Seminole State College of Florida has named Diana Couch of Titusville as its new director of athletics.

Couch brings more than 30 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics leadership, including athletic administration, coaching, recruitment, and student-athlete development. Most recently, she served as director of intercollegiate athletics at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Illinois, where she led a transformative period of academic excellence, competitive success, and strong campus integration.

Diana Couch's athletic philosophy centers on a holistic student-athlete experience that prioritizes academic excellence, personal development, and competitive success. She fosters a culture of engagement and leadership by integrating academic honors programs and creating opportunities for student-athletes to grow both on and off the field. Committed to unity and collaboration, she builds strong departmental connections while pursuing high performance and advancement opportunities for her athletes.

Prior to her time at Lincoln Land, Couch served as associate director of athletics and later director of athletics at Florida State College at Jacksonville, where she also served as head women's basketball coach. She also brings an extensive coaching background, including head coaching roles at Indian River State College, Fort Scott Community College, and Neosho County Community College, as well as assistant coaching experience at Newman University in Wichita, Kansas, and Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas. Across these institutions, she combined competitive success with a strong emphasis on academic achievement and student development.

"I am committed to creating an environment where student-athletes, coaches, and staff feel genuinely supported and empowered to succeed academically, athletically, and personally," said Couch. "Returning home to Florida and Region 8 is especially meaningful, and I look forward to building strong connections across campus and within the community while continuing to elevate the student-athlete experience."

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