1QLeadership Question: What does it take to be a university’s first Director of Athletics?
We asked Darnell Smith, Director of Athletics at Texas A&M-San Antonio, about the process of starting an athletics department. The school did not have varsity sports prior to Smith’s arrival.
- Create a vision
- Hire coaches and staff
- Establish a way to fund the department
- Join a governing body
- Ensure compliance
- Create culture
Darnell smith started as the only person in the department and has hired everyone who is currently a part of the staff. Culture and leadership development are major aspects of his process. – One Question Leadership Podcast – Tai M. Brown