Focus On The Whole Team: Cure The End Of Summer Blues

The semester is here. The summer vacation is an afterthought. We are full steam into books, football games, and on-campus parking tickets. With any change like the summer ending, there is some stress and anxiety. Here are a few tips to cure the end of summer blues and move into the semester. Buy a New […]

Focus On The Whole Team: Build a Great Support Staff

In college athletics, a great program is always backed by an even greater support staff. The administration staff. The academic center staff. The athletics communications staff. The equipment management staff. All play a crucial role in a program’s success and are much-needed. Here are a few tips for building your health support staff. Find Your […]

Focus On The Whole Team: It’s A Laughing Matter

For an athletic department, fan experience is an important element to every game. So much so that departments are spending millions on video boards, audio systems, enhanced Wi-Fi capabilities, and much more. A fan experience initiative is almost limitless when fun, enjoyment, and laughter is the key driver. Let’s be honest…we all need a little […]

Focus On The Whole Team: Reassess Your Health Goals

With competition in the college athletic industry at a feverish pitch, setting and resetting goals and strategic decisions are becoming more than annual items. A programs ability to work tirelessly in the present but envision the future is vital to staying ahead of peer universities. Assessing and reassessing the department’s standing often becomes hyper cyclical. […]

Focus On The Whole Team: This 4th of July…Be A Firework

Although the 4th of July is of no significance to the college athletics calendar, it is the biggest summer holiday. I find it gives me a similar feeling to the college football kickoff weekend. You have a team to cheer for. The wearing of team colors. And backyard barbeques comparable to any tailgate. Here are […]

Focus On The Whole Team: Why The Hot Weather Isn’t All Bad

With the summer in full swing, campus life has slowed. Fewer events, fewer students, but not necessarily less work for the athletic department. Great news though. The hot weather is not as bad for your health as you may assume. Here are a few reasons the summer is good for your health. Happiest Time of […]