Scott Nichols, MS

Title: Director of Athletics
Phone: 413-662-5411

EDUCATION:
California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

  • Masters of Science, Physical Education
  • Concentration: Exercise Physiology

Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA

  • Bachelor of Science, Business
  • Concentration: Computer Science and Marketing

ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUND:
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA
Director of Athletics, appointed 1996

  • 2002 Jostens - ECAC Male Administrator of the Year Award
  • 2003 MCLA Faculty Association - APA Award
  • Former commissioner of the Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference

Director of Championships/Games Committees/Special Events:

  • NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Regional Championship
  • NCAA Division III Baseball National Championship
  • NCAA Division III Baseball Regional Championship
  • NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey National Championship
  • NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Regional Championship
  • NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Regional Championship

ATHLETIC COMMITTEES:

  • Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Officiating and Negotiating Committee, Chairperson, 2002-present
  • Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Division III Women's Volleyball Championship, 2002- present
  • NCAA Division III Women’s Volleyball Regional Championship Committee, 2002-2004
  • NCAA Division III Baseball Championship Committee, 2002-2003
  • Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Officiating and Negotiating Committee, 1997-2002
  • Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Division III Softball Championship, 2002
  • NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Committee, 1997-2001, Chairperson, 1999-2001
  • Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Division III Women's Basketball Championship, 1999-2002
  • Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Men's Division III Soccer Championship, Chairperson, 1999-2001
  • NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Regional Advisory Committee, 1997-2000
  • Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Officiating and Negotiating Committee, 1997-2002
  • Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Men's Division III Baseball Championship Chairperson, 1997-1999
  • Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Men's Division III Basketball Championship Chairperson, 1997-1999

COLLEGE COMMITTEE WORK:

  • Academic Policies Committee
  • Multi Cultural Affairs Committee
  • Massachusetts College Athletic Department Hall of Fame Committee
  • Massachusetts College Athletic Department Golf Classic Committee
  • Presidential Inauguration Committee
  • Strategic Planning Committee
  • Presidential Task Force for Image and Marketing
  • Graduate Education Council

Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Assistant Director of Athletics/Compliance Coordinator
Director of Championships/Games Committees/Special Events

  • NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Regional Championship, 1995
  • ECAC Division III Football Championship, 1995
  • NCAA Division II Men's Lacrosse National Championship, 1995
  • NCAA Men's Volleyball Collegiate National Championship, 1995
  • NCAA Youth Education Through Sports Volleyball Clinic, On Site Coordinator, 1995
  • NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship, 1990-94
  • Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-off Classic, Event management, 1990-95
  • Springfield Holiday Inn/Naismith Basketball Classic, 1991-1996
  • Western Massachusetts Football Super Bowl, Event management, 1990-95
  • NCAA Youth Education Through Sports Basketball Clinic, On Site Coordinator, 1992-94
  • ECAC Division II Men's Lacrosse Championship, 1993
  • ECAC Division II Women's Lacrosse Championship, 1992
  • NCAA Division II Regional Baseball Tournament, 1992
  • NCAA East Regional Cross-country Championship, 1991 & 1993
  • Men's Eastern Outdoor Track and Field Championship, 1992
  • New England Division II Women's Tennis, 1990
  • ECAC Division II Women's Volleyball, 1990

VOLUNTEER WORK:

  • Northern Berkshire Healthcare
  • Adams Cheshire Savoy Youth Coalition
  • REACH Community Health Foundation
  • Adams Little League
  • Northern Berkshire Community Coalition
  • Adams PAL Youth Basketball Coach
  • Town of Adams, Selectman
  • Adams Youth Center
  • Adams Youth Soccer Coach
  • Town of Adams, Conservation Commission
  • Town of Adams, Conservation Commission