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Mike Sharpe brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to the Great West Conference. He was hired on August to head the Great West compliance area. The former Director of Athletics at Avila University in Kansas City, Sharpe will handle the league's compliance efforts while assisting in championship administration and being a liaison for several sport committees. Sharpe has enjoyed 17 years in college athletics with positions at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Johnson County Community College, Brown-Mackie College, and Pratt Community College. During his seven years at Avila, Mike has overseen numerous improvements to Avila's athletics which included the celebration of the first year of intercollegiate participation for the Avila football program, the expansion of competitive Dance and Cheer, the formation of a new women's golf team, and the $2.5 million expansion of the Mabee Fieldhouse. Athletic retention is at an all time high of 79%, and student athletes currently share an average GPA of 2.97. Sharpe was named the Heart of America Conference's Athletic Director of the Year for 2002-2003, and for 2004-2005. He was also named the NAIA Region V Athletic Director of the Year 2005-2006. Sharpe resides in Overland Park, Kan., with his wife Brenda and two children William & Theresia. |
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