In this Rewind episode from 2014, we feature Kirby Garry. Kirby is the Director of Athletics at NCAA Division II Cal State University Monterey Bay. Kirby discusses his departments avid use of social media to help promote, recruit and even raise money. He also gives some great advice about leadership, breaking into college athletics and […]
PoA113 | Kiki Jacobs, Roger Williams University
In this episode Kiki Jacobs talks about her journey from swimming student-athlete to coach to administrator and knowing when the time was right for her to pursue her first athletics director position. She also shares information on RWU’s unique, varsity polo (the kind with horses) program. Roger Williams University named Kristin “Kiki” Jacobs as Director […]
PoA112 | Rob Ramseyer, Hesston College (KS)
In this episode Rob Ramseyer, Vice President of Student Development and Director of Athletics at Hesston College, discusses his doctoral dissertation research on organizational culture in small college athletics departments. Abstract of Rob’s Research This multisite case study explored the perceptions of athletic department members of the important factors of organizational cultures in athletic departments […]
PoA111 | Jason Carmichael, Cal State East Bay
In this episode Jason talks about his transition to Cal State East Bay and his approach to developing his strategic vision for the program. He also discusses the differences between a major media market with multiple professional teams and NCAA Division 1 programs and his previous campus stops in small towns. Jason Carmichael began his […]
PoA110 | Rewind- Ken Halpin, Winthrop University
Originally recorded in September 2013 when Ken was Associate AD for External Relations at Eastern Washington University. In this Rewind episode, Ken Halpin shares his thoughts on the importance of annual giving in college athletics. He also talks about his person journey through athletics administration, leadership and great advice for up-and-comers. Ken was named Director […]
PoA109 | Bill Fusco, Sonoma State University
In this episode Bill Fusco discusses his recent decision to retire after 20 years as Sonoma State’s director of athletics. Bill also reflects on his athletics career that includes time at NCAA Division I and II as well as NAIA institutions. Of particular interest are his thoughts and experiences dealing with union environments for coaching […]
PoA108 | Rewind: Lynn Oberbillig, Smith College
Lynn Oberbillig served as the director of athletics and recreation at Smith since 1993, and transitioned to the college’s Exercise and Sport Studies (ESS) department as a full-time lecturer in July 2015. This episode originally published in March of 2014. Timeline Highlights 03:05 – Moving to Division III 04:16 – Division III a Better Fit […]
PoA107 | Legal Perspective: Title IX and Coaches Issues
In this episode, Justin Sievert, partner at Sievert Werly, LLC discusses part of the benefits area of Title IX, or the “laundry list” area related to the availability, assignment and compensation of coaches. Timeline Highlights 1:00 What does this area of the “laundry list” include? 3:15 Three keys to remember when looking at “laundry list” […]