Bowling Green State University Athletics
Football
- Title:
- Director of Football Operations/Chief of Staff
- Email:
- nbaloun@bgsu.edu
Nina Baloun was named the Director of Football Operations and Chief of Staff by Mike and Jan Wilcox Bowling Green Football Head Coach Eddie George in July 2025.
Baloun brings nearly two decades of experience in college football operations and recruiting to BGSU, having served most recently as the Assistant Director of Football Operations at the University of Notre Dame (2022-25). Her extensive background spans some of the nation's most competitive football programs, including stops at Indiana, East Carolina, Houston and Illinois, after getting her start at her alma mater, Toledo.
At Notre Dame, Baloun played a pivotal role in managing team travel logistics, supporting practice and training camp operations, coordinating summer camps, and assisting with key events such as Pro Day, the Spring Game and Bowl preparations. She has also worked closely with NFL scouts, officials and player development staff, demonstrating a broad skill set and deep understanding of program needs at the highest level of collegiate athletics.
Baloun has held director-level positions at East Carolina and Houston, where she oversaw internal operations, recruiting logistics, student-athlete transitions and event planning. She is widely respected across the industry for her attention to detail, leadership, and ability to foster strong relationships with coaches, players and administrative personnel.
A native of Amherst, Ohio, Baloun holds three degrees from the University of Toledo—bachelor of science and master of science in criminal justice and a master of arts in counseling. She is an active member of the American Football Coaches Association and has served on the AFCA Meeting Room Committee since 2018.
