KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State University Director of Athletics Milton Overton has announced the promotions of Nolan Alexander to Assistant Athletic Director, Communications and Broadcasting, and Mike Young as Associate Athletic Director, Health and Human Performance.
"Our vision is to provide the best college experience for our student-athletes that promotes comprehensive success in life, and part of that is how we view our support staff that elevate our programs," said Overton. "Our student-athlete welfare, department and individual growth, and communication with internal and external stakeholders are strategic initiatives that help our Owls become champions in the classroom, on the field, in the community, and in life."
Alexander was named the "Voice of the Owls" and promoted to the role of Director of Communications and Broadcasting during the 2021 summer.
A veteran sportscaster, Alexander is in his third year with Kennesaw State and 11th year broadcasting in the Division 1 ranks. He serves as the play-by-play voice across KSU Athletics on ESPN platforms and radio broadcasts, hosts the "Inside the Nest" podcast, and provides content for KSU's social media channels and website. He supervises the communications, video, and creative media departments, and mentors students in the Owl Network internship program.
Young is set to begin his 11th year at KSU this May after being hired as the Director of Sports Medicine in June 2012. Young was promoted to Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine in 2020. He led KSU's COVID-19 response team and supervises the sports medicine department, and in addition serves as the athletic trainer with KSU men's basketball and the men's and women's golf programs. Young also serves the KSU/NCAA healthcare administrator.
Young is certified in the Graston technique, FMS, Owen's blood flow restriction therapy, functional movement assessment, and the Titleist Performance Institute. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association and Georgia Athletic Training Association.
"I am pleased to announce these promotions and look forward to the continued leadership and impact of the sports medicine and media departments," said Overton.
Before arriving at KSU in August 2019, Alexander worked in broadcasting and communications for Bethune-Cookman University, Jacksonville University, the Missoula Osprey, and WDUN. In 2018, he began a play-by-play and hosting role at ESPN Wide World of Sports.
A native of Buford, Ga. and 2014 graduate of Georgia Tech, Alexander began his broadcasting career calling Georgia Tech baseball from 2011-14 on the flagship station WREK Atlanta and interned in Tech's Sports Information department.
Prior to KSU, Young worked at Miami University for eight years, serving as an associate athletic trainer and head athletic trainer for men's basketball, and lead athletic trainer with the women's cross country and track programs. Before Miami, Young spent four years as an assistant athletic trainer at Stetson University working with their men's basketball and men's soccer programs.
Young obtained his Master of Education from Campbell University in 2000 and his bachelor's degree from Franklin College in 1997.
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