Curt Apsey

Last updated
Curt Apsey
Born
Curt Brian Apsey

1962 (age 61–62)
Education California Polytechnic State University (BS)
OccupationAthletic director
SpouseTeresa Apsey
Children2

Curt Brian Apsey (born 1962) is an American sports administrator who was the athletic director of Boise State University from 2015 to 2020. He joined the San Diego State athletic department in 2021.

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Education

Apsey graduated from California Polytechnic State University in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. He was a four-year starter for the men's soccer team, setting the school's career record for most goals scored (52). [1]

Career

Apsey began his career as the assistant coach of the Cal Poly Mustangs men's soccer team. [2] Apsey worked as assistant director of development at California State University, Bakersfield from 1990 to 1994, then as assistant director of athletics at California State University, San Bernardino.

From 1998 to 2014, Apsey worked as the as senior associate athletic director of Boise State University, including as interim athletic director for the final months of 2011. He was athletic director of Carroll College in Helena, Montana for one year, before returning to Boise State as athletic director on June 23, 2015. [2] [3] Apsey replaced Mark Coyle, who joined Syracuse University. [4] Apsey's contract includes a base salary of $331,500 with additional incentives. [3] In October 2020, it was announced that Apsey would leave his role as athletic director but remain at Boise State in a fundraising position. He was succeeded by Jeramiah Dickey. [5] [6]

Apsey was hired at SDSU in 2021. [7]

Personal life

Apsey and his wife, Teresa, have two daughters. [2]

See also

List of NCAA Division I athletic directors

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References

  1. ↑ Schmidt, J.K. (October 4, 1988). "Poly blanks Chapman in league play". Mustang Daily. p. 5.
  2. 1 2 3 "Curt Apsey Bio - Boise State Official Athletic Site". Broncosports.com. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
  3. 1 2 Boise State Athletics (2015-06-25). "Boise State names Curt Apsey athletic director; Apsey 'excited to be home'". NCAA.com. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
  4. ↑ Southorn, Dave (2015-06-22). "Boise State introduces Curt Apsey as athletic director". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
  5. ↑ Rains, B. J. "Curt Apsey steps down as Boise State athletic director". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  6. ↑ "Boise State introduces new Athletic Director Jeramiah Dickey". ktvb.com. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  7. ↑ "Curt Apsey Joins SDSU Athletics Executive Staff". SDSU Athletics. Retrieved 2022-06-18.


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