LAKE WALES, Fla - Warner University Athletics Department has officially chosen Sean Hanrahan to be the new athletic director. Hanrahan brings a distinguished career in sports and education that spans more than two decades, a wealth of experience and expertise, and a track record of success.

    Hanrahan previously served as the head men's basketball coach for the past eighteen years which resulted in five conference championships, six national tournament appearances, regional and conference Coach of the Year awards. Hanrahan is the winningest coach in program history and has been an integral part of Warner University since he arrived in 2006. 
The Cincinnati, Ohio native played, Hanrahan played basketball at Hanover College, where he graduated 1999 with a double major in psychology and physical education. 

Prior to joining Warner, Hanrahan was heavily involved in all aspects of the Florida Southern College men's basketball program from recruiting to speaking at the infamous 6th Man Club for five seasons. While at Florida Southern, Hanrahan was instrumental in five Conference Championships.

Prior to his time at Florida Southern, Hanrahan was on the staff of another local Division II power, Rollins College in Winter Park. He spent two years at Rollins, he played a major role in recruiting and ran the largest basketball camp in program history.

For the last fifteen years, Hanrahan has prepared himself for his new role by developing relationships and learning the athletic business in all sports. He became a mainstay in the athletic world by working with athletes and administrators from the NBA, WNBA, NFL, Major League Soccer, Women's Olympic Soccer Team, and Women's Lacrosse. He has directed community service projects and school activations for sports marketing companies like Pro camps and LEJ. One of his favorite experiences is working for Michael Jordan Flight School for eighteen years in Santa Barbara, California.

Coach Hanrahan had this to say about his new position. " I am honored and grateful for the opportunity that Dr. Hoag and the Warner Leadership Team have given me. My wife and I love Warner; we have helped move students into the dorms for eighteen years. It is a special place.  We have raised our children on this campus. There have been great examples to follow in this position. As the new athletic director, I will continue to hire Christ centered coaches that lead to glorify God in their sport, in the classroom and in the community. I believe sports are a vehicle that most students can relate to. It is a vehicle to help bring them closer to God and empower them to be more than athletes. The ball stops bouncing for everyone. It is our mission to equip them spiritually and educationally. The best part about this new journey are the coaches on staff and the administration I get to work with everyday. It is a challenging and time consuming position, And my family and I are all In!" 

Head Coach - Notre Dame Basketball - Micah Shrewsberry had this to say about Hanrahan

"Warner University Athletics is in great hands with the hiring of Sean Hanrahan as its next Athletic Director. Sean has guided the men's basketball program to unprecedented heights during his tenure. He now gets the opportunity to put that same energy into all of the other athletic programs." 

GM - Boston Celtics - Brad Stevens had this to say about Hanrahan

Congrats to both Sean and Warner University on his transition to Athletic Director.  Sean has always been most passionate about the people he gets to work and compete with.  In this role, he'll get an even greater chance to utilize his strengths to impact more people - all the coaches and athletes in the department.  He brings so much to the table - and I know he is excited to continue at Warner with this new role."

Warner University President - David Hoag is excited for Hanrahans new chapter at Warner saying, 

"Sean has devoted 18 years of faithful service to Warner University.  His unwavering commitment to our athletic programs has set a benchmark of excellence. On and off of the court Sean continues to be a Christlike example.  I look forward to seeing what the next chapter looks like with Warner athletics."