Independent of conferences, institutions with larger athletic budgets are those institutions that have more financial means in terms of academic research and private endowments to support the entire institution, including its athletics department.
Amanda Braun of UW-Milwaukee and Tim Leonard of Towson chat with Kristene Kelly, Senior Associate AD for Varsity Sports/SWA at Dartmouth, about the intricacies of planning for new athletic facilities. Fundraising, balancing revenue vs. non-revenue sports, involving coaches and more.
Trip Durham visits Wake Forest to take a deep dive into what it takes to host five consecutive home games during a football season. Big storms aside, this in-depth view includes input from a number of Demon Deacon leaders who make things happen on game day.
Since the beginning, our rational has not changed – it’s still about supporting the efforts of each university and providing experiences that the student-athletes wouldn’t otherwise have. We continue to seek partnerships that will allow all of our student-athletes to enjoy such experiences.
Whit Babcock of Virginia Tech and Gene Taylor of Kansas State sat down with AthleticDirectorU to discuss executive cabinet meetings, presidential communication and building relationships with key campus administrators and departments throughout the institution.
ADU caught up with Nicholls AD Matt Roan and Northern Arizona AD Mike Marlow to learn how the two leaders are leveraging their respective season-opening wins over FBS programs.
Wren Baker, Vice President & Director of Athletics at North Texas, joins Mike Hamilton on the From the Chair Podcast as the two discuss Baker’s path to his current position. The conversation also delves into UNT’s recent success and how the department’s momentum can be traced to its strategic plan.
Coach Phillip Fulmer, Vice Chancellor & Director of Athletics at University of Tennessee, visits with AthleticDirectorU to discuss his transition to the AD chair. Fulmer discusses reasons for accepting the position and why he believes he can create a successful department culture in Knoxville.
What does it take to have a successful start to a head coaching tenure? AthleticDirectorU sat down with three first-time head basketball coaches to discuss their first 100 days in the seat, including the mistakes they made and the lessons they've learned.
As the marketplace changes, legacy media networks are frequently finding themselves at odds with distribution systems. How would the ecosystem be different had the conference-branded networks made their content accessible anywhere, rather than putting it in one place and hoping it is distributed?
Lafayette’s Sherryta Freeman and Alcorn State’s Derek Horne visit with ADU to discuss the importance of, and methods for, individual and departmental performance evaluations. The discussion goes into depth on defining roles, expectations, and review processes.
Conference Commissioners Amy Huchthausen of the America East Conference and Gloria Nevarez of the West Coast Conference visit ADU to give some insight on leadership from the commissioner’s chair.
With the season's kickoff just a few weeks away, college football teams are deep in camp preparing for their first opponents. AthleticDirectorU sits down with a number of coaches and an industry insider to discuss what teams are doing to get their players ready for their opening match-ups and the lo
College athletics leaders, Ingrid Wicker McCree of North Carolina Central University and Matt Roberts of College of Charleston, visit with AthleticDirectoru to discuss the importance of leveraging the local community as a marketing asset.
The foundation and culture of the department must be set in order to provide an environment in which audacious thinking, and its subsequent execution, can occur. Core values will ultimately serve as the foundation for an organization’s success.
Change management is a challenge for any leader, but in world of college athletics, everything moves a lot faster. Understanding the culture of your institution and its specific programs is essential so you can put together the right game plan.
Brian Blair, Sr. Associate AD at Washington State, leads a conversation with ADs Jim Knowlton of Cal and Kirby Hocutt of Texas Tech on strategic communications.
Coach Porter Moser, Head Basketball Coach at Loyola University-Chicago, visits Coach Bob Walsh on the Dynamic Leadership Podcast to discuss the focus that was needed to take Loyola to the 2018 NCAA Final Four.
Bob Roller, AD at Campbell, joins peers Mark Wharton of UT Chattanooga and Simon Gray of Niagara to discuss the intricacies of measuring head coach performance.
Founder and CEO of Teamworks, Zach Maurides presents "Why Athletes Matter" - a compelling look at the impact athletes have on the lives of those around them.
2018 was expected to be a momentous year for legal issues in college sports. Thus far, it’s lived up to the billing. Now more than ever, it is critical that athletic directors and other administrators have a solid grasp on the law as it relates to college sports.
Marie Tuite, AD at San Jose State University, and Scott Wetherbee, AD at Eastern Michigan University visit ADU to discuss one of the most important roles of a leader - managing the human element.
Is it finally time to talk about eSports and its potential impact on college sports? With revenue projections approaching 10 digits, it is no wonder eSports is grabbing the attention oforganizations such as the International Olympic Committee and the NCAA which are seeking ways to get in on the fun.
Chris Del Conte, Vice President of Athletics at Texas, joins Mike Hamilton on the From the Chair Podcast to discuss his recent move to join the University of Texas. He also discusses how his background shapes his philosophy on people, relationships, and why he works in athletics.
