In this episode, we introduce a new segment – Legal Perspective on Athletics – featuring Justin Sievert. Justin is a partner at Sievert Werly, LLC and experienced in the collegiate sports industry. This episode discusses the NCAA’s “institutional control” principle and how schools can avoid the dreaded “lack of institutional control” often cited in major infractions cases.
Talking points from this episode, include:
- Institutional Control as defined by NCAA Constitution
- What constitutes a “lack of institutional control
- Best practices to ensure a program can demonstrate institutional control
Legal Perspective on Athletics will continue next week, looking at the importance of and approach to compliance self audits.
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