NORFOLK, Va. – Old Dominion University Director of Athletics Dr. Wood Selig has announced the promotion of Ted Alexander to Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Relations, Selig announced on Friday.
“Ted Alexander has been a valued member of ODU athletics for over nine years in a variety of broadcasting, media relations, sales, and marketing related roles. His background in TV, radio, and print media combined with his dynamic interpersonal and mentoring skills make him a perfect choice for our Senior Associate AD for external operations,” Selig said. “As new media, including increased strategic use of social media, continue to be developed along with the growth of traditional media, Ted is perfectly positioned to lead the way for content production and distribution for the benefit of our alumni, fans, community, coaches, and student-athletes.”
Alexander will continue to serve as the “Voice of the Monarchs” for football and men’s basketball, and oversee all aspects of the production, distribution, creative and video services and licensing. He will supervise the athletic communications staff as well as the creative and video services department and work closely with ODU Sports Properties. He will be the liaison between the athletic department and local and national media, and act as the athletic spokesperson.
Alexander has been ODU’s Director of Broadcasting the last five years, and has been the “Voice of the Monarchs” men’s basketball team for nine seasons and the football voice for seven years.
"I'm truly excited for this next chapter and I want to thank President Broderick and Wood Selig for providing this opportunity to me,” Alexander said. “No one person can replace Debbie White, but I'm confident the team we have in place will be able to help move ODU Athletics forward."
Prior to that, Alexander spent 15 years in television as sports director, anchor and reporter and 15 more years on the radio air waves as a host and program director.
What They’re Saying About Ted Alexander
“Nobody has done a better job over the years promoting ODU sports than Ted. He had an outstanding career as a TV broadcaster, and is the most recognizable voice of Monarchs sports. It would be tough for anyone to fill the shoes of Debbie White, but Old Dominion is lucky to have Ted there to step in. Everybody at the Sportswrap is thrilled to be able to work with him.”
Bruce Rader
Sports Director
WAVY-TV (NBC), WVBT-TV (FOX)
“Ted brings a wealth of experience to this position, and has earned the respect of the sports media throughout the region. His broadcasting and video skills will be invaluable for delivering the ODU message to fans, and leading the department in the fast paced, digital age. “
Debbie White
Former ODU Senior Associate AD for External Relations
"Ted Alexander has always been a friend of News3. His knowledge of local sports and his enthusiasm for Old Dominion athletics are unparalleled. We congratulate him on this new role as Senior Associate AD for External Relations, and look forward to continuing to work with him to build a stronger relationship with ODU, its' student athletes, coaches and fans."
Kevin Rafferty
WTKR TV News Operations Manager
“I’m happy for Ted. I remember when he worked for Channel 3, he was truly a gentleman, true class all the way. He is a huge asset to Old Dominion. He is a treat to listen to on ODU radio broadcasts.
Brian Smith
WVEC Sports Reporter