Michigan State hires Mike Polisky as deputy athletics director
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 3:48 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Michigan State announced the hiring of Mike Polisky as deputy athletics director and CEO of Spartan Ventures on October 23, 2026. Polisky succeeds Jon Palumbo, who left for a position at Kentucky. His extensive experience includes branding, revenue generation, and administration across various sports, including Big Ten athletics and professional pickleball. The university aims for Polisky to enhance fundraising and external engagement to support its athletic programs.
- •Mike Polisky officially hired on October 23, 2026.
- •He replaces Jon Palumbo, who moved to Kentucky.
- •Polisky has experience in branding and revenue generation.
- •He aims to strengthen Spartan Ventures' fundraising efforts.
- •Polisky's previous roles include positions in pickleball and minor league hockey.
- 3:48 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan State Hires Mike Polisky as Deputy AD and Spartan Ventures CEO
"His varied sports business background offers reasons for optimism. Stability, clarity and trust will matter just as much.
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