“They have given me to join a wonderful team,” said Gates, who was named the Nike Administrator of the Year in NCAA FBS for 2020. Oman called Gates “a connector who excels at building relationships” and praised her commitment for providing “exceptional experiences” for athletes. Gates, who is married to Cleveland State men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates, oversaw women’s basketball, women’s soccer and both golf programs at Boston College. A pregnant mother of two with another to be born imminently, she did not hide her enthusiasm for being able to move closer to her husband but also said she hopes to serve as an example to others who might worry about balancing family and work life. “I think one of the main reasons I did want to explain that I am due any day now with child is that I want women to know you can be moms and you…
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