Exploring topics affecting NCAA Division III Athletic Departments and student-athletes. Each topic will feature four episodes, connecting with athletic administrators, coaches, sports information directors and student-athletes.
Transitioning from our talks regarding COVID-19, I catch up with Nick Rizzo, Head Coach of the Women's Soccer program at Monmouth College and talk recruiting strategies and how the process has changed over the last 10-15 years.
In Episode 4 of the Division III Insider, we talk to Guy Patron Jr., a senior from Loras College who was attempting to become the first four-time All-American wrestler in program history. He, just like so many others, had their careers end abruptly due to COVID-19 and the NCAA's decision to cancel the winter and spring championships.
Hear from Illinois Wesleyan Athletic Director Mike Wagner how the Titans have navigated the last few weeks as it relates to COVID-19 and what plans are in place to celebrate its student-athletes this season.
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Jimmy Naprstek interviews Lenny Reich, Assistant Athletic Director and Sports Information Director at the University of Mount Union. Lenny shares his account of the events of March 11-12, 2020 and what the administration at Mount Union did on its campus in relation to the NCAA's decision to cancel the winter and spring championships.
Welcome to the D3 Insider Podcast with Jimmy Naprstek. In this pilot episode, I layout the roadmap for the podcast and talk about my reaction to the decision to cancel all NCAA Championships for the winter and spring seasons.