TJ Shelton has served as the James C. Wyant Director of Athletics and Chair of Physical Education at Case Western Reserve University since January 1, 2022. In this role, he oversees the university’s NCAA Division III athletic programs and physical education offerings. Under Shelton’s leadership, CWRU has reached unprecedented heights in national athletic performance. The university achieved its three highest finishes ever in the Learfield Directors’ Cup standings, including a historic 23rd-place finish in 2023–24. The men’s tennis team captured the department’s first NCAA Team Championship and women's soccer was national runner up in 2023. During his tenure, CWRU has won nine conference titles and made 33 NCAA postseason appearances, with 69 student- athletes earning All-American honors reflecting the broad success across multiple programs. Nine student-athletes were also awarded the Elite 90 award for highest grade point average at a NCAA championship.
Before arriving at CWRU, Shelton served on athletics administrative staffs at The Ohio State University and Washington University in St. Louis, contributing significantly to the university’s sustained academic and competitive excellence. Shelton holds both a B.A. in Sports Business Management and an M.Ed. in Sports Administration from Wichita State University.
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