With 40 state titles, 32 in South Coast Conference hosted sports, in Jennum's tenure, Mt. SAC continues to be the athletics leader among California's 116 community colleges. To date, the Mounties' 225 SCC all-time titles are the most of any member college.
On June 11, Jennum will be presented with the AD of the Year Award during the 59th NACDA Convention at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. This award recognizes and celebrates the dedication and positive impact of 28 athletics directors across various levels, showcasing their unwavering commitment to student-athletes, campuses, and their local communities
"This is a tremendous honor, but it's not a solo accomplishment," Jennum said. "It's a collective achievement, made possible by the dedication of my staff, coaches, student-athletes, and the unwavering support from our administration and Board of Trustees. This recognition truly belongs to every individual associated with Mt. SAC!"
Jennum has been at the helm of the Mt. SAC athletics since August, 2010, overseeing 24 sports. Under his guidance, Mt. SAC has reached lofty heights including the Learfield Sports Directors Cup Championship in 2014-15. The Mounties secured an impressive 12 NATYCAA Daktronics Cup Championships in the state association division.
Recently helped by the groundwork of Jennum, Mt. SAC completed construction on facility upgrades, including updating Hilmer Lodge Stadium, a new multi-floor gymnasium and aquatics facility, along with a recently completed, six-court sand volleyball facility,
Mt. SAC hosted the 3C2A Women's Volleyball Championship in December and just successfully hosted the state basketball tournament Mar. 14-17, which included a packed gym of fans for the women's final. The school will also host other various state tourneys later this spring.
To view the complete NACDA Athletics Directors of the Year release click on the link below:
https://nacda.com/news/2024/3/20/nacda-nacda-announces-2023-24-athletics-directors-of-the-year.aspx
To view the Joe Jennum's complete bio, click on the link below:
https://www.mtsacathletics.com/athletics/ad_info
(Various information in this release courtesy of Mt. San Antonio sports information)
