Eddie Aenchbacher - Athletic Director, 2020
Dr. Eddie Aenchbacher’s leadership, vision and passion ensured the success of Armstrong Atlantic State University’s athletics during his decades of serving the institution a coach and athletic director. During his 14-years as the school’s athletic director, AASU implemented three new women’s sports, reinstated men’s golf, developed four facility projects, won four NCAA Division II national championships, produced 11 Academic All Americans and garnered two Peach Belt Conference Presidential Academic Awards. Aenchbacher was named the Peach Belt Conference Women’s Coach of the Year in 1991 while coaching cross country and was honored as the 2008-2009 Under Armour Division II/SE Athletic Director of the Year. His ability to motivate, inspire, organize, hire and develop talent elevated the AASU athletic department to new heights.