Tucker Recognized by Leadership Playbook

Tiffany D. Tucker, deputy athletic director, has been announced as The Leadership Playbook 2022-23 Administrator of the Year for public universities. 

The award honors individuals in leadership positions who strive to develop other leaders, make people and situations better, and provide a positive example for those they influence. 

The 2022-2023 Administrator of the Year Recipients were:

• Private High School – Andy Scholz, Madison Christian Schools (OH) 
• Public High School – David Marlow, Mount Mansfield Union HS (VT) 
• Liberal Arts College – Kelly Wells, University of Pikeville (KY) 
• Public University – Tiffany D. Tucker, UNCW

TheLeadershipPlaybook.com helps athletic departments and sports teams build stronger cultures by developing better teammates and more positive leaders. As part of the online curriculum, the program has hundreds of two-minute video lessons to increase a person’s leadership abilities and develop life skills. 

The program was developed by Jamy Bechler, a former college basketball coach and high school athletic director. Bechler is now a professional speaker, team performance consultant and host of the “Success is a Choice” podcast. He is also the author of five books, including The Bus Trip and The Captain.  

“We’re thrilled to recognize Tiffany D. Tucker as an example of not just an administrator, but as a leader,” said Bechler. “Though dotting I’s and crossing T’s are important, it’s always exciting to see someone with a larger purpose than just administering and managing. The best leaders seek to make the people around them better and build a stronger, healthier culture.” 

Deserving administrators from across the United States were nominated by their peers, coaches, teachers, community members, student-athletes, and in some cases, individuals from other schools.