Grace’s Briscoe Earns Sixth CL Athletic Director-of-the-Year Honor
JACKSON, Mich. – The Crossroads League announced on Tuesday that Grace's Chad Briscoe had been named the Crossroads League Athletic Director of the Year for the sixth time, with four of those honors coming in the past six years.
"I am humbled to receive this recognition from my peers," expressed Briscoe. "This honor is truly a reflection of our coaches, student-athletes and leadership at Grace. Their commitment to pursuing excellence while honoring Christ is what makes Grace Athletics special. I am grateful to serve alongside such outstanding Athletic Directors throughout the Crossroads League, whose friendship and leadership continue to strengthen our league."
In his 18th year as the Athletic Director at GC, Briscoe oversaw the completion of new team rooms for the softball, men's soccer and women's soccer programs, while seeing the completion of the baseball complex update at Tom Roy – UPI Park.
Briscoe also continued to represent Grace and the Crossroads League while serving in various other administrative roles. During the 2025-2026 year, Briscoe worked as the NCCAA President, continued his stint on the NAIA Men's Basketball Selection Committee, was elected to the NACDA Executive Committee and served as the Athletic Directors' Vice-Chair within the Crossroads League. For his efforts, Briscoe was also recognized as the NACDA NAIA Athletic Director of the year.
The Crossroads League Athletic Director-of-the-Year honor is voted on by the 10 Athletic Directors from the Crossroads League and announced each summer.
Crossroads League Athletic Director of the Year Recipients
2025-2026 – Chad Briscoe, Grace
2024-2025 – Chad Briscoe, Grace
2023-2024 – Steve Downing, Marian
2022-2023 – Steve Downing, Marian
2021-2022 – Chad Briscoe, Grace
2020-2021 – Chad Briscoe, Grace
2019-2020 – Mark DeMichael, Indiana Wesleyan
2018-2019 – Mark DeMichael, Indiana Wesleyan
2017-2018 – Josh Gleason, Goshen
2016-2017 – Chad Briscoe, Grace
2015-2016 – Mark DeMichael, Indiana Wesleyan
2014-2015 – Mark DeMichael, Indiana Wesleyan
2013-2014 – Lori Culler, Huntington
2012-2013 – Tim Demant, Goshen
2011-2012 – Mark DeMichael, Indiana Wesleyan
2010-2011 – Angie Fincannon, Taylor
2009-2010 – Chad Briscoe, Grace