Exciting News: Celebrating Maggie Stanley’s Well-Deserved Promotion to Assistant Director of Operations/Special Assistant to the Head Coach

We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in the career of an outstanding leader and dedicated team member—Maggie Stanley has been promoted to Assistant Director of Operations/Special Assistant to the Head Coach! This exciting news marks a pivotal moment not only for Maggie personally, but also for our entire organization, as her unique combination of heart-led leadership, organizational brilliance, and forward-thinking strategy continues to shape our path forward.

Maggie’s promotion is more than just a new title. It is a resounding recognition of the hard work, integrity, and passion she brings to every challenge. It is a celebration of her ability to foster community, streamline operations, and energize everyone around her. In her new role, Maggie will deepen her impact, stepping into a vital position where she’ll help drive the day-to-day logistics of our operations while serving as a critical right hand to the Head Coach—balancing high-level strategic planning with hands-on, behind-the-scenes execution.

Let’s take a moment to reflect on the journey that led to this achievement, and why Maggie is so deeply deserving of this honor.

From the very beginning of her time with us, Maggie Stanley has stood out—not through flashy displays or loud declarations, but through her quiet determination, consistent excellence, and unwavering commitment to our shared goals. Her career trajectory has been built on a rock-solid foundation of discipline, compassion, and intellectual curiosity.

Whether she was managing schedules, coordinating travel logistics, or ensuring that every event ran seamlessly from start to finish, Maggie approached each task with precision and pride. She never cut corners. She never settled for “good enough.” And she never lost sight of the bigger picture—how every action, no matter how small, contributed to our collective success.

Her deep understanding of organizational systems, along with her people-first mindset, made her an indispensable asset in every role she’s held. Colleagues often mention Maggie’s ability to anticipate problems before they arise and to solve them with grace and efficiency. She’s the kind of person who works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure others shine—and in doing so, she shines herself.

What sets Maggie apart, more than any list of accomplishments, is how she leads.

She is not just task-driven; she is mission-driven. Her work is fueled by a desire to uplift others, to create structures that empower people to do their best work, and to cultivate a culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and shared purpose. In short, Maggie leads with heart—and it shows.

She builds trust effortlessly, not because she demands it, but because she earns it. Teammates, coaches, and staff alike know that Maggie is someone they can count on—whether it’s to follow through on a critical task or to offer a listening ear and thoughtful advice. She brings empathy to the table without compromising standards. She holds herself and others accountable while never forgetting the human side of leadership.

In many ways, Maggie represents the best of what leadership can be: quietly powerful, unselfishly focused, and relentlessly committed to progress.

Operations may not always grab headlines, but they are the backbone of every successful organization. In this complex and often invisible domain, Maggie excels with exceptional competence and clarity.

From coordinating game-day logistics and managing travel for staff and players, to streamlining internal communications and improving daily workflows, Maggie’s operational skillset is second to none. She combines a meticulous attention to detail with an ability to think strategically, ensuring that both immediate needs and long-term objectives are addressed.

Her promotion to Assistant Director of Operations/Special Assistant to the Head Coach is a natural evolution of the role she’s already been playing—quietly, capably, and without missing a beat. Now, in an official capacity, she’ll be empowered to take these contributions to new heights.

In addition to overseeing operations, Maggie will serve directly as a trusted advisor and planner for the Head Coach. This dual role reflects not just her operational knowledge but her insight, judgment, and deep understanding of the team’s vision. She is someone who sees beyond logistics to the heart of the mission—and helps others see it, too.

In every successful organization, there are culture keepers—those who tend to the spirit and energy of the team with care and intentionality. Maggie Stanley is one of those rare individuals.

Beyond her formal responsibilities, Maggie has been instrumental in shaping our team culture. She fosters inclusion and camaraderie, helping team members feel connected and valued. She is the first to welcome newcomers, the one who remembers birthdays and small victories, and the person who ensures that behind every project is a human face.

As a community builder, Maggie also plays a vital role in connecting our program to the broader world. She understands that the impact of our work doesn’t end when the lights go out on game day—it continues in how we represent ourselves to families, fans, recruits, and alumni. Her professionalism and poise reflect the values we hold dear.

She has a natural ability to lead with empathy and purpose—an increasingly rare and incredibly valuable gift in today’s fast-paced world.

This promotion is not the end of Maggie’s journey—it is a stepping stone to even greater things. As Assistant Director of Operations/Special Assistant to the Head Coach, Maggie will continue to shape our program’s future with the same humility and hunger that got her here.

Her new responsibilities will see her:

• Working closely with senior leadership to align day-to-day operations with long-term strategy
• Enhancing organizational efficiency and planning processes across departments
• Supporting the Head Coach directly in key initiatives, planning, communications, and program-building
• Mentoring junior staff and fostering a pipeline of future leaders
• Continuing to build a strong, inclusive, and mission-aligned team culture

Maggie is more than ready for the challenge. She has shown time and again that she thrives in high-stakes environments and brings out the best in those around her. Her promotion signals a bright future for our entire organization.

We would be remiss not to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude for everything Maggie has already done—and our enthusiastic support for what’s to come. Her contributions have not gone unnoticed, and her new role is a formal acknowledgment of the impact she’s made.

To Maggie: Thank you for your tireless work, your thoughtful leadership, your unwavering dedication, and your heart. You make this organization better every day, and we are incredibly proud to walk beside you as you step into this exciting new chapter

The phrase “a true gem” might sound like a cliché, but in Maggie’s case, it’s simply the truth.

She brings brilliance and integrity to every space she enters. She elevates others. She never seeks the spotlight, but her work shines through in everything we do. She is the kind of leader who doesn’t need a title to lead, but who more than deserves every title she earns.

As she steps into this new role as Assistant Director of Operations/Special Assistant to the Head Coach, we couldn’t be more excited about what the future holds—not just for Maggie, but for our entire program. With her at the helm of operations and as a trusted advisor to the Head Coach, we know we are in good hands.

Please join us in congratulating Maggie Stanley on this incredible and well-earned achievement. Let’s celebrate her today—and support her as she helps lead us into a bright, bold future.