Hall of Fame
MARVIN VANOVER, FORMER DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS / FIRST COMMISSIONER OF THE PEACH BELT CONFERENCE (1965-2005)
Coach / Administrator
Marvin Vanover was a key figure in the establishment and growth of the Peach Belt Conference, serving as its first commissioner for 16 years. His leadership helped the conference grow into one of the premier Division II Conferences in the nation, with PBC teams winning 24 National Championships and over 300 student-athletes being named All-Americans during his tenure. Before his commissioner role, Vanover had a distinguished 25-year career as the head men's basketball coach and athletic director at Augusta University. He led the Jaguars to numerous championships, including two straight NAIA District 25 championships in 1970 and 1971, and their first NCAA Division II Tournament appearance in 1978. His coaching excellence produced several All-Americans and earned him multiple Coach of the Year honors. Vanover's contributions to Augusta University and the Peach Belt Conference have left a lasting legacy in collegiate athletics.
