Lira Bordoley - Softball Coach - Columbia University Athletics

Lira Bordoley

Title:
Director of Operations
Email:
lb3257@columbia.edu

Lira Bordoley was named the Director of Softball Operations in February of 2026.

Bordoley is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Sports Management at Columbia, with an expected graduation date of December 2026. She brings a strong background in athletic operations, Olympic sport support, and event execution across the Division I collegiate landscape.

A graduate of the University of Michigan, Bordoley earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Exercise Science with minors in Sociology and Education. During her time in Ann Arbor, she served as a strength and conditioning intern for Michigan's Olympic sports programs, working with more than 700 student-athletes across 15 sports while managing training data, facility operations, and daily scheduling. She also gained experience supporting men's and women's basketball and golf programs.

Bordoley has additional experience in NIL law and policy, having completed an internship with the Law Offices of Goodman Acker, where she researched and benchmarked NIL collectives nationwide to develop market reports and support thought leadership initiatives. Her background also includes event operations and logistics roles with Twelve24 Events and Active Plus in New York City, where she managed large-scale events, community partnerships, and game-day logistics.

A former competitive powerlifter and novice coxswain with Michigan women's rowing, Bordoley brings a student-athlete–centered perspective and a strong foundation in performance, operations, and program support to the Lions.