It is with great pride and enthusiasm that we congratulate Maggie Stanley on her well-earned promotion to Assistant Director of Operations/Special Assistant to the Head Coach. This milestone is not only a testament to her tireless work ethic, leadership, and dedication to excellence, but also a reflection of her lasting impact on the athletic department, the student-athletes she serves, and the broader university community.
In a world where recognition often comes late and hard-earned contributions sometimes go unacknowledged, Maggie Stanley’s promotion represents a meaningful and well-deserved celebration of both the person and the professional. Those who have had the privilege of working alongside Maggie know that she is more than just an operations specialist or administrative mind—she is the heartbeat of the program’s day-to-day success. Her new title formalizes the critical leadership role she has already played behind the scenes for years and opens a new chapter of influence, service, and vision for a program with high aspirations and even higher standards.
Over the past several seasons, Maggie has grown from a reliable presence in the background to a dynamic and strategic thinker central to the program’s inner workings. She has consistently delivered excellence across a range of responsibilities, from coordinating team travel and managing practice schedules to streamlining internal communications and helping align daily execution with long-term goals. Every player who has walked through the program’s doors has benefited from her commitment to precision and care. Every coach who has turned to her for support has found a steady hand and a sharp mind. Every parent, recruit, and campus visitor has walked away with a favorable impression of the program in no small part because of her attention to detail and her genuine hospitality.
Maggie Stanley brings to her new role more than just institutional knowledge. She brings integrity, calm under pressure, and a deeply rooted belief in the transformative power of athletics. She understands what it means to operate behind the scenes—to grind through long days and late nights, to juggle logistics with grace, to keep the wheels turning even when the spotlight shines elsewhere. And yet, she has never once sought recognition for her efforts. That humility is perhaps one of her most defining qualities. It is the reason so many people in the building trust her, lean on her, and quietly admire the way she carries herself.
In the ever-evolving landscape of collegiate athletics, especially within high-level programs with championship ambitions, the role of Assistant Director of Operations is not a job for the faint of heart. It requires incredible stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate challenges before they become problems. It calls for flexibility, empathy, and the ability to lead without always needing to be seen. Maggie has embodied all of these traits—and more. She has been a unifying presence during times of change and transition. She has been a tireless advocate for doing things the right way, no matter how small the task. And she has repeatedly demonstrated the kind of character that elevates not just performance, but culture.
As Special Assistant to the Head Coach, Maggie’s responsibilities will deepen in scope and impact. She will serve as a key liaison between the coaching staff and other departments across the athletic and academic landscape. She will help ensure the seamless execution of game-day logistics, practice routines, recruiting visits, and more. Most importantly, she will play a central role in maintaining the program’s culture and standards as the team continues to build toward sustained excellence. The head coach could not ask for a more dependable, organized, or insightful partner in the pursuit of greatness.
Maggie’s journey to this point has been marked by an unrelenting commitment to growth. She has taken every challenge as an opportunity to learn and every success as a reminder to stay humble. From her early days as a student manager to her previous roles within operations and administration, she has embraced each position with a blend of professionalism and heart. She knows how to lead by example without needing to raise her voice. She knows how to solve problems without needing applause. And she knows that the most important work often happens when no one is looking.
To say that Maggie is “ready” for this promotion would be an understatement. She has already been operating at this level for quite some time—quietly taking on responsibilities, offering solutions, and helping shape the internal engine of the program. What this new title represents is not a shift in who she is or how she operates, but rather a formal recognition of what everyone already knows: Maggie Stanley is essential. She is a pillar of consistency, a fountain of institutional knowledge, and a model of what it means to lead with both purpose and humility.
Behind every successful team is a network of individuals who rarely receive the spotlight. They work tirelessly behind the scenes, coordinating, scheduling, organizing, and supporting in ways that are invisible to the casual observer but indispensable to the actual machinery of success. Maggie is one of those people. She has poured herself into this program not for fame or accolades, but because she genuinely believes in the mission. She believes in the coaches, the student-athletes, and the broader goals of the university. Her work is rooted in purpose. And that purpose has made all the difference.
In recent years, as the program has navigated challenges on and off the court, Maggie’s presence has been a constant. Whether responding to last-minute travel changes, helping onboard new players, or guiding staff through complex transitions, she has been a source of clarity and calm. Her colleagues will tell you that she doesn’t just manage operations—she elevates them. She turns checklists into roadmaps, itineraries into opportunities, and meetings into moments of alignment and direction.