Blaise Cosenza joined UCF Athletics in July 2023 as Associate Director, Business and Finance. He arrived at UCF from Lynn University where he was first hired as a coordinator of athletic operations in July 2021. He was promoted to assistant athletics director of facilities and operations in September 2022.
In earlier years, Blaise had the opportunity to work in various roles for IMG Academy, Miami Marlins, Fox Sports, Philadelphia 76ers, Lehigh Valley IronPigs (MiLB), and Lehigh University.
Cosenza earned his bachelor’s degree in sport and recreation management from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in sports administration from St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Florida.
While at Temple, Blaise competed for the Owls as a student-athlete for the men’s gymnastics team on floor, parallel bars, and high bar.