Courtesy of Midland Athletics
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Midland University Assistant Athletic Director for Athletics Communications Jeff Braun has been selected as the 2023-24 Dave Rebstock/Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Sports Information Director (SID) of the Year, presented by Hauff Mid-America Sports. This is the first time Braun has been honored with “The Rebby” award for the GPAC. A vote of the league’s sports information directors determined the selection.
Braun has served in his position at Midland since 2017. He is a 2006 graduate of the University of Kansas and spent 10 years as a high school and junior high coach in Kansas. He also served as athletic director at Deerfield and Rolla High Schools. Prior to his full-time appointment in 2017, he was a graduate assistant at Midland from 2015-17.
Braun oversees the promotion and publicity for 33 varsity sports at Midland, which includes preparing media releases, game stories, gameday statistics, and content for all the Warriors’ social media accounts.
In addition, he coordinates the Warriors athletics website, midlandathletics.com, and the Midland Sports Network.
“Jeff is well-respected by his colleagues in the conference and by his peers around the NAIA,” said GPAC Commissioner Corey Westra. “His can-do attitude and calm demeanor are evident and he always goes above and beyond for anyone. We are very excited to honor his great work at Midland and in the GPAC.”
Rraun will be the GPAC nominee for the NAIA Sports Information Director of the Year.
About “The Rebby”:
“The Rebby” is named in honor of former Morningside Sports Information Director Dave Rebstock who passed away suddenly in the summer of 2018. The award honors his dedication and contributions to the conference while at Morningside. Affectionately known as “Rebby”, Dave Rebstock left a legacy in the GPAC as a Sports Information Director and was a friend to all.
