Podcasts about senior woman administrator

Heidi Messer is in her third season as the Women's Basketball Head Coach at NAIA Oklahoma Wesleyan University.From 2017 until joining the Oklahoma Wesleyan staff, Messer was an assistant coach and the women's basketball strength and conditioning coach at Northeastern State in Oklahoma. She spent two seasons at the University of Montevallo from 2015 – 2017 and was an assistant coach and the Senior Woman Administrator at Manchester University from 2012 -2014. Heidi also served as a graduate assistant coach at Georgetown College (Ky.) for two seasons.Messer played four years of college basketball. She attended Sinclair Community College for two years before attending Grace College, where she played two years and served as team captain during her senior season. She recorded the eighth-most assists in program history while at Grace.On this episode Mike and Heidi discuss Heidi's journey from a young basketball player in Ohio to a college coach, exploring her early influences, the transition from player to coach, and the importance of building relationships with players. Heidi shares insights on leadership, the challenges of coaching, and her preparation for head coaching opportunities, emphasizing the significance of finding her voice in the coaching world. In this conversation, Heidi shares her journey in coaching, emphasizing the importance of being challenged, transformative leadership, and building strong relationships with players. She discusses the surprises of stepping into a head coaching role, her approach to practice planning, and the balance of maintaining high standards while fostering a supportive environment. Ultimately, she highlights the joy she finds in her team and the impact of coaching young athletes.Follow us on social media @hoopheadspod on Twitter and Instagram and be sure to check out the Hoop Heads Podcast Network for more great basketball content.Have pen and paper handy before you listen to this episode with Heidi Messer, Women's Basketball Head Coach at Oklahoma Wesleyan University.Website – https://okwueagles.com/sports/womens-basketballEmail – hmesser@okwu.eduTwitter/X - @hmesser1323Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are doing things a little differently this month with $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish Rebel+, $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish All-Stat+, AND $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish CT+ during their first ever Semi-Annual Sales Event. Shop now and have your team more ready for the upcoming season than ever before.Fast Model SportsFastModel Sports has the most compelling and intuitive basketball software out there! In addition to a great product, they also provide basketball coaching content and resources through their blog and playbank, which features over 8,000 free plays and drills from their online coaching community. For access to these plays and more information, visit fastmodelsports.com or follow them on Twitter @FastModel. Use Promo code HHP15 to save 15%GameChangerIntroducing GameChanger, a free app that provides you with data to make strategic coaching decisions and to deliver memorable moments to your team and its fans....

@1QLeadership Question: Does age matter if someone has the capacity to do the job? Tangela Cheatham, Deputy Athletic Director for Sport Administration and Senior Woman Administrator at Central Michigan, talks about being trusted with an executive level position at an early age. The woman who hired her, CMU Director of Athletics Amy Folan, was also trusted early in her career.  credits 'supported autonomy' as a critical development tool most of her current responsibilities were new experiences when she was hired understands that she will never know everything, thus she is always willing to learn Cheatham describes leaning on Folan to understand the depth of the Deputy position. She also gives her thoughts on impostor syndrome. Throughout her career, Cheatham has always considered caring about people as her primary skill. - One Question Leadership Podcast - Tai M. Brown 

A visit with A-State Senior Woman Administrator, Amy Holt!

We continue our conversation with Campbell Hall of Famer Wanda Watkins in Part 2 of Tales From The Creek. In the fall of 1975 Wanda Watkins enrolled at Campbell College.  Little did she know at that moment that her collegiate and professional career would last nearly five decades – all of which would be spent in Buies Creek.   Campbell's first-ever female athletic scholarship recipient, Wanda distinguished herself on the basketball court and softball field – so much so that upon graduation in 1979, she was hired as an assistant coach.   Just two years later, Wanda was hired as HEAD basketball coach – a job she held for 35 years in a Hall of Fame career.   After retiring from coaching in 2016, she moved into the administrative side of the athletics department, where she has served as Senior Associate AD, Senior Woman Administrator, and interim AD.   Coach Watkins will retire in May after 49 seasons of service to the University as a student-athlete, coach, and administrator.   Her face certainly would appear on the Mount Rushmore of Fighting Camel Athletics.

In the fall of 1975 Wanda Watkins enrolled at Campbell College. Little did she know at that moment that her collegiate and professional career would last nearly five decades – all of which would be spent in Buies Creek. Campbell's first-ever female athletic scholarship recipient, Wanda distinguished herself on the basketball court and softball field – so much so that upon graduation in 1979, she was hired as an assistant coach. Just two years later, Wanda was hired as HEAD basketball coach – a job she held for 35 years in a Hall of Fame career. After retiring from coaching in 2016, she moved into the administrative side of the athletics department, where she has served as Senior Associate AD, Senior Woman Administrator, and interim AD. Coach Watkins will retire in May after 49 seasons of service to the University as a student-athlete, coach and administrator. Her face certainly would appear on the Mount Rushmore of Fighting Camel Athletics. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Wanda talks with Stan Cole about growing up in Johnston County, her arrival at Campbell and her journey in college athletics.

In this episode, Dan and Lauren sit down with Dr. Liz Darger, Senior Associate Athletic and Senior Woman Administrator at BYU Athletics and a member of the Leadership Team of the NCAA Common Ground initiative. They dive into the groundbreaking work Common Ground is doing to bridge gaps between LGBTQ+ and faith-based communities in college sports and higher education. Liz shares her own experiences leading and participating, and how it's shaped the student-athletes, coaches, and administrators that have participated.

Hello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast... I am your host, Patti Phillips. Today, we have a special episode on the Deputy Mindset that was recorded during our 2023 National Convention that took place in October.  We will hear from these four talented women shaping their organizations as great Number 2's: Carrie Michaels, Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator at Shippensburg University Heather Owen, Deputy Athletics Director and SWA at Stanford University Jill Redmond, Deputy Commissioner at Missouri Valley Conference Summer Hutcheson, Senior Associate Athletic Director  Internal Operations and SWA at Washington University St. Louis During these candid Ted Talks, you will hear what it means to be in the deputy role from several different perspectives- as each one has impactful insights. You're really going to love Carrie's unique list of the “Deputy Dirty Dozen”. Make sure to stay on until the end to gain insights from the open and honest discussion between the audience and panelists during the Q&A. Let's dive into the mindset of a deputy....and remember, We Are Women Leaders.

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! In this episode, I am joined by Maria Hickman who is the Executive Associate Athletics Director, Senior Woman Administrator, and Chief Diversity Officer for the University of South Carolina Athletics Department. In this episode, Hickman takes you through her journey to get to where she is now, some of the highlights of her position, and how it feels to oversee the Lady Gamecocks in the midst of their successes. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Feel free to share or leave a review! Maria Hickman's Contact: Instagram: @hickman34 Twitter: @mhickman34 Email: mhickman@mailbox.sc.edu Follow #BlackWomenKnowSports on all platforms: Instagram: @BlackWomenKnowSports Facebook: Black Women Know Sports Twitter: @BWKnowSports TikTok: @BlackWomenKnowSports Shop #BlackWomenKnowSports Apparel: black-women-know-sports.creator-spring.com/apparel Contact us by email: Email: BlackWomenKnowSports@gmail.com

She was reluctant to be groomed for the role of Commissioner, but after spending an hour with Sonja Stills you will see exactly why she is the Commissioner of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.  In this episode, Sonja takes us through her journey in the sports industry. Including why she only asked for one promotion in the last 20 years, the value of being present in your current role and being vocal about your ambitions, why it's ok to ask for a promotion even if you've been in a role for less than a year, and why it's essential to not only have a seat at the table but also have a voice.    Connect with Jahaan:  Learn more about working with Jahaan and see if it's the right fit for you: https://JahaanBlakeAppointmentScheduling.as.me/LetsTalk Join Jahaan's VIP Email List: https://bit.ly/3yccwAP  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jahaanblake/ Email: jblake@jahaanblake.com Website: https://jahaanblake.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahaanblake/   Connect with Sonja: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonja-stills-265500126/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commishstills/  Sonja O. Stills has been a respected, well-known staple within the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for the past 20 years, and on Jan. 1, 2022, she took over as commissioner -- becoming the first female commissioner in the conference's history, as well as the first female commissioner of a Division I HBCU conference. With a proven track record of accountability, efficiency, and passion, Stills has risen through the ranks within the MEAC, beginning with her tenure at the conference in October 2002. Stills has made a name for herself among her peers and other industry professionals for her never-ending dedication to the conference and its student-athletes, ability to grow and innovate, organization, team-first mentality, and goal-achieving initiative. In January 2021, Stills was promoted to Chief of Staff/Chief Operating Officer of the MEAC. In her new role, she ensures that the Commissioner is carrying out the strategic objectives of the Council of Chief Executive Officers and the Delegate Assembly. Stills was the lead on all hiring, strategic and long-range planning, re-branding, and marketing, NCAA Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), conference budget, the renewal of the MEAC Basketball Tournament with the City of Norfolk, and all special events and activities.  Stills also created the MEAC's Esports program, a new, cutting-edge initiative that began in the summer of 2020, as the conference and world continued to deal with the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic. She took charge as the Director of Esports, serving as the key driver in developing regulations for the MEAC Esports Community and developing the MEAC's esports strategy. Her goal has been to enhance awareness of the MEAC's esports initiative by working with industry business leaders to encourage growth.  Much like overseeing the addition of Esports to the MEAC's portfolio, Stills looks to enter a new tenure for the conference while continuing to bolster the respect, traditions, and love of the MEAC. She looks to deepen the communication with the member institutions, alumni, fans, and community, to express the strong desire and support for the success and sustainability of the Conference that transparently articulates its vision and strategy. The intention is to create a collaborative process in which the “new vision” for the MEAC is a shared vision that is all-inclusive athletically and academically.   Before her appointment to Chief of Staff/Chief Operating Officer, Stills served as the Senior Associate Commissioner for Administration and Compliance (June 2012-21), Assistant Commissioner for Administration and Compliance (July 2008-12), Executive Assistant to the Commissioner (July 2006-08), Senior Woman Administrator (June 2006-2021) and Director of Compliance (October 2002-08). Prior to being named Commissioner, Stills elevated overall brand visibility for the MEAC. She negotiated over $683,000 in corporate partnership monies by working with major companies such as: iHeartRadio, US Marines, Home Depot, Hampton Roads Transit, JT Fisher Funeral Home, Priority Automotive, ESI, TowneBank, Glenmede Financials, House-Autry, CurtMont Food Services and Harley Davison. She assisted in negotiating a contract with Nike that brought over $9 million to member institutions. She operates with the financial interests of the conference; its member institutions and student-athletes are at the forefront for her. She designed and implemented the Athletic Eligibility Certification Review to assist institutions in preparing for the NCAA Academic Progress Program (APP) Data Review. She managed the budgets for the Conference Grant, Student-Athlete Opportunity Fund and Special Assistant Fund. She was instrumental in developing the MEAC Strategic and Long-Range Plan in December 2008, along with securing global creative agency 160over90 as the marketing company for the MEAC in 2020. In 2022, she oversaw the update of MEAC Strategic and Long-Range Plan. As the Senior Associate Commissioner, Stills provided supervision for Conference staff, including Compliance, Championship, Media Relations, Finance, Corporate Partnerships, Multimedia/Marketing, Digital & Video and administrative support staff. She took the helm and managed the operations of the Conference Office in the absence of the Commissioner, coordinated all ancillary events of the Conference (i.e., Football Press Luncheon, Basketball Tournament Tip-Off Banquet, Cheerleading Championship, Pre-Season Basketball Press Luncheon, etc.) and Mid-Winter, Spring and Summer Conference meetings. During the conference basketball tournaments, Stills provided guidance and insight while monitoring the NCAA Academic Progress Program (APP) for member institutions to implement the APP Seminar with NCAA Academic and Membership Staff. She also provided administrative support to the Commissioner for the Council of Chief Executive Officers and Executive Committee and conducted conference compliance workshops, reviews, and spot checks to ensure compliance with Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. She served as liaison to the conference's Compliance Coordinators, Athletics Academic Support staff, Alumni Directors and Constitution and Bylaws committees, as well as assisting with other conference committees.  Under Stills' guidance as the Assistant Commissioner for Administration, she coordinated the MEAC Cheerleading Championship — the only HBCU collegiate cheerleading championship. During her time as the Executive Assistant to the Commissioner, Stills provided direct support to the Commissioner, administrative support to the Commissioner for the Council of Chief Executive Officers and Executive Committee, managed the day-to-day operations and administration of the conference office, assisted the Commissioner by executing initiatives and special projects, evaluated functions, practices and the efficiency of facilities, and evaluated staff performance while providing leadership and guidance for personnel. As the Senior Woman Administrator, Stills continued to work in conjunction with the senior leadership team within the MEAC regarding women's issues and other issues that affect the membership. She coordinated the Senior Woman Administrators' Women in Athletics Professional Development Workshop, coordinated the selection of the MEAC Woman of the Year and served as the liaison to member institutions' senior woman administrators.  AT HAMPTON UNIVERSITY Before arriving at the MEAC, Stills served as Hampton University's Coordinator of Athletic Academic Support for four years, and for three of those years, she was appointed Senior Woman Administrator. While at Hampton, she created the university's first Athletic Academic Support Program and implemented the CHAMPS/LifeSkills Program. She provided academic advising, counseling, and assistance to student-athletes in areas of course selection, registration procedures, degree requirements, career planning, university resources and other related topics associated with academic performance for all sports programs. While serving as Senior Woman Administrator, Stills served as the highest-ranking female on the senior leadership team regarding the administration of the athletics department. She coordinated student-athlete and corporate partner banquets and events, oversaw the supervision of the cheerleading program, and assisted in coordinating event management during home football and basketball games with gameday operations, marketing, and will-call. A 1993 graduate of Old Dominion University, Stills earned her bachelor's degree in Human Services Counseling. While a student, she earned the Virginia Campus Outreach Opportunity League (VA COOL) Catalyst Award for creating a week-long community outreach program for the university. In addition, she served on the university's President's Advisory Committee on Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity. In 1996, she received a Master of Arts in Counseling (College Student Work Personnel) from Hampton University. She would later go on to graduate from the Sports Management Institute in 2002 and the NACWAA/HERS Institute for Administrative Advancement in 2008.  PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS  Stills holds current memberships in the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC), National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A), Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA), Women Leaders for College Sports (WLS), National Association of Esports Coaches and Directors(NAECAD), and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.  She also serves as a substitute for the MEAC representative to the NCAA Division I Council. Stills is a former member of the NCAA Legislative Council (2008-11), Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association – Policy Committee (2008-20), MEAC Senior Woman Administrators Association Chair (2002), and Touraine Condominium Association Board Member (1997-2020).    Music By:  Quanzaa   

Amy Perko is the CEO of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Sports, an organization leading the conversation on necessary reforms to strengthen the educational mission of college sports. A former DI women's basketball player at Wake Forest, Amy tells us how Title IX impacted her life and how she got involved with basketball. A Phi Beta Kappa member who graduated summa cum laude, Amy has great advice for college athletes on how to balance athletics with academic achievement, time management and finding the confidence to pursue lofty goals. Beginning her career at NCAA headquarters and also a former associate athletics director and Senior Woman Administrator at the University of Kansas, Amy gives advice on how to break into sport business and tips for college athletes on how to maximize career opportunities while playing college sports. Amy gives an expansive look into her work with the Knight Commission and outlines areas of main priority for the organization, particularly related to gender equity and revenue sharing. Amy also shares what she thinks the NCAA will look like in a decade. Get the Ruling Sports Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rulingsports.com/newsletter/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ruling Sports Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Instagram.com/RulingSports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Twitter.com/RulingSports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Facebook.com/RulingSports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/company/RulingSports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tiktok.com/@RulingSports⁠

The first week of February marks the observance of National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), recognizing the influence of sports participation for women and girls and to honor the progress and struggle for equality for women in sports. On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson discuss the impact of sports and the opportunities they present for women both on and off the fields of play for two North Texas female student athletes, Jaylen Mallard from women's basketball and Gloria Alogo Piqueras from women's tennis. That's followed by an interview with Jessie Gardner, the Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director for Leadership and Culture Development and Senior Woman Administrator at North Texas. Zac and Hank talk to Jessie about her time as a student athlete playing soccer at UCF, her administrative roles at Nebraska and Alabama, initiatives and programs she works with at North Texas, and what can still be done to advance equality for women in sports. 0:00 - Podcast introductions 2:10 - Jaylen Mallard introductions 4:19 - Approach to life after sports 7:25 - Being a leader for WBB and how it translates to career 9:04 - Experience attending the NIL Summit 10:00 - Learning about career path 12:41 - Thoughts on equality for women in sports and opportunities sports have presented 16:41 - Gloria Alogo Piqueras introductions 17:59 - Journey from Spain to Denton 20:44 - Tennis journey to further education 22:01 - Biggest influences since coming to America 23:36 - Life after tennis and career path 25:34 - Thoughts on equality for women in sports and opportunities sports have presented 26:57 - Jessie Garder introductions 29:30 - North Texas' current trajectory and similarities to UCF 31:31 - Trey Athletes and what it provides for student athletes 33:49 - Opportunities for women in sports 35:56 - Senior Woman Administrator role 41:41 - Thoughts on equality for women in sports and opportunities sports have presented

The first week of February marks the observance of National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), recognizing the influence of sports participation for women and girls and to honor the progress and struggle for equality for women in sports. On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson discuss the impact of sports and the opportunities they present for women both on and off the fields of play for two North Texas female student athletes, Jaylen Mallard from women's basketball and Gloria Alogo Piqueras from women's tennis. That's followed by an interview with Jessie Gardner, the Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director for Leadership and Culture Development and Senior Woman Administrator at North Texas. Zac and Hank talk to Jessie about her time as a student athlete playing soccer at UCF, her administrative roles at Nebraska and Alabama, initiatives and programs she works with at North Texas, and what can still be done to advance equality for women in sports. 0:00 - Podcast introductions 2:10 - Jaylen Mallard introductions 4:19 - Approach to life after sports 7:25 - Being a leader for WBB and how it translates to career 9:04 - Experience attending the NIL Summit 10:00 - Learning about career path 12:41 - Thoughts on equality for women in sports and opportunities sports have presented 16:41 - Gloria Alogo Piqueras introductions 17:59 - Journey from Spain to Denton 20:44 - Tennis journey to further education 22:01 - Biggest influences since coming to America 23:36 - Life after tennis and career path 25:34 - Thoughts on equality for women in sports and opportunities sports have presented 26:57 - Jessie Garder introductions 29:30 - North Texas' current trajectory and similarities to UCF 31:31 - Trey Athletes and what it provides for student athletes 33:49 - Opportunities for women in sports 35:56 - Senior Woman Administrator role 41:41 - Thoughts on equality for women in sports and opportunities sports have presented

Bonnie Bernstein talks with Angela Marin, the director of athletics at the University of Texas at Dallas. Marin is the first Hispanic female in history to lead an NCAA Division III athletics program. She began her athletics career at the University of New Orleans, where she worked with the women's and men's basketball programs. Now at UTD, she also serves as the Senior Woman Administrator, is the athletics department liaison with the campus Title IX office and is the sponsor for UTD's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. The NCAA continues the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX with a new nine-part College Sports Conversations series hosted by Bonnie Bernstein, one of the most accomplished female sports journalists in history. This series focuses on individuals whose work has made an impact on the fight for gender equity. #ncaa #collegesportsconversations #TitleIX50

Culler Dore, DII SAAC member and current cross country and track & field/mass communications major at Francis Marion, speaks with Jill Robbins, assistant commissioner and Senior Woman Administrator at Conference Carolinas, about her involvement in her conference SAAC, her work as an SWA and working with the conference athletes. The Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has created this podcast to help educate and provide guidance to its fellow college athletes in helping them prepare for the next steps of their life career.

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode RDs Shelby DeLay and Savannah Land interview Betty Wiseman, Assistant Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator at Belmont University and discuss how parents can help their student navigate homesickness. 

Madera Friends, we have another good one for you this week! Listen in on our conversation with Brandi Stuart, the Executive Senior Associate and Senior Woman Administrator for all of Texas Tech Athletics! Brandi's unique experience in the athletic field plays an important role for the future of TTU Athletics and she gives great insight into uncomfortability and teamwork and how it's all mixed in with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Don't miss this!

Modern Issues in Administration. The host for this show is Angela Hayslett. The guest is Maggie McKinley. We discuss challenges in college athletics from the viewpoint of a Deputy Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator for the University of Cincinnati. We examine how issues like Name Image and Likeness 'NIL', sports wagering, and transfer rules affects college athletics at the University of Cincinnati. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6meZE3R0oHy_OBeomxTylhe Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

College sports have a push-pull dynamic as the teams compete in intense, high-level athletics representing institutions of higher learning. The demands on student-athletes are rigorous as they maintain a difficult conditioning regimen for peak fitness, practice multiple times a week, and finally compete against teams doing the same thing while also working through a fullload of classes to earn their degree. On today's episode of the WorkInSports Podcast, VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp chats with Ashley Stone, Oakland University Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Experience. Stone joined OU in 2019 and serves as the Golden Grizzlies' Senior Woman Administrator. She oversees student service and sports performance areas such as academics, strength and conditioning, and athletic training to foster the development, health, and safety of Oakland's 350+ student-athletes. Stone and Clapp discuss: Why she chose student-athlete experience as her career path What she learned about student-athletes' struggles during her time as Nebraska's Director of Development Events & Hospitality, Director of Post-Eligibility Programs, and Life Skills Coordinator Why she moved on from her alma mater Nebraska to her current position at OU The advice she has for women breaking into the sports industry Listen to the full episode to hear Stone's sports career advice and her experience supporting student-athletes. Subscribe to the WorkInSports Podcast for more tips on excelling in your sports career and catch additional content on our YouTube channel.

Panel conversation focused on the role of the Senior Woman Administrator in college athletics. Panelists include Angela Pohl, Jenn Bell, and Chris Ratcliff. Moderator by Kristy Bayer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

This BOSCA Presents session features a panel conversation focused on maximizing the role of the Senior Woman Administrator in athletics. The panel, moderated by Kristy Bayer (Athletic Director at Rockhurst University) includes Angela Pohl (Deputy AD/SWA at Saginaw Valley State University), Jenn Bell (Athletic Director at Converse University), and Dr. Chris Ratcliffe (Athletic Director at Rogers State University). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

In honor of Women's History Month, hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with Sonja Stills, the first female Commissioner of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and HBCU Division I sports. She discusses her short- and long-term goals for the MEAC. She shares her professional milestones. She also talks about what fueled her interest in sports; and how she made her mark in a male-dominated industry. #KeepItSporty About Sonja Stills Sonja O. Stills has been a respected, well-known staple within the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for the past 19 years, and on Jan. 1, 2022, she took over as commissioner -- becoming the first female commissioner in the conference's history, as well as the first female commissioner of a Div. I HBCU conference. With a proven track record of accountability, efficiency, and passion, Stills has risen through the ranks within the MEAC, beginning with her tenure at the conference in October 2002. Stills has made a name for herself among her peers and other industry professionals for her never-ending dedication to the conference and its student-athletes, ability to grow and innovate, organization, team-first mentality, and goal-achieving initiative. In January 2021, Stills was promoted to Chief of Staff/Chief Operating Officer of the MEAC. In her new role, she ensures that the Commissioner is carrying out the strategic objectives of the Council of Chief Executive Officers and the Delegate Assembly. Stills remains the lead on all hiring, strategic and long-range planning, re-branding, and marketing, NCAA Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), conference budget, the renewal of the MEAC Basketball Tournament with the City of Norfolk, and all special events and activities. Stills also serves as the Director of Esports, a new, cutting-edge initiative that began in the summer of 2020, as the conference and world continued to deal with the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic. She took charge in this new position, serving as the key driver in developing regulations for the MEAC Esports Community and developing the MEAC's esports strategy. Her goal is to enhance awareness of the MEAC's esports initiative by working with industry business leaders to encourage growth. Stills served as the Senior Associate Commissioner for Administration and Compliance (June 2012-21), Assistant Commissioner for Administration and Compliance (July 2008-12), Executive Assistant to the Commissioner (July 2006-08), Senior Woman Administrator (June 2006-Present) and Director of Compliance (October 2002-08). Before arriving at the MEAC, Stills served as Hampton University's Coordinator of Athletic Academic Support for four years, three of those years she was appointed Senior Woman Administrator. While at Hampton, she created the university's first Athletic Academic Support Program and implemented the CHAMPS/LifeSkills Program. She provided academic advising, counseling, and assistance to student-athletes in areas of course selection, registration procedures, degree requirements, career planning, university resources and other related topics associated with academic performance for all sports programs. A 1993 graduate of Old Dominion University, Stills earned her bachelor's degree in Human Services Counseling. Three years later, she received a Master of Arts in Counseling (College Student Work Personnel) from Hampton University. She would later go on to graduate from the Sports Management Institute in 2002 and the NACWAA/HERS Institute for Administrative Advancement in 2008. Mentioned in This Episode: Historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) MEAC kick-off Title IX 50th Anniversary Celebration MEAC Esports Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Sources: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. 2022. “Sonja O. Stills. MEAC Sports. https://meacsports.com/staff.aspx?staff=2

She is in her fourth season as the head women's basketball coach at NCAA Division I St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights, New York, a Franciscan and Catholic college. She had previously spent four seasons as head coach at Binghamton University. Prior to that she'd spent eight years as the head coach at a Catholic-Dominican school, Caldwell University, where she was also the Associate Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator. She has also held roles as assistant coach at Adelphi University, head girls' varsity basketball coach at Calhoun High School, and head coach at Queensborough Community College. From 2016 to 2020 she served a four-year term on the NCAA Women's Basketball Rules Committee. In 2019, she was inducted into the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Hall of Fame. As a student-athlete her name continues to appear in the record books in numerous categories for the Adelphi University women's basketball program. In high school she had been All-State in both basketball and softball.

On this show, we discuss the recent Supreme Court case NCAA v. Alston and student athletes' ability to monetize their name, image, and likeness with Dr. Ingrid Wicker-McCree, NCCU Director of Athletics; Kendra Greene, NCCU Senior Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations and Senior Woman Administrator; and Hannah Gaines, NCCU rising senior student-athlete and Captain of the Women's tennis team for the 2021-2022 season.

With the landscape of NCAA College Athletics changing rapidly episode 44 of EIUPanthers Podcast visits with Kiersten Klekner-Alt, Eastern Illinois Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Senior Woman Administrator.  Klekner-Alt talks about changes in NCAA legislation and the impact it is having on programs and how that makes her job in the compliance world very interesting at this time.  A former student-athlete herself, Klekner-Alt talks about those experiences and how they help her in her current role.  She also talks about her passion for the game of golf.

With the landscape of NCAA College Athletics changing rapidly episode 44 of EIUPanthers Podcast visits with Kiersten Klekner-Alt, Eastern Illinois Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Senior Woman Administrator.  Klekner-Alt talks about changes in NCAA legislation and the impact it is having on programs and how that makes her job in the compliance world very interesting at this time.  A former student-athlete herself, Klekner-Alt talks about those experiences and how they help her in her current role.  She also talks about her passion for the game of golf.

Jaynee Nadolski is the Senior Associate Commissioner for Compliance & Governance of the Big Sky Conference. She also serves as the Senior Woman Administrator for the conference office and is the league's liaison between the NCAA and conference institutions for all compliance, academic and governance issues. Jaynee is also an accomplished two sport high school and collegiate athlete. She came on the podcast today to talk about the progress that has been made, and still needs to be made, both nationally and locally in women's sports.

Watch and listen as we hear from Monique Holland, one of the best women administrators in college athletics! For this episode, Monique gives a distinct perspective of the work she has done over the years to ensure college institutions follow the rules, while at the same time making sure student athletes remain the priority. From coaching at Georgia Tech, to receiving her first Athletic's Director position at Alabama State, to now being the Senior Woman Administrator at Auburn University, Monique provides us with a wealth of knowledge of how important it is to do the job the right way to reap the benefits of success!Watch, Listen, Learn, and Subscribe, it's FREE!We are exclusively on the following platforms, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, Spotify, and for the visual go to YouTube. 

Sara Hacker is the Assistant A.D. for External Affairs and Senior Woman Administrator at Morehead State. She played softball at MSU and worked as a marketing and promotions coordinator after graduation before leaving to take on other professional challenges. In the summer of 2019 she returned to

Dr. Vickie Denny is the head women's volleyball coach at Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. She has over 40 years of teaching and coaching experience at the high school and college levels. She has led her teams to 17 National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division II national titles, has won over 1,000 games as a head collegiate volleyball coach, and is a member of both the NCCAA and Clearwater Christian College Halls of Fame. She also currently serves as a board member of the NCCAA and in 2019 was named the first Senior Woman Administrator for the Bruins Athletic Department. In addition, she also serves as Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Bob Jones University. Her contact information and bio can be found here: https://www.bjubruins.com/staff-directory/dr-vickie-denny/34 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-rice4/support

Abbey Sutherland Bio Social Media Twitter Abbey Sutherland UW Green Bay Volleyball Instagram Abbey Sutherland UW Green Bay Volleyball Competitive Mindset Social Media Twitter Instagram Time Breakdown 1:26 Journey 12:06 Motivation 12:57 Authentic Connection 13:53 Coaching as a puzzle 14:25 Competition and drive coming later in life 16:00 “Clicking” 17:10 What is your why? 18:00 Competing in life 19:00 Competitiveness 21:30 Competitiveness as a detriment 22:45 Joy of winning or Fear of losing? 23:30 Alternate Career Path 24:35 Signature triumph moments 26:20 Daring and Brave 29:00 Dance with Fear 30:50 Travel 32:00 Project 34:30 External Focus 37:45 Luck - Gratitude 39:35 Coaching Brain Resources Brene Brown Courtney Thompson - Coach Your Brains Out Podcast Athletic Equality Index --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-kegler/support

Kate Pate, who is the Associate Athletics Director for External Operations and Senior Woman Administrator at Longwood University in Farmville VA She has nearly two decades of experience in college athletics, including time as a head coach and assistant coach, director of marketing and promotions, and as a professor of athletics business and marketing. Her coaching experience spans both the Division I and Division II levels

Amy Calabrese discusses how she ended up at the University of Louisville, her influences over the years and her move to Senior Woman Administrator at the school 

The Colonel Cast is back with another voting update on the Best of Curry Bracket! After Clay attempts to Guess the Sport of three more Curry Hall of Famers, the hosts welcome in another special guest, Brigi Palatino! Brigi discusses her summer, her role as Senior Woman Administrator, and the effects the coronavirus pandemic had on her team. Then, Paul, Clay, and Chris close episode 8 by giving a quick update on pro sports. To join the Final Round of voting, head to Curry Athletics' social media pages and help your favorite Curry moment win it all! Submit your votes once per platform, per day until Monday, October 19! (Instagram: @CurryColonels, Twitter: @CurryColonels, Facebook: Curry College Athletics)

Episode 2 of Owl or Nothing features SCSU Field Hockey Head Coach, Senior Woman Administrator, former Owls two-sport student-athlete and Hall of Famer Kelley Frassinelli sitting down with hosts Christopher Lynn and Jay Turiano, as well as Ken Sweeten. Frassinelli discusses her playing career, how she got into coaching, working with SCSU legend Jim Barber and picks her favorite movie...which was a SHOCKER.

Marci Kornegay sits in this week to chat with Abbey Sutherland, the head coach for University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Women’s Volleyball and newly appointed Senior Woman Administrator. Abbey explains how she has integrated WeCOACH programming and networking into the success of her volleyball program and how she has put action to buzz-worthy leadership terminology like growth mindset and modeling to intercept the challenges that are currently facing coaching in the wake of a pandemic. This episode will get you thinking and inspire you to transcend beyond just the x’s and o’s. Duration: 42 mins Guest Host: Marci Kornegay For complete shows notes and more information, links and resources as well as other conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.

In this podcast, Patti Phillips is joined by Jenn Strawley, Deputy Director of Athletics, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Woman Administrator at the University of Miami. Jenn started her career as an NCAA intern back when it was located in KANSAS CITY, which is where our paths first crossed, and then spent 3 years in administration at Columbia before returning to the NCAA. It is Jenn’s passion for working directly with student-athletes that led her to her current position at the University of Miami in 2012, where she capitalized on a great opportunity in a changing, and at the time, challenging environment. In our conversation, Jenn talks about her role overseeing football at a Power 5 institution, and she provides realistic advice for women looking to get into football oversight – I’ll give you a hint – who you work for matters. She also talks about her passion around building a culture of support for women’s athletics at Miami! And we of course touch on leading during a crisis. Jenn has been in the unique position to lead through both Hurricane Irma and the COVID-19 pandemic. She has great insights and emphasizes the importance of patience and listening! We hope you enjoy our conversation, and remember, we are Women Leaders! Head to womenleadersincollegesports.org for more about us and to become a member! Follow us at fb.com/WomenLeadersCS, and on Twitter and Instagram @WomenLeadersCS.

After four decades of service as both a coach and administrator at Duke University, Jacki Silar will retire from her position as Senior Associate Director of Athletics at the end of June. Since her arrival at Duke in 1979, Silar has served as an assistant women’s basketball coach, spent 15 seasons as the head field hockey coach then later went on to have an administrative role with 24 head coaches. Silar is also the lone Senior Woman Administrator in Duke Athletics history, holding the post since its inception in the 90s. Silar and host, Rebecca Fiorentino talk about her transition from coaching to administration, how the athletic department has evolved in the 41 years she’s been at Duke, plus advice she has for future student-athletes, coaches and administrators.

Lauren Conching enters her eighth season as the head women’s tennis coach and third year serving as Assistant Athletic Director at Hawai‘i Pacific University. She holds a of 135-38 (.780) with seven trips to the NCAA National Championships, including five semifinal appearances and two quarterfinal berths.Conching is also an Assistant Athletics Director for the Sharks and added the title of Senior Woman Administrator in 2018. She is in charge of apparel and branding for the department, marketing and promotional materials for the various athletics teams and assisting throughout multiple facets within the department. Active within the coaching community, Conching is a member of the ITA Board of Directors and serves on several committees including NCAA Coaches Commission, the ITA West Regional Ranking Committee, the ITA West Regional Award Committee and the ITA Ethics Committee. Prior to becoming head coach, Conching spent five seasons as an assistant at HPU under Stefan Pampulov. In all five of those seasons, HPU reached the NCAA National Championships. In 2010, she was named the ITA National Assistant Coach of the Year.On this episode, we discuss how she manages being a coach and athletic department administrator. Also, we discuss how she sets expectations for herself, her student-athletes and her department. We discuss how coaches can take a better leadership role within their departments as well as how administrators are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and much more!Key parts of this conversation have been marked for your listening convenience:01:34 - What is your experience as a student-athlete and then moving into coaching?05:47 - In what year did you take on administrative duties at Hawaii Pacific University?06:46 - What qualities did the Athletic Director see in you as an administrator?08:57 - How has your time as an administrator changed your outlook on college tennis or college athletics specifically?10:42 - How do you balance your administrative, family and coaching responsibilities?12:35 - How do you break down where you put your focus?13:55 - Has the progression of perfection been slow or have you just realized it?15:40 - What are your major concerns right now in college sports?18:23 - What themes do you see emerging in how college athletics will operate in the future?21:38 - What advice do you have on program budgets in the future?25:57 - How can coaches show leadership capabilities and take a leadership position within their athletic department?28:18 - What's the best thing and worst thing about being married to the Head Men's Tennis coach at Hawaii Pacific University?30:11 - What advice do you have for couples in the coaching career?31:07 - What is one book that made a major impact on you as a coach?31:56 - What is your favorite drill to do with your team?32:41 - Name one thing you have changed your mind on in recent years?32:24 - Do you have a favorite quote?33:45 - What is one lesson you hope your student-athletes have learned by the time they leave your program? 

In this interview, Vanessa Fuchs discusses her career, how she manages teams and coaches, what she looks for when hiring coaches, advice for those in sports roles, women in sports, what she does for fun, and challenges she's experienced.

In the latest Weber State 'Cat Tales podcast, new WSU Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator and member of the Wildcat Hall of Fame Meagan Thunell talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua. Topics include: How the Weber State administration is trying to help student-athletes and coaches during the pandemic. Ways WSU is communicating with athletes and coaches Trying to honor the student-athletes this season Transitioning from coaching to administration The role of an SWA Growing up playing soccer and coming to Weber State Her Hall of Fame soccer career Teaching high school How she got into coaching Earning multiple master’s degrees Why she loves Weber State and much more.

Leading off Coogs' Corner this week is DeJuena Chizer (Senior Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator). Chizer details some of the strategies being implemented to keep student-athletes engaged while staying at home. Dwight Allison, Assistant Athletics Director for Performance Nutrition at UH, also stops by to share some of challenges his team is facing with executing nutrition plans. And, John Houston (Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine) explains how the athletic department intends to use the 'new normal' to become more efficient with their practices moving forward into the future.

Thanks for joining us for today’s panel on Creating Culture During Uncertainty. I have been fortunate to chat with over 150 remarkable people on my Intentional Performers Podcast. These people have overcome adversity, thought deeply about leadership, and have setup intentional lives for themselves to perform at their best. The coronavirus has created challenges for so many throughout the world and it is my hope that these panel discussions will help those in need. While everyone on the panel has tremendous expertise, I also want to note that what we are going through is truly unprecedented and there may be questions that the panelists don’t have the answer to. That’s ok. This isn’t designed to give you the answer to every question you have, instead, it’s designed to have you think deeply about how you can handle this challenging time. Bio’s Below. Kris Herman Kris Herman has been an instrumental figure in collegiate softball since beginning her coaching career at Tufts University in 1988. After Tufts, Herman came to Williams during the 2003-04 academic year. On March 27, 2018, Herman reached the 700-win milestone in her career. Herman's career mark stands at 767-388-5, a .662 winning percentage. She became the 17th coach at the Div. III level to surpass 700 wins in a career and is 12th on the active list. Ben Olsen Ben Olsen is the longest-tenured head coach in D.C. United history, having served since the middle of the 2010 season. With Olsen on the sideline, the Black-and-Red have qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs four times in the last five years, including back-to-back-to-back seasons in 2014-15-16. In 2014, Olsen was named MLS Coach of the Year after helping guide the Black-and-Red to the biggest single-season turnaround in Major League Soccer history, finishing the regular season in first place in the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2007 and with the most points in team history. Cody Royle Cody Royle is a standout voice on leadership, culture, and organizational dynamics. Currently, he serves as head coach of AFL Team Canada, the men’s national program for Australian Rules football. Cody is the author of the influential sports-business book Where Others Won’t, which investigates how forward-thinking teams use talent strategies to create competitive advantage. Tanya Vogel Tanya Vogel assumed the role of Director of Athletics and Recreation on July 1, 2018 after serving as Acting Director of Athletics and before that Deputy Athletics Director, Senior Woman Administrator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator at her alma mater. In her third stint with GW Athletics, Tanya Vogel has seen intercollegiate athletics from every vantage point. First as a student-athlete competing in soccer as an undergraduate at GW, Vogel learned firsthand what the student-athlete experience should be. wae

We are joined this week by former University of Kansas and University of Miami football coach, mastermind behind the Chasing Everyday Adventures blog, husband, and dad to two Joseph Fowler!Joseph traded in his whistle to be an At-Home-Dad once he knew he was going to have his first kid and has been rocking the roll ever since. His wife is a Senior Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator at Army West Point, so you know he stays busy! We have a great talk with Joseph about how to be involved with your kids in their “headspace” and lives and the importance of really engaging with them on that level. Joseph is incredibly open about his own journey with cracking into his headspace and the power of being able to recognize when we need help, and his Today’s Dad definition reflects that! Everyone can relate to this episode in some form or fashion, especially in our current situation with the coronavirus. A big thanks to Joseph for joining us on the pod!Show Notes & more: www.wakedaddrinkrepeat.com/podcast/joseph-fowlerIn This Episode: Drinks:Jefferson’s Bourbon Pretentious Glass Co.Brooklyn Defender IPAOak & Grist - Dark Rhythm GinExtra:Chasing Everyday Adventures BlogBlog that was read at Dad2.0Matthew Cummings - EPSubscribe:Apple Podcast - https://apple.co/2Tt9FkaSpotify - https://spoti.fi/2MfPPI3Stitcher - http://bit.ly/2McLrJVGoogle Podcast - http://bit.ly/2MemDS4

Keanah Smith joined the Western Michigan athletic department in August of 2018 as the Senior Associate Athletic Director, Senior Woman Administrator. Smith joined the Broncos from the Mountain West Conference, where she held the role of Senior Associate Commissioner since March 2016. While at the Mountain West, she was a member of the conference's senior leadership team and served as the primary administrator for the league's overall championships operation. She also was the primary liaison to three senior level groups: Senior Woman Administrators, Athletic Director's Competition Committee and Board of Directors Competition, and the Sportsmanship and Ethics Committee. Join us on A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith at 10:00 am est Come listen to our guest’s career path, her advice for others and current initiatives. Right here On A Chat in the Garden with Monique A J Smith, where Significance Blooms via 347-989-8385 or www.chatinthegarden.com

Dr. Paula Jackson of Hampton University if our guest. She is the Senior Woman Administrator. We also discuss this weeks happenings on the gridiron

Our Guest will be Danielle Douglas-Ferguson, A Valley Alum and the new Assistant AD/Senior Woman Administrator at Alcorn State University. SU takes the Lions Roar, PVAMU Sends Gram to 0-4, NC A&T is dominant vs Delaware State. Is Caylin Newton Done at Howard?

Replay Show: Merlene Aitken-Smith Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance & Student Services/SWA  Clayton State University Aitken joined Clayton State in December of 2013 and has served as Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance since the summer of 2014. At that time, she also assumed the duties of Senior Woman Administrator. Join us on A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith at 11:30 am est Come listen to our guest’s career path, her advice for others and  current initiatives. Right here On A Chat in the Garden with Monique A J Smith, where Significance Blooms via  347-989-8385 or www.chatinthegarden.com

Virnette House-Browning recently completed her almost eight-year stint as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs and Senior Woman Administrator at Cleveland State. Among her primary responsibilities, House-Browning provided leadership for the  CSU's external relations operations, including athletics communications, marketing, promotions, ticketing and fundraising  In addition, she served as the sport administrator for women's basketball, men’s soccer and men's and women's tennis. Prior to arriving at CSU, House-Browning served as the  SWA at Bradley University for 16 years, representing Bradley at all Missouri Valley Conference meetings and serving on the Championships and Executive Committees.  In 2010-11, was named as the Executive Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs, providing leadership and oversight for the External Affairs division within Bradley Athletics, including marketing, corporate fulfillment, corporate sponsorships, fundraising, the Braves booster organization, communications and ticketing. House-Browning served as the Interim Director of Athletics at Bradley from May to December of 2009. She joined the Braves staff in 1996 as an Associate Athletic Director before being promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director in 2002 and Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director in 2007. -- Owner, Seeds of Empowerment® Host, A Chat in the Garden® Podcast 757-329-1124

Sherese Parker  Chicago State University Associate AD for Academic Services/SWA Chicago State is very lucky to have a great administrator like Sherese, as we continue to build our brand as a department," stated Zorich. "Not only is she a fan of the academic success of student-athletes but watching how she interacts with our student-athletes since she's been here shows that she is willing to help them achieve success in and out of the classroom." Parker comes to CSU after serving as the Assistant Director for the Institute for Student Success at Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pa. At UC, she provided direct leadership for the college's eight tutoring programs that included over 80 peer tutors.  She also served as the Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services and Senior Woman Administrator at fellow NCAA Division I member Mississippi Valley State in Itta Bena, MS, where she helped MVSU's department receive a three-year, $900,000 grant through the NCAA-Accelerating Academic Success Program which was used to develop and implement a comprehensive academic service for student-athletes called the Academic Skills Parlor. Parker also served in various administrative roles at Lincoln (Pa.) University with her last appointment being the Interim Director of Athletics. She developed an academic services unit within LU's athletic department that was recognized nationally by the NCAA Division II President's Council for having graduation success rate of 93 percent in the Top 10 of all D-II institutions.  Join us on A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith at 10:30 am est Come listen to our guest’s career path, her advice for others and current initiatives. Right here On A Chat in the Garden with Monique A J Smith, where Significance Blooms   

Few coaches have impacted their sport as deeply as Felecia Mulkey. Beyond playing a key role in the creation of Acrobatics & Tumbling, Mulkey has won eight straight national titles, including four consecutive championships since coming to Baylor. In addition to coaching Baylor's Acrobatics & Tumbling team, Mulkey serves as Baylor Athletics' Senior Woman Administrator. She discusses what it means to prepare champions for life through those roles in this Baylor Connections.

On today’s episode, Patti speaks Women Leaders Board Member and University of Virginia Senior Associate AD and SWA, Jane Miller! Jane Miller is widely known, rightly so, as a gold standard administrator. What many people don’t know is that she started her career as a coach, and really really good one. She has won 2 NCAA national championships, had six final four appearances, and is in 5 different Lacrosse Halls of Fame. And although she spent the last 35-years at University Virginia, her impact is much broader than one campus. Jane has served on many national boards, and she was the first Women Leaders SWA appointee to the NCAA DI Board of Directors. A very important national role that Jane excelled in. Jane is an advocate for the SWA designation – the Senior Woman Administrator and talks about the opportunities and platform that role provided her over the years. I hope you enjoy our conversation, and remember, we are Women Leaders! Head to womenleadersincollegesports.org for more about us and to become a member! Follow us at fb.com/WomenLeadersCS, and on Twitter and Instagram @WomenLeadersCS.

Replay Show:: Natasha Wilson is entering her fourth year as a member of the Golden Bulls athletic staff, serving as the Associate Athletic Director/Compliance Coordinator and Senior Woman Administrator. Currently, Wilson oversees all day to day compliance related tasks along with providing interpretation and education of NCAA DII legislation for all campus constituents. In addition to compliance responsibilities, Wilson also serves as a sport administrator for bowling, women’s basketball, cheerleading, men’s & women‘s cross country/track and field, and men’s & women’s tennis. She plays an essential role in managing internal and external operations for the department. Prior to this position, Wilson worked for six years at fellow Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) institution, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. She began as the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and the department’s Senior Woman Administrator in 2006. Wilson was elevated to the role of Associate Athletic Director in 2010. While at Lincoln (PA), She was instrumental in revamping the compliance policies and procedures as well as successfully transitioning the athletic department from NCAA Division III to Division II.  Wilson currently serves as President of the CIAA Compliance Director’s Association and Vice President of the CIAA Senior Woman Administrator Association. In fall of 2014 Wilson completed her four year stint on the NCAA’s DII Nominating Committee where she represented the Atlantic Region and CIAA. Wilson is also an active member of the National Association of College Directors of Athletics (NACDA), Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA), the National Association of Athletics Compliance (NAAC), and the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA).

Jaunelle White joined the IUPUI Athletics Department in May 2018 as Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Operations and Senior Woman Administrator. White comes to IUPUI having served similar posts at Alabama State and Texas Southern prior to joining the Jaguars' staff.  White's focus will be on internal operations while evaluating the department's efficiency and effectiveness in terms of student-athlete experience, budget maximization and internal processes. She'll serve as the primary administrator for the men's and women's soccer, volleyball and softball programs, while also overseeing the department's athletic training staff. In addition, she'll assist in donor cultivation.  Guest Information (Name, Phone Number, then Email and D/B) Join us on A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith at 11:30 am est Come listen to our guest’s career path, her advice for others and current initiatives. Right here On A Chat in the Garden with Monique A J Smith, where Significance Blooms via 347-989-8385 orwww.chatinthegarden.com

Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Enrichment/Senior Woman Administrator In her third season as Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Enrichment and Senior Woman Administrator at the University of New Orleans, Kirsten Elleby is responsible for the management and advancement of academics, NCAA compliance, life skills & career development, and Privateer community outreach. As SWA, she acts as a key decision-maker involved within the UNO Department of Athletics and is responsible for managing student-athlete well-being, gender equity and Title IX issues. She serves as the sport administrator for indoor volleyball, beach volleyball and both the men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs, and is the co-sport administrator for women's basketball.   A member of the senior staff, she supervises and oversees the offices of Compliance, Academics and Life skills, and Community outreach. Elleby also serves as the academic counselor for the Privateers men's basketball team.      Join us on A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith at 11:30 am est Come listen to our guest’s career path, her advice for others and  current initiatives. Right here On A Chat in the Garden with Monique A J Smith, where Significance Blooms via  347-989-8385 or www.chatinthegarden.com

Replay Show: Natasha Wilson is entering her fourth year as a member of the Golden Bulls athletic staff, serving as the Associate Athletic Director/Compliance Coordinator and Senior Woman Administrator. Currently, Wilson oversees all day to day compliance related tasks along with providing interpretation and education of NCAA DII legislation for all campus constituents. In addition to compliance responsibilities, Wilson also serves as a sport administrator for bowling, women’s basketball, cheerleading, men’s & women‘s cross country/track and field, and men’s & women’s tennis. She plays an essential role in managing internal and external operations for the department. Prior to this position, Wilson worked for six years at fellow Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) institution, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. She began as the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and the department’s Senior Woman Administrator in 2006. Wilson was elevated to the role of Associate Athletic Director in 2010. While at Lincoln (PA), She was instrumental in revamping the compliance policies and procedures as well as successfully transitioning the athletic department from NCAA Division III to Division II.  Wilson currently serves as President of the CIAA Compliance Director’s Association and Vice President of the CIAA Senior Woman Administrator Association. In fall of 2014 Wilson completed her four year stint on the NCAA’s DII Nominating Committee where she represented the Atlantic Region and CIAA. Wilson is also an active member of the National Association of College Directors of Athletics (NACDA), Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA), the National Association of Athletics Compliance (NAAC), and the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA).

Today’s guest is Christina Roybal.  Christina is the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Sports Administration and Senior Woman Administrator at the University of Northern Iowa.  As a first generation, Latina college graduate, Christina shares experiences about overcoming family criticism about her career choice to now being a role model for the younger generation in her family. Family, as a wife and mother, has not always been readily acceptable by her superiors.  In some of her professional roles, Christina has had to strategically balance how to talk about and introduce her family to her colleagues while preserving their confidence that she will have the time and focus to do her job. Christina also shares her struggles with dealing with Latino stereotypes, female stereotypes, racial slurs, and being offered positions no one wants.  Early in her career, Christina found herself concerned about saying “no” to requests and projects because she feared that would hinder her ability to advance as a woman.  Hear Christina’s story. Hosted by Mat Edelson, journalist and producer appearing on NPR, ABC, ESPN, and in Houghton-Mifflin’s annual series, “The Best American Sports Writing.” “See Us Now – Invisible Women In Sport”

Visiting the 2017 Women Leaders in College Sports National Convention, contributing host Tai Brown sat down with 2017 Women Leaders Division 1-FBS Administrator of the Year, Nona Richardson, current Senior Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator at the University of Utah. Richardson speaks about her career and how she made the transition from coaching to administration.

The season comes to a horrific close, with Penn State's demoltion at the hands of Deebo Bielema, Montee Ball, and Russell Wilson. Listen as Kevin F**king Powers and I discuss the various forces conspiring against Penn State's present and future, including:The fine art of Big Ten officiatingThe uselessness of search committeesUrban Meyer's noble crusade to save college football from itself while also destroying Penn StateTruly dark, horrific possible destinations for PSU's coaching searchRuss Rose's amazing ability to multitask the coaching search and his team's NCAA tournament runThe weirdness of the "Senior Woman Administrator" job titleDan Mullen, Charlie Strong, Tony Dungy and anyone else willing and brave enough to save usThe fine line between firing coaches and administratorsThe burden of being Tom BradleyAnd much, much more. It's an hour. Much of it spent crying on each others' shoulders.