STATESBORO, Ga. - Georgia Southern Director of Athletics Tom Kleinlein has agreed to and signed a contract extension to remain the leader of the athletic department, as announced Friday. Kleinlein's new contract is for four years through July 30, 2021 with the option to extend the deal one year at some point that can be executed by either party.
"My family and I appreciate Dr. Jaimie Hebert and the Athletic Foundation coming together to create this contract," Kleinlein said. "Moving forward, we know that we're a part of the Georgia Southern family for the next several years and I'm really excited about the future of the department.