Staff Directory

Drake Thomas

Title:
Olympic Sports Equipment Assistant Director
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At Florida Atlantic

Joined Florida Atlantic in the fall of 2026 as the Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Equipment.

At North Dakota State

In January of 2025, became an equipment, facility & operations graduate assistant with North Dakota State athletics, supporting equipment operations across multiple Olympic sports.
Trusted with daily equipment operations for multiple programs during their seasons, serving as the primary point of contact for coaches and staff.
Managed laundry, heat-pressing, uniform care, stain treatment, and apparel distribution while maintaining accurate sizing charts and inventory logs.
Coordinated daily equipment room organization by restocking essential inventory, labeling team vaults, and preparing ready-to-use gear for practices and game days.
Assisted with daily facility operations to ensure optimal conditions for practices and athletic events, while collaborating with internal departments and external partners to execute events and resolve logistical needs in real time.
Supervised interns and fostered a positive, team-oriented environment to support operational success.

At West Virginia

While a student at West Virginia, became a student manager for the WVU baseball team in September of 2020, coordinating with other interns to meet program standards and complete daily operational tasks including practice and game day set-up and takedown.
Worked closely with the equipment manager to ensure bats and gear met NCAA specifications.
Filled roles as necessary, completing tasks such as running music for practice and pregame, tracking gameplay data, and coordinating pre- and post-game meals.

Personal
Education: Graduated from West Virginia in May of 2024 with a Bachelor of Science degree in coaching performance sciences. Furthered his education, receiving his master’s degree in sport management from North Dakota State in May 2026.