Podcasts about athletic directors

Today our guest is Chris Fore, Principal at Mojave High School, in Hesperia, CA. We talk with Chris about why it is important and how it is guiding his work everyday. He shares how creating high-accountability meetings with parents and teachers led to a nearly 60% reduction in failure rates. Chris also highlights the impact that "flipping the script" on parent communication has as he has celebrated individual student wins with positive phone calls home. Learn More About CharacterStrong:  Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Request a Quote Today! Learn more about CharacterStrong Implementation Support Visit the CharacterStrong Website   Chris Fore is the Principal at Mojave High School, a 2025 California Department of Education Model Continuation School. Fore coached high school football for sixteen years (eight as a Head Varsity Coach) and Junior College football for one. He spent six years as an Athletic Director where both schools set the school record for the most Championships won in one year; both stand to this day. (One was set in 2010, the other in 2013.) He has also served as the Administrator supervising athletics and the Athletic Director for 4.5 years. His education includes: a Master's degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration, an Administrative Services Credential (CA), Education Specialist Credential (CA), and a Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies.

Justin Erickson, CMAA is the Athletic Director at Nicholas Ferri Middle School in Johnston, RI and today he shares his athletic journey along with some Best Practices - THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Today we're broadcasting from Texas as the Ferris State Bulldogs are set to take on Harding in the DII National Championship game this weekend. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great people connected to the Football program to talk about this team, to preview Saturday's game, and more. We were also joined by some of our insiders to talk about the Lions, Michigan and Michigan State, and more. In our first hour, we were joined by Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State. He and Huge talked about how great it is to be playing for a National Championship, talked about the impact of Head Coach Tony Annese and the importance of the their culture, and much more. We were then joined by Ferris State University Dr. Bill Pink. He talked about what it means to him to be back down in Texas playing for another National Championship, talked about the impact of Tony Annese, and so much more. We wrapped up the hour talking with John Borton from theWolverine.com about who should be the next Michigan Head Football Coach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State. He and Huge talked about how great it is to be playing for a National Championship, talked about the impact of Head Coach Tony Annese and the importance of the their culture, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're broadcasting from Texas as the Ferris State Bulldogs are set to take on Harding in the DII National Championship game this weekend. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great people connected to the Football program to talk about this team, to preview Saturday's game, and more. We were also joined by some of our insiders to talk about the Lions, Michigan and Michigan State, and more. In our first hour, we were joined by Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State. He and Huge talked about how great it is to be playing for a National Championship, talked about the impact of Head Coach Tony Annese and the importance of the their culture, and much more. We were then joined by Ferris State University Dr. Bill Pink. He talked about what it means to him to be back down in Texas playing for another National Championship, talked about the impact of Tony Annese, and so much more. We wrapped up the hour talking with John Borton from theWolverine.com about who should be the next Michigan Head Football Coach. We kicked off the second hour talking with Rob Bentley and Sandy Gholston who are the voices of Ferris State Football. They all previewed tomorrow's game against Harding, talked about some of the players on the team and the impact they've made, talked about what another National Championship would mean to Ferris, and more. We were then joined by the Ferris State Bulldogs Head Football Coach Tony Annese. He and Huge talked about being down in Texas getting ready for Saturday's game against Harding, talked about how the two teams stack up, talked about what the FSU Football team is going to need to do to win that game, talked about where this years team is different from last years, talked about the importance of their culture, and much more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Doug Skene from theWolverine.com about who he thinks would be a good fit for the next Michigan Head Football Coach. In our final hour, we were joined by Dan Miller who is the voice of our Detroit Lions. He and Huge talked about what the Lions will need to do to beat the Steelers on Sunday night, talked about the path towards the Playoffs, and much more. We were then joined by former Detroit Lion Lomas Brown and Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew for our weekly "Inside the Lions" segment. During that time - Huge, Lomas, and Josh gave us their thought's on last weekend's loss to the Rams, they talked about how the Lions and the Steelers stack up against each other, discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the Lions currently, gave their predictions on the game, and much more. We wrapped up the show talking with Greg Heeres about the importance of leadership, he gave us his prediction on the Lions game, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 3 of DJ & PK on December 18, 2025 Pacific's Athletic Director called BYU's basketball team "Walking Bags of Cash." Is he wrong? USU Basketball Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun joined to talk about his team's season so far as they prepare for their last run in the Mountain West Conference.  We've got a lot of high school talent all over the state!

The entirety of DJ & PK from December 18, 2025 Hour 1 The Utah Mammoth won on the road last night as they beat Detroit 4-1.  Weber State's New Head Coach Eric Kjar joined the program yesterday BYU LB Isaiah Glasker and Head Coach Kalani Sitake spoke yesterday as BYU prepares for the Pop Tarts Bowl.  Hour 2 What is Trending across the world of sports on December 18, 2025.  Tonight might be LeBron James's last time playing the Jazz in Salt Lake City. Do you care about that? Kyle Whittingham is scheduled to speak to media at practice today. It's the first time we will hear from him since the announcement that he is stepping down.  Hour 3 Pacific's Athletic Director called BYU's basketball team "Walking Bags of Cash." Is he wrong? USU Basketball Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun joined to talk about his team's season so far as they prepare for their last run in the Mountain West Conference.  We've got a lot of high school talent all over the state! Hour 4 College Basketball Guru Ken Pomeroy joined to talk about BYU and other Top Programs.  Slacker Headlines  Your Feedback

Malik Washington will return to Maryland for his sophomore season in 2026. Athletic Director Jim Smith joined Vinny & Haynie to talk about the impact that will have on roster construction and the future of the program.

Sean Frazier joins to talk about Northern Illinois athletics and the future of the AD position in college athletics. Frazier starts the conversation explaining the strategy behind moving football to the Mountain West while keeping other sports regional with the Horizon League. Will they miss MACtion weeknight games? Sean expresses his concern about outsiders coming into the profession without having an understanding of higher education and the importance of realizing that forgetting about any individual sport could cause an AD to lose their job. Frazier discusses what metrics he thinks are most critical when he is evaluating head coach searches. The conversation shifts to the College Football Playoff and Sean shares his opinion on expansion and the idea of a G6 playoff alongside the CFP. Travis asks Sean to recreate his career if he woke up today as a 30 year old administrator and what he would do to stick out on his journey to become an Athletic Director.0:40 Moving Football to Mountain West & Other Sports to Horizon8:10 Will NIU Miss MACtion?12:10 Biggest Concerns for AD Profession in the Future26:20 AD Vantage: Metrics Frazier uses in a Head Coach Search37:52 Thoughts on College Football Playoff & Creating a G6 Playoff46:35 Sean Recreates his Career as a 30 Year Old AdministratorHEA is presented by PILYTIX, an AI tech company for higher education institutions and sports organizations. Increased Donations. Fast, Effective Targeting. Improved Performance. Learn more: ⁠https://pilytix.ai/ HEA has partnered with AD Vantage for AD Insights and Coaching Hires. AD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts. Learn more: https://www.athleticdirectorvantage.com

In today's edition of Talkin' Sports, Jim is joined by Michael McCaffrey, the Athletic Director of Saint Francis to get the latest scoop on everything going on with the Cougars, and talks to Shane Albahrani, the voice of the Fort Wayne Komets, about a tough loss for the K's on Teddy Bear Toss Night last night, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regan McAthie is the Athletic Director for Concordia St. Paul. She's in Sioux Falls where Concordia will compete for the NCAA DII Volleyball title today vs MSU Denver. The team is no stranger to the title stage, with a victory they would secure the program's ninth championship. Their roster features a ton of Minnesota talent, Regan speaks to the volleyball hotbed we have here in our backyard. Regan played volleyball for Augustana and has family connections to the tournament. She provides her expectations for the title match tonight and kind of team they're playing against.

USU Athletic Director Cameron Walker talks Potato Bowl

USU Athletic Director Cameron Walker talks bowl prep.  What was Sherrone Moore thinking? Michigan has fired him after an alleged scandal.  Utah Jazz Insider Ben Anderson. 

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We were joined by Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State. He and Huge talked about the Ladies Volleyball team taking on Tampa tonight in the Elite Eight. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our final hour, we were joined by former Detroit Lion Lomas Brown and Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew for our weekly "Inside the Lions" segment. During that time - Huge, Lomas, and Josh gave us their thought's on that win over the Cowboys, they talked about how the Lions and the Rams stack up against each other, discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the Lions currently, gave their predictions on the game, and much more. We were then joined by New York Times Best Selling Author John U. Bacon. He talked about all that he's learned in the past 24 hours, gave his thought's on the future of Warde Manuel, and told us about his new book "The Gales of November." We were then joined by Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State. He and Huge talked about the Ladies Volleyball team taking on Tampa tonight in the Elite Eight. We were then joined by Tia Brandel-Wilhelm, who is Ferris State's Head Women's Volleyball Coach. She talked about their match with Tampa tonight in the Elite Eight, told us about their great work ethic and culture, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're broadcasting from Ferris State University, as the FSU Bulldog Football team is getting ready to take on Newberry of South Carolina this weekend - and with win, they'll be heading to Texas to play for their fourth DII National Championship in five years. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great people connected to Ferris State Athletics to talk all about the great things they've got going for them. We were also joined by some of our other guests to talk about all about the Sherrone Moore situation. Chris Balas from theWolverine.com joined us to start the show updating us on all he knows about what's happened with Sherrone in the past 24 hours. He and Huge also gave their thought's on where Warde Manuel stands in all of this, talked about where Michigan goes from here, and more. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com then joined us to give us his thought's on the Moore situation. He and Huge also gave their thought's on who would be a good fit to replace Sherrone, and much more. Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com joined us in our second hour to keep the conversation going about Sherrone Moore. Anthony and Huge talked about some of the latest news that's been coming out, gave their thought's on the future of Warde Manuel, and much more. We were then joined by Ben Bosscher from our affiliate 100.9 the Mitt in the Great Lakes Bay Region. He gave us his initial reaction to what he heard last night, talked about some of the recent news that's come out, gave his thought's on Warde Manuel, and much more. In our final hour, we were joined by former Detroit Lion Lomas Brown and Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew for our weekly "Inside the Lions" segment. During that time - Huge, Lomas, and Josh gave us their thought's on that win over the Cowboys, they talked about how the Lions and the Rams stack up against each other, discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the Lions currently, gave their predictions on the game, and much more. We were then joined by New York Times Best Selling Author John U. Bacon. He talked about all that he's learned in the past 24 hours, gave his thought's on the future of Warde Manuel, and told us about his new book "The Gales of November." We were then joined by Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State. He and Huge talked about the Ladies Volleyball team taking on Tampa tonight in the Elite Eight. We were then joined by Tia Brandel-Wilhelm, who is Ferris State's Head Women's Volleyball Coach. She talked about their match with Tampa tonight in the Elite Eight, told us about their great work ethic and culture, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker look at what's going on at  Oregon State and how they are struggling to live a G6 lifestyle. Former USU AD Scott Barnes has made several statements that aren't true. How much are future Pac-12 football coaches making?Former USU head coach Blake Anderson named as the head coach at Southern Miss.BYU's volleyball coach is leaving. Could they be targeting USU's Rob Neilson?Athletic Directors are alleging to claim they will not schedule Notre Dame over their tantrum and future guaranteed inclusion in the College Football Playoff. 

Jake & Ben Full Show from December 10, 2025 Hour 1 After entering into a deal with a Private Equity Firm, will University of Utah Athletics begin to price out its average fan?  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark went after Notre Dame's Athletic Director instead of campaigning for BYU. The Utah Mammoth are hosting the Florida Panthers tonight. The Great Cougar Comeback... Again.  Local Reality TV Star is being released from prison.  Hour 2 Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark went after Notre Dame's Athletic Director instead of campaigning for his own teams.  What You Got Wednesday: Best Local Athletes of last 25 years, Things that are dying in our culture.  How do you feel about leaked recordings of coaches and players? 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on December 10, 2025 Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark went after Notre Dame's Athletic Director instead of campaigning for his own teams.  What You Got Wednesday: Best Local Athletes of last 25 years, Things that are dying in our culture.  How do you feel about leaked recordings of coaches and players? 

Top 3 Stories of the Day: Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark went after Notre Dame's Athletic Director instead of campaigning for BYU. The Utah Mammoth are hosting the Florida Panthers tonight. The Great Cougar Comeback... Again. 

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on December 10, 2025 After entering into a deal with a Private Equity Firm, will University of Utah Athletics begin to price out its average fan?  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark went after Notre Dame's Athletic Director instead of campaigning for BYU. The Utah Mammoth are hosting the Florida Panthers tonight. The Great Cougar Comeback... Again.  Local Reality TV Star is being released from prison. 

We break down whether the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty is finally cracking after another shaky week, and debate if Matthew Stafford or Drake Maye has the stronger NFL MVP case. Then it's on to College Football and then on to South Bend, where Notre Dame's Athletic Director and Notre Dame's fans have officially entered the cry room after the College Football Playoff Backet was revealed. We unpack the Irish outrage, the committee's logic, and why the rest of the country isn't exactly shedding tears.  CHAPTERS: 0:00 Fears, Phobias, & The Chiefs 2:06 Intro 3:00 Fear Any NFC Teams 4:31 Group of Five Debate 8:26 Notre Dame Complaints Valid? 11:11 CFB Coaching Carousel 15:14 NFL MVP Debate 18:09 Worried About The Seahawks  23:38 College Basketball & The Zags 31:02 Outro - 5 Tool Podcaster   Click to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bigbenkwinn_      Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/bigbenkwinn_    https://www.tiktok.com/@bigbenkwinn_  https://x.com/bigbenkwinn_?s=21  https://www.threads.net/@bigbenkwinn_  https://discord.gg/BCqZduTD    Got feedback? Email us at wstpodcastshow@gmail.com

I do a lot of research about the athletic recruiting world and one of the podcasts I listen to regularly is The College Recruiting Weekly Podcast by Dan Tudor.  Dan is a recruiting coach that helps college coaches and athletic departments across the nation.  Today's The Athletic Scholarship Podcast Episode 488 covers Episode 217 of The College Recruiting Weekly Podcast, called Lessons From an Athletic Director Who Also Advises Rising Prospects.  Mr. Tudor does an interview with Keith Mondillo, the Athletic Director and Women's Basketball Coach at Gwynedd Mercy University in Pennsylvania.   KeithMondillo.com dantudor.com The College Recruiting Weekly Podcast by Dan Tudor Click Here to join the Recruit-Me Monthly Newsletter.  Get monthly tidbits of recruiting advice and education.   Recruit-Me.com Recruit-Me 3.0 Athletic Scholarship System FREE Recruiting Power Pack QRRecruiter.com  promo code RecruitMe5 CollegeCoachesOnline.com  promo code RM123 Listen to Past Episodes of The Athletic Scholarship Podcast Baseball Bluebook Virtual Dugout App  

Ian gives thanks so Chambers Bay for contributing to the Mayor of Maple Valley golf tournament. Chris Crawford pops by to react to the Harry Ford trade and the return the Mariners got. Also, what catcher prospects still exist in the Mariners' system? WSU President Elizabeth Cantwell joins Ian to discuss the latest in Cougar athletics and their search for both a new Head Coach and Athletic Director. Plus, a deep dive into the funding and where WSU stands. The Daily Power Play! Eberle says the team needs more from everybody, and Lane Lambert agrees. John Lund, Unleashed! John and Ian take a look at the headlines in the NFL and the rookie quarterbacks we're looking at in the league right now, as well as the new upcoming prospects. Are we enjoying the demise of the Chiefs? Could Patrick Mahomes have been anointed too quickly? John also gives us a look inside look at the NFC West. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of AD 360, hosts Greg Vandermade and Scott Rosenberg discuss the importance of building a succession plan in athletic administration with guest John DiColo. They explore the qualities of future leaders, the significance of mentorship, and the need for motivation and support in developing athletic directors. The conversation also highlights the balance between leadership responsibilities, the value of networking, and the impact of community involvement. Additionally, they discuss resources for aspiring ADs, trends shaping the profession, and the importance of exit strategies for career planning.

This episode is sponsored by DigiCoachMake walkthroughs meaningful. Simplify your coaching culture. Visit digiCOACH.com and mention Darrin for special partner pricing.If you've followed high-level high school athletics—especially in Colorado—you've probably heard of Valor Christian High School. From state titles to nationally ranked teams, Valor has built a reputation for excellence. But what most people don't see is the intentional culture, systems, and faith-driven leadership behind the wins.In this episode, Darrin sits down with Keith Wahl, longtime coach and now Athletic Director at Valor Christian, to talk about building a mission-centered athletic program in the middle of NIL, transfer portals, club sports pressure, and sky-high parent expectations.Keith shares how Valor has stayed anchored to its founding mission and culture documents, how they rebuilt systems after a difficult season, and why he believes sports don't teach life lessons—people do.In this episode, you'll hear:Keith's journey into leadership at Valor ChristianFrom opening Mountain Vista High School as its first head baseball coach… to a “divine nudge” text from his wife… to becoming Valor's first head baseball coach and eventually Athletic Director.From “pioneer” to nationally respected athletics programHow Valor went from a brand-new school with a bold Christian mission to a MaxPreps Top 50-level athletic department—without abandoning its original vision and purpose.Culture documents, team plans, and the power of clarityWhy written team plans and an athletic handbook became game changers for culture, communication, and peace—and what happened when those systems disappeared (and then had to be rebuilt).Leading in the NIL and transfer eraHow NIL, club sports, and transfer rules have reshaped high school athletics—and what leaders can do to stay mission-focused instead of becoming purely transactional.Youth sports pressure and parent expectationsWhy today's parents often have less trust and higher expectations, and how schools can respond with value, transparency, and a holistic vision of sport.Faith, sport, and deeper meaning beyond the scoreboardKeith's work with Baylor's Faith & Sport Institute, their “Away Game” cohort, and what it looks like to build an athletic experience that forms character—not just winners.The trust triangle & the athletic leadership teamHow Keith uses the “trust triangle” (with authentic vulnerability at the base) to lead his internal team and create a second-family culture among his staff.Knowing your people: Enneagram, Working Genius & AIHow Keith uses tools like the Enneagram, Working Genius—and yes, even ChatGPT—to better understand his team and tailor his communication to each person.A powerful tribute to Coach Janie McHughThe story of longtime Valor volleyball coach Janie McHugh, her fourth straight state title, and why Keith believes deeply that knowing your people is one of the greatest gifts of leadership.Connect with Keith WahlValor Athletics: valoreagles.comSocial: @CoachWahl22 on all major platforms

BYU Athletic Director Brian Santiago was with DJ & PK this morning and had this to say about BYU sitting on the outside of the CFP.  Big 12 Radio Host Ari Temkin Previews the Big 12 Championship between BYU & Texas Tech.  Utah Mammoth snapped their losing streak with a 7-0 win at Anaheim. 

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Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on December 4, 2025 BYU Athletic Director Brian Santiago joined The Station earlier this morning and opened up on some behind the scenes topics. Jake & Ben particularly liked what he had to say about the "Wild Wild West" & NIL. Top 3 Stories of the Day: BYU to get some much-needed reinforcements this week against Texas Tech, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, Utah Mammoth bounce back with most lopsided win in Franchise History.  Vanderbilt reportedly wanted to play Utah this week in an "Exempt" game to prove College Football Playoff Worthiness. 

Jake & Ben Full Show from December 4, 2025 Hour 1 BYU Athletic Director Brian Santiago joined The Station earlier this morning and opened up on some behind the scenes topics. Jake & Ben particularly liked what he had to say about the "Wild Wild West" & NIL. Top 3 Stories of the Day: BYU to get some much-needed reinforcements this week against Texas Tech, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, Utah Mammoth bounce back with most lopsided win in Franchise History.  Vanderbilt reportedly wanted to play Utah this week in an "Exempt" game to prove College Football Playoff Worthiness.  Hour 2 How can BYU beat Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship?  Keith Smith, NBA Contributor for Sportrac, talks about the latest news around the NBA. Is Giannis Antetokounmpo going to get traded? Should the Utah Jazz be buyers or sellers?  Would you get your significant other's name tattooed on you? 

This week, the so-called “big names” of college football are still waiting and arguing about which teams should be selected for their upcoming 12-team College Football Playoffs. The television networks will feature a limited slate of major conference championship games this weekend.  Most of this weekend’s FBS teams (win or lose) will probably make the 12-team playoff field. Yawn! By contrast, the FCS small college playoffs are now entering week #2 of their 24-team competition.  Yes, that is double the number of playoff teams compared to the major college football teams! Here’s how the FCS Playoffs work The 11 FCS playoff conferences do not play championship games. In the event of a tie for first place, each conference utilizes a set of tiebreaker rules to determine the league’s top team. Each of the 11 conference winners received an “automatic bid” into the 24-team FCS playoff field.  The other 13 teams were selected by the FCS Playoff Committee (comprised of one Athletic Director from each of the 11 participating conferences). The 11 conference winners are not guaranteed to host a home playoff game.  In fact, the winners of the Ivy League (Yale), Northeast Conference (Central Connecticut State), and Pioneer Football League (Drake) played on the road in Week #1. Last weekend’s first round had the top eight FCS seeds with a bye.  The remaining 16 teams were in action, though.  The next eight highest seeded teams (Seeds #9-16) hosted first round games last Saturday.  Their opponents were selected by the playoff committee with geographic considerations to minimize team travel costs (a very smart idea). Three road teams pulled Week #1 upsets last weekend. Surprising North Dakota clobbered #13 seed Tennessee Tech 31-6 in Cookeville.  Yale scored the final 29 points of the game in the second half to surprise #15 seed Youngstown State 43-42.  Illinois State prevailed over #16 Southeastern Louisiana 21-3 in Hammond. The other five teams eliminated last weekend were Central Connecticut State, Harvard, New Hampshire, Drake, and Lamar. The FCS is now down to its “Sweet 16” round on Saturday.   Let’s review each of the match-ups!  (All kickoffs shown are CST) #12 Villanova (10-2) at #5 Lehigh (12-0) – 11AM on ESPN+ When you’re hot, you’re hot!  The Villanova Wildcats lost two of their first three games of the season (to FBS Penn State and 9-3 FCS member Monmouth).  Since then, Villanova has won nine straight games.  That includes last Saturday’s 52-7 opening round shellacking of formerly 9-1 Harvard.  The Coastal Athletic Association runner-up Wildcats ran for 319 yards as part of a 519-yard offensive output in their home rout over Harvard. The Lehigh Mountain Hawks of the Patriot League enjoyed a first round bye.  Lehigh features the fourth best rushing offense in the FCS with more than 235 yards per game on the ground.  Lehigh (which was the SwampSwamiSports.com #1 regular season team) has limited eight of its 12 opponents to 14 points or less during the season.  Tickets for the first Lehigh home playoff game in Bethlehem, PA since 2004 are scarce.  Saturday’s game will be played in dry but chilly (upper 30’s) weather conditions. #11 South Dakota (9-4) @ #6 Mercer (9-2) – 11AM on ESPN+ South Dakota’s Coyotes from the Missouri Valley Conference eliminated Pioneer Football League champion Drake 38-17 last week in Round 1.  USD has won seven of their last eight games.  This week’s game is the first-ever football match-up of South Dakota and Mercer.  The Coyotes have advanced into the second round of the FCS playoffs for three consecutive seasons. The pass-happy Mercer Bears had a first round bye.  Mercer is second in the FCS with nearly 334 passing yards per game.  Alas, the forecast for Macon, Georgia features a 60% chance of rain with temperatures hovering around 50 degrees.  The weather conditions may dampen the effectiveness of the So-Con champion Bears’ dangerous passing attack. Illinois State (9-4) @ #1 North Dakota State (12-0) – 12 Noon on ESPN+ This is a Missouri Valley Football Conference rematch of North Dakota State’s 33-16 win over the Redbirds on October 4th in Normal, Illinois.  That game saw the Bison leading by only two points (18-16) after three quarters before NDSU tacked-on two late scores for the final margin of victory. Indiana State’s Redbirds are led by quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse.  He passed for 28 touchdowns and ran for seven more scores this season. North Dakota State is the defending FCS champion and is participating in the playoffs for the 16th consecutive season.  The Bison score 42 points per game (#3 nationally) and are #1 in defense by allowing less than 12 points per outing.  Expect another sell-out crowd in the noisy 18,700 seat FargoDome to cheer-on the unbeaten Bison this Saturday afternoon. North Dakota (8-5) @ #4 Tarleton State (11-1) – 12 Noon on ESPN+ I admit it.  It was quite surprising to learn that the 7-5 North Dakota Fighting Hawks were being selected to participate in the FCS playoffs over several other teams with much better season records.  UND finished in a three-way tie for third place in the Missouri Valley Conference.  They were dispatched 1,200 miles to the south to play a first round road game at 11-1 Ohio Valley/Big South champion Tennessee Tech.  The Fighting Hawks soared in the final quarter as North Dakota scored 21 points to secure a 31-6 win and advance into the second round. This week’s “reward” is a nearly 1,300 mile road trip to #4 seed Tarleton State of Stephenville, Texas (runner-up in the United Athletic Conference).  The North Dakota defense forced six turnovers last week in its win over Tennessee Tech. Tarleton State is no slouch on defense, either.  The Texans lead the FCS in turnover margin with a 2.42 “plus” turnover ratio.  Quarterback Victor Gabalis passed for 25 touchdowns and only four interceptions this year to lead Tarleton State’s offense.  Sunny weather and temperatures in the mid-60’s should make for a perfect day for playoff football in north Texas. Yale (9-2) @ #2 Montana State (10-2) – 1PM on ESPN+ Yale may be destiny’s darling in this year’s FCS playoffs.  After handing unbeaten Harvard its first loss and winning the Ivy League, the Bulldogs found themselves down 35-7 at the half at Youngstown State in last Saturday’s first round playoff game.  A furious second half rally saw Yale escape with an improbable 43-42 win to advance into Round 2. This week’s opponent is also on a roll.  Montana State defeated previously unbeaten Montana two weeks ago to win the Big Sky Conference title.  After a first round bye, the Bobcats can’t wait to play Yale this Saturday in Bozeman, Montana as snow and 38 degrees await the visitors from Connecticut.  Montana State rushes for more than 230 yards per game, so expect a ball-control offensive effort from the Bobcats on Saturday. #14 South Dakota State (9-4) @ #3 Montana (11-1) – 1PM on ESPN+ It took an overtime win in the regular season finale at North Dakota for the Jackrabbits to end their shocking four-game losing streak.  South Dakota State was rewarded by the FCS Playoff committee with a playoff spot.  The Jackrabbits (which finished 4-4 in the Missouri Valley this year) quickly dispatched New Hampshire 41-3 to advance to Round 2 and earn a visit to Missoula to play the University of Montana this Saturday. The hungry Montana Grizzlies are still seething from a season-ending 31-28 loss to rival Montana State.  Even with the loss, the Big Sky runner-up received a first round bye based on their sterling 11-1 regular season record.  The Griz want to avenge last season’s 35-18 playoff loss to South Dakota State in a game played in Brookings, SD.  Running back Eli Gillman (the Big Sky offensive player-of-the-year) leads the team with 105 yards per game and a team-high 17 touchdowns.  Light freezing rain and snow showers are expected during Saturday’s game with temperatures in the upper 30’s. #10 Abilene Christian (9-4) @ #7 Stephen F. Austin (10-2) – 1PM on ESPN+ These two Texas-based conference champions will tee-it up for a second time this season.  This time, the game will be played in Nacogdoches on Saturday.  The Wildcats beat Stephen F. Austin 28-20 in Abilene in early September.  United Athletic League champion Abilene Christian has won seven of its last eight games.  ACU dispatched third-place Southland Conference finisher Lamar 38-20 last weekend in Abilene during Round #1 of the FCS playoffs. The SFA Lumberjacks went 8-0 in the Southland Conference this year to take the league title for the first time since 2010.  Stephen F. Austin has won its last ten games and is allowing only 15 points per game on defense.  SFA was awarded a first round bye, and the school is “jacked” about hosting a home playoff game against the team which beat them in Week #2. #9 Rhode Island (11-2) @ #8 UC-Davis (8-3) – 9PM on ESPN2 “Road” Island is making a 3,000 mile cross-country trip to play this game on Saturday night in northern California.  The CAA regular season champion Rams earned the trip west by winning an opening round playoff game 27-19 at home last weekend over the stubborn Central Connecticut State Blue Devils.  Rhode Island quarterback Devin Ferrell leads the Rams’ offense with nearly 3,500 yards via the air and 22 touchdowns passes. UC-Davis finished third in the Big Sky Conference behind Montana State and the University of Montana.  The Aggies’ explosive offense passes for 258 yards per game and rushes for another 180.  Saturday’s match-up against Rhode Island will be the first-ever for these two teams.  This game will kick-off under clear skies with temperatures falling into the upper 40’s. Enjoy the second round of the FCS Playoffs this Saturday! The post FCS – Previewing the “Sweet 16” Playoff games appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

In this episode of the Contacts Coaching Podcast, host Justin interviews Justin Ferdinand, Athletic Director at a prestigious high school in San Mateo, California. They discuss Ferdinand's journey from growing up in San Ramon, California, to playing water polo at Chaminade University in Oahu, and his subsequent transitions through various coaching and administrative roles. The conversation covers the challenges and rewards of being an athletic director, the importance of creating a supportive and equitable sports environment, and the differences between private and public school athletics. Ferdinand also shares insights on managing time, navigating sportsmanship issues, and balancing parental expectations with the needs of student-athletes.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:27 Justin Ferdinand's Early Life and College Journey01:41 Coaching Beginnings in Hawaii02:27 Transition to Southern California02:51 Advanced Education and Career Progression03:40 Return to Northern California05:01 Reflections on Public vs. Private School Experience08:07 Advice for Young Coaches11:22 Challenges and Insights in Athletic Administration14:10 Building Community and Equity in Sports Programs18:45 Participation and Specialization in High School Sports22:40 Unique Challenges and Successes in Specific Sports25:11 Brotherhood and Faith in Sports27:40 Learning from Other Coaches28:34 Effective Practice Planning32:47 Balancing Pressure and Experience39:41 Addressing Sportsmanship Issues44:48 Challenging Beliefs and Parenting50:39 Decision-Making Process for Young Athletes

Amy Folan joins Higher Ed Athletics for a discussion about fundraising as well as her lessons learned and career journey from the Texas Longhorns to CMU. Folan shares her thought process behind the hiring of a new football coach this past offseason in Matt Drinkall who has now led the Chippewas to a bowl berth in his first year. The conversation shifts to creative new revenue strategies her department is looking into and how to refine traditional approaches. Folan discusses the pro sports model ability to be innovative with 1-2 sports but how college athletics needs to take that approach across the entire department. She also mentions how college athletics gets no revenue from sports gambling when it would significantly limit the sports gaming opportunities if they didn't play those college games.0:00 Introduction 2:15 Decision to Finally Pursue an AD Job 6:10 Experience Working with Former Texas AD DeLoss Dodds 11:45 AD Vantage Question – Football Head Coach Search Paying Off 20:35 MAC Football Night Games – Challenges & Opportunities 25:28 Breaking Fundraising Records 28:52 PILYTIX Question – Is Donor Fatigue Real? 32:35 Creative Revenue Strategies 38:25 Amy Folan During a CMU Basketball Game HEA is presented by PILYTIX, an AI tech company for higher education institutions and sports organizations. Increased Donations. Fast, Effective Targeting. Improved Performance. Learn more: ⁠https://pilytix.ai/HEA has partnered with AD Vantage for AD Insights and Coaching Hires. AD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts. Learn more: https://www.athleticdirectorvantage.com

Welcome to UnMASKing with Male Educators. As we close out the year, we're revisiting some of our most impactful, most downloaded, and most transformative conversations of the season. This episode with Nicholas Ward is one we continue to hear about from teachers around the country, practical, personal, and packed with wisdom. It represents exactly why we started this podcast.Nicholas Ward is a middle school history teacher and Athletic Director in East Oakland, where he has spent the last seven years making U.S. and world history meaningful, relevant, and empowering for students from underserved communities. Beyond the classroom, he is committed to mentorship, student leadership, and using sports and community-building to help young people grow.As we look ahead to a new season of UnMASKing with Male Educators, returning in January with fresh conversations from inspiring educators around the globe, we invite you to slow down, take notes, and enjoy one of our community's favorite episodes.Wishing you a joyful holiday season.In this conversation, we dive into teaching with intention, leading with love, and building systems that help every student feel seen. You'll hear:How becoming a father has impacted Nicholas's work as a teacherHow Nicholas is intentional and consistent with his 1 on 1 check-ins with students outside of the classroomThe mentorship program that Nicholas piloted in his school to empower students across grade levelsHow he instills the idea that “rigor is love” with his students and parents at the beginning of the yearHow Nicholas teaches history, media literacy, and primary sources in the era of “fake news”, AI, and smartphone devicesThe principles and practices that Nicholas implements to start every school year(2:45) Nicholas introduces himself.(4:30) Nicholas and Ashanti share their “teacher personas”(13:00) Being both a father and a male educator(18:30) Building relationships at the beginning of the school year(19:00) The perfect notebook for educators(24:50) The special mentorship program Nicholas piloted at his school(26:20) Communicating to students and parents how “rigor is love”; pushing students to demonstrate what they've learned in multiple modalities(31:55) Teaching history in the era of disinformation(36:10) Tying civic engagement to history(40:45) How mentorship breaks down walls - student to student, teacher to teacher, and student to teacher(45:00) How to start the school year according to an expert---Connect with Nicholas Ward:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captovader/---Join/Contribute to our Young Men's Conference: https://everforwardclub.org/global-young-mens-conference-2025 Join our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/efc-young-mens-advocates-2345 —Email us questions and comments at totmpod100@gmail.com Create your own mask anonymously at https://millionmask.org/ ---Connect with Ashanti Branch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaksTwitter: https://twitter.com/BranchSpeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/---Support the podcast and the work of the Ever Forward Club: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/support ---Connect with Ever Forward Club:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclubTwitter: https://twitter.com/everforwardclubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club/---#unmaskingwithmaleeducators #millionmaskmovement  #takingoffthemask #totm #doace #UNWME #diaryofaconfusededucator

Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Hans Olsen (Hans & Scotty) joins the program Kalani Sitake reported to be STAYING at BYU What does BYU need to do to win the Big 12? Brain Santiago and Kalani Sitake Press Conference

I found an awesome post from Aaron Babicz '93 (@DETROITCCAD) who is the Athletic Director at my high school Novi Detroit Catholic Central. He shared this post after our football team won the State Championship here in Michigan.  He titled this  “ALWAYS CLIMBING”, and it describes this quote - “How Lucky We Are To Wake Up And Try Again.” First of all there are plenty of people that didn't get to wake up today. The same will happen tomorrow and every day.  What are you always climbing towards? This is way more than athletics (as much of sports is = Life Lessons). What do we get to try again with today? I know there are plenty for me to choose from, with gratitude that I get to look to work on today. Love this reminder! Take it to heart and see where you can connect with what @inkyjohnson reminds us too. “What fulfills me?” Powerful question to tie into what we get to do (choose to do) each and every day!!  Stay fired up my friends!  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.

Very Proud of today's guest - Gary Crusha of Paris High in Missouri. I was Gary's Coach at Missouri Valley College and I've got to see him go from a talented WR on to a Very Successful H.S . Football Coach and Athletic Director! Gary shares his journey plus some BEST PRACTICES on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

Former PC Athletic Director Bob Driscoll joins the show to talk about his days at Providence College and his days in the Big East Conference.

11/25/25: Joel Heitkamp learns more about NDSCS athletics from Reggie and Jack on "News and Views." Reggie Jackson is the Athletic Director for NDSCS and Jack Junker is the Head Baseball Coach at NDSCS. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top 3 Stories of the day: Jazz struggle on the road at Golden State, Logan Cooley scores 4 goals to beat Las Vegas, Cincinnati Athletic Director Apologizes for Hate Speech toward BYU & Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 

Power 4 Athletic Director jobs don't open too often. Baylor is one of only 4 current Power AD jobs open, with the others being Cal, Oklahoma and Colorado. This is the only one that appears to be a quick hire because it was unexpected. There have been 21 Power AD hires since 2024 with 8 of those hires coming from sitting Power ADs and 5 from deputy AD positions at Power schools.Below are many names I think will be mentioned as potential replacements. Let me be clear, I think some of these ADs would simply say no, but I suspect they'll get a call from a search firm about the opening.I am not making a prediction on the next Baylor AD as I look to transition into executive search and I want to put more emphasis on the profile of the position and potential candidates for institutions to consider – not me making predictions on what I'd do. These mentioned names are simply based on my own research and understanding of situational factors.2:00 Jeramiah Dickey - Boise State AD4:47 Wren Baker - West Virginia AD6:05 Jeremiah Donati - South Carolina AD7:15 Jared Mosley - North Texas AD9:20 Bryan Blair - Toledo AD11:25 Amy Folan - Central Michigan AD13:04 Scott Woodward13:44 Hunter Yurachek - Arkansas AD14:41 Ryan Peck - TCU Senior Deputy AD15:56 Marcus Sedberry - Wisconsin Deputy AD/COO16:52 John Daniel - Cincinnati Senior Deputy AD/COO17:50 Brady Hart - Tennessee Deputy AD/CROHigher Ed Athletics is presented by PILYTIX, an AI tech company for higher education institutions and sports organizations. Increased Donations. Fast, Effective Targeting. Improved Performance. Learn more: ⁠https://pilytix.ai/HEA has partnered with AD Vantage for AD Insights and Coaching Hires. AD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts. Learn more: https://www.athleticdirectorvantage.com

Kyle Crooks is joined by Troy Dannen in studio for his monthly Athletic Director's Show on Sports Nightly to chat about the current state of Husker athletics. Director of Sports Psychology Brianna Ward also joins the show to talk about the importance of investment into mental health in the current landscape of college athletics.

Justin Sell's AD tree includes Montana State's Leon Costello, Indiana State's Nathan Christensen, and Ohio's Slade Larscheid. This conversation starts with Sell breaking down each of their journeys to the AD chair and what he saw in them. Sell goes into depth on how to run a head coach search and what he looks for in candidates and provides a timeline and stresses anticipation. We talk about Jackrabbit fans and whether there is pressure to join FBS after continued football success.Higher Ed Athletics is presented by PILYTIX, an AI tech company for higher education institutions and sports organizations. Increased Donations. Fast, Effective Targeting. Improved Performance. Learn more: ⁠https://pilytix.ai/HEA has partnered with AD Vantage for AD Insights and Coaching Hires. AD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts. Learn more: https://www.athleticdirectorvantage.com

Adam Munsterteiger and Brian Howell share their thoughts on Rick George's 13-year tenure as Colorado's athletic director.

This is an episode to honor the late, great John Beam who passed away last week.  John was the Athletic Director and former Head Football Coach at Laney College in Oakland, CA.  He and I met in 1989 when I arrived at Skyline High School in Oakland where he coached football for 22 years.  John and his Laney College Eagles were featured in the series Last Chance U on Netflix in 2020.  As an incredibly successful high school and college football coach over more than 40 years, John knew a lot about how to build a winning culture – in football, business, and life.  This interview was conducted in August of 2020 and we are re-airing this conversation in honor of John's great life, wisdom, and legacy.   Resources: We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on LinkedIn Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins YouTube Channel Mike Robbins on TikTok Mike Robbins on X Mike Robbins on BlueSky Skyline High School Laney College Last Chance U on Netflix John Beam on Wikipedia John Beam on X  

#238: Wren Baker is the Director of Athletics at West Virginia University, taking over the role in December 2022 as the school's 13th athletic director. A native of Valliant, Oklahoma, Baker built his career through a blend of coaching, educational leadership, and administrative success. Before arriving in Morgantown, he served as the athletic director at the University of North Texas, where he led the Mean Green to unprecedented competitive success, record-breaking fundraising, major increases in attendance, and long-term strategic planning for facilities and program growth. His earlier stops included leadership roles at Memphis, Missouri, Northwest Missouri State, and Rogers State University, where he first stepped into an athletic director role and also coached basketball.At WVU, Baker oversees 18 varsity sports, more than 250 staff, and nearly 500 student-athletes, guiding the department through a rapidly changing college athletics landscape shaped by NIL, the transfer portal, and evolving conference dynamics. His tenure has already included major coaching hires, strong fundraising performance, competitive success across multiple sports, and renewed emphasis on academic achievement. For more on Wren check him out on social as well as www.wvusports.com Enjoy the show!

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Wayne Poage, who served as the Athletic Director at Dallas Baptist University from 1982 to 2003, during which time DBU became a powerhouse in collegiate baseball—so dominant that top NCAA programs eventually refused to schedule them.Wayne shares how he and his staff built a winning culture at Dallas Baptist, the challenges smaller schools now face under the new NIL era, how travel baseball has reshaped recruiting across the country, and how college sports programs will have to change out of their old ways in order to succeed.

Bump and Curtis break down what the Seahawks need to do to stop the Rams’ offense on Sunday, they give you their thoughts on WSU’s Athletic Director search and Cal Raleigh’s AL MVP hopes in Headlines Rewrites, they look at much of the 2025 Mariners roster will still be in Seattle come next season, and they hop aboard the Hype Train!