Coach Comes Home Pat Mashuda returns to lead Chowan Athletics.
So m e pe o pl e say you can't go home again, but Patrick Mashuda might beg to differ. Chowan University President Dr. Chris White recently announced his appointment as Vice President for Athletics. This marks a return home for Mashuda, who spent 12 years within the department in various roles before departing in May of 2016 to pursue a longtime dream of coaching Division I basketball as assistant coach at Kent State University in Ohio. "I am absolutely thrilled to bring Pat Mashuda back to Chowan where he belongs," Dr. White said. " He brings to his new role a knowledge of NCAA and conference rules and guidelines." Mashuda played a pivotal role in the revival of the athletic department at Chowan during his previous tenure. Not only was he the head women’s basketball coach for 12 seasons, he also served as the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance. He aided in the school’s
transition from NCAA DIII to NCAA DII in 2005-2006 as the Director of Compliance and served as part of the athletic department administrative team as Associate Director of Athletics before his departure. In May 2016 he was honored as Chowan University Male Staff Member of the Year. "I always hoped my journey with Chowan wasn't finished yet," Mashuda said. "Even when I left, I felt there would be a return trip. I just didn't know it would be this quick. When Dr. White called me about the opportunity, I couldn't pass it up." As head coach of the Hawks women’s basketball team, Mashuda led the team to an NCAA Atlantic Regional Tournament appearance in 2016, the first ever appearance in school history, and the program's first-ever 20-win season with a 20-9 overall record. A six-time CIAA Coach of the Week recipient, Mashuda took Chowan to two
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semifinal appearances in the conference tournament. In addition, the team tied for first place in the division as a second-year member in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). The program also had one of the largest comeback wins in CIAA Tournament history (19 points) under his guidance. Mashuda recruited and developed eight all-conference selections, three rookies of the year and six rookie team members. Mashuda served as a member of the NCAA DII Regional Ranking Committee while on staff at Chowan as well as on several university and conference committees. In addition, he oversaw internships and taught in the Sport Management program. He boasts a variety of coaching and administrative experience at all three levels of the NCAA. His knowledge and experience will help lead the Chowan University Athletic Department to new heights.
