Ed. Note: In 2018, CollegeAD will welcome a weekly series from Jake Hirshman, Co-author of “20 Secrets to Success for NCAA Student-Athletes Who Won’t Go Pro.” Before his articles publish, our very own Ronnie Burton Jr. set out to introduce Jake and his work to better frame the series. In today’s climate, athletic administrators […]
Knight Commission CEO Amy Perko On Why The NCAA Must Adapt To Succeed
Within higher education, there are many groups who play an integral role in the shaping of policy as it pertains to college sports. None have been more influential than the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics. Founded by the John S. and James L Knight Foundation this group for years has brought together influential leaders to […]
Diversity and Inclusion: Accountability Starts with Transparency
In recent months we’ve seen a spike in the hiring of woman Athletic Directors headlined by Heather Lyke the new AD at Pitt. While these are huge wins in the area of gender diversity questions still remain. One is why haven’t we seen an increase in the number minority athletic directors? Back in September, the […]
Does Your Organization Create Leaders in Succession?
As a graduate student and young professional, I’ve had the opportunity to hear many leaders within the sports industry speak. While I’ve learned a lot, there are certain phrases that stuck with me. During my time in ASU’s Sports Law and Business program, I took a class titled “Strategic Fundraising.” While it was focused on […]
Is Athletics Experience Necessary For Incoming University Presidents?
University presidents are tasked with leading a very complex enterprise. Political in nature and vast in scale, these roles encompass multiple skillsets to be completely successful. While an AD’s job entails leading the athletic program he/she does it under the vision of the president. Yet, even though leading a university requires a laundry list of […]
Recruiting and The Growing Complexity of Football Support Staff
With signing day coming and going football programs across the country are welcoming the class of 2017. Coaches have spent hours upon hours traveling to ensure they can find top-notch talent to compete for a national championship. One thing is for sure as the game has become more lucrative so has the cost of doing […]