Podcasts about athletic directors

Justin Edgell is a Perrysburg resident and is currently running for Perrysburg City Council. Justin and Lorenzo nerdout about sports Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones, then they get into crying in sports, basketball, silent cheering, St. Francis High School, Head wrestling Coach, moving to Columbus, Afterschool Allstars, Athletic Director, time commitment, Bruce Gradkowski, coaching coaches, coaching wives, neurosurgery, Perrysburg City Council, community, school funding, merch and so much more!   https://www.justinedgell.com/

In our second hour, we were joined by Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at FSU. He and Huge talked about the Marching Band being back, talked about the Cheer & Stunt team, talked about the excitement surrounding the start of the season, and so much more. We were then joined by the Head Defensive Coordinator of the Bullogs, Tony Annese Jr. He and Huge talked about the changes from last year, talked about their philosophy, and much more. We were then joined by Brody Keiser who is the Ferris State Media team. He talked about how excited he is to have Bulldog Football back, talked about some of the players he thinks will make a major impact this year, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at FSU. He and Huge talked about the Marching Band being back, talked about the Cheer & Stunt team, talked about the excitement surrounding the start of the season, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting from Ferris State University as the Bulldogs are set to open up the Football season as they're taking on Pittsburg State of Kansas. We kicked off the show by talking with Sandy Gholston who is one of the voices of the Bulldogs. He and Huge talked about the amazing program that Tony Annese and his staff have put together, talked about what Ferris brings to the table this season, previewed tonight's game, and more. We were then joined by FSU Senior Defensive Assistant Ryan Hodges. He talked about how the Defense has been looking in the off-season, previewed tonight's game, talked about the importance of Culture at FSU, and so much more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Rob Bentley who is another one of the voices of the Bulldogs. He gave us his thought's on how the team looks before heading into tonight's game, talked about how the off-season went, and much more. In our second hour, we were joined by Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at FSU. He and Huge talked about the Marching Band being back, talked about the Cheer & Stunt team, talked about the excitement surrounding the start of the season, and so much more. We were then joined by the Head Defensive Coordinator of the Bullogs, Tony Annese Jr. He and Huge talked about the changes from last year, talked about their philosophy, and much more. We were then joined by Brody Keiser who is the Ferris State Media team. He talked about how excited he is to have Bulldog Football back, talked about some of the players he thinks will make a major impact this year, and more. Bill wanted to wrap up the show from "the Ditch" as he was joined by some more of the great people connected to Ferris State University. First he was joined by Tim Blashill who is the Assistant AD at Ferris. Tim told us what "the Ditch" is all about, talked about FSU Athletics as a whole, talked a little Hockey, and more. We were then joined by Coach Jeff Pierce who was inducted into the Ferris State Hall of Fame last night. He talked about what that meant to him talked about what makes Ferris special, and more. We were then joined by John Wayne Sonntag who is a Ferris State Alum. He talked about his time at Ferris before he left for the Military, talked about returning to FSU, and more. We wrapped up the show talking with Joe Van Culin who runs "the Ditch." He talked about why "the Ditch" is what it is, talked about what it means to him, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday on 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift get engaged. David Portnoy takes on the Athletic Director of Ohio State. Plus, ICYMI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday on 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift get engaged. David Portnoy takes on the Athletic Director of Ohio State. Plus, The Old P, stops by!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Crooks is joined by Troy Dannen in studio for his monthly Athletic Director's Show on Sports Nightly. Senior Associate AD Brandon Meier also joins the show to talk about the brand-new HuskerVision studios, the addition of Cornhusker Kickoff to home football games, and more.

Steve Layman visits with Belmont senior associate athletic director/SWA Renee Schultz. The pair discuss Schultz's journey from the pacific northwest to Belmont as a women's soccer student-athlete and how Belmont has become her professional life calling. Schultz shares about personal connection to student-athletes and community members, her excitement level for the coming academic year, and reflects upon Bruin achievements in 2024-25 - including the MVC Academic Trophy. Layman sparks conversation on the opportunities and challenges of the current college athletics landscape, and how well-positioned Belmont is as a university and athletic department. Belmont Softball's historic season and a forecast of the fall and winter sports is also discussed.

Carolina's new Executive Associate AD, and future Athletic Director, Steve Newmark joins for an exclusive interviewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Off Duty ADs talk about starting the school year.  They also discuss high school boy stink, locker rooms, and 90s movies way beyond a simple Mt. Rushmore. 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

Rossini talks Sam Leavitt, Kenny Dillingham, and ASU football.

Jonathan "JT" Terrell, the Athletic Director of Nicholls State University, joined Sports Talk. Terrell shared his thoughts on the Colonels' season opener vs. Incarnate Word, college football's current schedule, and first-year head football coach Tommy Rybacki. He also celebrated Coach Tevon Saddler's success leading Nicholls' basketball program.

Mike and Steve previewed the Saints' upcoming matchup against the Denver Broncos. Mike broke down the team's roster questions ahead of Tuesday's 53-man deadline. Jonathan "JT" Terrell, the Athletic Director of Nicholls State University, joined Sports Talk. Terrell shared his thoughts on the Colonels' season opener vs. Incarnate Word, college football's current schedule, and first-year head football coach Tommy Rybacki.

08/22/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the campus of the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, ND, and is joined by their Athletics Director, Reggie Jackson. Reggie talks about all that the two-year college has to offer in their athletics department. (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.

TY Brown, Athletic Director at Woodland Hills calls in to talk about tonight's matchup at the wolvarena.

Episode 197 features new Medford Athletic Director Rob O'Leary. Rob is taking the reigns of Medford Athletics and moving it into the future. He brings lots of previous experience from other districts and is well known around the Massahcusetts high school athletics world. He is excited to go rolling in Medford and he seems like a man with a plan. This is a fun listen and a great conversations.

Recently National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham attended the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA) Convention in Oak Brook, IL. While there, he captured amazing presentations from Athletic Directors around the country that we thought would bring value to our audience here at the Gill Connections Podcast.We've been publishing BONUS episodes from BoSCA for the past few weeks, this is our last one out of five. If you received value from this episode, we encourage you to go back and listen to the other four amazing presenters. Also, we'd love to hear feedback from you to confirm this was a VALUE GIVER to you.In the meantime, if you are a small college administrator, to check out BoSCA as we were thoroughly impressed with the Convention and the Organization as a whole.

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show - College Sports Edition, Wayne Kimmel and Co-Host Ken Shropshire interviewed Professional and Collegiate Sports Executive, Oliver Luck.As President of Palmetto Trust Company, LLC and Chairman of Altius Sports Partners, Luck provides leadership experience spanning collegiate and professional athletics. His roles have included Commissioner of the XFL, Executive Vice President for Regulatory Affairs and Strategic Partnerships of the NCAA, and Athletic Director of West Virginia University.Additionally, Luck has been in leadership roles with the Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer and the National Football League and was Chief Executive Officer of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, where he oversaw the financing, construction and management of professional sports and entertainment infrastructure in Houston, including Minute Maid Park, Reliant Stadium and Toyota Center.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Oliver Luck02:16 The Evolution of College Sports and NIL07:21 Unionization and Collective Bargaining in College Sports12:26 The Importance of Education and Financial Literacy20:15 Title IX and Gender Equality in Sports25:47 Maximizing Revenue for Olympic Sports30:29 The Future of College Sports Management32:12 Looking Ahead: The Future of College Athletics

Dr. Denny Scott — or simply “Coach” to hundreds of athletes — wears three hats at Bob Jones University. Faculty member in the school of Health Professions, head coach of the Bruins golf team and Acting Athletic Director for the entire athletic program. Listen as Coach Scott shares how the Lord has shaped his philosophy of competition inside a biblical worldview and his goals for helping other coaches at BJU prepare their athletes to pursue a higher calling.

Fat Jack joins Soren LIVE from Lawrence! Plus, the Athletic Director of the Kansas Jayhawks, Travis Goff, stops by too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham attended the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA) Convention in Oak Brook, IL. While there, he captured amazing presentations from Athletic Directors around the country that we thought would bring value to our audience here at the Gill Connections Podcast.We've got five total BONUS episodes in a row every Thursday which started back on July 24. This is BONUS episode #4. We'd love to hear feedback from you to confirm this was a VALUE GIVER to you.In the meantime, if you are a small college administrator, to check out BoSCA as we were thoroughly impressed with the Convention and the Organization as a whole.

Today on the Hangin' with the AD podcast, we're adding a new twist to our guest lineup. We've talked with high school and collegiate athletic directors, authors, speakers, and performance coaches—but this is the first time we've welcomed a TikTok star into the conversation. Chris Harris is the athletic director at Evangelical Christian School in Fort Myers, Florida, a role he's held since 2022. Before joining ECS, Chris spent six years as the Athletic and Activities Director at South Fort Myers High School. He's a former collegiate athlete, a successful coach with state titles in both football and track, and now, a social media voice giving thousands of people an authentic look into the day-to-day life of a high school AD. In this episode, you'll hear how Chris uses TikTok not just for laughs or highlights, but as a leadership tool—to advocate for athletic administrators, educate communities, and tell the real story of what we do. We'll also explore his thoughts on visibility as a leader, the power of a reset, leading with intention, and why now is the time for ADs to tell their own stories. Whether you're an athletic director, a coach, or just curious about life behind the scenes of high school sports, this conversation is packed with insight, energy, and encouragement. Let's get to it—here's our conversation with Chris Harris.

How Are You Wired? Is a leadership podcast developed by local  basketball coaches, Joe Willis (Plant High School) and Billy Teeden (Florida College). In this episode, Coach Teeden and Coach Willis sit down with Lanness Robinson, athletic director for Hillsborough County Schools, to talk about how he is “wired” as a leader—and how having strong relationships has driven his passion for leadership. 

Send us a textEpisode 117: Westlake Chaparrals Head Football Coach and Assistant Athletic Director Tony SalazarThis week Host Taylor Arenz talks with the Westlake Chaparrals Head Coach and Assistant Athletic Director  Tony Salazar.They have an head  in depth conversation about tradition, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Coach Salazar takes us inside the offseason grind from daily routines to the mindset needed after being the State Runner ups in the 2024 season.Coach Salazar and Taylor  talk about the pressure and pride that comes with wearing the Red W, his journey from defensive coordinator to head coach of one of the nation's top programs, and what “The Westlake Standard” really means on and off the field.Coach Salazar also gives us a preview of the 2025 Chaps, led by senior quarterback Rees Wise, and shares what makes this team special as they chase another state title. Plus don't miss the rapid fire round  to get to know Coach Salazar personality and a fun fact you probably didn't know.If you love Texas high school football, winning culture, and stories from the sidelines, this episode is for you.

Recent online rumors, spread mainly by shows like  @LockedOnBig12 have fans speculating that WVU could possibly be leaving the Big 12 Conference for the SEC. In this episode, Couz will share whether or not that rumor is true. Is West Virginia even on the SEC's radar? If so, could it be soon? Couz explains. Also, Couz will explain the origin of this rumor. Couz will also talk about other conference realignment speculation, specifically around Big 12 expansion. If the ACC loses some of its top brands, could the Big 12 grab teams like Louisville or NC State? Couz explains how that would be possible and how information from a big time media source and a Power 4 Athletic Director shaped his thinking. #wvu #conferencerealignment #big12football ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

In this episode of the Contacts Coaching Podcast, we sit down with Sara Shaughnessy, the athletic director at Castilleja, as she shares her journey from growing up immersed in sports to stepping into her new role in 2025. Sarah discusses her formative experiences in sports, coaching youth volleyball, and her 13-year tenure at the International School of San Francisco. She touches on leadership lessons, the importance of multi-sport participation, creating a positive team culture, and the benefits of involving parents as coaches. Sarah also shares her strategies for effective feedback, onboarding new coaches, and staying open to new opportunities. Join us for this insightful conversation about building successful athletic programs and empowering the next generation of athletes.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:17 Sarah's Journey to Castilleja02:23 Early Coaching Experiences04:47 Lessons Learned as a Young Coach06:46 Challenges and Mentorship in Athletic Directing09:10 Onboarding and Building a New Program17:37 Promoting Multi-Sport Participation22:05 Data on Multi-Sport vs. Single-Sport Athletes24:25 Promoting Play in Practice27:10 Transitioning to a New Job27:45 The Decision-Making Process28:25 Building a Positive School Culture31:29 Exploring New Opportunities34:51 Supporting Young Coaches37:57 Effective Feedback Pathways42:24 Captain's Council: A Leadership Initiative47:26 Adapting to New Environments50:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughtshttp://www.castilleja.org/https://www.instagram.com/castilleja_school/https://www.facebook.com/CastillejaSchool/https://www.linkedin.com/school/castilleja-school/

The Off Duty ADs start by talking about cooperative agreements.  They also discuss soccer talk for Bundesliga Mike, lots of baseball, and the Mt. Rushmore of MLB ballparks we've visited. 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

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I guarantee this episode will make you a better teacher. Practical advice, explicit tools, a clear perspective, and a way to move throughout your school site with intention - our conversation with Nicholas was exactly why we started this series.Nicholas Ward is a middle school history teacher and Athletic Director in East Oakland, where he's been teaching for the past seven years. He focuses on making U.S. and world history meaningful and relevant, especially for students from underserved communities; and he's also passionate about mentorship, student leadership, and using sports and community-building as tools for growth, both in and outside the classroom. We discuss: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

Hello Coaches, Athletic Directors, Advocates and Allies! We're excited to be bringing the Fall Sports train the trainer event to expand the reach of our evidence-based violence prevention leadership development training to coaches across the state and region.If you are a coach, know a coach or just interested in using sports as a platform for social change and leadership development, join us on August 13th! Attendees will be trained in the Athletes as Leaders curriculum.We will eat dinner together, hear a keynote discussion panel from local USL Spokane professional athletes and owners, then be trained in the Athletes as Leaders program.Please spread the word to other coaches you know who may be interested! Coaching hours are available for attendees through the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.Registration linkTeam Up WAWelcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.

We're not only staying in Florida - we're just going down the road a spell here in Lake County - to visit with Travis Alderink who is the AD at South Lake H.S. and also a member of our FIAAA Board of Directors. Travis shares his journey along with some BEST PRACTICES on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

University of Miami Athletic Director Dan Radakovich joins live from Miami Hurricanes football training camp.

Recently National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham attended the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA) Convention in Oak Brook, IL. While there, he captured amazing presentations from Athletic Directors around the country that we thought would bring value to our audience here at the Gill Connections Podcast.We have five BONUS episodes in a row every Thursday starting back on July 24th. We'd love to hear feedback from you to confirm this was a VALUE GIVER to you.In the meantime, if you are a small college administrator, to check out BoSCA as we were thoroughly impressed with the Convention and the Organization as a whole.

Bob Hartman has had an incredible career as a Coach and as an Athletic Director and even though he's retiring after 23 Years at Whitehall H.S. he's still staying "in the game." Bob is also a member of the K12 Sports Tech AD Think Tank and this week he shares his perspective - both as an AD and as a "Vendor" repping for Digital Scoreboards. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show - College Sports Edition, Wayne Kimmel and Co-Host Ken Shropshire interviewed Sports Agent and Founder of SANIL and AthleticDirectorU, Jason Belzer. Belzer discusses the transformative changes in college athletics, particularly focusing on the impact of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) rights, the evolving role of athletic directors, and the influence of private equity in the sports ecosystem. He emphasizes the need for transparency and education for young athletes navigating this new landscape, as well as the potential for collective bargaining to reshape the industry. Belzer also highlights the importance of community and unity in college sports, as institutions adapt to the rapidly changing environment.Belzer, Esq. is co-founder and CEO of Student Athlete NIL (SANIL), an agency of record that specializes in assisting brands, universities and student-athletes navigate the new era of name, image and likeness. SANIL manages more than 45 NIL collectives at universities across the country and hosts the annual NIL Summit at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.Belzer is also founder and President of GAME, Inc., an agency that specializes in the career management and marketing of coaches and the creation of collegiate sporting events. The firm represents more than 30 head Division I men's and women's basketball coaches and has negotiated more than $100 million in contracts to date.He is also co-founder of AthleticDirectorU, a transformative digital media and professional development platform for college athletic administrators and coaches. ADU is the No. 1 read original content publication in the college sports industry.Belzer graduated from Rutgers University, earning degrees in Sport Management and Political Science. He went on to receive his MBA from the University of Illinois and a JD from Rutgers University School of Law and is a licensed attorney in New York and New Jersey.Ken Shropshire:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-shropshire-wharton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennethshropshire/Jason Belzer:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbelzer/X: https://x.com/JasonBelzerChapters:00:00 The Evolution of College Athletics09:19 Navigating NIL and Athlete Representation17:50 The Impact of Direct Payments on College Sports24:26 The Future of Private Equity in College Sports32:10 The Role of Athletic Directors in Modern Sports

Gary shares an idea of Athletic Directors holding public town hall meetings.

Hour 1 Phil Steele talks Utah & BYU  When does USU want to hire a new Athletic Director by? If Kalani Sitake never coached another game for BYU, who is the 2nd best coach in BYU Football History? Hour 2 Former BYU WR & Current BYU Analyst Mitch Juergens  60 in 60 Watchlist: Aliki Vimahi, Utah DL Whole World News: Do you believe in ghosts?  Hour 3 Georges Niang is back with the Utah Jazz in a "Blockbuster Trade" Kalani Sitake spoke at practce today Sports Roulette No hint to a Starting QB at BYU Yet

Phil Steele talks Utah & BYU  When does USU want to hire a new Athletic Director by? If Kalani never coached another game for BYU, who is the 2nd best coach in BYU Football History?

News for the week of August 4: • NEW: San Jose State athletic director abruptly ends interview over Trump investigation (1:51) • Biden accuses Trump of working to 'erase fairness, equality, justice' (13:02) • What God says is important (26:52) • Celebration of 100 episodes of Couture Watch (33:58)

Coach Bishop is an Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Chestatee High School, GA. Coach Bishop's YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@ECoachInn Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode I break down my thoughts and predictions for every D1 athletic director opening as of July 31st (and about 20 minutes before Stanford chose their AD). This is the best way to force myself to put in the effort to study institutional situations and see how I did after the AD hires are announced. See the timestamps/chapters for the opening(s) you're most curious about. If you know a good search firm that might want me to do this for them, please put me in touch so I can stop making videos about every opening publicly. 0:45 - Listing out the 18 AD Openings3:40 - Troy5:28 - Stanford8:22 - Cal10:15 - South Florida12:50 - Delaware14:33 - New Mexico State17:30 - Utah State18:16 - Austin Peay State20:49 - Bucknell21:35 - Cal Poly23:13 - Gardner-Webb24:17 - South Carolina State27:21 - Southern Utah30:29 - CSU Northridge31:40 - New Orleans33:28 - UC San Diego34:30 - UC Riverside36:46 - Oklahoma37:23 - Closing

*Rutgers alumnus and insider, Richard Kent, joins host Bryan DeNovellis to discuss Rutgers hiring of Keli Zinn as Athletic Director. *What's at the top of Zinn's "To-Do List," *And what is the status of Rutgers NIL revenue sharing?

Recently National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham attended the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA) Convention in Oak Brook, IL. While there, he captured amazing presentations from Athletic Directors around the country that we thought would bring value to our audience here at the Gill Connections Podcast.We'll have five BONUS episodes in a row every Thursday starting last Thursday. We'd love to hear feedback from you to confirm this was a VALUE GIVER to you.In the meantime, if you are a small college administrator, to check out BoSCA as we were thoroughly impressed with the Convention and the Organization as a whole.

What happens after the crowd roars, the lights fade, and the jersey is hung up? In this riveting episode of Collecting Insight, hosts Sara and Lori sit down with longtime friend and special guest Jeff Schulman—a former NHL draftee and current Athletic Director at the University of Vermont—for a raw, real, and timely conversation about the emotional journey of today's college athletes.Jeff brings decades of insight from both sides of the game: as a Division I hockey player and as the leader reshaping the student-athlete experience in an era defined by pressure, social media, NIL, and skyrocketing mental health concerns. He opens up about what's changed since his own college days, the toll expectations are taking on athletes now, and how UVM's trailblazing Catamount Sport Psychology and Counseling Program is helping students reclaim their well-being—and their identities—off the field.Expect unfiltered stories, surprising reflections, and even a few laughs (yes, including a legendary ECAC goal scored against Harvard… while one teammate watched from the penalty box). You'll hear about two athletes' brave decisions to speak publicly about depression—and why that courage is quietly rewriting the future of college sports.Whether you're a parent navigating your child's athletic journey, a coach searching for better ways to lead, or simply someone who cares about mental health, this conversation will stick with you.

It was 2001.I still remember the email: mj@usc.edu. It came from Mark Jackson—someone I knew from working summer camps at USC that summer.“Give me a call,” it read.That call changed my life.It opened a door—not just professionally, but personally. It gave me a glimpse of what a grounded, intentional, meaningful family life could look like.Since that moment, Mark has been a friend, a mentor, and now, with both of us in the Big Ten Conference, a kind of colleague. Back in the early 2000s, we'd spend hours in Pete Carroll's office—absorbing his leadership philosophy and, just as importantly, reflecting on our own lives.Then came the summer of 2008.Coach Carroll challenged us to write down our life philosophy. Like a class assignment, we each returned with a typed-up document that felt like a book report. I was single and 25. Mark was married with four kids.His response?Family. Faith. Friendship. Fun.Those “Four F's” became his compass and they still are.From interning with the Patriots to working on staff under Parcells, Belichick, and Carroll, Mark has been in rooms where championship culture is created. But it wasn't just his resume that shaped him—it was the internal work. What he calls the “lonely work”—the kind of soul-searching that happens when life knocks you down and there's no clear next step.For Mark, that moment came at 35, after being let go by the Raiders with four kids to support. No job. No clarity. Just space to look inward.What followed was discipline.Writing. Running. Alignment. And a renewed commitment to the life he wanted to lead.In this week's episode of The Process—our six-part series on leadership, growth, and intentional living—Mark joins Rhett Lewis and me to explore what it really means to lead with authenticity. From helping Villanova win a national title as a point guard, to leading Northwestern through a near-billion-dollar stadium transformation, Mark's core message remains:Be authentic. Stay grounded. Live your values.This episode isn't just about college football.It's about how to live a life that means something.Welcome to The Process, from Y-Option.The Process is a six-part series within Y-Option, exploring the inner workings of elite performance through the eyes of iconic quarterbacks, coaches, and leaders. From icons to athletic directors, from QBs to coaches we go beyond the playbook—into the mindset, habits, and life philosophy that shape the greatest competitors. Whether you're leading a team, raising a family, or chasing your next breakthrough, this series invites you to reexamine your own process—and refine it.From Y-Option, this is THE PROCESS with Yogi Roth and Rhett Lewis. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe

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