McNeese Athletics Press Conference Welcomes New Athletic Director
Apr 13, 2026 12:17PM ● By Kelsey Swire
A press conference was held on Monday, April 13, 2026, to formally introduce Bridget Martin as the new Director of Athletics at McNeese State University. The presentation took place in the End Zone Club at the Jack Doland Field House.
Martin, a key pillar of McNeese Athletics and the Southwest Louisiana community for more than 40 years, is the first female to hold the role of Director of Athletics at McNeese and one of only four women ADs in Louisiana history joining Sandy Barbour (Tulane, 1996-99), Sheila Thompson Johnson (Louisiana Christian, 2000-2004), and Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes (Dillard, 2006-2022).
Watch the press conference below and read more on mcneesesports.com.
Martin, a key pillar of McNeese Athletics and the Southwest Louisiana community for more than 40 years, is the first female to hold the role of Director of Athletics at McNeese and one of only four women ADs in Louisiana history joining Sandy Barbour (Tulane, 1996-99), Sheila Thompson Johnson (Louisiana Christian, 2000-2004), and Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes (Dillard, 2006-2022).
Watch the press conference below and read more on mcneesesports.com.