Sports

Ryan Peck, Associate Vice Chancellor for External Affairs at the University of Denver, discusses the rise of schools endowing Head Coach positions, and how his fundraising team approaches donors for that purpose.

In today’s episode, West Coast Conference Commissioner Lynn Holzman talks about transitioning from the NCAA’s Academic & Membership Affairs unit to a conference leadership role. 

In this episode, Eastern Kentucky University Director of Athletics Steve Lochmueller talks about applying his corporate business experience to collegiate athletics administration.   

On the subject of making the transition from a supporting position to Athletic Director, Long Beach State Athletics Director Vic Cegles’ take is that “you always think you’re ready, but you’re really never ready.” Hear what’s led him to this point of view in today’s episode.

San Diego State Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Jim Sterk talks about how he evaluates his own performance at the end of each year, and shares his “five-focus framework”.  

Northern Illinois AD Sean Frazier talks about the possibility of the NCAA applying the Rooney Rule (or something similar) when hiring.