Joyner Recognized as CIAA’s Top Athletic Administrator
CHARLOTTE,
N.C. – May 21, 2008 – Johnson C. Smith University Director of Athletics,
Steve Joyner, Sr. was recognized as the CIAA’s top athletic
administrator when he was presented with the 2008 Jeanette A. Lee
Athletic Administration Award. Joyner provided extraordinary leadership
for the Golden Bulls' Athletic Department during the 2007-08 athletic
season.Finishing up his fourth year as the leader of the Athletics Department at his alma mater, Joyner guided the program to a successful season both on and off the court. JCSU had one conference title, two divisional titles, two individual national champions, three individual conference champions, and a host of all-conference, all-region and all-american performers.
In addition, 44 student-athletes (20% of the entire 2008 graduating class) received their undergraduate degrees, 20 of whom graduated with honors. In fact, both the valedictorian and salutatorian were athletes.
Joyner also supports the professional development of his administrative and coaching staff. Several coaches and administrators have achieved additional certifications in their areas, completed professional development seminars and attended coaching academies. A listing of the athletic department achievements in 2007-08 follows:
2007-08 ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS BY THE NUMBERS
1 CIAA Team Championship
2 Western Division Championships
3 CIAA Individual Championships
2 NCAA Individual Champions
26 All-CIAA Performers
3 All-Region Performers
3 All-American Performers
8 All-Tournament Performers
8 All-Rookie Performers
2 CIAA Rookies of the Year
1 Tournament Most Valuable Player
1 CIAA Special Teams Player of the Year