Director of Athletics

Bio

Mike Pilosof was hired as Director of Athletics at Garden City Community College on January 3, 2022, and oversees 17 programs and more than 300 student-athletes. He brings over 15 years of experience in collegiate athletics, with a background in administration, communications, and program operations.

Since being named Athletic Director, Pilosof has focused on strengthening the department’s structure, external partnerships, and day-to-day operations. During his tenure, Garden City added women’s wrestling and women’s golf and has continued to invest in facilities and program support across multiple sports, including a major update to the weight room with new racks, flooring, and training equipment.

Pilosof has worked with campus leadership and community partners to expand corporate sponsorships and generate new revenue, supporting initiatives such as video board installations and facility enhancements.

He has placed an emphasis on consistency across the department, including recruiting support, compliance, and operational oversight, with the goal of providing each program the structure and resources needed to improve and compete at a higher level.

Academically, Garden City student-athletes have consistently performed at a high level, with 11 or more programs posting team GPAs of 3.0 or higher and more than 80 student-athletes earning NJCAA All-Academic honors in a single year.

The department has also seen competitive progress across multiple programs, including a bowl victory in football, a program-best season for women’s soccer in 2025, and a region semifinal appearance for men’s soccer. Broncbuster Athletics has also experienced success at the national level, including a fourth-place finish in men’s golf at the NJCAA National Championship and national champions in track and field.

The department has also produced NJCAA All-Americans across multiple sports during his tenure, including selections in basketball, football, softball, and track and field.

Pilosof has also worked to strengthen the department’s connection to the community through increased outreach, communication, and engagement with local businesses and supporters.

In addition to his campus responsibilities, Pilosof is actively involved at the national level, serving on the NJCAA Division I Women’s Golf Committee, NJCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Committee, NJCAA Division I Men’s Volleyball Committee, and NJCAA Division I Softball Committee.

Prior to his current role, Pilosof served as Assistant Athletic Director and Sports Information Director at GCCC from 2016 to 2021, where he oversaw media relations, game operations, and digital communications.

Before transitioning into collegiate athletics administration, he worked in broadcasting in Garden City, including serving as Sports Director for the Western Kansas Broadcast Center, earning multiple state and regional broadcasting awards, and holding roles at Wright Radio and KWOX Radio in Oklahoma.

Pilosof earned his Master of Science in Sport Management from the University of Kansas and his Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.