Greg McGarity

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Greg McGarity
Biographical details
Born (1954-10-01) October 1, 1954 (age 68)
Athens, Georgia, U.S.
Playing career
1973 Georgia
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Women's tennis
1977–1981 Georgia
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1973–1977 Georgia (SA)
1977–1981Georgia (asst. SID)
1982–1988Georgia (admin asst.)
1988–1992Georgia (assistant AD)
1992–2010 Florida (associate AD)
2010–2020Georgia

Greg McGarity (born October 1, 1954) is the former athletic director for the University of Georgia. [1]

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Early years and education

McGarity began his association with University of Georgia Athletics at the age of 10, when he worked as a helper for tennis coach Dan Magill. [2] Later, after enrolling at the University, McGarity was a letterman on the 1973 Bulldog tennis team, and after graduation officially began his professional career at UGA. After serving as a student assistant from 1973–77, he held positions as assistant sports information director and head women’s tennis coach (1977–81), administrative assistant (1982–88), and assistant athletic director for facilities and event management (1988–92). [1]

Director - University of Georgia Athletics

McGarity started as the university's athletic director on September 1, 2010 after Damon Evans' resignation due to his DUI. [2] Prior to his tenure at the University of Georgia, McGarity was the Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director for the University of Florida. [1]

McGarity worked at Georgia until 1992, when he left for Florida. [3] In June 2012, McGarity signed a contract to stay in his position until December.

In November 2015, McGarity made the controversial[ citation needed ] decision to fire Mark Richt as Head Coach of the football team, despite Richt possessing the third highest winning percentage in program history and leading a team that would ultimately finish with its second straight ten win season. McGarity hired as his replacement Kirby Smart, a Georgia alumnus with no previous head coaching experience. [4]

In February 2019, it was announced that McGarity's contract at the University had been extended by one year. [5]

On November 30, 2020, McGarity announced his plans to retire after ten years as athletic director effective December 31, 2020.

Gator Bowl Sports

On January 5, 2021, Gator Bowl Sports announced that McGarity, effective March 1, 2021, would become the organization's new president and CEO. [6]

Personal life

McGarity is married to the former Sheryl Holland, who graduated from UGA in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. They have one son, Alex, a graduate of the University of Florida and the University of Georgia, and an events manager for Gator Bowl Sports. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Greg McGarity - J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics". University of Georgia Athletics. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Georgia introduces Greg McGarity as new AD". The Gainesville Sun. August 13, 2010. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
  3. ↑ "McGarity Takes Over UGA Athletics Sept. 1". wsbtv.com. Cox Media. August 13, 2010. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  4. ↑ "Georgia officially names Kirby Smart as new head coach". espn.com. 6 December 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  5. ↑ Chip Towers (February 20, 2019). "Georgia AD Greg McGarity gets contract extension". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved January 22, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Former UGA AD Greg McGarity lands new job with Gator Bowl Sports".
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