Athletic Administration

The Delta State University Department of Athletics is located within the Chadwick-Dickson Field House and the Billy Dorgan, Jr. Student Performance Center.

The Statesmen and Lady Statesmen compete at the NCAA Division II level. Delta State University is also a member of the Gulf South Conference sponsoring 13 intercollegiate sports. DSU currently offers seven men's and six women's sports.

Jeremy McClain, Director of Athletics, currently heads one of the most dynamic programs in all of NCAA Division II. The Athletic Adminsitrative Staff, a group of five assistants, works along side the director.

The Mission

The mission of Delta State University Department of Athletics is to advance the role of the University in its pursuit of excellence of providing the total educational experience for its students. The Athletics Department will produce competitive and entertaining athletic teams, by recruiting outstanding student-athletes, and maintaining quality coaches and staff. The Athletics Department will prepare student-athletes to be productive members of society by molding their development socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically. This commitment will breed success for the student-athlete, the athletics department, and the institution. Delta State Athletics is committed to this mission.