Its first executive director coined the term “student athlete” Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

EXECUTIVE (noun)
1. someone who manages a government agency or department
2. a person responsible for the administration of a business
DIRECTOR (noun)
1. the person who leads a musical group
2. someone who controls resources and expenditures

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