Boyle Named New Redbird Football Director of Operations

NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State football head coach Brock Spack announced the hiring of Holden Boyle as the program's new Director of Football Operations on Monday.

"Holden brings a wealth of experience to this role and came highly recommended to us," Spack said. "With everything going on and the uncertainty surrounding college athletics right now, it's a comfort knowing we have someone in the role that knows the right decisions to make and is able to adapt quickly to changes. His experience at Arizona State as an undergrad and at Western Illinois the past three years has prepared him well for success in our program and we are excited to work with Holden planning for the 2020 season."

Boyle comes to Illinois State after spending three seasons at Western Illinois in the same role. In his role at ISU, Boyle will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program, handling team logistics, schedules, travel, practice preparation, overseeing the football budget as well as supervising the Redbirds' recruiting efforts and support staff.

"I cannot begin to express how excited I am to be a part of Coach Spack's staff and the Illinois State football program," Boyle said. "I'm extremely fortunate to be able to work with such an experienced coaching staff and I look forward to meeting our student-athletes and support staff.  Everyone I have met so far has been warm and welcoming, so I cannot wait to get to work."

While at WIU, Boyle oversaw the day-to-day operations of the football program which included team travel, management of the football program's budget, camps and clinics, game day operations, external communications and other administrative responsibilities. He also served as a liaison to various departments on campus including compliance, housing and dining and athletic academic advising among others. He joined the Leatherneck program after spending two years at Arizona State working in the operations and recruiting departments.

A Chicago native, Boyle is a graduate of Arizona State where he earned two bachelor's degrees in business management and sports business. He earned his masters of sport management at Western Illinois in the spring of 2019.

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