PROVO, Utah — Tom Holmoe, the athletic director for Brigham Young University (BYU), has announced his retirement, which is scheduled for the conclusion of the 2024-2025 athletic season. Holmoe’s tenure at BYU has spanned over two decades, during which he has made significant contributions to the university’s sports programs.

Under Holmoe’s leadership, BYU transitioned from being an independent program to becoming a member of the Big 12 Conference in 2023. This shift came after a decade of operating as an FBS independent team. Additionally, Holmoe has been instrumental in securing crucial coaching hires that boosted the visibility and success of various sports teams. This includes bringing Bronco Mendenhall and later Kalani Sitake to lead the football program, along with hiring Dave Rose, Mark Pope, and Kevin Young to enhance the men’s basketball team.

Holmoe began his journey at BYU in 2002 as an associate athletic director for development before assuming the role of athletic director in March 2005. His time at BYU has been marked by remarkable achievements, with the Cougars winning four NCAA championships and achieving a total of 133 regular-season and postseason conference championships across 21 different sports. More than 350 student-athletes have received All-America honors during his administration. Furthermore, BYU has maintained an average ranking of 36th in the NACDA Learfield Directors’ Cup, which assesses the performance of NCAA Division I athletic programs, since Holmoe took on the directorial role.

In recognition of his contributions, Holmoe was awarded the NACDA Athletic Director of the Year for the 2020-21 season and received the prestigious John L. Toner Award from the National Football Foundation in 2023.

Prior to his administrative role, Holmoe had a coaching career that included head coach positions at the University of California from 1997 to 2001, where he recorded a win-loss record of 16-39. His coaching experience also includes assistant positions at California, Stanford, BYU, and with the San Francisco 49ers.

As a player, Holmoe was a member of BYU’s football team under the legendary coach LaVell Edwards from 1978 to 1982. He achieved first-team All-WAC honors in his final year and was selected in the fourth round of the 1983 NFL Draft by the 49ers. During his seven seasons with the team, Holmoe contributed to three Super Bowl victories in 1984, 1988, and 1989 before concluding his professional playing career.