ATHENS, W.Va. – With so many new faces around the Carter Center for the 2025-26 school year, the Concord Sports Information Department will be highlighting all full-time employees in a Get to Know series throughout the first few weeks of the new athletic year.
Whether those friendly faces have been in Athens for five days or five decades, you'll know more about everyone in the Concord Athletic Department.
Name: Steve Cox
Position: Co-Director of Compliance/Color Commentator on MEC-TV for Concord Football and Men's Basketball
College: Salem College, now University (Bachelor's), West Virginia (Master's)
Years at Concord: 46
How did you land at Concord?
I came to Concord in the fall of 1978 as an assistant men's basketball coach and admissions counselor.
Tell us a little bit about where you're from.
Grew up in Harrison County. Graduated from Bristol High School in 1970. Went on to Salem College for undergrad, then received my master's from West Virginia University which is a short drive from my hometown of Bristol, West Virginia. Â
What's been your most rewarding experience as an athlete or coach?
Having two men's basketball teams (1991, 1997) finish in the final 16 in the nation. Â
Outside of family, who's had the biggest positive influence on your life?
Don Christie—Concord Hall of Fame coach and athletic director
What makes Concord such a special place?
The people
Favorite vacation spot?
Anywhere with family.
Go-to junk food?
Any kind of chicken. Pizza is a close second.
What advice would you give today's college student that you have found most valuable?
Go to a school that fits you.
What's one bucket list item that you have crossed off and are most proud of?
Went to Europe
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