Sherrone Moore, the head football coach at Michigan, has been focused on strengthening his support staff since taking on his new role. Recently, he made a significant addition to his team by bringing on Erin Dunston as the new Director of Operations in Ann Arbor. Dunston, who previously served as Ohio State’s Assistant AD of Football Recruiting & Events, is highly regarded in the industry and is known for her exceptional work in Columbus.
In her new role at Michigan, Dunston will be responsible for handling the program’s planning and logistics. She will report to Scott Goldschmidt, the program’s Associate Athletic Director of Operations, and will work closely with Kayli Johnson, Michigan’s Director of On-Campus Recruiting. Johnson was previously mentored by Dunston, highlighting the strong connections within the team.
Dunston is not the first hire that Moore has made from rival schools. He also brought on running backs coach Tony Alford from Ohio State and Johnson from Michigan State. This strategic recruitment of top talent from competing programs underscores Moore’s commitment to building a strong and competitive team at Michigan.
Prior to her time at Ohio State, Dunston worked in football operations at Kansas and Purdue. She holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Delaware and a master’s degree from LSU. In a recent NBC Sports profile, Dunston expressed her passion for football and her ambition to become an athletic director in the future. She emphasized the multifaceted nature of her role in recruiting, highlighting the importance of relationship-building, logistics, and operational efficiency.
Dunston’s appointment as the Director of Operations at Michigan marks a significant development for the program. Her experience and expertise in recruiting and event coordination will undoubtedly strengthen the team’s operations and contribute to its success on and off the field. As the team prepares for the upcoming season, Dunston’s leadership will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth and effective operations for the program.
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