Colin Hargis & David Deiros

FGCU Athletics

Colin Hargis – Director of Athletics

Colin Hargis was named Florida Gulf Coast University’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in March 2024. He brings two decades of Division I experience, including 15 years at North Carolina State University.

At NC State, Hargis rose to Senior Associate AD for External Relations, leading revenue-generating initiatives that brought in over $27 million annually. Under his leadership, the department set records in revenue growth, including a 327% increase in women’s basketball and 15% in men’s basketball. He also oversaw the school’s multimedia rights partnership with Learfield and led NIL efforts, creating a dedicated NIL position and student-athlete programming.

Hargis began his athletics career at NC State in 2004, later holding roles at USF before returning to NC State for a second stint. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Wingate University and a master’s from NC State.

Originally from Voorheesville, New York, Hargis and his wife, Katie, have two sons, Jacob and Mason.

David Deiros – Associate AD, Strategic Engagement

David Deiros joined FGCU Athletics’ senior staff as Associate Athletics Director for Strategic Engagement on May 19, 2025. In this role, he’ll support daily operations, strategic planning, and community engagement.

Deiros retired as FGCU Softball’s founding and only head coach after 23 seasons, amassing a 779-477-3 record (.620) and leading the program to 18 winning seasons and 10 years of 35+ wins. His teams earned 36 wins over Power 4 opponents, 11 victories over ranked programs, and multiple conference titles, including the 2012 ASUN Championship.

He coached three All-Americans, five ASUN Players of the Year, and numerous All-Conference and Academic honorees. Four of his players are in the FGCU Hall of Fame, and three are also in the ASUN Hall of Fame.

Beyond coaching, Deiros has served as FGCU’s athletics business manager and taught chemistry full-time. He has held leadership roles with the ASUN, NCAA, and FGCU Faculty Senate and was named FGCU’s Administrative and Professional Employee of the Year in 2002–03. He will continue teaching General Chemistry at FGCU.

Before FGCU, Deiros was a successful high school coach and science educator in Collier County. He holds degrees from USF (BS) and the University of Miami (MS).