Regardless of Personal Beliefs, National Anthem Protests Can Become A Tool For Unity

Regardless of your personal politics, you have to admit that when the president of the United States speaks, people need to take notice. That is why, for the second time in as many weeks, we’re discussing protests in sports, and specifically, kneeling during the National Anthem. As I outlined in the previous article, my general […]

How To Talk To Your Student-Athletes About Political Issues

To say we’re living in a tense political climate would be an understatement. Every day, it seems, we read about more protests and counter protests, and more often than not, they take place on the grounds of a campus or university. Whether we like it or not, college sports and the athletes that represent our […]

Summer Is For Finding Ways To Enjoy Work More

They call them the Summer Doldrums for a reason. It’s hot, much of the sports calendar has wound down, and you have more time to reflect on your life and career. Sadly, we often tend to focus on the negative; where we think we should be or what we should be doing. It’s easy to […]

Keep Your Friends Close And Your Coworkers Closer

Anytime a major conference or event like NACDA is on the horizon, I start thinking strategy. It’s not that I’m looking to make a big splash or find a new job, but at my most basic form, I am a prepper. I’m always looking for a new tool or technique. Just as important, I’m always looking […]

The Definition of Lack of Institutional Control

Ole Miss is contesting charges of lack of institutional control and failure to monitor that have been levied against head football coach Hugh Freeze. While not all of the alleged infractions happened under Freeze’s watch, it is hard to imagine that a four-year investigation that found 21 total violations would assert that the head coach […]

You Don’t Need The NFL Draft To Prove You’re A Player’s Coach

The NFL Draft is tonight, and while 87% of football programs in this country won’t have a player selected, there still might be a reason to pay attention. For college programs, especially the ones with players being selected in the first round, the draft is all about brand building. It’s showing off the fruits of your […]