Historically, Bemidji State has been fairly progressive in that realm. In Division II, that number drops to 21%. Only 24% of NCAA athletic director roles are held by women. That’s the biggest thing.”Īccording to a 2020 study by Women Leaders in College Sports, But modeling the behaviors that you want to see builds respect. “Sometimes, as a woman, it feels like you have to do it twice as well to get half the credit. “Ultimately, the job is the job, and we have to do it well,” she said.
University officials introduced her with a confidence that conveyed Lauritsen was the right person for the job - man or woman - which is exactly how she landed it. To publicly address all of Beaver Territory for the first time.Īn enthusiastic crowd welcomed her with excitement, hope and open arms. A few days later, all 5-foot-1 of her stood tall at a podium - with a little assist from a stepstool.
Lauritsen further proved that point on July 1, when she became Bemidji State’s new athletic director. “I was never put in a situation where it didn’t seem possible to do whatever I wanted to do.” “My family - my parents especially - put me in a situation where I saw female role models from day one,” she said. Other than that isolated episode, Lauritsen has been able to chase whatever opportunities her heart desires. “I’m also like 5-foot-1, so I don’t think Pat would have ever taken me.” He told me, ‘You should probably practice a little bit harder than what you do,’” she laughed. “I told my dad that I wanted to play for Pat Summitt at Tennessee. Now able to lightheartedly reflect on a childhood letdown, Lauritsen remembers that as one of the only times she was ever told no. BEMIDJI - When Britt Lauritsen was growing up, she dreamed of playing for legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt.
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