Business of Small College Athletics Podcast

This episode features Gary Pine, Athletic Director at Azusa Pacific University. Pine shares how he got started in athletics and ultimately became the AD at APU, talks about the decision to transition the athletic department from the NAIA to NCAA Division II, and the recent decision to transition to NCAA Division III.

This episode features Miriam Merrill, Athletic Director at Pomona Pitzer. Merrill share insights into how she got started in her career in college athletics, the unique nature of leading an athletic department that comprises two seperate college campuses, the DIII approach to college athletics, and much more.

This episode features Miles Gallagher, former athletic director at Millersville University. Gallagher shares how he got started as an athletic administrator, lessons learned, and reflects on some of the accomplishments of the Millersville department under his leadership. Gallagher also talks about his transition to Teamworks, and how Teamworks aids athletic departments by increasing productivity.

This episode features insights from Jen Flowers, Athletic Director at Southwest Minnesota State University. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jim-abbott/support

This episode features Aleesha Rabedeaux, Athletic Director at William Penn University. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jim-abbott/support

This episode features insights from James Dubose, Jr, Athletic Director at Elizabeth City State University. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jim-abbott/support

This episode features Tony Hoops, Athletic Director at Northwestern College (IA). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jim-abbott/support

This episode features Grace College Athletic Director Chad Briscoe. Briscoe shares insights about his road to the AD's chair, facility improvement efforts that he has led at GC, the recent jersey sponsorship agreement that he managed, and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jim-abbott/support

This episode features Darnell Smith, Athletic Director, at Texas A&M University - San Antonio, sharing his insights and experiences starting an athletic department from scratch. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jim-abbott/support

This episode features Kate Corcoran, Athletic Director at Cabrini University. In June of 2023, Cabrini announced that they would be closing as a university at the conclusion of the coming academic year. Corcoran shares how she dealt with the immediate aftermath of shocked coaches and students and how she managed the challenges of the final months, weeks, and days of the department. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jim-abbott/support

This episode features insights from Mike Snyder, Athletic Director at Pacific Lutheran University. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jim-abbott/support

This episode features Michael Mominey, Athletic Director and Associate Vice President for Advancement at Nova Southeastern University. Michael shares insights into how he got started in athletics and the keys to success as a small college athletic administrator. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jim-abbott/support

This episode features Dr. Kristene Kelly, Athletic Director at Albany State University. Kelly shares insight into how she got started working in college athletics, her experience at all three levels of NCAA athletics, her decision to follow her heart to move from Vanderbilt University to her current position at Albany State, and issues that she sees impacting athletic administrators moving forward. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jim-abbott/support

This episode features legendary former athletic director Tim Selgo. Selgo shares insights into how he got his start as a college athletics administrator, talks about the keys to departmental success during his run at Grand Valley State University and discusses issues that small college athletic administrators are dealing with on their campuses now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jim-abbott/support

This episode of Small College Conversations features Kirby Garry, Athletic Director at Cal State University - Monterrey Bay. Garry shares insights into his 16 year tenure at CSUMB, discusses priorities for the D2 Athletic Director's Association, talks about important issues facing college athletics, and gives advice to young people looking for careers in college athletics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jim-abbott/support

This episode features insights from Drew Watson, Athletic Director at Southeastern University and President of the NAIA Athletic Directors Association. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jim-abbott/support

This episode features insights from Dr. Angel Mason, Athletic Director at Berry College in Rome Georgia. Dr. Mason shares her experiences in transitioning from a student-athlete, to a coach, to ultimately leading an NCAA Division III athletic department. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jim-abbott/support

This episode features Andrew Gavin, Athletic Director at the University of Wisconsin - Parkside. Andrew shares his insights and experiences having worked at all 3 levels (D1, D2, D3) of NCAA athletics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jim-abbott/support

This episode features Mike Bazemore, Athletic Director at Montana State University - Billings. Mike shares inights and experiences from his career including how he grew up in Philadelphia, only to find himself years later running an athletic department in Montana. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

This episode features insights from Lisa Goddard-McGuirk, athletic director at Gannon University in Erie, PA. Lisa talks about how she got her start in athletics administration, including here early experience as a softball coach. Lisa also shares about keys to success for Gannon Athletics, involvement in national boards and organizations, and issues moving forward for college athletics. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

This BOSCA Presents session features a panel including Mike Racy (Commissioner of the Mid-America Intercollege Athletic Association), Nate Davis (Athletic Director at Northern State University), and Cody Reaves (Assistant Athletic Director for External Relations at Washburn University). The topic of the conversation is creating conference wide web streaming platforms and provides insight into what this space used to look like, the steps taken to bring all schools on board, and opportunities to generate increased exposure and revenue. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

In this episode, BOSCA Founder Jim Abbott catches up with Jackie Nicholson, Athletic Director at Rochester Institute for Technology. Jackie shares insights about her journey to the AD's chair, lessons learned in the first year as an AD, her involvement in national organizations and committees, and issues facing college athletics. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

Fascinating conversation with Jack Betts, a Division III student-athlete at Amherst College that has made the most of his ability to utilize his Name, Image, and Likeness. Jack talks about how he got started in the NIL space, and ultimately built relationships with more than 35 companies. Jack gives insight into how he finds new sponsors, how he manages his time, and lessons learned along the way. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

Insights and expertise from Connor Smith, Athletic Director at Dallas Baptist University --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

Insights and experiences from John Ashaolu, athletic director at Point Park University. Interviewed by Nik Rule, athletic director at William Penn University. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

Panel conversation focused on the role of the Senior Woman Administrator in college athletics. Panelists include Angela Pohl, Jenn Bell, and Chris Ratcliff. Moderator by Kristy Bayer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

This BOSCA Presents session features a panel conversation focused on maximizing the role of the Senior Woman Administrator in athletics. The panel, moderated by Kristy Bayer (Athletic Director at Rockhurst University) includes Angela Pohl (Deputy AD/SWA at Saginaw Valley State University), Jenn Bell (Athletic Director at Converse University), and Dr. Chris Ratcliffe (Athletic Director at Rogers State University). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

Insights and experiences shared by Dr. Micah Parker, Athletic Director at Northwestern College. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

This episode features Ryan Kaiser, Athletic Director at College of Dupage...interviewed by Nik Rule, Athletic Director at William Penn University. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

This episode features insights from Stevie Baker-Watson, Athletic Director at Depauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. Stevie shares insights on how she got started working in athletic administration, how she communicates expectations to her staff, her involvement on national committees, her experience serving on the NCAA Constitution Committee, and her favorite spots in Greencastle. Our thanks to Stevie for being a great sport and for being a leader in small college athletics!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

Insights from Andy Peterson, Athletic Director at NW Missouri State University. Interviewed by Nik Rule, Athletic Director at William Penn University. Small College Conversations is a feature interview series that focuses on issues in small college athletic departments with perspectives from leading administrators from around the country. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

Moderated by BOSCA Founder Jim Abbott, this panel discussion features Jessie Rosa (AD at Auburn University at Montgomery), Darin Wilson (AD at Georgia Gwinnett College), and John Phillips (AD at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) discussing keys to being successful as an athletic director at a small college or university. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

This episode features Cindy Potter, Senior Deputy Director of Athletics at Columbia College and President of CoSida. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

Insights from Kansas Wesleyan University Athletic Director Steve Wilson hosted by Nik Rule, Athletic Director at William Penn University. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

This session features Genia Montford, Associate Athletic Director at the University of South Carolina - Beaufort discussing her career with host Nik Rule. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

Hosted by Nik Rule, Athletic Director at William Penn University, this session features Chandler Short, Athletic Director at McPherson College discussing her first year as an Athletic Director. Great insights here from rising stars in small college athletics administration. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

Small College Conversations is a series from the Business of Small College Athletics that features small college athletic administrators from around the country sharing perspectives, insights and experiences. This episode features Courtney Lovely-Evans, Athletic Director at Palm Beach Atlantic University --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

BOSCA Presents is a virtual professional development series from the Business of Small College Athletics. This session features Athletic Director Devin Crosby and CMO Sherrie Weldon from Lynn University. The pair talk about the process that Lynn went through as a university in creating new athletic brands. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

BOSCA Presents is a virtual programming series presented by the Business of Small College Athletics. This session features a panel of AD's including Ryan Erwin (East Texas Baptist University), Fran Reidy (St. Leo University), and Aaron Sagraves (Cornerstone University) talking about the strategies and considerations when adding new sports offerings in an athletic department. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

Small College Conversations is a regular feature of the Business of Small College Athletics and is presented by BlueFrame Technology. This episode includes insights from Troy Tucker, Athletic Director at Northampton Community College and member of the Executive Board of the NJCAA. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

Small College Conversations is a monthly feature of The Business of Small College Athletics that is made possible by a sponsorship from BlueFrame Technology. This month's conversation features Kristofer Schnatz, the Athletic Director at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Our thanks to Kris for sharing his experiences and insights. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

BOSCA Presents is a monthly feature of the Business of Small College Athletics presented by Mammoth Sports Construction and CEI Engineering. This session features a panel conversation of head coaches including Laura Duncan - University of New Haven, Heather Macy - Greensboro College, and Mike Feminis from St. Xavier University. These coaches share thoughts and insights into what they need/expect from their athletic administrators. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

Small College Conversations is a presentation of The Business of Small College Athletics. This episode features insights from Jeff Bain, Athletic Director at Martin Methodist College. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

BOSCA Presents is a monthly live professional development opportunity presented by Mammoth Construction and CEI Engineering. This session features a panel of small college fundraising experts (Matt Donovan - University of Indianapolis, Grant Kelly - Johns Hopkins University, Megan Finn - Wayne State College, and Jeff Mason - University of Central Missouri) sharing insights and strategies they have utilized to raise funds during the Covid 19 pandemic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

Small College Conversations is presented by BlueFrame Technology and includes insights from leading small college athletic administrators. This month's conversation features Harry Stinson, Athletic Director at Lincoln University. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

The Business of Small College Athletics provides monthly professional development sessions for Small College Athletic Administrators. This session features Kevin DeShazo, partner from Culture Wins talking about creating a Vision and the habits that will bring that make fulfilling that vision possible. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

Small College Conversations is a regular feature provided by the Business of Small College Athletics. The podcast provides insights from leaders in small college athletics from around the country. This episode features Sam Atkinson, Associate Athletic Director for Communications from Gallaudet University. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

This live "BOSCA Presents" session features Tim Selgo, retired AD at Grand Valley State University, and Jim Abbott, founder of BOSCA and Athletic Director at Oklahoma City University. Selgo and Abbott talk through the fine points of the hiring process from initial steps with Human Resources to search committees, interviews, and on-boarding new employees. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

Jim Abbott, Founder of the Business of Small College Athletics, discusses how he got his start in college athletics, how the BOSCA workshop got started and what the future of BOSCA looks like including virtual webinars planned for 2020-21 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

This episode features Joel Smith, Athletic Director at Chadron State College and current President of the NCAA Division 2 Athletic Directors Association. Smith discusses how he got started on his career in college athletics, his transition from athletic director to conference commissioner, and challenges facing small college administrators, among other topics. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support