Jonathan Hind '80

A graduate of Hamilton, Jon Hind returned to College Hill in 2007 as director of athletics and professor of physical education after 16 years at Butler University, where he served as associate athletics director for operations. As Butler’s first men’s lacrosse coach, Hind was named 1998 Division I Coach of the Year. Previously he had served as men’s lacrosse coach at The College of Wooster. During his tenure at Hamilton, the women’s lacrosse team captured the first NCAA team championship in College history, and athletes from track and field, cross country, and swimming collected individual national titles. In 2011-12, Hind led the athletics programs as they fully integrated in the NESCAC. Nearly all of Hamilton’s athletics facilities have been upgraded under his leadership, including new facilities for rowing, baseball and softball, field hockey, and tennis. He has overseen construction of the Simon Golf Center, locker rooms in the Delaney Team Center, and the Harding Field House. In addition, many existing facilities have been upgraded, including most recently Sage Rink. Hind, who has chaired the NCAA men’s lacrosse championship and rules committees, holds a master’s degree from Kent State University.