Chance Miller, J.D.
Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and University
Recreation, Coastal Carolina University
Chance Miller, J.D., is the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and University Recreation at Coastal Carolina University, a position he began in July 2024. In this role, Miller leads CCU’s NCAA Division I athletics program, which supports 19 sports, more than 550 student-athletes, and nearly 200 coaches and staff members. His responsibilities also extend to overseeing University Recreation, sports turf and golf course operations, and the university’s retail arm, Teal Nation.
Miller joined CCU following a successful tenure as Senior Deputy Athletics Director at the University of South Carolina. At USC, he spearheaded significant projects, including a $35 million capital campaign and fundraising initiatives that generated $3 million for name, image, and likeness (NIL) programs. He also developed NIL educational resources for student-athletes and guided strategic planning across both internal and external operations.
Earlier in his career, Miller served as an enforcement leader at the NCAA, where he led investigations for the Division I Committee on Infractions and contributed to several key committees, including the NCAA Football Issues Working Group. Before transitioning to athletics administration, Miller practiced law in New York City, representing major municipal agencies and working in the National Football League’s legal department, where he supported player conduct and disciplinary matters.
A native of Johnson City, Tenn., Miller earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee and his law degree from New York Law School. He resides in Conway, S.C., with his wife, Lauren, and their two children, Cason and Caylor.