New lineup for athletics department
John Castaldo ’82 was selected to serve as interim director of athletics this academic year, while a national search for a full-time director is completed.
John Castaldo
The departure of long-tenured Director of Athletics Kevin McHugh last spring brought about several changes in the athletics department. McHugh, who had been director of athletics at the College for 20 years, accepted a position last May as the athletics director and chair of the Department of Physical Education at Bates College in Lewiston, ME.
© Steve Smith
John Castaldo ’82 was selected to serve as interim director of athletics this academic year, while a national search for a full-time director is completed. “As an alumnus and highly respected coach and student-athlete mentor, John is familiar with our athletic department and its vital role within our community, ”said Vice President for Student Affairs James Norfleet. “His experience and strong work ethic, along with his collaborative leadership style and impeccable integrity, make him an excellent choice for this position.”
For the last 14 years, Castaldo was the head coach of TCNJ’s men’s basketball team. During that time, his teams compiled a record of 200-149 and made several appearances in the New Jersey Athletic Conference playoffs.
Filling in for Castaldo as the interim head coach of the men’s basketball team this season will be Matt Hunter. Hunter has served as a full-time assistant coach for the Lions the past two seasons.
As part of the reorganization in the athletics department, Head Wrestling Coach David Icenhower Sr. assumed additional administrative responsibilities as interim senior associate athletic director. Icenhower will continue to serve as head wrestling coach during this time.
Posted on April 23, 2008
