Cottrell Hill

Cottrell Hill currently serves as the Assistant Athletics Director of Facilities & Events and oversees game management for Football, Men's Basketball, and Softball, while also handling other duties at San José State. He began his tenure at SJSU Athletics in July 2016 as a Facilities & Events Coordinator, a role he held until 2021. From 2021 to 2022, he was promoted to the Director of Facilities & Events.

He holds a BS in Kinesiology with a Minor in African American Studies (2015) and an MA in Kinesiology Sports Studies (2022), both from San Jose State University.

His previous work experience includes:

• Student Event Manager at SJSU Athletics Department (2009-2013)
• San José State Event Center Operations Lead (2010-2016)
• Levi Stadium Event Logistics Lead (2014-2016)

Throughout his career in sports management, he has been involved in numerous major events, such as Super Bowl 50 & 60, NHL Stadium Series, Pac-12 Championships, College Football Playoff Host Site, March Madness in San Jose, SJSU Commencements, and SJSU Concert Series. He has also been a part of major renovations and improvements to Spartan Athletic Facilities during his time at SJSU, including the Spartan Soccer Complex, Tennis Court Complex, Softball Field & Batting Cages, Habbas Law Athletic Center, Beach Volleyball, and Spartan Volleyball Gymnasium 

Cottrell resides in South San Jose with his wife, Kelaiah Hill, and their dog, Archer.