Appalachian State University Student Services

Boone, NC

Sarah Strickland

Senior Associate Athletics Director

17 Yrs

Ryan Huff

Director of Player Development and NIL

3 Yrs

Sharon Sweeting

Interim Director of Academic Services for Student Athletes & NCAA Continuing Eligibility Specialist (Men's Basketball)

7 Yrs

Kayla Hill

Assistant Director/Lead Football Coordinator of Academic Services for Student Athletes (Football RB-DL-LB-CS and Volleyball)

7 Yrs

Taylor Webster

Assistant Director For Learning Services, Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes (Football, Tennis)

5 Yrs

Eric Breitenstein

Assistant Learning Specialist & Academic Advisor (Men's & Women's Golf)

1 Yr

Hunter Gilbert

Academic Advisor (Softball, Wrestling, Women's Basketball)

1 Yr

Trent Hohenstreiter

Academic Advisor (Baseball, Field Hockey, Soccer)

1 Yr

Jennifer Trower

Academic Advisor (Football, Men's and Women's Track & Field, Men's and Women's Cross Country)

1 Yr

Marilee Mauser

Part Time Learning Specialist

1 Yr

Kristen Richardson

Part Time Learning Specialist

1 Yr

Brittney Whiteside

Chief Strategy Officer

2 Yrs

Department History

Student Services 2026–2027

Person	Role
Sarah Strickland	Senior Associate Athletics Director
Ryan Huff	Director of Player Development and NIL
Sharon Sweeting	Interim Director of Academic Services for Student Athletes & NCAA Continuing Eligibility Specialist (Men's Basketball)
Taylor Webster	Assistant Director For Learning Services, Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes (Football, Tennis)
Trent Hohenstreiter	Academic Advisor (Baseball, Field Hockey, Soccer)
Marilee Mauser	Part Time Learning Specialist
Kristen Richardson	Part Time Learning Specialist
Brittney Whiteside	Chief Strategy Officer

Person	Role
Sarah Strickland	Senior Associate Athletics Director
Ryan Huff	Director of Player Development and NIL
Sharon Sweeting	Interim Director of Academic Services for Student Athletes & NCAA Continuing Eligibility Specialist (Men's Basketball)
Kayla Hill	Assistant Director/Lead Football Coordinator of Academic Services for Student Athletes (Football RB-DL-LB-CS and Volleyball)
Taylor Webster	Assistant Director For Learning Services, Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes (Football, Tennis)
Brittney Whiteside	Chief Strategy Officer

Person	Role
Sarah Strickland	Senior Associate Athletics Director
Audrey Griffin	Director of Student Athlete Development
Ryan Huff	Director of Name, Image and Likeness
Stacy Sears	Director of Academic Services for Student-Athletes (Football OL-SAF-SPT, Men's Basketball)
Sharon Sweeting	Associate Director of Academic Services for Student Athletes & NCAA Continuing Eligibility Specialist
Kayla Hill	Assistant Director/Lead Football Coordinator of Academic Services for Student Athletes (Football RB-DL-LB-CS and Volleyball)
Taylor Webster	Assistant Director For Learning Services, Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes (Football, Tennis)

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