Clarkson University recently named Scott Smalling as an Assistant Athletic Director. Smalling has served as the Director of the Cheel Campus Center since October of 2002. He previously held the position of Arena Director at both Walker Arena and Cheel Arena from 1987-1996.

In his duties as assistant athletic director, Smalling will oversee all fundraising and promotions for the Clarkson Athletic Department along with supervising the Sports Information Office. He will also continue as the Director of the Cheel Campus Center, which includes overseeing the overall operation of the 4,000 capacity Cheel Arena.

“We are very fortunate to have someone of Scott’s ability on our staff,” stated Clarkson Athletic Director Steve Yianoukos. “We are looking for Scott to increase the fundraising efforts for our department. He is well respected at Clarkson and in the community.”

Before coming to Clarkson, Smalling worked for the village and town of Potsdam, serving as the Director of Potsdam Recreation. He also acted as the Director of the 5,000-seat Pinebridge Coliseum in Spruce Pine, NC, where he handled the public relations and scheduling for the Pinebridge Bucks Atlantic Coast Hockey League team in 1983.

Smalling has also served as an assistant coach and head coach for Clarkson’s baseball team, and was the head coach for the Potsdam Central School’s Varsity baseball team from 1985-87.

From January 1996 until October of 2002, Smalling was employed by A. Cappione, Inc. where he was responsible for all aspects of promotion, public relations, sales and merchandising in retail industry.

Smalling, who makes his home in Hannawa Falls with his wife Mary Jane and their three sons, is a 1980 graduate of Brockport State with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, Specialization in Sports Management.