James E. Smith was named the Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics on May 15, 2025. Smith arrived at Maryland from the Atlanta Braves where he served as the senior vice president of business strategy.
Smith has worked in athletics for more than three decades at both university and professional organizations, including the Atlanta Braves, the Ohio State University, Atlanta Falcons, AMB Sports & Entertainment, and the Columbus Crew among others. He will oversee the university’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics team of more than 250 full-time staff members who support more than 550 student-athletes.
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Matt Swope ‘03, who has been associated with Maryland baseball for more than two decades was named head coach of the Terrapins by Damon Evans, Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics on June 12, 2023. Swope has been a part of the Maryland baseball staff for the past 11 seasons as the Terrapins advanced to six NCAA Regionals and two Super Regionals.
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