Jake Silverman Promoted to Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Recreation
9/4/2024 4:36:00 PM | General
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Chancellor Samuel M. Mencoff '78 Vice President for Athletics and Recreation M. Grace Calhoun '92, Ph.D. announced the promotion of Jake Silverman to Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Recreation. Silverman oversees all intercollegiate and performance programs and serves on the University's Executive Committee and the Ivy League's Senior Leadership group.
"Jake has been an invaluable part of our leadership team over the past three years, and his great work has been instrumental to our success. I am thrilled to share this well-deserved promotion," said Calhoun.
Silverman will continue to lead the internal operation, which is focused on intercollegiate athletics and all elements of the student-athlete experience, including wellness and performance, student-athlete development, and recruiting and retention. He will also continue to lead the sport supervisors group to ensure consistent management and best practices for effective oversight of varsity programs. He serves as sport supervisor for football, men's basketball, women's soccer, women's lacrosse, and women's ice hockey.
"The opportunity to positively impact our student-athletes and Division while working alongside our talented coaches and staff is energizing and inspiring," Silverman said. "I am grateful to Grace Calhoun for her trust and support. It is humbling to think about how far we have come in three short years, and I am honored to serve in this new role. I know the best days for Brown Athletics are still ahead."
Silverman arrived on College Hill in 2021 as the Deputy Director of Athletics for Administration. He reshaped relationships with Admissions and Financial Aid. He developed the Recruiting and Retention unit, delivering internal content and strategic messaging resources to aid all varsity programs in recruiting efforts. He partnered with university leadership to expand recreational access for all students, providing new intramural and group fitness opportunities at no additional cost. This led to Brown Recreation's 92 percent engagement rate of undergraduate students in the Spring 2024 semester.
In 2023, Silverman was named Deputy Director of Athletics for Intercollegiate Programs and Performance, providing leadership for the sport supervisor team, along with the student-athlete development and wellness and performance units.
Over the past three years, Silverman led several successful head coaching searches and was the point person in launching program differentiator initiatives focused on enhancing coach development and the student-athlete experience.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT JAKE SILVERMAN
"I am really happy for Jake on his well-deserved promotion. As my sport supervisor, I have had the opportunity to work directly with Jake and can attest to his unwavering dedication and relentless hard work. He's been a huge part of the driving force behind the success of Brown Athletics, and specifically our Women's Soccer program. He's not only built a strong foundation for our programs but he's also been the solution-oriented 'doer' who always finds a way. This promotion is a testament to his commitment to excellence, and I'm thrilled to see Jake recognized for all that he's done, and I know that this is just the beginning of even greater accomplishments ahead."
- Kia McNeill, Brown Women's Soccer Head Coach
"I'm thrilled for Jake; this promotion is so well deserved. He's been a tremendous asset to Brown University and Brown Athletics since he stepped on campus. I've enjoyed working with him in several capacities, especially over the past year plus in his time as our program supervisor. We are fortunate to have him at Brown!"
- Mike Martin, Brown Men's Basketball Head Coach
"Jake Silverman is an outstanding leader. He has a vision and passion for Brown Athletics. He cares deeply about the student-athlete experience and thoroughly understands the collegiate athletic landscape. His trust and leadership have significantly impacted our women's lacrosse program. We are grateful to work beside him as we guide our team to new heights."
- Katrina Dowd, Brown Women's Lacrosse Head Coach
"Jake has provided consistent leadership within the division during rapid growth. He has placed himself as an invested teammate and sounding board for our program as we take big competitive steps forward within the ECAC. Jake provides feedback and support, allowing me to focus on developing our student-athletes and providing a first-class team environment."
- Melanie Ruzzi, Brown Women's Hockey Head Coach
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The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the lifeblood of the athletics program and exists to enhance the student-athlete experience through philanthropic support from alumni, parents, fans, and friends. A gift through the Sports Foundation immediately impacts today's Brown Bears and helps them be their best in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. To learn more about supporting the Bears, please click here.
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"Jake has been an invaluable part of our leadership team over the past three years, and his great work has been instrumental to our success. I am thrilled to share this well-deserved promotion," said Calhoun.
Silverman will continue to lead the internal operation, which is focused on intercollegiate athletics and all elements of the student-athlete experience, including wellness and performance, student-athlete development, and recruiting and retention. He will also continue to lead the sport supervisors group to ensure consistent management and best practices for effective oversight of varsity programs. He serves as sport supervisor for football, men's basketball, women's soccer, women's lacrosse, and women's ice hockey.
"The opportunity to positively impact our student-athletes and Division while working alongside our talented coaches and staff is energizing and inspiring," Silverman said. "I am grateful to Grace Calhoun for her trust and support. It is humbling to think about how far we have come in three short years, and I am honored to serve in this new role. I know the best days for Brown Athletics are still ahead."
Silverman arrived on College Hill in 2021 as the Deputy Director of Athletics for Administration. He reshaped relationships with Admissions and Financial Aid. He developed the Recruiting and Retention unit, delivering internal content and strategic messaging resources to aid all varsity programs in recruiting efforts. He partnered with university leadership to expand recreational access for all students, providing new intramural and group fitness opportunities at no additional cost. This led to Brown Recreation's 92 percent engagement rate of undergraduate students in the Spring 2024 semester.
In 2023, Silverman was named Deputy Director of Athletics for Intercollegiate Programs and Performance, providing leadership for the sport supervisor team, along with the student-athlete development and wellness and performance units.
Over the past three years, Silverman led several successful head coaching searches and was the point person in launching program differentiator initiatives focused on enhancing coach development and the student-athlete experience.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT JAKE SILVERMAN
"I am really happy for Jake on his well-deserved promotion. As my sport supervisor, I have had the opportunity to work directly with Jake and can attest to his unwavering dedication and relentless hard work. He's been a huge part of the driving force behind the success of Brown Athletics, and specifically our Women's Soccer program. He's not only built a strong foundation for our programs but he's also been the solution-oriented 'doer' who always finds a way. This promotion is a testament to his commitment to excellence, and I'm thrilled to see Jake recognized for all that he's done, and I know that this is just the beginning of even greater accomplishments ahead."
- Kia McNeill, Brown Women's Soccer Head Coach
"I'm thrilled for Jake; this promotion is so well deserved. He's been a tremendous asset to Brown University and Brown Athletics since he stepped on campus. I've enjoyed working with him in several capacities, especially over the past year plus in his time as our program supervisor. We are fortunate to have him at Brown!"
- Mike Martin, Brown Men's Basketball Head Coach
"Jake Silverman is an outstanding leader. He has a vision and passion for Brown Athletics. He cares deeply about the student-athlete experience and thoroughly understands the collegiate athletic landscape. His trust and leadership have significantly impacted our women's lacrosse program. We are grateful to work beside him as we guide our team to new heights."
- Katrina Dowd, Brown Women's Lacrosse Head Coach
"Jake has provided consistent leadership within the division during rapid growth. He has placed himself as an invested teammate and sounding board for our program as we take big competitive steps forward within the ECAC. Jake provides feedback and support, allowing me to focus on developing our student-athletes and providing a first-class team environment."
- Melanie Ruzzi, Brown Women's Hockey Head Coach
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the lifeblood of the athletics program and exists to enhance the student-athlete experience through philanthropic support from alumni, parents, fans, and friends. A gift through the Sports Foundation immediately impacts today's Brown Bears and helps them be their best in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. To learn more about supporting the Bears, please click here.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X and @BrownU_Bears on Instagram. Like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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