10/02/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2025 07:39
Concordia University Texas is excited to announce that Matt Wallis has been named the University's new Director of Athletics.
Wallis has served Concordia Texas for more than a decade, leading the women's basketball program since 2013 and most recently serving as associate athletic director. In those roles, he advanced staff development for a department of nearly 50, strengthened donor and community partnerships, launched athletics branding initiatives, and mentored coaches and student-athletes across programs.
"I consider it a true blessing to be appointed as the Director of Athletics at Concordia University Texas," Wallis said. "I am both humbled and honored to be entrusted with this responsibility and fully committed to supporting the continued success of our exceptional coaches and student-athletes."
"Matt's leadership reflects Concordia Texas's mission to prepare students for lives of service and leadership," Concordia Texas President Dr. Kristi Kirk said. "His years of dedication to the University, combined with his proven ability to grow programs and mentor coaches and student-athletes, make him the right person to lead CTX Athletics into the future."
With Wallis stepping into the director role, Brianna Marstaller has been promoted to head coach of the women's basketball program. A CTX alumna and four-year student-athlete, Marstaller has spent more than a decade shaping Tornado Athletics, moving from graduate assistant to associate head coach.
"Brianna Marstaller has been an integral part of Concordia University Texas Athletics," Wallis said. "I have full confidence that the program is in excellent hands, and I am excited to see the future she will build as the next head coach."
As Director of Athletics, Wallis will oversee 15 intercollegiate athletic programs, expand opportunities such as women's beach volleyball, and continue strengthening community and donor relationships.