NACDA Podcast

NACDA Webinar May 29, 2024Sponsored Content Webinar Presented by MagnifiFeaturing Daniel Evans (Magnifi - Moderator), Marcia Caporn (Aura), Alex Cramer (U.S. Air Force Academy) and Gregg Katano (Cosmos Collab).

NACDA Webinar May 21, 2024 Sponsored Content Webinar Presented by Dimensional Innovations Featuring Eric Buckels (Dimensional Innovations - Moderator), Brittany Lee (Virginia Tech) and Brad Wurthman (Virginia Tech).

NIL Real Estate piloted a program with BYU in 2022 that allowed athletes access to the necessary education to buy a home, invest in real estate or pursue a career in real estate. Interested students can take advantage of on-demand courses and test prep if they want to pursue their real estate license. To date, more than 650 students at more than 180 schools have opted into the program. Seventeen athletes are already working full-time in real estate, and another eight have their referral license. Gary Veron, associate athletics director for student-athlete experience/NIL at BYU, and Carl Spencer, co-founder and CEO, NIL Real Estate, joined host Kristi Dosh, founder of Business of College Sports, to discuss in more detail how this program works, including some great stories of athletes who've taken advantage of it.

Corporate partners, on both the national and local level, are increasingly engaging in multifaceted campaigns that include the use of athlete NIL. Solly Fulp, executive vice president of NIL growth and development at LEARFIELD, and Shane Hinckley, chief business development officer at Texas A&M University, joined host Kristi Dosh, founder of Business of College Sports, to discuss some of the best integrations in this space. The trio delved into opportunities outside of the Power Five, how to educate brands who aren't ready to dive in, some notable deals, and what brands are doing right and wrong.

NACDA Webinar May 9, 2024 Sponsored Content Webinar Presented by Five Star Fans Featuring Tina Provost (Five Star Fans - Moderator), Jason Belzer (SANIL), Darien Harris (Michigan State University), Laine Higgins (The Wall Street Journal), Ayden Syal (MOGL) and Cody Wilcoxson (Blank Rome LLP).

Following the NLRB's initial ruling in that Dartmouth men's basketball athletes are employees, and their subsequent vote to unionize, attorneys Ksenia Maiorova and John Mazzeo joined host (and attorney) Kristi Dosh to discuss questions that need to be addressed before student-athletes can become employees. The discussion includes an in-depth look at the implications for international student-athletes and also thoughts on how athletics departments can start preparing now for the myriad of new issues they'll face if student-athletes are compensated as employees.

NACDA Webinar February 8, 2024 Sponsored Content Webinar Presented by Extreme Networks Featuring Kevin Wittnebert (Extreme Networks - Moderator), Todd Berrett (BYU) and Kevin Duvall (Auburn)

NACDA Webinar December 12, 2023 Sponsored Content Webinar Presented by Dimensional Innovations Featuring Featuring Eric Buckels (Dimensional Innovations - Moderator), Danny Lewis (Shield Lockers) and Justin Maland (University of Arkansas)

Attorneys Ksenia Maiorova and Amy Maldonado join host Kristi Dosh for a discussion on name, image and likeness (NIL) for international student-athletes. From how international student-athletes can take advantage of passive NIL opportunities to the other types of visas they might qualify for, the women break down a number of scenarios to help administrators understand more about this complex topic so they can keep athletes safe.

Ryan Moss, VP of Licensing at The Brandr Group, and Marty Ludwig, Associate VP of Trademarks and Licensing at the University of Cincinnati, join host Kristi Dosh to discuss how group licensing has evolved alongside NIL, how it can be implemented by any school in any division, and the programs generating the most opportunities for both institutions and athletes.

NACDA Webinar October 18, 2023 Sponsored Content Webinar Presented by RealResponse Featuring Samantha Huge (RealResponse - Moderator), Ross Bjork (Texas A&M University, NACDA 1st VP), Erin Leifer (Fanatics, Inc.) and Aaron Taylor (CBS Sports)

NACDA Webinar On-Demand, May 2023 Presented by basepath Featuring Kristi Dosh (Moderator), Laney Higgins (Oglethorpe University) and Thomas Thomas Jr. (basepath).

NACDA Webinar On-Demand, May 2023 Presented by NIL Enterprise Solutions Featuring Kristi Dosh (Moderator), Lynne George (Troy University) and Steve Simmons (NIL Enterprise Solutions).

NACDA Webinar On-Demand, April 2023 Presented by Athlete Licensing Company Featuring Kristi Dosh (Moderator), Adam Jaggers (Athlete Licensing Company), Melia Jones (Athlete Licensing Company) and Oliver Luck (Altius Sports Partners).

With Election Day on the horizon, navigating the ins and outs of how best to offer nonpartisan engagement for student-athletes is a complicated endeavor. To support athletics personnel with navigating this responsibility as well as the recently enacted NCAA civic legislation, NACDA presents an interactive conversation with the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge team to share promising practices and how to's. Listen to this podcast as it fits your schedule to learn best practices to implement uplifting civic engagement as a pillar of your athletics program. Featuring Shamaree Brown (Iowa State University), Melanie Brunsdon (Winona State University) and Stephen LaPorta (James Madison University).

Original air date: July 21, 2021 Sponsored content session by Goulston & Storrs A sea change in college athletics occurred on July 1, 2021: A number of states' NIL laws went into effect, providing student-athletes who go to colleges and universities in those states the right to monetize their NIL rights; The NCAA declared that it would no longer enforce its prohibition on student-athletes' monetizing their NIL rights; Dozens of colleges and universities published NIL policies. But with different or no policies in effect, how can colleges and universities compete in recruiting and generating new revenue sources? What does this new NIL landscape mean for athletics departments? And what does this mean for student-athletes? This session focuses on the opportunities and risks for colleges and universities in permitting student-athletes to sell or license their name, image and likeness. It also focuses on whether we can level the playing field between and among schools. Moderator: Robin Young, Host, National Public Radio. Panelists: Patrick Chun, Director of Athletics, Washington State University; Marty Edel, Chair, Sports Law Practice, Goulston & Storrs; Warde Manuel, Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics, University of Michigan; Julie Ruppert, Commissioner, Northeast-10 Conference.

Original air date: June 24, 2021 Sponsored content session by LiveSource The future is here and the need for fundraisers to be digital is now. Increase revenue and gain nationwide support from your auctions and raffles by taking them online through the safe and trusted LiveSource platform. From this session, you will learn how to: Create unique memorabilia and experiences, and make them available for bidding by anyone, anywhere; Exceed fundraising goals; and Generate in the moment excitement and loyal fans. Speaker: Mary Levin, LiveSource. Click here to view the presentation slides in PDF format.

Original air date: June 17, 2021 A panel discussion hosted by Daktronics, Inc. Streaming has never been more critical in college athletics, and Daktronics has just made it easier. Technology has changed the way events are consumed, and now is the time to evaluate product and workflow. In this session, hear from leaders in this space on how they are staying ahead of the curve. Learn how to get started, improve production quality, and explore new revenue opportunities. Moderator: Eric Cain, Sales, Daktronics, Inc. Panelists: Eric Edens, Application Engineer, Daktronics, Inc.; Tim Jackson, Director of Video and Digital Distribution, Big West; Karen Langston, Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs & Capital Projects, CSU Bakersfield; John Lukach, Assistant Director of Athletics for Multimedia & Production, Cornell University; Matthew Panto, Associate Executive Director, Strategic Communications & External Relations, Ivy League.

Original air date: May 27, 2021 Sponsored content session by Victory Innovations When it comes to protecting players, coaches and fans from widespread illness, a surface that “looks” clean just doesn't cut it. Keeping gyms, locker rooms and stands open requires an infection prevention protocol that delivers full-coverage surface disinfection. This webinar discusses: The importance of establishing a proper infection protocol; How electrostatic sprayers can help prevent widespread infection. Speaker: David Reimann, Victory Innovations. Click here to view the presentation slides in PDF format.

Original air date: May 19, 2021 Over the course of the last year, our country and industry has seen a seismic shift in the focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. As we continue the commitment to improving in this area, ongoing conversation is imperative to creating an equitable environment for all. Recently named On-Campus Pacesetters in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by SportsBusiness Journal, this panel of respected administrators will explore why this work continues to be important and the reflections that they have from the past year as they look toward the future. Speakers: Lee Reed (Georgetown), Val Ackerman (BIG EAST Conference), Martin Jarmond (UCLA).

Original air date: May 5, 2021 Presented by Spry This panel of college athletics professionals discusses how NIL opportunities and payments may affect need based aid. Todd Hairston, former Senior AD of Compliance at Wake Forest University and Spry Compliance Advisor, leads a discussion covering hot-button topics such as: the impact on recruiting, educating student-athletes and parents and how to manage the relationship with financial aid offices. Speakers: Tim Duncan, University of New Orleans; Brad Hunt, Princeton; Maura Smith, Sun Belt Conference.

Original air date: April 22, 2021 Have you heard, “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is good for business?” What does that mean exactly? Besides creating educational programming and strategizing to recruit, engage, and retain underrepresented employees, diversity and inclusion can also capture a more significant share of the consumer market and generate more underrepresented entrepreneurs to create a competitive economy resulting in a boost of the economy. Hear from industry leaders who share their perspective and strategies on the “business of DEI” and how authentic underrepresented community engagement can enhance your organization's bottom dollar. Speakers: China Jude - Moderator (MOAA President), Ross Bjork (Texas A&M), Chris Kingston (Learfield IMG College), Cory Moss (CLC), Jovan Overshown (Baylor).

Original air date: April 15, 2021 Sponsored content session by Appetize Appetize provides the technology that allows college campuses to thrive now — and into the future with Digital Commerce Solutions for Food, Beverage & Retail. This session uncovers how college campus dining & athletics facilities are enabling frictionless ordering and fulfillment to improve guest experiences. Explore the essential technologies and operational models that have emerged as colleges adapt to the COVID-19 health crisis including: Solutions purpose-built for QSR, Table Service and Retail; Providing students with modern ordering options proven to increase revenue; Touch-free ordering technologies; and New operational models to support touch-free student experiences. Speakers: Charles Blase (Appetize). Click here to view the presentation slides in PDF format.

Original air date: April 8, 2021 Sponsored content session by RDG Planning & Design Across all divisions of collegiate athletics we find ourselves trying to help answer similar questions: What are student-athletes and their families asking about when they visit campus? What are the key facilities or amenities that have the most impact for your institution? What is the primary decider for student-athletes and benefactors? This session takes a deep dive into how to separate your institution from your peers. Speakers: Jason Blome (RDG Planning & Design); Blaine Perau (RDG Planning & Design), Tom Ohle (RDG Planning & Design). Click here to view the presentation slides in PDF format.

Original air date: April 7, 2021 In this session, join administrators from Notre Dame athletics and NACDA sponsor Dimensional Innovations to explore a donor event concept that adds value to donor and fan relations and the bottom line. Speakers: Drew Berst (Dimensional Innovations), Ryan Nicholson (Dimensional Innovations), Rick Smith (Dimensional Innovations), Kimberly Borza Donaldson (Notre Dame), Rob Kelly (Notre Dame), Mario Morris (Notre Dame). Click here to view the presentation slides in PDF format.

Original air date: April 1, 2021 As our world places enhanced emphasis on the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion, hiring practices and processes have been areas of focus consistently under the microscope. As collegiate athletics seeks to become a more inclusive enterprise, this session discusses key areas that departments and administrators should consider when leading or participating in various hiring exercises. Based on their experiences, the panelists discuss several components including the recruitment of diverse candidate pools, internal and external communications, and collaboration across campus to ensure equity and inclusion remain a priority for the future of the industry. Speakers: Warde Manuel (Michigan - Moderator), Chad Chatlos (TurnkeyZRG), DeLaina Jordan (Parker Executive Search), Daniel Parker (Parker Executive Search).

Original air date: March 11, 2021 This session explores strategies for supporting student-athlete activism and peaceful protests in college athletics. Panelists share their personal experiences advancing racial justice through an intersectional lens while addressing the challenges impacting the lives of student-athletes the most. Listeners will develop a cultural awareness of what it takes to be respected as an ally and lead inclusively. Speakers: Nevin Caple (Return on Inclusion); Clyde Doughty (Bowie State); Tim Duncan (New Orleans); Tanya Vogel (George Washington).

Original air date: February 24, 2021 In this session, three student-athletes share their experiences with racial and social inequities and how they are using their voices and platform to advocate for social justice in intercollegiate athletics and in their communities. This conversation highlights the intersectional perspectives of student-athletes as they discuss social justice, athletics and identity. Speakers: Niya Blair Hackworth (NCAA), Tyler Burns (Kansas State Football); Bianca Lockamy (Virginia Union Women's Basketball); Kena Gilmour (Hamilton College Men's Basketball).

Original air date: January 28, 2021 The creation of the Black AD Alliance was inspired by the importance of promoting more opportunities for Blacks at administrative levels within Division I athletics departments. Through the leadership of accomplished Black athletics administrators nationally, the Black AD Alliance primary aim is to create growth, development and elevation opportunities for Black athletics administrators. The Alliance looks to create and develop supportive networks and ways of valuable collaboration amongst professionals in the athletics administrative field. Speakers: Joe Karlgaard, Rice (Moderator); Allen Greene, Auburn; Brandon Martin, UMKC; Candice Storey Lee, Vanderbilt; Ingrid Wicker McCree, North Carolina Central.

Original air date: January 28, 2021 Sponsored content session by DME Delivers This session discusses: Communicating unknowns with donors; How COVID-19 has affected ability to engage with donors; Stewarding philanthropic vs. transactional giving; Value in utilizing a marketing partner; Marketing to never and lapsed prospects; and Stewarding and engaging high level donors. Speakers: Tye Edwards, Sr. Business Development Manager, DME Delivers; Brett Berg, Assistant VP of Advancement, University of West Florida; Mattie Burkhardt, Senior Director of Development Operations, University of Nebraska Huskers Athletic Fund; Charley Thrash, Associate AD of Development, UTEP Miner Athletic Club; Paul Vosilla, Director of External Affairs, University of Florida Gator Boosters, Inc.

Original air date: January 21, 2021 Sponsored content session by Fusion Sport This session discusses: The importance of building an athlete-centric performance framework with a 360 degree view of health, wellness and performance; How to develop a performance framework; tips for connecting different departments and technologies; Combining performance and medical data to understand and prevent injury; The importance of athlete engagement and collaboration; and The importance of staff and coach engagement and collaboration. Moderators: Tricia Sterland, MS, CSCS, VP – Enterprise Solutions, Fusion Sport; Mike Compton, Principal Consultant, Fusion Sport. Speakers: Mike Curtis, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Men's Basketball, University of Virginia; Holly Frantz, Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports, University of Maryland; Travis Vlantes, Director of Applied Sport Science, University of Texas.

Original air date: January 14, 2021 Sponsored content session by Extreme Networks Due to recent events, collegiate venues must now overcome a new set of pain points and deliverables. As universities and athletics departments welcome fans back into their venues, these challenges will only be heightened as they prioritize: Fan Health and Safety; Operational Efficiency; Mobile and Digital Engagement; Data-Driven Intelligence. Now more than ever, the IT network infrastructure is key to accomplishing these priorities. In this discussion, we break down the real challenges college venues face today, and offer proven solutions to meet the unique requirements for hosting live sports in today's complex landscape. Speaker: Kevin Wittnebert, Extreme Networks. Click here to view the presentation slides in PDF format.

Original air date: December 16, 2020 People are finally engaging in real conversations about race and diversity, equity, and inclusion around the country. Unfortunately, it does not mean everything is solved overnight, or the conversations are easy. Regardless of a person's intent, there are everyday incidences in which someone makes offensive comments or asks insensitive questions. Do you know how to identify a microaggression? Do you know how to respond when someone says something offensive about your identity? Learn from industry leaders' experience and strategies to reduce microaggressions in your department or area. Moderator: Dr. China Jude, Senior Associate Athletics Director/SWA, University of Wyoming. Speakers: Bryan Blair, Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer, Washington State University; Vicky Chun, Thomas A. Beckett Director of Athletics, Yale University; Irma Garcia, Director of Athletics, St. Francis College Brooklyn; Joe Karlgaard, Director of Athletics, Recreation & Lifetime Fitness, Rice University.

Original air date: December 2, 2020 Presented in partnership with NAAC Forthcoming changes to NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) legislation will impact intercollegiate athletics in a manner far beyond student-athlete revenue generation. This NACDA/NAAC joint session explores the many considerations that athletics directors and other institutional administrators should address to ensure institutional control and monitoring of student-athletes' NIL activities. Pennie Parker, Director of Athletics at Rollins College, leads a discussion of compliance professionals representing each Division I subdivision and a variety of geographical locations as we explore the practitioner perspective of various NIL era challenges and opportunities. Speakers: Erin Adkins, Associate Athletics Director, Compliance, UCLA; Blake Barlow, Associate Athletics Director, Risk Management and Compliance Services, University of Texas; Malcolm Grace, Assistant Athletics Director/Compliance, Villanova University; Kyle Waterstone, Associate Athletic Director of Compliance, Creighton University.

Original air date: November 10, 2020 Throughout history, sports have had a profound impact on the fight for equality. This session provides unique perspective from a generational standpoint of the Black experience in America, and the challenges of fighting for equality and social justice. Athletics director Earl Edwards is leading the charge at UC San Diego by implementing programs and initiatives that work towards combating systemic racism on campus and throughout the Big West Conference. His son, six-year MLS pro Earl Edwards, Jr., is a founding member of the newly formed Black Players for Change organization that aims to eradicate racism within MLS and its local communities. Together, and individually, they have taken a stand for the cause through collegiate and professional sports in each of their respective positions. Speakers: Kevin Anderson, NACDA Past President (moderator); Earl Edwards, University of California San Diego; Earl Edwards, Jr., D.C. United Soccer Club

Original air date: November 5, 2020 In these most difficult times, Alex Montoya's message of overcoming adversity and joyfully defeating obstacles has resonated nationwide. No stranger to the sports industry as a former executive with the San Diego Padres, Montoya's message of making the impossible possible further enforces sports as a force for good, and helps administrators across the country stay positive despite the hurdles that they may face in today's challenging environment. Speaker: Alex Montoya, Award Winning Motivational Speaker, Author & Writing Coach.

Original air date: October 29, 2020 Sponsored content session by A-G Administrators LLC This session joins some of the industry's innovative minds and thought leaders and discusses how institutions can optimize medical partnerships. The panelists talk through the relationship between providers and athletics departments including contracting, sponsorship and development opportunities as well as promoting the opportunity for the partnership to advance the academic mission and business resources of the institution. Speakers: Jill Bodensteiner, J.D., Director of Athletics, Saint Joseph's University; Lew Lyon, Retired Vice President, MedStar Sports Medicine; Eric Roedl, Deputy Athletics Director, University of Oregon; Mike Waddell, President of the Allen Americas (East Coast Hockey League); Alex Fairly, President, Fairly Group; Dixon Gillis, Chief Executive Officer, A-G Administrators LLC.

Original air date: October 27, 2020 Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) as a concept isn't new to the sports world. However, for collegiate athletics, allowing student-athletes the ability to monetize these rights is a new frontier. The impacts of this impending shift in approach will be widespread as NIL will touch areas such as compliance, recruiting, education, fundraising, and corporate partnerships. This session walks attendees through where things currently stand, what the future looks like, and how to prepare your athletics department and student-athletes for this new era. Speakers: Oliver Luck, Advisor & Sports Business Leader, Altius Sports Partners; Casey Schwab, Chief Executive Officer & Founding Partner, Altius Sports Partners.

Original air date: October 22, 2020 It can happen at any moment, the question is if YOU are ready to address it with your students, staff, donors, media, and community with little or no advanced notice. The year was 2015-16 - student-athletes began to use their platform on the heels of Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel. Using their platform to respond to fraternity racist rants, a devastating shooting in Ferguson, or police brutality - did student-athlete protest influence today's discussions and policies? Join these administrators as they reflect on their campus experience when facing a student protesting which brought national attention. Hear about their action steps, challenges, vulnerabilities and what they would do differently if it happened again. Speakers: China Jude, Wyoming; Joe Castiglione, Oklahoma; Julie Cromer, Ohio; Pat Ivey, Louisville.

Original air date: October 13, 2020 Session presented by Anthony Travel Your teams and staff are getting out on the road again. You should know about all the new procedures and considerations to stay safe when traveling. This session discusses airplanes, hotels, buses, charters, rental vehicles, security, meals, meeting space, sickness on the road, and more. Speakers: Bob Vecchione, Chief Executive Officer, NACDA; John Anthony, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Travel.

Original air date: October 1, 2020 Sponsored content session by StayBillety Facing ‘future forward', join Barbara Jones, CEO of StayBillety and Chris Smith, CEO of Athlete Network to learn about new and relevant ways to engage and connect your communities, and increase fundraising revenue. The presenters share solutions for athletics departments using home sharing and athlete engagement platforms. This webinar showcases how groups and organizations, particularly alumni athletes, can leverage technology to engage their communities and build fundraising initiatives: How home sharing and access to centralized resources can drive post-pandemic revenue; How domestic travel and short term rentals are bouncing back; How on-campus and virtual events - games, homecoming and commencement - can strengthen community engagement; How to grow global engagement 24/7; and How groups and organizations, including athletics departments, in the U.S. and Canada are tapping into these opportunities.

Original air date: September 29, 2020 Session presented by Paciolan Leadership at the highest level is demanding and requires an extensive capacity to think critically and make decisions every day. While leaders certainly need to keep the organization's interests at the forefront, the best leaders are often the individuals that keep people and relationships at the core of their leadership styles. In this session moderated by Jene Elzie, Chief Growth Officer, Athletes First Partners, former athletics director, NCAA executive and XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck shares tidbits of experiences through his leadership journey and offers key takeaways to consider as others seek to climb the professional ladder.

Original air date: September 23, 2020 As our country continues to face social injustices, it's important that we recognize the efforts to effect change are not the sole responsibility of the oppressed or marginalized populations which are directly impacted. Allyship is a crucial piece in our ability to successfully incite positive and lasting change. This session explores what it means to be an ally and provides insight into the ways that we can take action to better serve our colleagues and student-athletes in this type of role. Speakers: Stevie Baker-Watson, Associate Vice President for Campus Wellness & Theodore Katula Director of Athletics and Recreational Sports, DePauw University (Moderator); Val Ackerman, Commissioner, Big East Conference; Kevin White, Vice President, Director of Athletics, & Adjunct Professor for Business Administration, Duke University; Dr. Dan Roller, Anti-Racism Activist & Managing Director, Acris Project.

Original air date: September 17, 2020 Sponsored content session by Derck & Edson, LLC See results of two athletic planning systems – one focusing on physical enhancements and one focusing on analyzing the repercussions of bringing a new sport to your college or university. Hear from the consultants and the clients and see how you can jump-start your efforts in just four months' time. Speakers: Steve Sproles, Derck & Edson; Eric McNelley, Eastern University; Kathie Shafer, Messiah University.

Original air date: September 16, 2020 In this session, Drew Berst (Dimensional Innovations) and Kevin Boully (Persuasion Strategies) provide a quick review of their three surveys and discuss how fan sentiments have ebbed and flowed from April through August 2020. They also take a deep dive into how that information provides a foundation for actual gameday planning.

Original air date: September 15, 2020 Want to train your mind to reduce stress and increase focus, resilience, and confidence? Russ Rausch, Founder of Vision Pursue (VP), shares methods that impact automatic thoughts and emotions from the limbic brain. These methods include aligning expectations to reality, embracing emotions, and controlling the controllable. You'll be able to improve your mental processing immediately after the session. Rausch has a 20-year background in corporate management and his corporate clients include MassMutual, Exelon, Splunk, and FedEx. His sports clients include the Miami Heat, Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Mariners, and the University of Alabama athletics department. If you want to improve your performance and enjoy the journey more, you don't want to miss this.

Original air date: September 8, 2020 Session presented by Paciolan The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of anxiety, stress, and fear in our world and especially in athletics. It has also wrecked our motivation as well, and it has truly been a struggle. This session provides some tools and strategies to help you and those you lead manage the uncertainty and emerge from the pandemic with renewed motivation and purpose. Speaker: Dr. Bhrett McCabe, Clinical & Sports Psychologist, Organizational Behavior Specialist.

Original air date: September 3, 2020 Sponsored content session by Fusion Sport Illness screening, injury risk, training logistics, technology and the rise of the ‘bubble' — How are college athletics departments around the country navigating the return to training and planning for the future during COVID-19? In this webinar, the panel of athletic trainers, coaches and AD staff discuss: Pivoting your programs to get back to training during COVID-19; Risk mitigation, illness screening and the role of health technology, in particular the Smartabase Athlete Management System; The logistics of pushing back fall sports; balancing new training schedules and managing injury risk; and the biggest challenges and way forward for college sport in 2020. Speakers: Tricia Sterland, MS, CSCS, VP – Enterprise Solutions, Fusion Sport (Moderator); Mike Compton, Sport Science Consultant and Strength Coach, Fusion Sport; Lauren Green, Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Science, UC San Diego; Aaron Himmler, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Head Football Athletic Trainer at the University of Cincinnati; Mike Joseph, Assistant Athletics Director/Head Coach for Football Strength and Conditioning, West Virginia University.

Original air date: September 2, 2020 The ongoing challenges related to COVID-19 have forced the college athletics industry into uncharted waters. With recent announcements of the cancellations of fall sports competition, conferences and departments around the country at all divisions are now focused on how they might shift fall competition seasons to the spring semester. This session provides various perspectives and insights from those that have formally announced plans for the spring, as well as those that are still working through the process. The panelists share where they've been and where they're going as our industry grapples with these unprecedented situations. Speakers: Mike Snyder, Illinois College (Moderator); Dr. Robert Helmer, Baldwin Wallace University; Dr. Charles McClelland, Southwestern Athletic Conference; David Sayler, Miami University.

Original air date: August 27, 2020 Sponsored content session by Legacy Building Solutions Join Shannon Humbert, Building and Design Consultant at Legacy Building Solutions, as he discusses these key learning objectives: The materials used in fabric structure construction; Architectural features and alternative materials available for fabric buildings; Comparisons between engineered fabric buildings and engineered metal buildings; and how fabric structures are used for a variety of large-scale applications. Click here to view the slides in PDF format.

Original air date: August 26, 2020 This Social Justice in College Athletics Session describes the origins, aims, and impact of the Black Lives Matter movement. It provides information based on six years of survey research and examination of the tactics deployed by various Black Lives Matter groups. Finally, it discusses the societal responses to the recent protests sparked by the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Speakers: Allen Greene, Director of Athletics, Auburn University (Moderator); Dr. Alvin Tillery, Associate Professor, Departments of African-American Studies & Political Science, Northwestern University.