new sport when his cousin in the Air Force invited him to hit balls at a driving range. Belton hit his borrowed 7-iron farther than his cousin's 6-iron.After 20 years of playing the sport, Belton's now a plus-1 handicap. "I just love the game," he said. At a Friday news conference, Belton was introduced as the new head golf coach at Paine College. He took pictures with his players and spoke with the media at Jones Creek Golf Club.
Belton last coached the South Carolina State men's golf team in the 2009-10 season before the school dropped the program because of financial difficulties. He said friends called him and recommended him for the Paine job after the school fired Hoover Johnson last week.
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
Paine sacks its golf coach
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Brandon Brown, Paine's vice president for institutional advancement, said Friday that the school does not comment on personnel matters. "I know a lot of folks question the practice the institution takes with its personnel matters," he said. "We're looking to protect the interests of the institution as well as the former employee."
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Monday, July 26, 2010
2nd Annual Paine College Golf Tournament Builds on Success
Last year's inaugural Paine College Golf Tournament was such a rousing success -- the event raised nearly $25,000 for the Lions' golf program -- that it seemed it would be hard to top in 2010.It appears that won't be a problem. The second annual tournament, set for Aug. 31, 2010, at Jones Creek Golf Club, Evans, Georgia, already has another full field of 50 three-man teams, and sponsorship money is up from this time last year. The field filled up last week. The cost was $300 per three-man team, or $100 for an individual. "We've got a standby list again," said Kenny Larry, who is back as the chairman of the tournament committee.
Sponsorships are still being accepted. Anyone interested in sponsorships or getting on the waiting list should contact Paine College at (706) 821-8233. With sponsorship money ahead of last year's pace, thanks in part to a $3,500 donation from one area foundation, the tournament is setting a goal of $50,000 raised for the golf program.
Last year's money went for golf equipment, range finders, scholarships, assisting in recruiting and to cover expenses to send the team to the PGA Minority Golf Championships.
The Paine College Golf Tournament started in response to the fact the Paine team qualified for the minority tournament in 2008, but the trip was canceled, with the school citing lack of funds. In the wake of an outpouring of public support after word got out about the problem, Frances Wimberly and other Paine officials thought a benefit tournament might help out. It certainly has. "The tournament is doing very, very well," Larry said.
The tournament is using the same format as last year: a three-man captain's choice. Augusta native and Champions Tour winner Jim Dent will return as honorary chairman and play.
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Message From Honorary Chair Jim Dent
I am pleased to serve as Honorary Chair for the 2nd Annual Paine College Golf Tournament. It is with great pride that I express to you the success of the Inaugural Paine College Golf Tournament held in August of 2009. The overwhelming support from last year’s tournament makes me even more excited to be a part of the 2nd Annual Paine College Golf Tournament, which will be held on August 30, 2010 at Jones Creek Golf Club in Evans, Georgia.As a supporter of Paine College I am familiar with its mission, stand behind its vision and live by the College’s core values. My interaction with the tournament committee and the Paine Men’s Golf Team has further strengthened my love for this cause. All of the proceeds raised at the Golf Tournament are donated to the College to provide scholarships and program support.
The Paine Men’s Golf Team is on the rise. The team recently placed 2nd in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Tournament. Your support helps encourage the team to strive for excellence on and off the course.
We appreciate your support and look forward to hearing from you soon. I look forward to seeing you on the course.
Sincerely,
Jim Dent
Honorary Chair
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