Season 2, Episode 13: Roney Eford - Leadership in Athletics
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Roney Eford comes from a background of diversity, adversity, and determination. Born and raised IN NYC, Roney left his urban environment for the rural life of boarding school at The Berkshire School in Sheffield MA. As a student-athlete Roney went on to do a PG year at the New Hampton school, then onto Marquette University D1, where he was a 4-year starter. At Marquette, he was a captain, freshman All American, and ranks 16th all-time for points and 11th in rebounds.
Roney then went on to play professionally throughout Asia and Europe for over 8yrs before retiring back to the states to start his second career in education. As a result of living in many countries, Roney is conversational in German, Japanese, and Spanish.
After retiring from basketball, Roney went on to further his education by finishing 2 master's degrees, one in sports management and the other In educational leadership. A fellow recipient of the Aspiring heads program for the NAIS, Roney is currently all but dissertation for receiving his doctorate in sports management & marketing.
During the course of furthering his education, Roney has held administrative educational positions as, summer school principal, director of diversity, Title one coordinator, and Director of Athletics in both urban and suburban environments.
Currently, he is the Director of Athletics at Choate Rosemary Hall in CT and is on the board of directors at the Berkshire school where he is the co-chair of the diversity committee. Roney is also AD liaison for the NEPSAC field hockey diversity coaches association.
Here are links to the resources mentioned in our conversation with Roney Eford about Leadership in Athletics.
Connect with Roney on Twitter and through email at roneyeford@gmail.com.
Learn more about Roney, his work, and his consulting, mentoring, and workshop services through his website roneyeford.com.
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