University of Southern Indiana Athletics

Tessa Shade joined the USI Athletics staff in August 2023 as the Director of Academic and Support Services for the Screaming Eagles. She serves as the liaison between Athletics, each of USI's four colleges, the USI Center for Exploring Major advising centers, and the USI Registrar.

Shade joined USI after two years at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy as an academic advisor (2021-23) while also serving in the athletics department as the Women's Rowing head coach and Women's Athletic Recruiter.

As an academic advisor, Shade helped students review course plans and meet degree requirements, assist students with registration, and promote academic success by providing support resources and mentoring. Additionally, Shade managed all aspects required to run a successful NCAA D-III Women's Rowing program at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and assisted with the varsity men's program while also promoting the recruitment of prospective female athletes.  

Shade earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Dayton in sports management in 2020, where she was an NCAA Division I student-athlete for the University of Dayton Women's Rowing team and a student manager for the women's soccer program.