Allen Greene facts for kids
Greene in 2019
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| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Athletic director |
| Team | Pittsburgh |
| Conference | ACC |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | April 10, 1977 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1996–1998 | Notre Dame |
| 1998 | Oneonta Yankees |
| 1999 | Greensboro Bats |
| 2000 | Tampa Yankees |
| 2001 | Elmira Pioneers |
| Position(s) | Outfield |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 2009–2012 | Ole Miss (Assistant AD) |
| 2012–2015 | Buffalo (Deputy AD) |
| 2015–2018 | Buffalo |
| 2018–2022 | Auburn |
| 2022–2023 | Ole Miss (Senior Deputy AD) |
| 2023–2024 | Tennessee (Senior Deputy AD) |
| 2024–present | Pittsburgh |
Claude Allen Greene IV (born April 10, 1977) is a top leader in college sports. He is currently the Director of Athletics at the University of Pittsburgh. He started this important job on October 18, 2024.
Before joining Pittsburgh, Greene held many key roles. He was the athletic director at Auburn University and the University at Buffalo. He also worked at the University of Mississippi and the University of Tennessee.
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Who is Allen Greene?
Allen Greene is a well-known figure in college athletics. He helps manage sports programs at big universities. His job involves overseeing teams, coaches, and facilities. He makes sure everything runs smoothly for student athletes.
Early Life and Baseball Career
Allen Greene was born on April 10, 1977. He grew up in Bellevue, Washington. He went to O'Dea High School in Seattle. There, he was a talented athlete, playing both baseball and basketball. He graduated from high school in 1995.
After high school, Greene attended the University of Notre Dame. He was a key player on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish baseball team. He played as an outfielder for two years.
In 1998, the New York Yankees picked him in the 1998 Major League Baseball draft. He played professional baseball for four years. He was part of several minor league teams. These included the Oneonta Yankees, Greensboro Bats, Tampa Yankees, and Elmira Pioneers.
Journey in College Sports Leadership
After his baseball career, Allen Greene moved into sports administration. He started working behind the scenes in college athletics. His first major role was at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). He served as an Assistant Athletic Director from 2009 to 2012.
From 2012 to 2015, he was the Deputy Athletic Director at the University at Buffalo. He then became the Athletic Director there, leading the sports department from 2015 to 2018.
Greene then took on a bigger role at Auburn University. He was the Director of Athletics for the Auburn Tigers from 2018 to 2022. After Auburn, he returned to Ole Miss as a Senior Deputy Athletic Director from 2022 to 2023. He also held a similar role at the University of Tennessee from 2023 to 2024.
Current Role at Pittsburgh
On October 18, 2024, Allen Greene was named the Director of Athletics at the University of Pittsburgh. In this role, he leads all sports programs for the Pittsburgh Panthers. He works to support student athletes and coaches. He also helps grow the university's athletic success.
