Fresno State Deputy AD Rob Acunto sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 NACDA Convention to discuss his experience serving in the Interim AD role at four different moments in his career - at American U., the Citadel and most recently at Fresno State.
A panel of four NIL experts discuss Student Athlete Employment and Collective Bargaining at the 2024 NIL Summit, including topics such as the future of collectives and agents, Title IX implications and the impact on international student athletes. This session was sponsored by Green and Spiegel.
Deloitte US College Athletics Leader Caitlin Jacklin sits down with D1.ticker/ADU's Matt Roberts at the 2024 NACDA Convention to share more about the firm's ability to leverage experience in pro sports, entertainment, hospitality and higher education to provide solutions for athletic departments.
Athletes.org co-Founder and CEO Brandon Copeland sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 NIL Summit to discuss the development of a players association for college athletes and the specific ways in which Athletes.org can amplify the student-athlete voice in today's athletic landscape.
Tulane Ben Weiner Director of Athletics David Harris joins NCAA Leadership Development Director Lamarr Pottinger at the 2024 NACDA Convention to discuss the concept of "Cultural Renovation" as a new AD and how to establish direction, trust, hope and results with a new staff.
Alabama Deputy AD Jessica Paré and LEARFIELD SVP & Head of Content Grant Jones join ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2024 NACDA Convention to share insight into the first year of a new 15-year multimedia rights relationship, including the creation of an original content platform and NIL hub.
Lululemon North America Sports Marketing Lead Malachi Jones sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 NIL Summit in Atlanta to reflect on the journey of transitioning out of sport and share more about the brand's goal of elevating the whole human via its Ambassador and NIL programs.
University of Delaware Director of Athletics Chrissi Rawak sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 NACDA Convention to reflect on her continued quest for leadership growth and development and share insight into the development of a talent pipeline for the state of Delaware via Athletics.
The subtle differences in the manner in which Lebby, a White man, and Brown, a Black man, were characterized is somewhat of a microcosm of the stereotypical representations of Black and White coaches in major college football.
Meta Strategic Partner Manager for Athletes Rebecca Wathen joins ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 NIL Summit in Atlanta to discuss Meta's new partnership with the NCAA. The expansion of the NIL Empower Program will provide female student-athletes with the opportunity to expand their NIL opportunities.
Arizona State Senior Associate AD Mike Meitin, Boise State Associate AD Jake Mankin and Affinaquest Executive Vice President Steve Hank join ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2024 NACDA Convention to share how they're managing relationships with fans and donors in an era of change for the industry.
NCAA President Charlie Baker joins ADU's Jason Belzer at the 2024 NIL Summit to answer student-athlete questions about NIL, empowering female student-athletes, equity in a revenue-sharing model, and the future of amateurism.
Former James Madison Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne and his wife Mary Lou, former Technology Innovation and Economic Development Director at JMU, sit down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 NACDA Convention to reflect on the experience of raising a family within the college athletics ecosystem.
Kevin Barefoot, Teamworks VP for Business Development, Collegiate, joins ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2024 NACDA Convention to discuss two forthcoming products in the NIL space: Teamworks Wallet and a collaboration with the NCAA on a suite of NIL tools.
The Ohio State Senior Vice President and Wolfe Foundation-Eugene Smith Endowed Athletics Director Ross Bjork and LEARFIELD Executive Vice President for NIL Growth & Development Solly Fulp sit down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 NACDA Convention to discuss the future of NIL in today's landscape.
LSU Director of Athletics Scott Woodward sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 Women Leaders Convention to discuss how to create value for an institution via Athletics and the transformational impact of higher education.
Cal Senior Associate AD/Chief Marketing & Communications Officer Markeisha Everett sits down with ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2024 PACnet Conference to dive into the evolution of the Cal Athletics brand in the wake of major conference realignment moves.
Temple University's Debbie and Stanley Lefkowitz ’65 Director of Athletics Arthur Johnson sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 NCAA Convention to reflect on key lessons he's learned during his time in Philadelphia and his unwavering commitment to the student-athlete experience.
In this Experts' Roundtable, two schools who provide structured mental health services programs for former student-athletes share insight into how their respective programs coordinate care.
While the courts decide issues of antitrust and employment status, which could result in billions of dollars in damages or a never-before-seen compensation model, it will be up to individual institutions to determine how to comply with Title IX.
Oklahoma Executive Associate AD Leah Beasley joins ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 PACnet Conference to discuss the ripple effects of great leaders on department culture and the fan experience. Beasley also discusses the intangible ROI of marketing efforts and the benefits of "forced collaboration."
LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan joins ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2023 Women Leaders Convention to discuss sustaining passion throughout her journey in and out of intercollegiate athletics, reflect on having "the coolest job in sports" and talk about momentum for women's sports.
The pursuit of leadership gifts is a process that takes time and intentionality; Penry Advisors Founder and development veteran Jason Penry, Ph.D., provides insight into over half of the largest gifts in the history of college athletics to provide a framework for fundraising success.
In the 2024 NCAA Compliance Report, Husch Blackwell analyzes the latest legal happenings facing the NCAA regarding the transfer portal and NIL.
Since our early days TUWell we have maintained a high standard of care for Temple student-athletes while evolving and being responsive to current trends in intercollegiate athletics and on our campus. Everything we do is intentional and with the student-athlete's well-being at the forefront.
NCAA Senior Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer Mario Morris joins ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 PACnet Conference to discuss impactful strategic thinking, key learnings from leaders he's worked with and the need for student-athletes to build a non-athletic identity.
Michigan State Deputy AD for External Resources Epiphany Clark sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 PACnet Conference to discuss navigating pressure-cooker moments, how she defines "hard work," and why resiliency is a key to effectively managing change.
In the 2024 NCAA Compliance Report, Husch Blackwell analyzes the latest legal happenings facing the NCAA, including the House v. National Collegiate Athletic Association case, the ongoing Johnson et al vs. NCAA case and two complaints before the National Labor Relations Board.
Colorado Senior Associate AD for External Operations Alexis Williams joins ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2024 PACnet to share the secret to success in external operations.
University of Idaho Director of Athletics Terry Gawlik joins ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 Women Leaders Convention to discuss building a culture in the context of hiring head coaches and senior level staff members.
Lincoln (PA) (DII) Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Director of Athletics Harry Stinson III and Montana State Billings (DII) Director of Athletics Michael Bazemore sit down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 NCAA Convention to discuss time management and prioritization.
Playfly Sports Properties President Christy Hedgpeth joins ADU's Tai M. Brown to share the unique value proposition for Playfly Sports within the intercollegiate athletics landscape and reflect on how her team is disrupting the status quo among multimedia rights holders in the industry.
Women’s college basketball is in a new era with millions of eyes and attention upon it due to larger-than-life players with larger-than-life talent and skills. Why are we suddenly seeing the uptick in women’s college basketball consumers and spectators?
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