Podcasts about athletic directors

In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, host Daniel Chamberlain broadcasts live from the Texas Athletic Directors Association Convention at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, Texas. He speaks with Jason Haddock, the new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Wharton, Texas. Haddock shares his journey, including his experiences with former coaches and the military, and discusses his plans and expectations for turning around the Wharton football program. The episode also highlights tools like Winning Edge Performance Analytics and Team Builder Practice, offering discounts for the podcast listeners.00:00 Introduction to Winning Edge Performance Analytics01:07 Team Builder Practice: Streamline Your Coaching02:01 Live from Texas Athletic Directors Association Convention02:30 Interview with Jason Haddock: New Head Coach in Wharton, Texas03:12 Challenges and Insights of a New Head Coach03:26 Balancing Athletic Director and Coaching Roles10:10 Military Experience Translating to Coaching11:48 Building Relationships and Mentorship in Coaching15:06 Family Time and Coaching Commitments19:20 Shoutouts and Acknowledgements24:40 Closing Remarks and Fundraising with Ace SportsDaniel Chamberlain: @CoachChamboOK ChamberlainFootballConsulting@gmail.com chamberlainfootballconsulting.com Kenny Simpson: @FBCoachSimpson fbcoachsimpson@gmail.com FBCoachSimpson.com

It's officially Dow Championship week and we're broadcasting from the Midland Country Club so we get ready for the Tournament to start on Thursday. Throughout the show we're being joined by some of the great folks connected to Dow to talk about this week's Tournament. We're also talking about the Detroit Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, the NBA, and more. We kicked off the show talking about the Tigers with former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. He and Huge gave their thought's on how the Tigers have looked in their past few games, talked about wanting to trade anything and everything for Paul Skenes, and more. We were then joined by J Batt who is the new Athletic Director at MSU. He told us about why he wanted to be the new MSU AD, talked about the work he's going to have to put in, talked about the changing landscape of College Athletics, and much more. We wrapped up the show talking with Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com about the NBA Draft tomorrow. He gave his thought's on where Danny Wolf could go in the Draft, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by J. Batt who is the new Athletic Director at MSU. He told us about why he wanted to be the new MSU AD, talked about the work he's going to have to put in, talked about the changing landscape of College Athletics, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's officially Dow Championship week and we're broadcasting from the Midland Country Club so we get ready for the Tournament to start on Thursday. Throughout the show we're being joined by some of the great folks connected to Dow to talk about this week's Tournament. We're also talking about the Detroit Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, the NBA, and more. We kicked off the show talking about the Tigers with former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. He and Huge gave their thought's on how the Tigers have looked in their past few games, talked about wanting to trade anything and everything for Paul Skenes, and more. We were then joined by J Batt who is the new Athletic Director at MSU. He told us about why he wanted to be the new MSU AD, talked about the work he's going to have to put in, talked about the changing landscape of College Athletics, and much more. We wrapped up the show talking with Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com about the NBA Draft tomorrow. He gave his thought's on where Danny Wolf could go in the Draft, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Tim McCormick from FDTV so he and Huge could talk about the NBA Finals. They talked about what they most liked from the Finals, talked about the Detroit Pistons and what they need to do this off-season, discussed the NBA Draft happening tomorrow, and more. We were then joined by Craig Goslin who is the President of the Saginaw Spirit. He and Huge talked about the Spirit player who could go early in the NHL Draft this weekend, talked about the Spirit's connection with the Bay Region, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Donna Mummert who is an Executive with the LPGA. They talked about the unique style to the Dow Championship, discussed the impact and growth of this Tournament, talked about the great community in the Bay Region, and much more. In our final hour, we were joined by former Michigan Head Basketball Coach John Beilein and Josh Garvey, who is the Managing Principle of the Doeren Mayhew in Grand Rapids. They talked about OKC winning the NBA Finals, discussed what they liked most about this NBA season, talked about the off-season for the Pistons, talked about Michigan and Michigan State Basketball, and more. We the played Bill's earlier conversation with new MSU AD J. Batt. We wrapped up the show talking with Jeremy Friedman who does PR for the LPGA. He and Huge talked about what makes this Tournament so special, talked about the importance of community at these events, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 24, 2025 ~ J Batt, Michigan State Athletic Director checks in with Paul W Smith.

The Off Duty ADs talk about lots of parenting and a little NIL.  They also discuss trail walks, parenting panic, high school recruiting, and the Mt. Rushmore of Summer Drinks. SUPPORT THE SHOW  The Off Duty ADs are supported by - and supporters of! - Vital Signs Wall of Fame.  When you're ready to bring your school's legacy to life, check them out at https://vitalsignswalloffame.com/.  Telling them that the Off Duty ADs sent you there will help to support this podcast. Follow Off Duty ADs: Facebook, Twitter/X, Website Follow Athletic Leaders Lead: Facebook, Twitter/X,  Follow Vital Signs Wall of Fame: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube

This Marshall AD opening seems like the hardest to predict candidates, or at least where they will come from outside of one name: Jeff O'Malley. The VP/AD at Lamar University, O'Malley served as a top administrator at Marshall Athletics for 20 years and was the interim AD during Covid-19 and the move to the Sun Belt Conference before Spears was ultimately hired instead. O'Malley accepted the position at Lamar shortly after Spears came on board. Would he come back?Since there aren't any other obvious candidates, I decided to research recent AD hires at the same membership level of Marshall. I have been putting together an AD hiring spreadsheet for my dissertation and that guides me in some of my thought processes. The data is split on whether it will be a sitting AD, a power school deputy AD, or a Sun Belt Conference deputy. I do offer one potential name besides O'Malley but it seems difficult to predict.Marshall HEA Briefing: https://higheredathletics.com/2025/06/11/hea-briefing-marshall/

Crusaders Charge into Summer Reading is Northwest Christian's annual summer reading campaign.  During the summer of 2025, we're jumping -- with both feet! -- into Tim Kimmel's "Raising Kids for True Greatness - Redefining Success for Your Child".  Throughout Summer 2025, swing by the school's offices to pick up a free copy and join us!Both feet?  Yes!  The school's two podcasts -- Kingdom Culture Conversations and Off the Page -- are each working through the book all summer.On Off the Page, Geoff and G are working through the book chapter-by-chapter, taking a deep dive into the ideas, concepts, and principles that will help us all, as parents, to reframe how we approach raising our kids.Then, on Kingdom Culture Conversations, we are spending time with the "Top 10" list found at the conclusion of each chapter within  the book.  Specifically, we are putting those lists in front of members of the NCS faculty and community that might be able to offer insights based on their role in the school.It's going to be a great summer full of growth!  Take the time to join us!"Kingdom Culture Conversations" is a podcast created through Frameworks, a Biblical worldview initiative of Northwest Christian School.For more information on Frameworks, please visit: https://frameworks.ncsaz.org/For more information on Northwest Christian School, visit: https://www.ncsaz.org/To reach out to Geoff Brown, please email gbrown@ncsaz.org or you can reach him by cell phone: (623)225-5573.

Send us a textWelcome to Episode 114 of the Texas HS Football Podcast! This week Host Taylor Arenz is joined by someone who doesn't just coach Texas high school football he grew up in it. Southlake Carroll head coach and athletic director Riley Dodge! Coach Dodge knows what it means to wear the Dragon green as it is his high school alma mater and he's been leading one of the most tradition-rich programs in the state with the same pride he once played with.In 2018, Riley stepped into a role that most people can only dream about becoming the head coach of his alma mater, where he once starred as quarterback and helped bring home three state titles. Now, he's leading the next generation of Dragons, building off a trip to the state championship game this past season, and continuing to grow a program that expects excellence.Taylor and Coad Dodge talk about what that journey has looked like, what it's like coaching in a community that lives and breathes Southlake football, how his team is gearing up this offseason, and yes we'll even get into what he's learned from growing up under the guidance of his dad, legendary coach Todd Dodge.Plus, we'll wrap things up with some fun rapid-fire questions so you can get to know Coach Dodge beyond the headset.Don't forget to subscribe so you never missed an episode! 

Wren Baker is the 13th Athletic Director in West Virginia University history. It's fair to say none of his predecessors have navigated the changes and challenges that he's encountered. Forget about the “normal” requirements of the job, Baker is also leading WVU in the transition from college amateurism to a pay-for-play model.  It's uncharted territory for everyone involved and, for Baker, just another challenge that's being handled with both confidence and optimism. In this episode, the “Guys” dig deep into the new world of college athletics and learn Baker's plan for how WVU athletics will compete in a very new world.

Welcome back to another episode of the Hangin' with the AD Podcast, where we sit down with athletic directors and leaders who are shaping the future of high school sports. Today, we're excited to bring on someone who knows a thing or two about building championship-level programs—both on the field and in the front office.We're joined today by Jason Brett, the athletic director and assistant principal at Houston County High School in Warner Robins, Georgia. And yes, for those listening outside the Peach State—it's HOW-ston, not Houston like the city in Texas.Jason is a hometown product, originally from Perry, Georgia, and his journey through athletics is about as well-rounded as they come. From playing baseball at Valdosta State and in the Mets organization, to coaching at the collegiate level, to winning two state championships as the head baseball coach at Houston County—Jason has done it all. And now, he's helping lead one of the top all-around athletic programs in the state.We're going to talk with Jason about that transition from coaching to administration, how to build standards that last, and what it means to lead with connection and consistency. So let's settle in and get to know Coach Jason Brett.

Washington Huskies Athletic Director Pat Chun joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his first year, the new NIL system with Dawgs Unleashed and how players feel about it, schools cutting sports across the country, and a new football playoff model.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here are my thoughts on the different candidate types and potential names for the AD opening at Georgia Tech. Predictions are new for me, but I figured I'd lay out my thought process and end with a prediction to see if I at least had the candidate type or position profile correct. Please note I have not spoken to anyone at all about these names – they're all based on my observations and frameworks of thought. I spend a great deal of time investigating an opening, which you can see for Georgia Tech in my HEA Briefings article linked below.Georgia Tech HEA Briefing: https://higheredathletics.com/2025/06/15/hea-briefing-georgia-tech/

This is a special episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast to introduce the audience to incoming Navy athletic director Michael Kelly. Mike James of The Mid Report and producer Chris Servello join moderator Bill Wagner to discuss various Navy Athletics issues with Kelly, who takes the helm of the Naval Academy Athletic Association on Monday. 

Mack Rhoades, Baylor Athletic Director joins 365 Sports to discuss his thoughts on the direction of Baylor Athleitcs moving forward, his thoughts on recent news around the House Settlement and what that means for the future of college athletics, what his time has been like on the college football playoff committee, the changes happening to the committee and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Busy Weekend: No Kings protests, Army 250th Anniversary Parade, Israel v. Iran, and Minnesota lawmakers murdered. PLUS- Eli Zaret joins us, Antonio Brown wanted for attempted murder, Meghan Markle makes Father's Day about Harry, Justin Bieber's breakdown, and Paris Jackson v. critics. Tom Mazawey and Drew lost their bowling matchup with Gibby. Eli Zaret dropped by today to bore us with golf stories from the US Open, Tiger Woods commercials, the Detroit Tigers drop a series to the Cincinnati Reds, Rafael Devers traded to San Francisco Giants, Tarik Skubal's contract options, the terrible Colorado Rockies, Shohei Ohtani is back pitching, update us on the NBA Finals, the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, Antonio Brown's attempted murder charge, Chris Webber allegations, Jimmie Ward accusations, a Tom Brady statue, Surviving Ohio State, stupid WNBA records, MSU's new Athletic Director, Joey Chestnut is back and more. Congrats to ______________ for winning the Legacy Partner's gift card. Meghan Markle gave tribute to only 1 of the 3 fathers in her life. Brooke Shields hates Meghan Markle. Employees are leaving left and right. Justin Bieber is popping off again. He's so badass. He needs a conservatorship. Marc burned his nutsack this past weekend. Nezza prefers the National Anthem in Spanish and not listing to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Skinny Chad has entered the Dabbleverse. We check out THREE different speeches by crybaby Brendan Fraser. Israel and Iran are bombing each other. The No Kings protest is protesting the apparent King of the United States of America. A protestor in Salt Lake City was killed. ICE protests roll on. Donald Trump's military parade was a dud. Is the Trump Unity Bridge dismantled? We call Rob Cortis to get to the bottom of the rattletrap controversy. Kim Adams is battling health issues. Diddy is still looking for a mistrial thanks to ‘Juror 6'. Another juror got an odd message. Happy Father's Day to Diddy. Minnesota lawmakers murdered. Vance Boelter arrested. Drew declares Vance thinks himself hot. Paris Jackson vs Michael Jackson fans. Hey Lara Flynn Boyle… do you look different or not? Jessica Alba hates Cash Warren. Diane Sawyer is back as she interviews Eric Dane about his ALS diagnosis. Matthew Perry's doctor pleads guilty. Meghan Markel defends her pregnant dance by touting its “authenticity”. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

He has been coaching high school basketball for 15 years, including ten as Varsity Head Coach at La Salle Academy, an all-male private, independent college preparatory Catholic school in New York City, where he also serves as the Athletic Director. The survivor of a recent medical miracle, in 2017 he led La Salle basketball to their first-ever New York State Federation Championship, a team that saw one of its players eventually chosen in the NBA Draft. As a young adult he had organized a Friday Night Drop-In Center, where neighborhood youth could play basketball in the parish gym — provided they participated in prayer beforehand. Two of the highlights of his faith life include having discerned a possible call to the priesthood and having met Pope John Paul II.

Dr. Kevin White joined Higher Ed Athletics to discuss his new book, The Good Sport: Reflections on a Full Life in College Sports. The former multi-stop AD (Loras College, Maine, Tulane, Arizona State, Notre Dame, Duke) talks about his experiences and the importance of political IQ and the art of anticipation. This book and conversation should be mandatory consumption for current and future ADs from beginning to end. 0:00 Introduction4:25 Travis Takeaways from the Book7:18 Kevin's Quote about his Father and How it Steered his Career13:00 Day One Advice for a New AD: Find the Power Influencers19:10 Art of Anticipation or Political IQ - You Gotta Have Both23:15 The Need to Look Further Ahead in College Athletics24:45 How to Build Up Political IQ28:40 Being a Truth Teller has No Off-Ramp30:25 The Kevin White Athletic Director Tree38:50 "Loaves and Fishes" + Why Loras College was the Perfect First Assignment42:30 Attending Harvard's Institute for Educational Management for Aspiring Higher Ed Leaders46:00 Always Felt like there was a Plan for My Life + Seminary Story52:25 Mount Rushmore of Former Athletic DirectorsBuy the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Sport-Kevin-White/dp/1622181166/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PZ67KOA2XBPF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CJBbnS8LDu_D-z3oMVk-gA5nzJDhV8egE_aUNO0r29NhVpxWGoiAQg3HTmd0ZFCLfseg_7uoPM7VgPgGPAXu7sTHBVuww4XunnRUgGEXR9Q2GkTVE152fVg5bYnw6Az_3xzgpOaH6PJpbpLzJc8Szg7W9FsIt70alURO2kBMhnJLhXMPQT0UaGHCoFB9pDrSzgRcucdX7ImE20Gmq8vB6zynPGz9rG3RfCB9wEp4Cq0.Kguh_nxQXGhldolHXPGonbMkrdTiGTZgIs6j1JGvZgs&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+good+sport+kevin+white&qid=1749874551&sprefix=the+good+sport+kevin+whit%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1

Ben Portnoy of the Sports Business Journal stopped by 3 Man Front on Wednesday to share his takeaways from the NACDA Convention down in Orlando as dozens of college Athletic Directors met to discuss the House Settlement, NIL Go & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For those that don't know, I started HEA in 2020 to interview ADs in hopes of studying the position as a career one day in a research setting or at an industry search firm. I will be finishing my doctorate dissertation on athletic director hiring trends in 2025-2026 academic year, so I thought it was time I start finding my own voice on the subject of AD hires and AD trends. instead of only asking the questions.In this episode, I give my take on the AD opening and talk about the names being mentioned in Tampa Bay outlets. I also offer my out-of-left-field candidate and make a prediction on who I think will get the job - if they want it - with an in-depth reason. And I don't think the ongoing presidential search has to delay their search for a new AD.If you are listening to this because you are interested in the AD opening at USF, then I invite you to read the HEA Briefing I completed in the show notes below. The purpose of the HEA Briefing is to give administrators an understanding of the political landscape of the institution and its location to help them improve their political IQ and awareness of trends in higher education.

New Mexico State acting Athletic Director, Dr. Amber Burdge, joins the show to share what she has heard this weekend from fellow AD's when it comes to the House Settlement and what direction NMSU is going to go when it comes to revenue sharing and development. Mini camp storylines that matter in the NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic Director at the University of Miami joins the show to discuss the impact of the NCAA Settlement, Jai Lucas off to a fast start recruiting, and some big matchups for football at home.

The Off Duty ADs talk about who gets - and who should get - an official signing day at school.  They also discuss the usual fandom, the final days of school, revisiting the intermixed club and high school seasons discussion, and the Mt. Rushmore of Matt Damon. SUPPORT THE SHOW  The Off Duty ADs are supported by - and supporters of! - Vital Signs Wall of Fame.  When you're ready to bring your school's legacy to life, check them out at https://vitalsignswalloffame.com/.  Telling them that the Off Duty ADs sent you there will help to support this podcast. Follow Off Duty ADs: Facebook, Twitter/X, Website Follow Athletic Leaders Lead: Facebook, Twitter/X,  Follow Vital Signs Wall of Fame: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube

June 9, 2025 ~ Steve Waterfield, Oakland University Athletic Director joins Bill Hobson in for Paul W Smith.

Ryan Day wants the Big Ten to get four automatic in the College Football Playoff, what is he so afraid of? Michigan State got their man in J Batt for new Athletic Director, what will he bring to the school?

Ryan Day wants the Big Ten to get four automatic in the College Football Playoff, what is he so afraid of? Michigan State got their man in J Batt for new Athletic Director, what will he bring to the school?

Ryan Day wants the Big Ten to get four automatic in the College Football Playoff, what is he so afraid of? Michigan State got their man in J Batt for new Athletic Director, what will he bring to the school?

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on June 6, 2025. Tyrese HaliBIGSHOT! Pacers steal Game 1 in OKC Dr. Jared Sumsion, Athletic Director for Utah Valley University Would You Rather? Jonathan Tavernari, former BYU Basketball player Who deserves to be in the All-time NBA Top 10? The Top 10 Game: Most Popular Convenience Store Brands Jay Stevens, Host of the Utah Puck Report NFL Blitz: Aaron Rodgers signs a one year deal with the Steelers Best and Worst of the Day

Garrett Klassy, Fresno State Athletic Director, joins 365 Sports to discuss his thoughts on the madness of being an Athletic Director as his school changes conferences, his thoughts on the challenges of moving conferences, his thoughts on the excitement level of the Fresno State fans and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zack Clark is the Athletic Director at Central Decatur in Iowa and he returns to the Podcast to share his journey as a Teacher, Coach, and AD along with some cool Best Practices! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Dr. Jared Sumsion, Athletic Director for Utah Valley University, joins the program to break down the Wolverines joining the Big West Conference and the growth of the athletic programs.

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Tyrese HaliBIGSHOT! Pacers steal Game 1 in OKC Dr. Jared Sumsion, Athletic Director for Utah Valley University Would You Rather?

Send us a textEpisode 112 of the Texas HS Football Podcast host Taylor Arenz chats with  Klein High School new head coach Coach Nick Codutti. If the name sounds familiar, it should he made waves at Fulshear High School by turning that program into a powerhouse and raising the bar across the board for every sport on campus.Now, he's bringing that same energy, leadership, and innovation to the Klein Bearkats. Taylor and Coach Codutti talk about everything from his journey as a player turned coach, his coaching philosophy, his goals for the program, and how spring ball went in his first few months on the job.They also discuss his famous TikTok-famous popcorn and pizza reviews his love for travel and how he went from being a 190 pound running back to a 350 pound offensive linemam! It is a great conversation so take a listen and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

New Michigan State University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics J Batt was introduced to Spartan Nation at an introductory press conference on June 4 in the Greg and Dawn Williams Lobby of the Tom Izzo Football Building on the MSU campus.Conversation Highlights:(0:00) – Opening remarks from President Guskiewicz(3:11) – President Guskiewicz introduces Tom Izzo.(8:22) – President Guskiewicz continues his remarks.(12:45) – President Guskiewicz introduces J Batt.Related Content: Meet new MSU Spartans Athletic Director J BattQuestions from the media for Kevin and J(20:16) – “Challenges are not a responsibility. They're a privilege.”(21:05) – How do you enhance MSU's role within the Big Ten?(21:50) – How important is it to you to learn MSU's history?(22:52) – What's the role for non-revenue sports in today's landscape?(23:31) – Did you talk to Nick Saban about MSU?(24:13) – How much can you change quickly, and how much needs to change? And what about NIL?(25:45) – What traits of J's stood out to you? (27:32) – What is J's rocket fuel?(28:49) – Did J do something that convinced you to hire him?(30:28) – How can you best help football?(31:18) - What do you look for in the people you hire?(32:05) – How important was it for you to hire someone with sitting athletic director experience?(33:40) – Talk about the importance of alignment in an athletic department.Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

Today on the show, we're talking about MSU Athletics as they've hired J Batt as their new Athletic Director, talked about the Detroit Tigers, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. Throughout our first hour, we were joined in studio by David Gregory who is a Lawyer and NFLPA Certified Sports Agent for Bullrush Sports. During that time, he and Huge talked about J Batt as the new AD at MSU, they discussed the hurdles they think J will have to overcome, talked about the everchanging landscape of College Athletics in regards to NIL, David updated us on where the NCAA vs. the House case is currently at.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we're talking about MSU Athletics as they've hired J Batt as their new Athletic Director, talked about the Detroit Tigers, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. Throughout our first hour, we were joined in studio by David Gregory who is a Lawyer and NFLPA Certified Sports Agent for Bullrush Sports. During that time, he and Huge talked about J Batt as the new AD at MSU, they discussed the hurdles they think J will have to overcome, talked about the everchanging landscape of College Athletics in regards to NIL, David updated us on where the NCAA vs. the House case is currently at. In our second hour, we were joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He was at J Batt's press conference earlier today, so he filled us in on what he heard, gave his thought's on what he thinks J can bring to MSU Athletics, and much more. We were then joined by Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. Being an MSU Alum, Mitch gave us his thought's on the new AD, talked about what he thinks needs to be improved at MSU, told us how he can help with your retirement, and more. We wrapped up the hour with Chris Castellani from the "Chris & Company" podcast. He and Huge talked about the Tigers and that loss to the Sox last night, talked about what he likes about this team and what worries him, and more. In our final hour, we played part of J Batt's opening press conference - thanks to the Spartan Media Network. We got to hear about where J was before coming to Michigan State, talked about what he plans to bring to Michigan State, and more. We were then joined by Evan Woodbery from MLive so he and Huge could talk about the Tigers. We got Evan's thought's on last night's loss to the Sox, talked about this still being the best team in Baseball, and more. We were then joined by Alex Urban from the "Eat 'Em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast." He gave his thought's on that loss to the Sox, talked about expectations moving forward, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the school's search for an athletic director, its hiring of a president and the football program's big recruiting weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textUConn Huskies AD David Benedict joins the podcast to talk about the latest in college sports. We wrap UConn's successful 2024-25 seasons, NIL and House Settlement updates, basketball scheduling, Gampel renovations, and more.

ADs are making news left and right. Connor details the latest with Ohio State and Texas A&M, and their AD Trev Alberts.

Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weeknight from 6-8pm on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more! GT's Athletic Director leaving CF Nugget - Heisman favorites Chop it Up - Who are the All-Stars Top 5 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J Batt is Michigan State University's new vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. Batt's contract and appointment as vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics will be voted on by the Board of Trustees at its June 13 meeting, he will start the week of June 16.Conversation Highlights:(0:29) - Give us a bit of your background. Your name is Jason, but you go by J? Is there a story there?(0:52) - You first met President Kevin Guskiewicz when you were a student athlete at UNC (he played soccer there), and you had to work with him on concussion treatments.(2:22) - What attracted you to the AD position at MSU?(3:50) - What's the state and future of college athletics? NIL, transfer portal, etc. What is coming July 1?(5:07) - What do see as the challenges and opportunities ahead for Spartan Athletics and all of college athletics?Related Content: J Batt introduced as MSU's next athletic director(6:12) - What are some of your short-term goals as you get started at MSU?(6:57) - If you have had time to think about it, what about some long-term goals?(7:40) - How would you describe your management and leadership style?(8:20) - What is your philosophy on fundraising. Why do you love it? “Relationships. People invest in people.”(9:30) – How does your experience as student-athlete inform your leadership of a department?(10:48) - Final thoughts for Spartan Nation as you take over leadership of Spartan Athletics.Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State's new athletic director, J Batt, what we think of the hire, the challenges ahead at MSU, on MSU football and hoops, on the Tigers and Lions, people that annoy us and more.

Michigan State hired athletic director J Batt away from Georgia Tech

6/2/25 - Are the Tigers over-managing Tarik Skubal? MSU's new athletic director, What does a "huge" year look like for Jamo? Restaurant red flags

University of New Haven's Athletic Director Devin Crosby discusses the future of UNH Sports.

Today on the show, we're talking about Frank Ragnow retiring, a new Athletic Director at Michigan State, the Detroit Tigers and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking about Frank Ragnow retiring as Jeff Risdon from Lions Wire and Draft Wire joined us. He told us everything he knows in regards to Frank, talked about the injuries finally catching up with Frank, talked about who the best replacement would be, and more. We were then joined by Dan Hasty who i the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. He talked with Huge about how well this team has been playing as they're the best team in Baseball, talked about how well the farm system has been playing, and more. We talked more Tigers as Alex Urban from the "Eat 'Em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast" joined us. He talked about what he likes from this Tigers team, what concerns him, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Bobby Scales who calls games for the Tigers on the radio. He and Huge talked about the resiliency of this team, discussed how good they are with not letting losses stack up, he and Huge gave their thought's on why the Tigers are the best team in baseball, and more. We were then joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He filled us in on who MSU just hired as their new AD, talked about an addition to the Football staff, and much more. We wrapped up the hour talking with David Gregory who is a Lawyer and NFLPA Certified Sports Agent for Bullrush Sports. He updated us on where the NCAA vs. the House case is currently at. We kicked off the final talking about Frank Ragnow retiring as Jeff Risdon from Lions Wire and Draft Wire joined us. He told us everything he knows in regards to Frank, talked about the injuries finally catching up with Frank, talked about who the best replacement would be, and more. We were then joined by former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. He and Huge talked about the Tigers being the best team in Baseball, talked about how analytics have been affecting the game, and more. We talked more Tigers as Alex Urban from the "Eat 'Em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast" joined us. He talked about what he likes from this Tigers team, what concerns him, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Contacts Coaching Podcast, we sit down with Rod Wright, the Director of Athletics at Ripon High School. Rod shares his extensive coaching journey that began in 1983 with flag football while he was still a senior in high school. He walks us through his progression from coaching junior high basketball to taking on roles at Ripon High School, eventually becoming the varsity head coach and later the Athletic Director in 2016. He discusses the challenges and triumphs experienced over his 31-year career, including rebuilding a struggling program, fostering relationships with players, and encouraging multi-sport participation. Rod also shares his insights into modern coaching dynamics, parental involvement, and the importance of interpersonal relationships in cultivating a positive school culture.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:23 Rod Wright's Coaching Journey06:55 Challenges and Lessons Learned12:55 Balancing Sports and Academics14:46 Encouraging Multi-Sport Participation18:24 Building School Spirit and Support23:46 The Role of Personal Interaction in Coaching26:39 Balancing Coaching and Personal Life27:33 Challenges Faced by Off-Campus Coaches34:44 Parental Involvement in Student Athletics40:57 Evolving Beliefs and Core Values44:14 Tools and Techniques for Athletic Programs