John Sisemore
NSU to introduce John Sisemore as its new athletic director this Thursday
TAHLEQUAH — Northeastern State University Athletics is hosting a press conference
on July 7 to introduce its new athletic director John Sisemore.
The press conference will take place in the community room of the NSU Event Center
at 1:30 p.m. Joining NSU Athletic Director John Sisemore will be MIAA Commissioner
Mike Racy and other NSU representatives.
Sisemore replaces Matt Cochran who served as NSU’s athletic director. Coming to NSU
from Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri, Sisemore served as athletic director for
seven years and head coach of the Roughrider Softball team for eight years. As a coach,
Sisemore led his team to a 403-97 overall record and to several Region 16 championships.
During his tenure, the Roughrider Softball program was recognized as one of the best
in the country.
Prior to his administrative and coaching experience at Crowder College, Sisemore was
an assistant coach for the University of Arkansas softball program from 2009-2012.
While at the University of Arkansas, Sisemore was mentored by retired athletic director
and Razorback Foundation head Frank Broyles.