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Andy Fee Named Athletic Director at UC San Diego
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- Jeff Tourial- [email protected]
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September 10, 2025Article Content
UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla has announced the hiring of college sports veteran Andy Fee as the Tritons' new Director of Athletics. Fee will become just the fourth Director of Athletics at UC San Diego since 1966.
"UC San Diego is excited to welcome Andy Fee, a seasoned leader in college sports, as our new Director of Athletics," said Khosla. "Andy's proven commitment to fostering excellence in both academics and athletics aligns perfectly with our university's values. I have no doubt he will propel our nationally recognized Division I athletics program to even greater successes. Go Tritons!"
Fee spent two years at Washington as Deputy AD and Chief of Staff. At UW, Fee oversaw sport administration and strategic initiatives, medical services, student athlete wellness and strength and conditioning. He managed the Huskies' partnership with Learfield Sports Properties, assisted the fundraising for the new men's and women's basketball practice facility, partnered on expanding NIL opportunities and led Washington's transition team to the Big Ten Conference.
Fee served as the primary sport administrator for UW men's basketball and women's and men's rowing, the latter of which won the 2024 National Championship. He also oversaw the department's $150M+ budget while serving 14 months as Acting Athletic Department CFO.
Before relocating to Seattle, Fee spent five years as Director of Athletics at Long Beach State from 2017 to 2022. During this time, Long Beach State's athletic programs found great success as the school advanced to the postseason in 18 of its 19 sports programs in his five-year tenure. The Beach won a pair of national championships in men's volleyball and claimed The Big West Commissioner's Cup three times.
Prior to Long Beach State, Fee served in leadership roles at UC Santa Barbara, University of San Diego and Arizona State. He also served as the Chair of both the NCAA Men's Water Polo Committee and NCAA Water Polo Rules Committee from 2018-2022.
"I am honored and excited to join UC San Diego as Athletics Director during such a dynamic time for Triton athletics," Fee said. "I want to thank Chancellor Khosla and Vice Chancellor Satterlund for their confidence in me and for their unwavering support of scholar-athletes and athletics at UC San Diego. Under the Chancellor's leadership, this university has built something truly special - a Division I program that competes at a championship level while maintaining the academic excellence that defines this institution. Our goal is clear: make UC San Diego the top D1-AAA athletic department in America, with basketball leading the charge and deepening our connections with the campus and San Diego community. I look forward to working with our outstanding coaches, staff, scholar-athletes, and partners to write the next exciting chapter of Triton athletics."
Fee takes over a UC San Diego program that recently completed its transition from NCAA Division II to Division I. The Tritons made NCAA history in March, becoming the first program ever to qualify both its men's and women's basketball teams for the NCAA Tournament in its first season with Division I postseason eligibility. Twenty of UC San Diego's 24 sport programs participated in postseason competition this past season, and UC San Diego teams have captured four conference titles since beginning the transition to Division I. Academically, UC San Diego's federal graduation rate is the highest among public institutions in NCAA Division I or II.
In addition, UC San Diego will begin competing in the West Coast Conference in 2027-28. Fee is no stranger to conference transition. He helped guide Washington into the Big Ten and has spent the last year as Deputy Athletic Director for Seattle U - an institution that just made its own transition to the West Coast Conference in July. While in Seattle, Fee has coordinated the day-to-day operations for the Redhawks' 19-sport program and managed revenue generation units, capital projects, the business office and sport programs.
Fee will begin his new role at UC San Diego on Sept. 15 and will be on-campus in La Jolla full-time beginning next month. He and his wife Nicole will relocate to the San Diego area.
What They Are Saying
"Congratulations to UCSD and Chancellor Khosla on hiring Andy Fee. UCSD is gaining someone who has demonstrated an ability to lead athletic departments, build strong relationships, support student-athletes, and uplift university communities. Andy is a difference maker, and I look forward to watching him impact the Tritons!"
-Pat Chun, Director of Athletics, University of Washington
"I am thrilled to pass the baton to Andy Fee during an historic time at UC San Diego. His proven experience in fundraising, the job he did in leading a Big West institution to sustained competitive success, his impactful time on a fellow UC campus, and his work transitioning both Washington and Seattle U to new conferences will allow Andy to move the Tritons forward at this crossroads in our history. I trust that he will successfully build on the foundation here and am excited to see the future of Triton athletics."
-Earl W. Edwards, Athletic Director Emeritus, UC San Diego; Athletic Director, 2000-2025
"Working with Andy Fee was a true honor. He brings a rare blend of authenticity, creativity, and steady problem-solving to every challenge - and leads with both a clear head and a compassionate heart. Andy always puts the student-athlete experience first, brings humor and humanity to the work, and shows up with integrity in every setting. UC San Diego is gaining a complete athletic director - someone who understands the full scope of leadership, from strategic vision to everyday connection."
-Yasmin Farooq, Women's Rowing Head Coach, University of Washington; Two-time national champion
"Congratulations to UC San Diego on an outstanding hire. Andy Fee is a proven leader whose experience, vision and commitment to student athletes make him an outstanding choice as Athletic Director. From our time together at San Diego to our recent collaboration at Seattle University, I have always admired Andy's energy, creativity and dedication. I know he will make a powerful and lasting impact at UCSD, and I look forward to the spirited competition we'll share in the WCC."
-Shaney Fink, Vice President for Athletics, Seattle University
"Andy Fee is one of the best athletics administrators in the country. I believe UCSD will be well-positioned in athletics for years to come because of Andy's leadership. He has a complete skill set as an AD, he is a tremendous supporter of coaches and student-athletes, he sees the big picture incredibly well, and he is invested heavily in his program's success. UCSD hit a home run with Andy Fee!"
-Jay Johnson, Baseball Head Coach, Louisiana State University; Two-time national champion
"Andy Fee was an exceptional partner and steadfast supporter of our program during his time at Long Beach State. His genuine care for coaches and student-athletes was instrumental to our success, and the lasting impact he made on our teams and players cannot be overstated. Andy's belief in people, combined with his constant willingness to help, elevated all of us and shaped the culture of our program in meaningful ways. I wish Andy and Nicole nothing but the very best as they begin this exciting new chapter at UC San Diego."
-Alan Knipe, Men's Volleyball Head Coach, Long Beach State University; Three-time national champion
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