Jim O’Day is the former Director of Athletics at University of Montana, an FCS Division I institution in the Big Sky Conference. Jim discusses the current state of affairs in NCAA Division I and the potential impact on FCS level institutions.
PoA041 Lauren Esbensen | Pacific University (OR)
Lauren is the Associate Athletics Director and SWA at Pacific University, and NCAA Division III institution in Oregon. Lauren discusses her career move from the world of NCAA Division I to Division III, the various roles, differences and similarities. 00:40 – Career Path 02:47 – The Move to Division III 06:01 – Wearing Many Hats […]
PoA040 Bill Fusco | Sonoma St. University
Bill is the Director of Athletics at NCAA Division II Sonoma State University. Bill discusses revenue generation at the Division II level, leadership and the Division II mentorship program. 00:47 – Career Path 04:57 – The World of NCAA Division II 07:04 – Developing the Division II Brand 09:00 – Private Institutions Migration to Division […]
PoA039 Natalie Winkelfoos | Oberlin College
Natalie Winkelfoos is the Director of Athletics at NCAA Division III Oberlin College. Natalie discusses her role in changing the campus culture from indifference to supporting varsity athletics at this highly selective liberal arts institution and conservatory of music. Timeline 00:46 – Career Path 03:40 – Interim AD to Permanent 06:32 – Changing Oberlin Athletics […]
PoA038 Torre Chisholm | Portland State
Torre Chisholm is the Director of Athletics at Portland State University, an FCS school in the Big Sky Conference. Torre discusses the opportunities and challenges at the largely commuter campus in a major metropolitan area with multiple professional sports franchises. [Editor note: Chisholm recently announced his resignation from Portland State, effective October 31, 2014.] Timeline […]
PoA037 China Jude | Queens College (NY)
China Jude has been the Assistant Vice President for Athletics at Queens College in New York for four years. China discusses her unique path to athletics administration and the opportunities and challenges raising money for Queens\’ NCAA Division II program. Timeline 00:45 – Career Path 04:29 – An Over-achiever 06:52 – Women & Minorities in […]
PoA036 Erin Quinn | Middlebury College
Erin Quinn has been Director of Athletics at Middlebury College since 2007. In this conversation, he talks about the Middlebury culture of integration, leadership and core values. Timeline 00:46 – Career Path 04:04 – Building the Right Athletics Culture 08:31 – Walking the Talk 13:09 – Expectations Education 17:05 – Student-Athlete Leadership 20:00 – Engaging […]
PoA035 Mark McHorney | Benedictine University
Mark McHorney was named as Benedictine University\’s Director of Athletics in June of 2009, signaling a new era in the Eagles\’ athletics history. Mark discusses his student-athlete success program, SOAR. Timeline 00:43 – Career Path 03:02 – Detour from Coaching Aspiration 05:04 – Starting an Athletics Program Remotely 09:44 – SOAR: Commitment to Student Development 13:18 […]