Prior to his appointment, Green, a FAMU alumnus, served FAMU
for nearly 23 years as director of Student Activities, associate director of
Campus Recreation, and has played a leading role in the development and success
of the University’s nationally recognized intramural and recreational sports
programs.
He will continue to serve as coach of FAMU’s award-winning men’s golf program, which has consistently finished in the top five at the National Minority Golf Championships.
He will continue to serve as coach of FAMU’s award-winning men’s golf program, which has consistently finished in the top five at the National Minority Golf Championships.
“We are excited to have Mr. Green join the FAMU Athletics
executive team,” Overton said. “He brings to the position a plethora of
knowledge and expertise in enhancing university programs and leading with
conviction and vision. His dedication to our student body, focus on academic
success, and passion for athletics are shining examples of what it means to
build champions in the classroom, in the field, and in life.”
In his new post, Green will be responsible for providing
oversight to the Department’s Strength and Conditioning and Sports Medicine
business units. He will also oversee five athletic teams.
“While Mr. Green will be sorely missed in the Division of Student
Affairs, we are excited that our student-athletes and the Department of
Athletics will greatly benefit from the myriad of skills and capabilities that
he will bring to the table,” said Vice President for Student Affairs William E.
Hudson Jr. “He is the perfect fit for AD Overton’s focus on developing the
whole student-athlete.”
Green has been credited with playing a key role in fostering
signature University programs that have greatly contributed to an enhanced
academic, social, and cultural environment on campus. He most recently
oversaw the $2 million renovation of the FAMU Student Union, including the
University's Grand Ballroom and the Student Government Association's suite. He
also played a key role in the opening of the state-of-the-art Hansel
E. Tookes Student Recreation Center.
“It is an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to
assist AD Overton in building upon the rich legacy of FAMU’s athletics
programs,” Green said. “I am encouraged and excited about the future of FAMU
Athletics, and will give myself wholly to the success of our student-athletes
and our coaching and support staff.”
Green received his bachelor’s degree in business
administration and his master’s degree in sports and leisure management from
FAMU. He is a graduate of the prestigious NCAA Leadership Institute for Ethnic
Minority Males. In 2012, the African-American Golfers Hall of Fame recognized
Green as “Coach of the Year” for successfully operating a high-quality collegiate
golf program that had a 95 percent graduation rate.
Robert Carroll Jr., director of Campus Recreation and also a
long-time FAMU administrator, will serve in Green’s place as interim director
of Student Activities. Carroll previously served the University in this
capacity.