HAMDEN, Conn. – Quinnipiac University Athletics has announced the hiring of Matthew Raidbard, as revealed by the department on Monday, Jan. 8. Raidbard will serve as Quinnipiac's Senior Associate Athletic Director of Compliance and Student Development.
 
In his new role, Raidbard will oversee all aspects of the athletic department's compliance efforts. Additionally, he will direct all student-athlete life, skill, and leadership development programming.
 
"I am thrilled to be joining the Bobcat Family, and want to thank Greg Amodio for this amazing opportunity," Raidbard said. "I look forward to working with the exceptional coaches and staff, and to doing everything I can to support the student-athletes and enhance their experience."
 
"We're looking forward to welcoming Matt Raidbard to our Quinnipiac family," said Quinnipiac Director of Athletics Greg Amodio. "Matt's expertise in many different areas of collegiate athletics will prove to be a key addition to our staff as we continue to find ways to enhance our student-athlete experience. We're excited for Matt to help lead our efforts in both the student development and compliance areas, and we can't wait for him to get to campus!"
Raidbard will provide oversight on all facets of the department's compliance program, serving as the direct contact for coaches, staff members and student-athletes regarding NCAA rules. He will develop and supervise a comprehensive rules education program for the entire department with a heavy focus on newly adopted legislation.
 
He will also pioneer all aspects of student-athlete development programming designed to enhance personal, leadership and professional skills. Raidbard will lead group discussions and workshops designed to enhance the growth of Quinnipiac's student-athletes, helping current Bobcats foster skill sets required to succeed both personally and professionally.
 
Raidbard brings a wealth of student-development experience to Quinnipiac. He most recently served as Manhattan College's Senior Associate AD for NCAA Compliance and Student-Athlete wellness, working closely with the Athletic Director to manage the day-to-day operations of the department. While at Manhattan (since July 2022), Raidbard directed oversight and responsibility for the Jaspers compliance, academic success, student-athlete development, sports medicine and strength and conditioning offices/staffs. He led the charge on the department's strategic plan, which centers on ways to enhance the student-athlete experience/provide more resources to support college athletes.
 
He is also the owner and founder of Raidbard Sports Leadership Consulting (August 2021 – present), providing leadership education and training to coaches and administrators throughout all levels off collegiate athletics. The company specializes in assisting athletic coaches/administrators in acquiring the tools necessary to practice the behaviors that align with each individual's personal leadership style.
 
Raidbard previously spent time at the University of Hartford (February 2020 – August 2021). His most recent title at Hartford was Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director of Administration, Compliance & Student-Athlete Success – where he led the development and implementation of the athletic department's strategic plan. Raidbard was responsible for overseeing the operations of the compliance, academics, student-athlete welfare, facilities, events, sports medicine, strength & conditioning, and diversity, equity, and inclusion offices while at Hartford.
 
He also made professional stops at University of Northern Colorado (July 2019 – February 2020) and Chicago State University (August 2016 – February 2019). Raidbard served as Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance at Northern Colorado, and as Associate Athletic Director for Compliance at Chicago State. 
 
In addition to his student-athlete experience & compliance background, Raidbard has made multiple stops in the industry on the coaching side. He has worked for Chicago State University (August 2010 – August 2018), Dartmouth College (August 2008 – May 2009) and Western New Mexico (August 2006 – June 2008) as an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. Raidbard also served as Video Coordinator/Executive Assistant at Florida Gulf Coast University in 2009/2010.
 
Raidbard graduated from Indiana University at Bloomington with a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies & History in 2006. He then earned a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership at Western New Mexico University in 2008. In 2019, Raidbard received his Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Educational Leadership from Chicago State University.
 
He has published a peer-reviewed journal article "How division I, II, and III men's college basketball head coaches perceive themselves as leaders" in The Sport Journal, and has also produced a book "Lead Like a Pro: Effective Leadership Styles for Athletic Coaches" – which was released in the fall of 2021.