(Story courtesy of Trinity University Athletics Communications)
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Trinity University is proud to announce that Bob King, its esteemed Associate Vice President of Athletics/Director of Athletics, has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2024-25 National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Athletics Director of the Year (ADOY) Award for the fourth time in his career. This honor celebrates King's outstanding leadership, dedication to student-athletes, and transformative impact on the Trinity University athletics program.
The ADOY Award, now in its 27th year, recognizes athletics directors who exemplify excellence in higher education and intercollegiate athletics, fostering a positive environment for student-athletes, campuses, and communities. King is one of four recipients in the NCAA Division III category and one of 28 honorees across seven divisions.
King is just the second Director of Athletics in Division III to win the award four times, having previously been named ADOY in 1999-2000, 2003-04, and 2014-15. He joins an exclusive club of just eight others as four-time ADOY award winners. King is finishing his 32nd year as Trinity University's Director of Athletics and during his tenure, King has overseen an athletics program that has captured five NCAA Division III Championships and produced nearly 300 All-America student-athletes. He has also seen seven individuals win 11 NCAA Division III Championships in women's high jump (four), women's diving (three), men's pentathlon (indoor track & field) (two), men's swimming & diving, and women's swimming & diving. Under his leadership, Trinity teams have consistently excelled, winning numerous conference championships and earning top rankings in the NACDA Directors' Cup standings. King's commitment to academic and athletic excellence has also been evident, with Trinity student-athletes earning prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships and Academic All-America honors.
“Bob King is the epitome of what it means to be a transformational leader in collegiate athletics," said Eric Maloof, Vice President and direct report for Athletics at Trinity University. "His steadfast commitment to student-athlete success, both on and off the field, has elevated Trinity Athletics to national prominence while fostering a culture of academic and competitive excellence. This recognition is a testament to his incredible leadership, and I cannot think of anyone more deserving."
King will be formally recognized at the 60th Annual NACDA & Affiliates Convention on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando, Florida, during the Association-Wide Featured Session.
