McCabe Has Spent 10 Years as Adelphi Director of Athletics.
WESTLAKE, Ohio - On Monday, the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics announced its 2022-23 class of recipients of the NACDA Cushman & Wakefield Athletic Director of the Year Award.
A renowned honor presented annually to athletic directors on the merits of their commitment to the collegiate community, Adelphi's Danny McCabe was named as one of four honorees for Division II.
"It's wonderful and humbling to be recognized with the NACDA Cushman & Wakefield Division II Athletic Director of the Year Award. This is an honor that all of Adelphi shares - starting with the Board of Trustees, President Christine Riordan and the executive leadership team," McCabe reflected. "Most personally satisfying to me is that it recognizes all the great work done by our athletics staff, coaches and student-athletes. Congratulations to all of this year's honorees throughout the various levels of college athletics."
Since arriving on campus in July 2013, McCabe has more than followed in the footsteps of beloved predecessor and patriarch, Dr. Robert E. Hartwell -- who retired from the role with distinction after 26 years.
Upon his taking-up of the mantle, McCabe's leadership carried Adelphi to three NE10 Presidents' Cups (2014, 2016, 2017) in his first four years at the helm. Overall, the Panthers have won 42 conference championships and made 55 appearances in the NCAA Tournament to-date on McCabe's watch, and captured four NCAA Division II National Championships.
With his student-athletes graduating at an exceptional rate of 90 percent, McCabe's Panthers have routinely earned a department grade-point average of 3.0 or better, and posted the highest percentage of student-athletes named to the NE10 Academic Honor Roll.
"Danny has been an exceptional leader of Adelphi's student athletes for the past 10 years, helping them exceed their goals on the field and in the classroom," said Adelphi President Christine M. Riordan. "I'm thrilled to see him recognized on a national stage for creating the welcoming culture and championship reputation that brings our university community together."
McCabe vows a winning culture, both on and off the field. Not only do his student-athletes pledge numerous hours to the community, McCabe established a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Council that furthers his ideals of fostering an environment that is open to all individuals, regardless of age, race, gender and sexual orientation.
"Danny has consistently provided exceptional leadership for Adelphi student-athletes and the Department of Athletics and Recreation. Danny's leadership goes beyond athletics, as he is a valued and respected member of the President's Cabinet and across the University," Adelphi Vice President for Student Affairs R. Sentwali Bakari commented.
McCabe currently stands on the distinguished NCAA Division II Management Council and the ECAC Board of Directors. He has also previously served terms on the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball and Men's Lacrosse regional advisory committees.
"On behalf of our entire NE10 membership, we congratulate Danny on this well-deserved recognition," said NE10 Commissioner Julie Ruppert. "Danny's leadership and willingness to serve the conference on a national level is greatly appreciated and valued. His voice is our voice on critical issues facing the NCAA and Division II. Adelphi and the Northeast-10 Conference are better because of him. Congratulations, Danny!"
McCabe will officially be celebrated by his colleagues at NACDA's 58th Annual Convention from June 11-14 at the World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando, Fla.
- Release provided by Adelphi athletic communications -
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