Malik Walfall Selected to Attend NCAA Division III Institute for Administrative Advancement

4/23/2025 1:50:00 PM | By: Bard Sports Information

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. – Malik Walfall, Assistant Athletic Director at Bard College, has been selected to participate in the NCAA Division III Institute for Administrative Advancement. The program will take place in conjunction with the NACDA (National Association of College Directors of Athletics) and the NADIIIAA (National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators) annual convention in Orlando, Florida, in early June.

"I'm thrilled that Malik has been presented with this opportunity," said Director of Athletics and Recreation Stefanie Carrington. "He's really hungry to learn and take on additional responsibilities and I think this experience will help him grow within his role as Assistant Athletic Director here at Bard."

The Division III Institute for Administrative Advancement is a partnership between the NCAA and the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA). It seeks to provide professional development and networking opportunities for administrators from under-represented populations in Division III athletics.

The Institute's primary purpose is to provide the selected participants with a unique experience to learn more about themselves as administrators, gain additional skills and tools to grow within their current roles and leave better prepared to advance into more senior administrative roles within Division III, if desired. Most importantly, participation in the Institute will encourage mentorship to the next generation of administrators and coaches of color who will consider Division III as their professional destination.

Each Spring, 30 mid-level administrators of color working within Division III are identified and invited to participate in the three days of professional development.

Walfall is in his first year as the Assistant Athletic Director after being hired on November 1st, 2024. Walfall oversees scheduling, calendaring, and game contracts along with event staff schedules and training. He liaises with officials and helps oversee travel logistics and coordination. He also helps coordinate intramurals, SAAC, student-athlete orientation and programming, and compliance.

Walfall comes to Bard from IMG Academy in Florida, where he worked as their Basketball Operations Facilities Coordinator. He served as the main maintenance lead for all IMG Basketball facilities, overseeing their upkeep and functionality. He also helped coordinate with external partners regarding logistical requirements, assessment, and risk management. Prior to his time at IMG Academy, Walfall worked as an athletic assistant for Brooklyn Friends School for four years. He was responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising athletic events, as well as leading various special projects, such as the remodeling of the gym. Walfall also oversaw the maintenance and upkeep of the facilities and worked with compliance.

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