Hokie ClubCLEVELAND, Ohio – The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and new NACDA President, Sean Frazier, have appointed Virginia Tech Director of Athletics, Whit Babcock, to an Officer's role where he will serve as Second Vice President for the 2025-26 academic year.
Babcock will work alongside Northern Illinois University's Frazier, First Vice President Pennie Parker of Rollins College, Third Vice President Reagan Rossi of College of Idaho, and Secretary Christina Hundley of Paradise Valley CC.
"It is a privilege to serve as an Officer for NACDA and to work alongside so many outstanding leaders who are dedicated to advancing our profession," said Babcock. "This organization has played a vital role in my career, and I look forward to giving back and helping support the important work being done on behalf of student-athletes, coaches and institutions across the country."
Virginia Tech athletics started a new era when Babcock was formally named director of athletics on January 24, 2014. The native of Harrisonburg, Va., returned to the Commonwealth after making stops at Cincinnati, Missouri, West Virginia, Auburn and James Madison. More than a decade into his tenure with the Hokies, Babcock continues to make his mark on all facets of the athletics department, from academic and athletic achievements to fan engagement, facilities improvements, fundraising, defining championships and enhancing the overall student-athlete experience.
Babcock has served on the NACDA Executive Committee since 2020. He was recognized as NACDA Athletics Director of the Year (ADOY) in 2017-18 and served as NAADD President in 2011-12.
About NACDA: Now in its 61st year, NACDA is the professional and educational Association for more than 24,000 college athletics administrators at more than 2,300 institutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. NACDA manages 19 professional associations and four foundations. In addition to virtual programming, NACDA hosts and/or has a presence at seven major professional development events in-person annually. The NACDA & Affiliates Convention is the largest gathering of collegiate athletics administrators in the country. For more information, visit www.nacda.com.