Leon Costello | Director of Athletics | Montana State University – One Question Leadership Podcast

@1QLeadership Question: How can an athletics director build and sustain a championship‑level athletic department in the Great Plains?

Montana State Director of Athletics, Leon Costello, discusses presidential leadership transitions on campus, the strategic growth of the athletic department, and how aligned support for athletics drives institutional success.

Costello explains how strategic planning, investment in student‑athlete support staff, and revenue growth have fueled competitive success, culminating in a football national championship and a strong departmental culture.

He also reflects on coach retention, NIL and transfer‑portal dynamics, and how deep engagement with student‑athletes and coaches helps Montana State sustain a championship environment and long‑term leadership development. – One Question Leadership Podcast – Tai M. Brown