Meredith Novack

WR Channel Swimmer. Sports Model. Swim Coach. Inspiring Others to Live Their Best Life and Do It All.

[Meredith Novack @MeredithNovack]

THIRD COOKIE CUTTER SHARK VICTIM WHILE SWIMMING KA’IWI MOLOKAI CHANNEL IN 3 MONTHS!!!
Prayers to Murat Oz who was swimming under a bright almost full moon!
Captain vows to only support DAY SWIMS moving forward! @HawaiiNewsNow @KHONnews @ESPNHonolulu @swimswamnews @SwimmingWorld

[Hawaii Football @HawaiiFootball]

One last time in 2024 🤙

#BRADDAHHOOD x #GoBows

[RedditCFB @RedditCFB]

Hawaii's top booster, Mike Kawazoe—head of the Rainbow Warriors NIL Collective—announces he's pulling all funding effective immediately following controversial firing of AD Craig Angelos after only 18 months by the outgoing university president: https://t.co/qSZq1lC1Lt

[Meredith Novack @MeredithNovack]

Shocked! There’s so much more to this story…

[Craig Angelos @cwangelos]

When I said it would be a dream to serve as the Athletics Director at the University of Hawai'i—I  truly meant it. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here, I loved the people and this community. That’s why I was completely blindsided when I learned of the outgoing President's decision to part ways. When I asked for the reason, he cited my performance—a response that absolutely shocked me because I thought things had been going pretty well for our athletics department.

In a short amount of time, I believe we accomplished so much like creating new revenue streams, hiring a ticket sales team, revamping fundraising efforts, focusing on NIL initiatives, navigating the effects of the NCAA House settlement, securing a place in the Mountain West Conference while eliminating travel subsidies, arranging charter flights for the football team, negotiating a record-breaking apparel deal, developing a facilities master plan, collaborating with the stadium authority on the new Aloha Stadium project, and balancing the budget for the past two years.

There is still much more to be done, but I thought we were on the right track.
I understand some may wonder if there were other factors contributing to the separation, especially if my performance seemed to be going well. I want to assure everyone that there is no “smoking gun” here—no hint of impropriety or malfeasance, either personally or professionally. I have always treated people with kindness and respect and have done what is best for the athletic department at all times.

While my record speaks for itself, I remain grateful to the President for hiring me and giving me the opportunity to serve as the Athletic Director at the University of Hawai'i. It was truly an honor.

As I move forward, I want to sincerely thank everyone for their support. I am especially grateful to the student-athletes, head and assistant coaches, staff, tremendous donors, the Board of Regents, legislators, and all the friends of the program. Throughout my time here, I always felt a tremendous amount of support from them.

I loved being here and am truly saddened to be leaving. Nevertheless, I depart with my head held high, grateful for the opportunity to have been part of this community. I take pride in knowing we did things the right way and achieved meaningful results. Now, it's time to move forward and seek the next great opportunity in intercollegiate athletics—a career I have loved for 30 years.

So for the last time….Go Bows!!!!

Craig Angelos

[Meredith Novack @MeredithNovack]

@WahineWP Go ‘Bows!!! 💃🏼🌈🤽‍♀️

[Hawaiʻi Water Polo @WahineWP]

We keep on dancing 💃

#GoBows #SISTAHHOOD

[Meredith Novack @MeredithNovack]

🏊‍♀️🏊🏽‍♀️🏊‍♂️The 2024 @USASwimming Olympic Team Trials are only 100 days away! This is the event of the summer that you do not want to miss. 🎟 Get your single-session tickets now and join me at @LucasOilStadium in June!
https://t.co/wVcbw7secq
#SwimTrials24

[World Athletics @WorldAthletics]

World Athletics is deeply saddened to hear that marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum died in a road traffic accident on Sunday at the age of 24.

Obit: 🔗 https://t.co/0CF1NbAzgw

[Kyle Sockwell @kylesockwell]

PAN ZHANLE!!!!!

100 FREE WORLD RECORD!!!!

46.80!!!!

[BetMGM 🦁 @BetMGM]

@NFL Ice Spice at the game today

[Olly Tennis 🎾 🇬🇧 @Olly_Tennis_]

🤯 Last time that not one of Federer, Nadal or Djokovic reached the Australian Open Final:

- George W. Bush had just began his 2nd Presidential term.

- The iPhone, YouTube and Twitter didn’t exist.

- Djokovic and Nadal had 0 Majors.

- Alcaraz was 1.5 years old.

[Meredith Novack @MeredithNovack]

Finally someone who gets Southerners…

[Dan Bongino @dbongino]

God bless Southerners.
This pic was taken at the Iron Bowl last night, and I woke up today with some strong feelings about what I’ve experienced in the South.
First, I’m a NY kid, born and raised, but I’ve spent most of my adult life far south of NY. Between Georgia, Maryland, Florida and Alabama, we’ve been around. And I’ve really grown attached to Southerners, and here’s why (note: I obviously haven’t met every person from the South, this is MY EXPERIENCE):

-God matters. Their faith is central to their lives, and they’re proud of it. Nothing comes before God. Nothing.

-Manners and structure matter. They’re not vestigial structures from a bygone era. They’re links to the past, and bridges to the future that instill order and discipline in a chaotic world.

-They’re proud, but not arrogant. I once offered to buy a friend of a friend a pair of new boots because his were beat up, and he flatly refused to take the offer. I saw it in his eyes and I instantly regretted it. I knew I had misjudged the situation, and although my intentions were pure, I was angry at myself for not reading the room better.

-They absolutely love college football. But the love is pure, not contaminated. I sat with 80,000 plus people in Auburn watching a game that had zero chance of the home team producing a championship. I watched them scream, I watched them hug their wives and kids with a joy I’ve never seen before as each insane play of an amazing game unfolded. I also watched them cry at an ending they didn’t expect. And, despite the ending, I watched them treat the Roll Tide fans with absolute respect on the way out. No fights. No evil. Just a pure, innocent, love of the game.

I often joke on my podcast and radio show how I’d like you all (y’all?) to adopt me, but I’m happy just being an observer. To the people I have met down South, thank you for so deeply enriching my life. And to those I haven’t, God bless y’all. 🇺🇸

[Hawaii Football @HawaiiFootball]

That's a dub 🤙

#BRADDAHHOOD x #GoBows

[Lilly King @_king_lil]

Sorry we aren’t so uptight we can’t cheer for our teammates as they walkout for events👀 See you in Paris🥰

[Meredith Novack @MeredithNovack]

Excellence has no expiration date!

[Luigi Gatto @gigicat7_]

October 1994: Venus Williams, 14, wins her first match ever on the WTA Tour, in Oakland.

June 2023: Venus Williams, 43, wins her 817th match on the WTA Tour, in Birmingham.

♥️🙌

[Georgia Southern Football @GSAthletics_FB]

𝗔𝗪𝗪𝗪, 𝗦𝗛𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗦.

#HailSouthern | #GATA

[US Open Tennis @usopen]

Serena, surprised at her level? 😏

[Meredith Novack @MeredithNovack]

Game! Set! Match!
Perfect response @Venuseswilliams 🙌

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

This response from Venus Williams was brilliant 😅

"What kind of question is that?!" 💬

#BBCTennis #Wimbledon

[VereNFT @VereNFT]

🏊🏼‍♀️ Record breaking Marathon Swimmer @MeredithNovack is joining us! Her first #NFT will be launched on the @ParityNow_NFT marketplace - Supported by @VereNFT

Her first NFT 'SWIMMING UNDER THE SEA' auctions on 8th April - 11PM GMT

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[ParityNow.NFT @ParityNow_NFT]

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