University of Tennessee Senior Associate AD/Chief of Staff Marcus Hilliard joins ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 NACDA Convention to discuss paying it forward within the industry via mentorship, accountability and teamwork.
N.C. Central Deputy AD/SWA Dr. Kendra Greene and Howard University Executive Senior Associate AD/SWA Chevonne Mansfield sit down with Berry College (DIII) Director of Athletics Dr. Angel Mason to discuss the HBCU leadership pipeline and professional development opportunities for women leaders.
Gardner-Webb Director of Athletics Andrew Goodrich joins ADU's Bryan Fischer to reflect on his first year in the Big Chair and offer insight into intricacies of the role, including establishing relationships with key stakeholders, aligning with a president and creating consensus with a new staff.
MIT Director of Athletics Dr. G. Anthony Grant, Pomona-Pitzer Director of Athletics Dr. Miriam Merrill and WashU John M. Schael Director of Athletics Anthony Azama join ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 NACDA Convention to discuss the value of leading both an athletics and campus recreation department.
Johns Hopkins Director of Athletics & Recreation Jennifer Baker joins ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2023 NACDA Convention to discuss her mission-first leadership style, a philosophy that stemmed from her seven-year service in the Navy.
Clemson Deputy Director of Athletics Kevin White and Notre Dame Deputy Athletics Director Yulander Wells sit down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 NACDA Convention to dive into how they add value to their ADs, their institutions and their staff from the Deputy AD position.
Louisiana Tech Director of Athletics/Vice President Dr. Eric A. Wood sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 NACDA Convention to share the story of his career trajectory, which began in compliance and academic services at a time when the majority of ADs came from development backgrounds.
North Carolina Senior Associate AD/SWA Marielle vanGelder and Drexel Chief of Staff/Senior Associate AD Mary Mulvenna sit down with former ACC Director of Compliance Marra Hvozdovic at the 2022 Women Leaders Convention to discuss leadership from the lens of a compliance background.
Stony Brook Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron sits down with ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2023 NACDA Convention to discuss leading through authentic connection with student-athletes, head coaches, staff, alumni and institutional stakeholders.
Researchers Dr. Anne Marx of Loras College and Dr. Joel Cormier of Eastern Kentucky seek to understand what happened to the budget resources allocated to a men’s DI team when that team was cut. Are the resources reallocated to women's sports programs or men's basketball and football budgets?
Collegiate Sports Associates Founder & Chairman Todd Turner sits down with ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2023 NACDA Convention to reflect on the foundational relationships he cultivated throughout his career as an athletics leader: with mentors, with mentees and with peers.
Nebraska Executive Associate AD/SWA Marquita Armstead and Purdue Deputy AD/SWA Tiffini Grimes join ADU's Bryan Fischer at the 2023 NACDA Convention for a conversation about inclusive leadership, cultivating DEIB, AD and Head Coach relationships, and the value of having a compliance background.
University of North Carolina Wilmington Deputy AD/SWA Tiffany Tucker sits down with RealResponse Director of Business Development, Collegiate Athletics Hannah Dewey at the 2023 NACDA Convention to reflect on industry changes from the student-athlete, coach and administrative perspectives.
University of Oklahoma Executive Associate AD Leah Beasley sits down with ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2023 NACDA Convention to dive into the concept of "championship culture," including specific strategies OU uses to instill and advance a team-first mindset.
University of Rhode Island Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 NACDA Convention to talk about perspective - as a new grandparent, as a long-tenured AD and as a leader championing up-and-coming staff members.
Research has shown that athletics can serve as a catalyst to increase enrollment, increase national exposure, and build stronger ties to alumni and the university community by providing numerous engagement opportunities.
New Mount St. Mary's Director of Athletics Brad Davis joins ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2023 NACDA Convention to discuss his move back to Division I from Division II, including the unique-to-DII experiences he'll bring to the similarly-resourced mid-major Mount St. Mary's.
Michigan State Deputy AD for Championship Resources Ashton Henderson joins ADU's Tai M. Brown - a fellow MSU alumnus - at the 2023 NACDA Convention for a conversation about returning to your roots, establishing core values and evolving as a leader.
UNC Asheville Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone, Huron Managing Director Tim Walsh and Huron advisor and Duke Vice President and Director of Athletics Emeritus Kevin White join ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2023 NACDA Convention to discuss using data to tell the story of Bulldogs Athletics.
Akron Senior Associate AD/SWA Jackie Wallgren and New Hampshire Deputy AD/SWA Michelle Bronner sit down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2022 Women Leaders Convention to share how they bring their core values into their roles at their respective institutions.
Santa Clara Director of Athletics Renee Baumgartner joins ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 NACDA Convention to discuss the importance of cultivating curiosity as a leader, including the trickle-down impact of culture and how NCAA committee service impacts her leadership philosophy.
Eastern Washington Senior Associate AD/SWA Catherine Walker and Wichita State Senior Associate AD/SWA Sarah Adams joins ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2022 Women Leaders Convention to discuss the boundaries they've set (and reset) as part of their journey to their personal definitions of success.
First-time ADs Dr. Charles Small of Valparaiso and Jason Coomer of Lindenwood sit down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 NACDA Convention to reflect on Year One in the Big Chair, sharing insight into establishing aligned relationships, embracing change and adapting to new expectations.
La Salle University Chief of Staff/SWA Donease Smith and TCU Senior Associate AD/SWA Kim Johnson join ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2022 Women Leaders Convention to discuss effective leadership strategies for navigating change, instilling confidence in staff and implementing strategic thinking.
Incoming Eastern Washington Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Tim Collins joins ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz to discuss his journey to the Big Chair, digging into the process of going through an AD search and discussing how his coaching and fundraising backgrounds will impact his leadership style.
Berry College (DIII) Director of Athletics Dr. Angel Mason and Grambling State Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Trayvean Scott join Durham Sports Commission Executive Director Marcus Manning to share how they've transferred professional development experiences from theory to practice.
Toledo Vice President and Director of Athletics Bryan Blair joins RealResponse Director of Business Development Hannah Dewey at the 2023 NACDA Convention to discuss the changing athletics landscape and his strategies for succeeding during the first year as an AD.
Tennessee Deputy AD of Championship Resources Mónica Lebrón sits down with Illinois Associate AD for Illini Way Student-Athlete Development Liz Reyes at the 2023 NACDA Convention for a quick conversation about authentic leadership as an ethnic minority.
Vanderbilt Vice Chancellor for Athletics/Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee joins Kennesaw State Chief Operating Officer Tamica Smith Jones at the 2023 NACDA Convention to dive into the story of her journey to the big chair and discuss the foundational qualities esevery leader should have.
Montana Senior Assoc. AD/SWA Jean Gee and Wofford Deputy AD/SWA Elizabeth Rabb sit down with ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2023 NCAA Convention to discuss the value of staying at a single institution throughout their careers.
USF Director of Athletics Michael Kelly sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 NCAA Convention to discuss achieving buy-in from athletics and campus staff, establishing a detail-oriented strategic vision and the influence of Maya Angelou and soul artist Sade on his leadership philosophy.
Florida State Senior Assoc. AD/SWA Lisa Varytimidis and Georgia Tech Executive Assoc. AD/SWA Joeleen Akin join ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2022 Women Leaders Convention to share insight into their role as sport administrators and the lessons they've learned from sport oversight duties.
Ivy League Executive Director Robin Harris and Patriot League Commissioner Jennifer Heppel sit down with Atlantic Hockey Association/College Hockey America Commissioner Michelle Morgan to discuss their approach to navigating the industry's changing landscape from the conference perspective.
