A Message From Athletics Director Jim Cole:
Thank you for taking a moment to visit the official website of the Mercer Athletics Department. As you can see by browsing through the sections, it is a great time to "Be the Bear.”
As a former student-athlete here at Mercer, I have a particular fondness for the program and an added excitement for the wonderful things ahead. Our commitment to intercollegiate athletics begins at the very top from President Underwood right through to each coach and staff member.
Since I began my tenure as the Director of Athletics in July of 2010, my goal has been to build upon the foundation laid by former A.D. Bobby Pope during his more than 20 years in this position previously. With the support of the university and our team of staff members, I envision Mercer athletics taking an even more prominent place on the NCAA Division I landscape.
We will do this on the fields of competition. However, wins and losses alone will not define success to Mercer Athletics. We want to have equally lofty ambitions in the classroom and help transition our young student-athletes into strong professionals in their chosen fields. Likewise, we want our coaches, student-athletes and staff to be community-minded and help us carry the Orange & Black to others.
It is my hope that – whatever your interest in Mercer University Athletics – you find a way to become involved with our program.
Sincerely,
Jim Cole
Director of Athletics
Mercer University
