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Two directors named for Fayetteville Technical Community College Athletics divisions

By Staff Report, posted 2 years ago

Fayetteville Technical Community College recently announced that Mandy McMillan and Steve Driggers have been named as directors of two divisions of Fayetteville Technical Community College’s athletics programs. 

Mandy McMillan

McMillan has been named Director of Intercollegiate Athletics – Administration, Compliance and Student Success. Her roles will include overseeing administrative and compliance functions for FTCC’s five athletic teams – men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball. She will also be responsible for ensuring student athletes are successful academically. 

Steve Driggers

Driggers has been named Director of Intercollegiate Athletics – Facility Operations and Maintenance, Recruiting and Special Events. His responsibilities will include managing, scheduling and maintaining FTCC’s athletic venues, including J.P. Riddle Stadium on Legion Road, as well as collaborating with high school administrators and coaches to promote Trojan Athletics for recruitment of athletes following high school graduation. 

McMillan, previously FTCC’s Assistant Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, has been with the College since December 2021. 

Driggers, previously FTCC’s Director of Stadium Operations, has been with the College since February 2020. 

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