University of Minnesota Athletics

Staff Directory

Jeff Seifriz
Jeff Seifriz
  • Title:
    Senior Associate AD / Facilities & Event Operations
  • Email:
  • Phone:
    612-624-7559

Jeff Seifriz is a Senior Associate Athletic Director - Facilities & Event Operations. Jeff oversees the entire Gopher Athletic Facility footprint including building operations, budgets and Capital Projects. He is also charged with managing all event operations
for Gopher events, Big Ten, NCAA Championships and other major rental events.

Seifriz has 30+ years of experience with Gopher Athletics including management oversight of nearly every Gopher Athletics facility. Jeff started his career as an Intern at 3M Arena at Mariucci while completing his master’s degree in Sport Management at the
University of Minnesota.

Significant projects include Opening new facilities - 3M Arena at Mariucci, Huntington Bank Stadium, Siebert Field, Gymnastics Performance Center. Jeff has made an impact while hosting NCAA post-season championships, stadium concerts and special
events. He is a member of IAVM and CEFMA. 

A native of Madison, WI, Jeff was a member of UW-Whitewater’s NCAA Division III National Championship Basketball Team in 1989. Jeff and his wife, Jennifer, have two sons - Jalen and Jordan.

Cinematic Recap: Diet Coke Classic
Wednesday, September 17
Reese McCauley Hole in One
Tuesday, September 16
Behind the Scenes: Media Day
Tuesday, September 16
Highlights: Gophers 3, SDSU 1
Sunday, September 14