Anthony Bennett joined the Winston-Salem State University Department of Athletics for his first year of service in 2010-11. Since then, he has been an integral part of the recent success of Rams and Lady Rams athletics. Bennett serves as WSSU’s Associate Athletic Director for NCAA Compliance. With a wealth of knowledge and experience to his credit he is well prepared to help guide the student-athletes of Winston-Salem State University as he helps to ensure the Athletic Department remains in full compliance with all NCAA rules and procedures.
Bennett spent the past five years as the Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Affairs and NCAA Compliance Officer at Fayetteville State University. During his time at Fayetteville State, Bennett carried out a number of duties. He coordinated logistics for all sporting and athletic events while simultaneously serving as the liaison between the Department of Athletics and other offices at the university.
In addition to his duties at Fayetteville State, Bennett served on numerous national and local committees. He is a member of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics, the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals and the National Association of Athletics Compliance Coordinators.
Prior to beginning his career in collegiate athletics, Bennett served as a lecturer at Fayetteville State University and held the title of program director in both the FSU Department of Business Education and in the FSU Student Support Services Department.
Bennett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Fayetteville State in 1995. He returned to FSU to earn a Master’s of Business Administration degree in 2000. He is the father of two children, a son Bryce, and a daughter Graycen.
