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Kyle Cooper is entering his third season as Head Men's Basketball Coach and Athletic Director at Howard College. In his first two years, the Hawks had a 37-23 record. The Hawks had NJCAA All-Americans back-to-back years and sent 10 players to play at the NCAA D1 level. Cooper has helped players to compete in the SEC, WAC, A-10, Southland, Sun Belt, Big Sky, Summit, and SWAC.Cooper came to Howard after one year as an assistant coach at Tarleton State University. Before Tarleton, Cooper served as the Head Men's basketball coach at Western Texas College. In his two years, the Westerners had back-to-back Region V tournament appearances, multiple wins against nationally-ranked opponents, several appearances in the NJCAA national rankings, and an overall record of 38-19. Before his time in Snyder, Cooper spent one season as the top assistant coach at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Cooper broke into the coaching industry in 2011 and spent his first six seasons as an assistant and associate head coach for North Iowa Area Community College where he also played and was a first-team All-Region player.On this episode Mike and Kyle discuss the multifaceted challenges and rewards inherent in coaching at the junior college level. Throughout our discussion, Cooper emphasizes the profound educational experience that junior college coaching provides, equipping coaches with the skills to navigate various responsibilities, from recruitment to player development. He shares insights from his coaching journey, highlighting his commitment to fostering players' growth while simultaneously striving for team success. The conversation delves into the intricacies of developing a cohesive team culture, particularly when faced with a roster comprised entirely of newcomers. Ultimately, Cooper conveys his passion for coaching, illustrating how his experiences have shaped his approach to mentorship and leadership in the game of basketball.Follow us on Twitterand Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Have your notebook ready as you listen to this episode with Kyle Cooper, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Howard College.Website - https://www.hchawk.com/sports/mbkb/indexEmail - kcooper@howardcollege.eduTwitter/X - @CoachCooper_Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team's training this off-season with exclusive offers of up to $4,000 OFF their Rebel+, All-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget? Dr. Dish offers schools-only Buy Now, Pay Later payment plans to make getting new equipment easier than ever.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying...
Hour 1 Starting Lineup: USU brings in interim AD USU coaches are watching the AD hiring process closely Real Golf Radio host Brian Taylor Hour 2 CBS Sports CFB writer Shehan Jeyarajah 60 in 60 Watchlist | Good, Bad & Ugly Whole World News Hour 3 Coaches talking transfer portal at media days | Bronco Mendenhall comments about closed spring Sports Roulette: Major pain in the butt Final thoughts
Day 2 of Mountain West Conference Media Days USU Head Coach Bronco Mendenhall What does USU need in their next Athletic Director?
Hour 1 Day 2 of Mountain West Conference Media Days USU Head Coach Bronco Mendenhall What does USU need in their next Athletic Director? Hour 2 Wyoming head coach Jay Sawvel SJSU head coach Ken Niuamatalolo 60 in 60 Watchlist Hour 3 Colorado St. head coach Jay Norvell Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson | Hawaii head coach Timmy Chang
Jeff Sprenger, CMAA is the Athletic Director at Arkey Kell High School of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg District in North Carolina. He shares a little of his journey along with why YOU should become a member of the K12 Sports Tech AD Think Tank! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!
Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on July 17, 2025 Isaiah Collier hasn't shown an improvement in his shooting numbers. Will he be able to be the Utah Jazz's point guard of the future if he can't shoot? Top 3 Stories of the Day: Cody Williams drops 23 points in Utah Jazz Summer League victory. Rumor has it USU could go Athletic Director by committee, & Kalani Sitake wants a Supercharged non-conference schedule. Real Golf Radio's Brian Taylor joins to talk today's scores at The Open.
Jake & Ben's Top 3 Stories of the Day: Cody Williams leads Utah Jazz to victory, Utah State Athletic Director Rumors, BYU HC Kalani Sitake wants supercharged non-conference schedule
Jake & Ben Full Show from July 17, 2025 Hour 1 Isaiah Collier hasn't shown an improvement in his shooting numbers. Will he be able to be the Utah Jazz's point guard of the future if he can't shoot? Top 3 Stories of the Day: Cody Williams drops 23 points in Utah Jazz Summer League victory. Rumor has it USU could go Athletic Director by committee, & Kalani Sitake wants a Supercharged non-conference schedule. Real Golf Radio's Brian Taylor joins to talk today's scores at The Open. Hour 2 Could the NBA see anymore big names moved this summer? Giannis? LeBron? Lauir Markkanen? This week's candidate for "Bozo of the Week." CEO of a tech company caught cheating on his wife with Head of HR at a Coldplay concert. More on the cheating scandal.
Laird Veatch, the Athletic Director at Missouri, joined The Drive to breakdown the state of Mizzou athletics.
Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory, who are in Las Vegas for Mountain West Media Days on Wednesday and Thursday. Dickey touches on a variety of topics, from Texas State, to Grand Canyon basketball, court action involving the MW/Pac-12, the Jelly Roll/Post Malone concert and its impact on athletics, and recent trips to Washington DC (BSU/Pac-12 business) and McCall (family vacation) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory, who are in Las Vegas for Mountain West Media Days on Wednesday and Thursday. Dickey touches on a variety of topics, from Texas State, to Grand Canyon basketball, court action involving the MW/Pac-12, the Jelly Roll/Post Malone concert and its impact on athletics, and recent trips to Washington DC (BSU/Pac-12 business) and McCall (family vacation) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory, who are in Las Vegas for Mountain West Media Days on Wednesday and Thursday. Dickey touches on a variety of topics, from Texas State, to Grand Canyon basketball, court action involving the MW/Pac-12, the Jelly Roll/Post Malone concert and its impact on athletics, and recent trips to Washington DC (BSU/Pac-12 business) and McCall (family vacation) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of AD 360, hosts Greg Vandermade and Scott Rosenberg discuss the challenges and preparations that athletic directors face as they transition into a new school year. They reflect on their experiences with preseason worries, the importance of flexibility in management, and the dynamics of a coaching staff. The conversation emphasizes the need for effective communication, setting boundaries, and the excitement that comes with the return of students and staff. The hosts share valuable insights and lessons learned from their careers, providing practical advice for new and seasoned athletic directors alike.00:00 Summer Reflections and Preseason Preparations11:46 Navigating Preseason Challenges23:03 Game Day Operations and Team Coordination29:08 Excitement for the Upcoming School Year
There's a new head man in Dallas! Damon Evans, the new Athletic Director at SMU, joins the show to talk about his plans for the Mustangs, why SMU is on the rise, Rhett Lashlee, Kevin Jennings & much more. Presented by Ingles Markets. Sponsored by Rhoback, use code GMPOD for 20% off. Produced by Richmond Weaver
Utah State AD & President search Sports Roulette Final toughts
Candice Lee is a Vanderbilt Commodore through and through.In the late 90's and early aughts, she played for the women's basketball team. She endured injuries but never quit. After her playing days were over she moved to the administration side of sports. Also earning a PhD from the university. Today, we learn what it's like to get inside the mind of an athletic director for a school in the most powerful athletic conference in the country.
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
Jacob Townsend talks with North Greene athletic director James Buchanan ahead of the upcoming year for the Huskies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jacob Townsend talks with Chuckey-Doak athletic director Kyle Donahue ahead of the upcoming year for the Black Knights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jacob Townsend talks with West Greene athletic director Logan Minnick ahead of the upcoming year for the Buffaloes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kamiar and Stephen are joined by Gerald Goodridge of the Longhorn Republic Podcast to discuss perspectives on Oklahoma Sooners and flirt with the RRR, as well as the news of Joe Castiglione's slow departure. What is the role of the Athletic Director going forward? Join the FREE Discord: https://discord.gg/GsTXbTJK
John Cunningham, Cincinnati Athletic Director, joins 365 Sports to discuss his thoughts on what it is like playing in the Big 12, his thoughts on the craziness of working within an athletic program, his thoughts on if all Universities are on the same playing field, his thoughts on Cincinnatti's new facilities and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy break down the commitment of 2026 tight end Tyler Ruxer, dive into the latest with a medley of big time OU targets and dissect the early stages of the Sooners' athletic director search. 3:17 - Commit: 2026 TE Tyler Ruxer 14:00 - 2026 EDGE Jake Kreul lists OU in Top 3 27:22 - 2026 WR Jordan Clay committing July 11th 34:44 - 2026 ATH Jacob Eberhart committing July 12th 40:36 - Examining potential Athletic Director candidates To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Laird Veatch became the Athletic Director for the University of Missouri in 2024. Before that, he was Athletic Director at the University of Memphis. He originally hails from Manhattan, Kansas, where he went to KState and was Captain of the Football Team. He then went on to the University of Texas and began his administrative career while earning his master's degree. Laird began working at Mizzou in 1997, managing the Tiger Scholarship Fund, and then went on to positions at Iowa State, Learfield Sports, KState, University of Florida, Memphis and finally back to Mizzou last year.Key points:Laird talks about how his playing days at KState prepared him for his current role.He talks about the projects worked on at Florida and Memphis. Laird and Phil talk about building and creating culture.SeaCaptainCoaching.comInstagram linkFB linkConnect with PhilLinkedInNow Available!The Sea Captain Way for Financial Advisors
Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with former Duke and Notre Dame athletic director Kevin White about the job his son, Danny, has done as AD at Tennessee, his thoughts on collective bargaining, how he would handle revenue sharing, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
The AD Rundown is me sharing the thoughts and notes of what I studied in the last week. This is specifically athletic director news and interviews from various sources.Longest Tenure D1 ADsCal Co-AD Model - Brilliant or Indecision?Upcoming Stanford AD Decision The Gene Smith-Ross Bjork Transition Playbook that UNC and Oklahoma are DeployingDanny White: Collective Bargaining Proposal, SBJ AD of the Year, Change AgencyGeorgia Tech Selects UT's Ryan AlpertDiana Sabau Leaving Utah State for Deputy Role at Maryland3 Great Interviews: Troy Dannen (CALS), Dan Bartholomae (The Journey), David Harris (Connect)
Chris Plank and Blake Gamble start your Wednesday off with more discussion about the BIG Joe Castiglione news from this week. The narratives of where OU will go next seem to be different depending on which side you listen to. Plus talk about The Sopranos, Batmobiles, and Big Dumpers.
JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on July 9, 2025. Alex Kirry & Jeremiah Jensen are live from Big 12 Media Days in Frisco Texas. Deion Sanders at the podium Thurl Bailey, Utah Jazz TV Broadcast Analyst Reaction to coach Whittingham at Big 12 media days Dave Aranda, Baylor head coach Kenny Dillingham, Arizona State head coach Patrick Kinahan, Alex Kirry & Hans Olsen are live from Big 12 Media Days in Frisco Texas. Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan Kyle Whittingham, Utah football head coach Devon Dampier, Utah Quarterback
Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Patrick Kinahan, Alex Kirry & Hans Olsen are live from Big 12 Media Days in Frisco Texas. Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan Kyle Whittingham, Utah football head coach Devon Dampier, Utah Quarterback
Alex Kirry, Patrick Kinahan & Hans Olsen are live from Frisco, Texas for Day 2 of Big 12 Media Days. TCU Linebacker Devean Deal & WVU OL Landen Livingston Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan
Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan.
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Chris Plank and Blake Gamble react to the news that Joe Castiglione will step down from the position of Athletic Director at OU.
Three boxes the new Oklahoma athletic director must check.
Hear from BYU Athletic Director Brian Santiago at Big 12 Media Days
Alex Kirry, Hans Olsen and Patrick Kinahan are live from Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas. Hear BYU Head Coach Kalani Sitake at the podium. Also, hear UCF's Athletic Director Terry Mohajir, as well as Baylor Players Keaton Thomas & Devyn Bobby.
More from Big 12 Media Days live from Frisco, Texas Thoughts on other Preseason Polls BYU Athletic Director Brian Santiago
Hear from UCF Athletic Director Terry Mohajir live at Big 12 Media Days.
Hear from Arizona State Athletic Director Graham Rossini live from Big 12 Media Days in Frisco Texas on July 8, 2025.
(00:00-16:40) American Pie. Time for the Free Space portion of the dossier. Question on legacy players and sports franchises. Cardinal legacy players. Mark McGwire in 2001. Kyle Lohse and ProdJoe were close. Ozzie Smith. Albert Pujols in his final year. Blues letting Petro go. The Ozzie/LaRussa relationship.(16:49-29:53) Cinema Corner. Top 5 Brad Pitt movies of all time. Jackson has an important distinction to make. It's a stain on their filmography. Brio in film form. Jackson's not cut out for acting.(30:03-39:22) Doug will shadow ban you if you pout. Chairman got his Masters Degree to be an Athletic Director. Big Tuft issues a statement. Bucket hats. Bubbles the Chimpanzee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
North Carolina's move into the new world order took another big step forward on July 1st with the announcement that Steve Newmark would succeed Bubba Cunningham as Athletic Director in the summer of 2026. Newmark comes to Chapel Hill with an extensive background in NASCAR and the financial side of athletics and will spend the next year on campus learning the basics of administration on a college campus and digging into basketball and football revenue before assuming AD position. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss Newmark, Cunningham's legacy and the impact this move will have on Carolina's continued push to the forefront of the changing landscape of collegiate athletics. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a textTroy Dannen, Athletic Director at University of Nebraska, and the newest member of the College Football Playoff Committee, joins the pod to give an inside look at the changes we're about to see in big time college sports-- from schools directly compensating players, to new oversight of NIL deals, to the future of football governance and much, much more. Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Feldman on twitter @sportslawguy .
AD Insider, in collaboration with the NIAAA and Human Kinetics, is proud to present an exclusive interview with Jeremy Schlitz, CAA, Athletic Director for the Madison Metropolitan School District (WI).In this special feature, Schlitz shares insights from his chapter on "Communication" in the newly released NIAAA's Guide to Interscholastic Athletic Administration - 2nd Edition.----------------------------------------------------...Inside the BookNIAAA's Guide to Interscholastic Athletic Administration - 2nd EditionEbook - Click HerePaperback - Click HereThe National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) strives to preserve, enhance, and promote education-based athletics through the professional development of athletic administrators. The NIAAA's Guide to Interscholastic Athletic Administration, Second Edition, is the organization's primary text to further that mission.Designed for current and aspiring administrators, the text addresses the role and responsibilities of an administrator as well as the skills essential for managing an athletic program that provides quality sport opportunities for student-athletes. The second edition features many new contributors, all experienced professionals who bring fresh and diverse perspectives to the issues affecting today's administrators.Packed with advice, examples, and tools, this guide equips you to excel in the complex, demanding, and rewarding role of athletic administrator.Support the show
Big things are happening for the Mavs and the "Head Mav" stops by to elaborate.
In this episode, we break down the three levels of athletic directors, from the ones who are just doing a job to those who are truly driving a culture of excellence. You'll also discover the one essential trait every great AD must have to build, sustain, and lead a winning program. Whether you're an AD, a coach, or someone working under leadership that feels checked out, this episode will give you language, clarity, and conviction about what it really takes to lead athletic programs to the next level.