Softball
Brady Rourke
- Title:
- Sport Supervisor (Secondary)
- Email:
- brourke@umd.edu
Brady Rourke joined the Maryland Athletics Department as Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services and Director of the Gossett Student Athlete Center for Academic and Personal Excellence in September 2019.
In his role, Rourke leads student-athlete academic services for 550 student-athletes representing 20 athletic teams. In addition to his work in Athletics, Rourke is also a member of the Undergraduate Studies Administrative Council and works closely with the Associate Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Studies.
During Rourke’s tenure at Maryland, the athletics department has celebrated record highs in NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR), and NCAA Academic Performance Rate (APR). Furthermore, Rourke has spearheaded initiatives to strengthen collaboration across campus including establishing the Guest Coach Program and leading the Academic Committee of Athletics Council.
Prior to Maryland, Rourke served as Executive Director of the Student Learning Center at Appalachian State University. In his role at Appalachian State, Rourke was instrumental in revolutionizing the Student Learning Center, as he renamed and rebranded the center while refining the mission, goals, and objectives within the department. He served on numerous committees within academic affairs, enrollment management, and athletics.
Prior to Appalachian State, Rourke served as Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Academic Services at West Virginia University (2014-2016), Associate Director for Student-Athlete Services at Syracuse University (2013-2014), Academic Counselor at Penn State University (2007-2013), and Academic Counselor at Arizona State University (2006-2007). Rourke graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services Education (2003), before earning his Master of Education in Higher Education Administration (2006). Rourke is expected to earn his Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D) in 2027. Rourke is an active member of the National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A) and served on the Board of Directors (2014-2019). In his free time, Rourke is active in the community coaching basketball and baseball in Howard County.
Rourke and his wife Amanda reside in West Friendship, MD and have three sons: Brennon, Easton, and Shane.
Updated June 2026
In his role, Rourke leads student-athlete academic services for 550 student-athletes representing 20 athletic teams. In addition to his work in Athletics, Rourke is also a member of the Undergraduate Studies Administrative Council and works closely with the Associate Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Studies.
During Rourke’s tenure at Maryland, the athletics department has celebrated record highs in NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR), and NCAA Academic Performance Rate (APR). Furthermore, Rourke has spearheaded initiatives to strengthen collaboration across campus including establishing the Guest Coach Program and leading the Academic Committee of Athletics Council.
Prior to Maryland, Rourke served as Executive Director of the Student Learning Center at Appalachian State University. In his role at Appalachian State, Rourke was instrumental in revolutionizing the Student Learning Center, as he renamed and rebranded the center while refining the mission, goals, and objectives within the department. He served on numerous committees within academic affairs, enrollment management, and athletics.
Prior to Appalachian State, Rourke served as Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Academic Services at West Virginia University (2014-2016), Associate Director for Student-Athlete Services at Syracuse University (2013-2014), Academic Counselor at Penn State University (2007-2013), and Academic Counselor at Arizona State University (2006-2007). Rourke graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services Education (2003), before earning his Master of Education in Higher Education Administration (2006). Rourke is expected to earn his Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D) in 2027. Rourke is an active member of the National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A) and served on the Board of Directors (2014-2019). In his free time, Rourke is active in the community coaching basketball and baseball in Howard County.
Rourke and his wife Amanda reside in West Friendship, MD and have three sons: Brennon, Easton, and Shane.
Updated June 2026
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