University of the Incarnate Word Athletics

Zack Lucas joined the University of the Incarnate Word as the Director of Football Operations in March of 2022. In this role, Lucas oversees all day-to-day operations of the UIW football program. 

Prior to UIW, Lucas was the Director of Football Operations at the University of Hawaii. During his time with Hawaii, he directly oversaw the Director of Player Personnel, Director of Player Development, the Equipment Manager and the Video Coordinator. He also was the liaison between the football program, athletic administration, donors and boosters, He coordinated adherence to NCAA and University Policy with the Campus Compliance Office. Lucas also served as a point of contact for all NFL personnel and scouts to ensure successful campus visits to evaluate draft-eligible players. 

Lucas also spent time with the New York Jets as their Football Operations Assistant. In this role, Lucas assisted the Director of Football Operations with all logistics for training camp, housing, transportation, and meals. He oversaw and implemented daily schedules for training camp interns to include daily job responsibilities, hours worked and communication standards. Lucas also assisted in coordinating the travel logistics for all home and away games, college All-0Star games and the NFL combine. 

Experience Continued:

• Director of Football Operations at Texas State University
• Head Equipment Manager at Texas State University
• Assistant Equipment Manager at Florida State University 
• Assistant Equipment Manager at Texas State University 
• Volunteer Equipment Liaison at Florida State University 
• Head Student Equipment Manager at Oklahoma State University

Lucas received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Oklahoma State University. He was a part of the 2010 Oklahoma State University Alamo Bowl Championship team. In 2014, he was the CFP semifinalist at Florida State University. In 2013, he was a part of the BCS National Championship with Florida State University. 

Lucas is married to Meghan Lucas and has three children, Lacey Lucas, Julia Lucas, and Zachary Lucas II.