Wyant joins USSA as athlete services manager

By Published On: December 11th, 2006Comments Off on Wyant joins USSA as athlete services manager

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has named Todd Wyant as the first associate athletic director of athlete services for USSA. Wyant brings more than 15 years of experience in athlete support services and will work directly in support of U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding athletes.
THE U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD Association has named Todd Wyant as the first associate athletic director of athlete services for USSA. Wyant brings more than 15 years of experience in athlete support services and will work directly in support of U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding athletes.
    “Todd’s new role is vital to our organization in providing a higher level of service to our athletes,” said President and CEO Bill Marolt. “Todd brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of athlete services to USSA. In his new role, Todd will assist our goal-oriented athletes in their pursuit of excellence, by providing additional support for their professional careers and personal lives beyond athletics.”
    As the associate athletic director of athlete services, Wyant will manage, coordinate and facilitate the interaction and communication between USSA, team athletes and other partners. He will act as a resource for sport directors, coaches and staff, but primarily athletes. In addition, he will be the principal point of contact relative to athlete management outside of athletic, performance-based programs.
    “I’m excited for the opportunity to work with this outstanding group of athletes,” Wyant said. “With the assistance of the USSA staff and other outside resources, we will provide an outstanding support program for the athletes. Our services will include educational advancement, financial planning, agent selection, media relations, team building, networking and other optimal opportunities to benefit the athletes’ personal growth and development.”
    Prior to USSA, Wyant served as associate athletic director for student/athlete services at Syracuse University for six years. He received his undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in math from Montana State – Billings and a masters in counseling student personnel from the University of Wyoming.

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