The history of the position of Athletics Department at Davidson College begins with the Athletic Association, a student organization founded in 1893. The Athletic Association hired coaches who used the title Athletic Director. In 1914, the College agreed to take responsibility for the position of Athletic Director and allowed the Alumni Athletic Association to support assistant coaches. The first athletic director hired by the College was Robert Fetzer, who was replaced in 1915 by his brother William Fetzer.

The office is responsible for managing the activities of all athletic teams, the physical education program, and the Baker Sports Complex.

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