Anton Goff Named Prairie View A&M Athletic Director

HOUSTON – President Tomikia P. LeGrande named Anton Goff as the new athletics director at Prairie View A&M University. Goff will start his role with the institution on Aug. 28. He's the current senior associate athletics director at Northern Illinois University. Goff has 25 years of administration experience directing athletic departments at Bowie State and St. John's Hartford.

"We conducted an extensive national search for this position," President LeGrande remarked. "Mr. Goff stood out, not only because of his extensive capabilities and experience in leading intercollegiate athletics in different settings – Division I programs, mid-majors, and HBCUs– but also because of his character. He has a values-based approach to leadership that mirrors the values we instill here at PVAMU. The energy, enthusiasm, and vision he's bringing to "The Hill" will further strengthen our athletics program and our relationships with student-athletes, staff, alumni, and other constituents."

Goff supervises the academic support services provided to student-athletes across all 17 varsity sports at NIU. Also, he is responsible for developing and executing the athletic department's strategic plan and actively participates in fundraising and facility improvement efforts.

"I am extremely humbled to be named the next Athletics Director at Prairie View A&M University," Goff said. "I am excited to be a member of President LeGrande's leadership team as she develops a comprehensive vision for the University. My plan is to make sure that we are providing the necessary resources for our staff and student-athletes to compete for championships, achieve success academically, and make a difference in the community. I look forward to joining Panther Nation."

A Pittsburgh native and former football student-athlete at Bowling Green University, Goff earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1991 and 1994, respectively. He has over 25 years of experience in athletic administration. Before his role at NIU, he served as Director of Athletics at St. John's University (New York), the University of Hartford (Connecticut), and Bowie State University (Maryland). Throughout his career, Goff has been responsible for increasing athletic fundraising efforts, athletic competitiveness, and enhancing student athletes' academic performance and graduation rates.