In this episode, Chuck Yrigoyen discusses his experiences within the Ivy League and how those compare with the world of NCAA Division III. He also talks about the current state of small college athletics and his philosophy of being a “catalyst leader.” Chuck Yrigoyen (pronounced YOUR-again) assumed his duties as the second full-time Commissioner of […]
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 […]
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 […]
PoA084 | Keri Luchowski, North Coast Athletic Conference
In this episode, Keri Luchowski (pronounced lu HUFF ski) discusses her 18-year career with the NCAC and how conference operations at the Division III level have evolved over the past two decades. She also discusses women in leadership and advice for up-and-comers. In December 2011, Keri Alexander Luchowski fully stepped into the role of executive director […]
PoA082 | Ira Zeff, Nebraska Wesleyan University
In this episode, Ira Zeff talks about his journey from basketball coach to director of athletics, NWU’s transition from a dual NAIA/NCAA member to a full-time Division III member of the Iowa Conference and his thoughts on leadership in collegiate athletics today. Dr. Ira Zeff is the Director of Athletics at Nebraska Wesleyan University, where […]
PoA081 | Linda Bruno, Skyline Conference
In this episode, Linda Bruno shares her insights related to the contrasting worlds of NCAA DIvision I and Division III and her current challenges and opportunities running a Division III conference. She also talks about her development as a leader and lessons she has learned over her career. Linda Bruno became commissioner of the Skyline […]
PoA080 | Rick Willis, Wartburg College
In this episode, Rick talks about his dual role as head football coach and director of athletics, the importance of athletics recruiting in enrollment management and the impact of Wartburg’s facilities upgrades. Willis is director of athletics and head football coach. He came to Wartburg in 1997 as head football coach and left that position […]
2014 NASPA Conference Presentation
Presented March 18, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. Summary The demands placed on today’s student-athletes challenge their own engagement in traditional student life. Campuses either ignore these issues or continue to try and force the “square peg into the round hole.” The key to effectively integrating athletics with student life is to first understand the student-athlete […]