USA Team Handball Board of Directors appoint Michael King as Chief Executive Officer

Colorado Springs, CO— USA Team Handball is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael King as its Chief Executive Officer, as effective September 9, 2024.

King brings more than a decade of professional experience in organizational management, funding and operating startups, and legal roles. Within handball, King has proven a strong and effective advocate for member experience, athletes’ rights, and good governance in previous roles, including service as Executive Director of US Handball Union, Co-Chair & Men’s National Team Representative of USATH’s Athletes’ Advisory Council, and a member of the USATH Judicial Committee.

"We are excited to lead the US handball community forward with a united front, and hold great optimism for what comes next as we look towards the LA 2028 Summer Games, and beyond," Patrick Jalabert, Interim Chair of the USATH Board of Directors, said.

In his new role, King will focus on several strategic growth initiatives, including enhancing club participation and community engagement, improving domestic infrastructure for the sport, and increasing funding opportunities. He will also work closely with the Board and existing staff, athletes, and stakeholders to strengthen the organization’s commitment to handball development from the upper reaches of National Team competition, to burgeoning grassroots efforts throughout the US.

“I am honored to take on this role and excited about the opportunities ahead,” King said. “Together, the work will be to engage our existing community supportively and productively, and to inspire a new generation of handball players, fans, and partners across the country. I believe we face complex issues, but simple steps. My goal is that USA Team Handball immediately build toward realizing, in concrete ways, the sport’s long-discussed and enormous American potential.”

USA Team Handball looks forward to the leadership and vision that Michael King will bring to the organization as it strives to promote and grow the sport throughout the United States.