Bio

Dwayne Saunders is a seasoned athletics administrator and head basketball coach with over 15 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics, sports leadership, and program development.  Currently serving as the Director of Athletics and Men’s Head Basketball Coach at Delaware County Community College, Saunders provides strategic leadership and oversight for all athletic operations, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and NJCAA standards. 

Under his leadership, Delaware County Community College’s athletic program has experienced unprecedented growth-expanding from 14-93 intercollegiate student-athletes in just three years.  Saunders has elevated the department’s profile by transitioning club sports, women’s volleyball and men’s soccer, to intercollegiate status, establishing the college’s first athletic training room, and creating comprehensive department policies and operating procedures.  

As Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Saunders has built a competitive and academically strong program, compiling a 72-59 record over five seasons.  His teams have produced multiple NJCAA All-Academic honorees, All-Conference selections, All NJCAA region 19 and one NJCAA athlete of the Year.  Off the court, he has implemented structured academic progress reporting through the Connect2Success system, emphasizing student-athlete retention and success. 

Before returning to Delaware County, Saunders served as Director or Recreation and Wellness at Elizabeth City State University, where he overall multi-million dollar facility renovations and expanded campus wellness initiatives.  He also held administrative and coaching roles at Goldey-Beacom College, contributing to NCAA compliance, facility management, and fundraising efforts.  His career began with an internship in athletic event and facility management at Lehigh University, where he coordinated major Division I and professional sporting events.  

Saunders holds a Master of Science in Management and Leadership with a concentration in Sport Management from East Stroudsburg University and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Lock Haven University, where he was also a member of the men’s basketball team.  

A committed advocate for holistic student-athlete development, Saunders is known for fostering a culture of academic excellence, integrity, and community engagement- ensuring that athletics serves as a platform for education, leadership, and lifelong success.