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Athletics reports winning starts, discusses national SCORE Act implications
Summary
Athletics VP Tim Hall said the Ronnie Thomas era for men's basketball "is off to a good start," highlighted a record women's game attendance of 2,400, and updated the board on the SCORE Act discussions about national NIL standards and student-athlete employment status.
Tim Hall, vice president for intercollegiate athletics, told the Board that the Ronnie Thomas era of Longwood men’s basketball "is off to a good start," and highlighted athletic successes, including a record women’s game attendance of 2,400 during Homecoming celebrations. He also celebrated coach Todd Dyer’s 300th win as women’s soccer coach and noted early signs of success for the new tennis coach.
Hall briefed the Board on the SCORE Act, which would establish national name-image-and-likeness (NIL) standards, provide antitrust protections, and clarify employment status for student-athletes. Board members asked about budget pressures and facility upgrades; Hall said inflation has added stress to athletics budgets even as the Pomp Sports Performance Center has improved offerings for student-athletes.
