Jim Spillers
Associate Dean of Athletics

Jim Spillers became Grossmont's Associate Dean for Athletics July 1 and assumed responsibility for the college's 16 intercollegiate teams with an annual budget of $879,000. Spillers comes to Grossmont from San Diego State University, where he was associate athletic director for facilities and operations. At SDSU, he was also assistant track coach.

“I am looking forward to moving from one great experience to a great opportunity at Grossmont,” Spillers said. “I am also looking forward to providing leadership to keep Griffin programs flourishing in keeping with a fantastic tradition.”

Nearly 500 student-athletes participate in nine women's and seven men's teams. Grossmont teams compete in three sports conferences, the Foothill, Orange and Pacific Coast conferences.

“Our proudest accomplishments are the hundreds of student-athletes who graduate and then transfer to four-year universities, often with full scholarships,” said Grossmont President Dr. Ted Martinez, Jr. “Earlier this year, we were asked to showcase our student-athlete academic advising model at the American Associate of Community Colleges' national convention. Jim will be an energetic and focused leader for our intercollegiate athletic program.”

Spillers is an SDSU graduate, where he competed in track and field, and is also a graduate of California community colleges.