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 […]
PoA092 | John Sutyak, Wheaton College (MA)
In this episode, John talks about his career path that led him back to his alma mater and eventually its AD chair. He also talks about great leadership lessons and the challenges of running a Division 3 program. John Sutyak ’00 was named Wheaton College’s director of athletics and recreation in April 2012 after serving […]
PoA091 | Mike Hermann, Kansas Wesleyan University
In this episode, Mike Hermann recounts his career journey that includes several stops at the Division I level through his current position at NAIA KWU. Mike compares and contrasts his varied experiences and also offers great advice on leadership and career advancement. Mike Hermann has been the Director of Athletics at Kansas Wesleyan since July […]
PoA089 | Russ Rogers, Stevens Tech
In this episode Russ Rogers discusses his transition from a Division I background as a student-athlete to the world of Division III as a Director of Athletics. Russ talks about the growth of Stevens’ program and also discusses changes he’s seen in Division III over the course of his career. The 2016-17 school year marks […]
PoA088 | Shay Wyatt, Westminster College (UT)
In this episode, Shay Wyatt discusses his decision to enter athletic administration after coaching and leaving the Division I environment to take the AD job at Westminster, then a small NAIA institution. In September 2006, Shay Wyatt was hired as Director of Athletics at Westminster College. Under his guidance the intercollegiate athletic program has experienced […]
PoA087 | Fran Reidy, Saint Leo University
In this episode Fran Reidy discusses his 28-year career at Saint Leo, which includes starting as a part-time soccer coach. He shares the tremendous growth in the program over his tenure and lessons learned along the way. Reidy became a full time member of the Saint Leo athletics department in 1993. Along the way, he has […]
PoA086 | Denise Udelhofen, Loras College
In this episode, Denise Udelhofen discusses her career journey that spans more than 20 years at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. She talks about her transition from a two-sport coach to an administrator and offers great advice for leaders based on her own learning experiences. Denise Udelhofen was named Loras’ Director of Athletics on March […]
PoA085 | Matt Hill, University of Northwestern (MN)
In this episode, Matt discusses the tremendous growth of Northwestern’s athletics program since he returned to his alma mater in 1999. He also discusses his dual role of vice president for student life and athletics, leadership and UNW’s Eagle Success Program. Dr. Matt Hill has been a Northwestern employee since 1999 and has been in […]