Background
Young, Richard Alan was born on January 3, 1932 in Ohio, United States.
athletic director sports administration educator
Young, Richard Alan was born on January 3, 1932 in Ohio, United States.
Student, Denison University, 1951. Bachelor of Physical Education & Recreation cum laude, Ohio State University, 1954. Master of Arts in Education, Ohio State University, 1959.
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration, Bowling Green State University, 1975.
Administrative assistant health, physical education, athletics Bowling Green (Ohio) State University, 1959-1971, acting chairman, 1971, director athletics, 1971-1978, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1978-1983, Washington State University, Pullman, 1983-1987. Director athletics and campus recreation Florida International University, Miami, 1987-1993. Professor sports administration, director intercollegiate athletics Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida, 1993—2002.
Interim athletic director Florida Atlantic University, since 2002, retired, 2003. Instructor Bowling Green State University, 1959-1964, assistant professor, 1964-1971, associate professor, 1971-1978, professor, 1978-1983, head baseball coach, 1959-1971, assistant football coach, head freshman football coach, 1959-1968. Lecturer Washington State University, 1983-1987.
Graduate assistant football coach Ohio State University, 1958-1959. Adjunct professor Florida International University, 1987-1993.
Board directors Boy Scouts American, Big Brothers, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce. State director Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1955-1958, (naval aviator).
Member United States Sports Academy Advisory Board, National Collegiate Athletic Association (divisions I steering committee 1981-1984, post-season football committee 1982-1985, television committee 1983-1985, postgraduate scholar committee 1985-1992), National Association Collegiate Directors Athletics (board directors), Trans American Athletic Conference (vice president 1991-1993), New South Athletic Conference (vice president 1988-1990, president 1990-1992, Bowling Green State University Hall of Fame, United States Sports Academy Distinguished Service award, 2003).
Married Alexandra (Sandy) Waddell, March 20, 1954. Children: Pamela, Alyson.