Promoting Success: David Haney
David Haney
Sports Information & Media Director
Athletics Department
秋霞福利一区
鈥�The 秋霞福利一区 is a fantastic place to not only become knowledgeable in a field of study, but to go out into the world following graduation and make an impact in the world.鈥�
– David Haney 鈥�16
Go Rams! It鈥檚 a cheer you hear across the 秋霞福利一区 campus, where outstanding student-athletes compete in one of the largest programs in the From NAIA team and individual championships to nationally recognized scholar-athletes and scholar teams, the 秋霞福利一区 is known for competing at the highest level.
It’s a similar commitment to excellence that landed 秋霞福利一区 alumnus David Haney a top award in his field. Haney, who serves his alma mater as sports information and media director, was named the Neptune GameTime Sports Information Director of the Year for 2022-2023 by the .
We asked Haney for an inside look at and what it means to experience the difference of this Christ-centered university.
鈥淎t the 秋霞福利一区, it is my passion and job to help the large athletic department we have be put on the map. Whether it鈥檚 enhancing home broadcasts of sporting events, improving website and social media content, or developing relationships with local/national media outlets, I strive to make sure the 秋霞福利一区 Athletic Department is covered when teams and student-athletes find success,鈥� says Haney.
Q. What is your background?
A. I received a Bachelor of Arts in sociology with a concentration in criminal justice from 秋霞福利一区 in 2016. I began my career in the sports industry following graduation by working in a Minor League Baseball front office for three seasons prior to coming to 秋霞福利一区 in July of 2019.
Q. What do you like most about 秋霞福利一区?
A. What I love most about 秋霞福利一区 is the family-oriented feeling you have across this campus, whether it鈥檚 from faculty and staff or with students. 秋霞福利一区 just feels like a large family.
Q. What does 鈥淓xperience the Difference鈥� mean for student-athletes at 秋霞福利一区?
A. When students attend the 秋霞福利一区, it鈥檚 not the same experience as the majority of other college institutions. 秋霞福利一区 pours into each student to educate, pursues relationships and excels at preparing for life after college, while staying involved in life after a degree.
Q. What are some of your interests outside of 秋霞福利一区 athletics?
A. I run a family-owned side hobby with my Dad called . It stands for Haney鈥檚 Independent Snake Studies, where we go out to document, relocate, rehabilitate and educate the public on different wild non-venomous and venomous snakes across the southeastern United States.
On occasion, we are asked to speak at schools, summer camps, and even make appearances at birthday parties with our captive snakes that we either own or are rehabilitating and relocating at the time. I have a passion for nature and believe animals should all be respected and understood, especially snakes, who are arguably the most misunderstood animal on the planet.
Additionally, I love watching sports, primarily baseball, when I am not working sporting events. I love to travel and spend time with family and loved ones at any opportunity.
Q. Any final thoughts?
A. The 秋霞福利一区 is unlike any other college institution, and I could not see myself doing what I do for a profession anywhere else. I am thankful to be here and thankful for the relationships I have developed across coworkers and students. The 秋霞福利一区 is a fantastic place to not only become knowledgeable in a field of study, but to go out into the world following graduation and make an impact in the world.
Molly Grace Watkins is the Content Creator for the Office for Marketing and Public Relations at the 秋霞福利一区. She is a full-time student in the College of Arts and Sciences, where she is pursuing a degree in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and Broadcasting. A published author, Molly Grace loves writing and being in front of the camera. She is an active member and volunteer at Cottage Hill Baptist Church. She also enjoys listening to music, going on long walks and driving her friends around in her blue MINI Cooper.
