Mike Doherty Named Director of Athletics

Kimball Union Head of School Michael J. Schafer has announced that Michael Doherty has been appointed Director of Athletics. Mike has served as Associate Director of Admissions at KUA since 2009.

1984 graduate of Binghamton University, Mike came to KUA from the Oliverian School in Pike, NH where he served as Director of Admissions for three years. Head men’s soccer coach for 20 years at Colgate University, he was named the Lanzera National Coach of the Year in 1992, the Patriot League Coach of the Year for 1992 and 1997, and NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year, also in 1992 and 1997. He has won two Howard Hartman Awards as Colgate’s Coach of the Year and served as an instructor in Colgate’s Physical Education Department, teaching racquetball, tennis, and weight training. He has been involved with various youth sports boards, coaching and volunteer positions, and was the managing director of the Lightning Soccer Club from 2007 to 2009.

“Anyone who knows Mike and everyone who has worked with him respects, appreciates, and admires the way he works with students, aspiring athletes, colleagues, and parents,” said Head of School Mike Schafer. “Mike’s perspective on how meaningful athletic competition, recreation, and physical fitness reveals and develops qualities in young people that transcend sports and extend to the classroom, relationships, and to a foundation for success in life fits into our vision and mission for the role athletics play in our curriculum.

Mike takes on the role of Director of Athletics on July 1, 2011. He lives in Hanover, NH, with his wife Judy and children Pat, Shannon '11, and Jack.

Schafer also expressed his appreciation to Gino Riffle who is currently serving as Interim Director of Athletics. Riffle will resume his role as Assistant Director of Athletics when Doherty takes the helm in July.