Shearer on Olympic Liaison Committee
Krista Naposki / News Editor
Elon’s associate athletic director, Faith Shearer, was
recently named to the Olympic Sports Liaison Committee.
She received the position after being nominated through the
Southern Conference. The 14-member committee is made up of
people from each division and subdivision of Division I.
“She’s very professional and well informed about
the rules and regulations in the Olympic sports arena,”
Alan White, Elon athletic director, said.
As an administrator, Shearer plays many roles. She oversees
the cross-country, track and field, softball and volleyball
programs, as well as the student athlete advisory council. In
addition, she monitors Elon’s gender-equity program.
“She’s a really good listener who has a good
understanding of how athletic departments work. She will be a
good insight for the committee,” said Barbara Boyette,
assistant athletic director.
According to the NCAA web site, “the purpose of the
Olympic Sports Liaison Committee is to facilitate
communication and understanding between the NCAA, the USOC
and the national governing bodies. Through this communication
the Olympic Sports Liaison Committee will assist the USOC
(United States Olympic Committee) and the national governing
bodies in facilitating the best possible development of elite
athletes within the contact of the NCAA's commitment to
education and a broad-based development of all
student-athletes.”
“I remember when she was building her house it took
six or seven months longer than it was supposed to. That kind
of patience resembles the patience she has at work. Sometimes
she is under a lot of stress at work,” Boyette said.
Contact Krista Naposki at pendulum@elon.edu or
278-7247.
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