SUNY Fredonia this week announced that P.J. Gondek has been appointed as the university's Director of Athletics and Recreation, while Angela Pucciarelli-Rice has been promoted to Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation and Senior Woman Administrator. Both appointments, according to the university, establish a leadership structure designed to support student-athletes, strengthen department operations, and advance the 2024-2028 Fredonia Athletics Strategic Plan.
Gondek has served Fredonia student-athletes for more than 25 years as head men's soccer coach, Assistant Director of Athletics and, most recently, interim Co-Director of Athletics and Recreation. As director, he will provide strategic direction and oversight for the department, including work tied to student-athlete success, competitive performance, fiscal stewardship and community engagement. Gondek will also continue as head men's soccer coach.
Pucciarelli-Rice has held multiple leadership roles within Athletics and Recreation, supporting departmental operations, compliance and student-athlete services. In her new role, she will serve as a senior operational leader responsible for compliance, internal operations, student-athlete development, and coordination across department functions.
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