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28 | “When the cheering stops” w/Dereck Whittenburg
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Today in the Big Chair Dere... We have. Derek Whittenburg! Join us as we discuss Being a graduate assistant humbling experience; how Being a champ prepares you to attack a career; The hardest thing is controlling outside forces; What is a Scout?; how you get into more than one hall of fame; and What do you do when the cheering stops?
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Dereck Whittenburg, a member of NC State’s 1983 national championship men’s basketball team, began his role as Associate Athletic Director for Community Relations and Student Support in October 2015.
“The legacy of NC State University is such a rich and progressive hub of academic and athletic excellence,” said Whittenburg.” “The privilege of playing here and now working here to service our students, administration, alumni, and the greater community is one of the greatest honors of my career. My wife Jacqueline and I are excited and are grateful to Chancellor Randy Woodson and Athletic Director Debbie Yow for their collective confidence in affording me this historic opportunity.”
Whittenburg worked with the Wolfpack men’s basketball program as Senior Assistant to the Head Coach/Director of Player Development for two years prior to accepting his current position.
The new position will develop and promote programming aimed to benefit current and former student-athletes, while also working to cultivate relationships with local and regional businesses regarding future employment opportunities for Wolfpack graduates.
Additionally, Whittenburg’s new role will include speaking at and hosting events for the athletic department and other affiliated organizations and supporting on-campus recruiting initiatives for each of Wolfpack’s 23 varsity programs.
“Dereck has been an effective ambassador for NC State Athletics for many years. This position will allow him to continue to have an impact on past, present, and future NC State student-athletes on our 23 varsity teams,” said Director of Athletics Debbie Yow.
Whittenburg will also be advocating for former student-athletes to return to NC State to complete their respective degrees and will serve on NC State’s professional sports panel.
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