Galbraith honored

Trinity College Director of Athletics Drew Galbraith was named a recipient of the 2023–24 National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Athletics Director of the Year Award for Division III in March.

“This is a testament to the culture we’ve built at Trinity and the tremendous dedication of our coaches and staff,” said Galbraith. “I am inspired each day by our student-athletes’ pursuit of excellence in scholarship, sport, and service to our Hartford community. It is a privilege for me to work with a group of committed professionals and amazing students who work tirelessly to make Trinity Athletics special.”

Galbraith is responsible for 30 varsity teams and more than 700 varsity student-athletes, as well as 80 coaches and staff members. He also oversees all club and intramural activities and chairs the College’s Physical Education Department, which offers dozens of classes each semester and plays a key role in the College’s wellness requirement, part of the Trinity Plus curriculum.

Galbraith has held the top athletics role at Trinity since 2017. During his time at the College, he has prioritized the student-athlete experience and has fostered growth in fundraising for athletics, which supports the financial health of the department. He also has been a staunch advocate for equity in athletics, highlighted by facility improvements at Robin L. Sheppard Field and the Trinity Softball Field. Galbraith came to Trinity after 14 years at Dartmouth College, where he was the senior associate director of athletics and executive director of Dartmouth Peak Performance.

The NACDA award recognizes 28 winners across seven divisions in college sports. Winners will be celebrated in conjunction with the 59th Annual NACDA & Affiliates Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, in June.