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 […]
No One, Not Even You, Should Judge Your Worth By Looking At “Others”
Imagine you work in a company with two employees: a skilled worker (call her Barb) and an unskilled worker (call him Bob). The skilled worker earns $20/hour, the unskilled $10. Bob, the unskilled worker, goes on strike, saying it’s not fair he earns less than Barb, the skilled worker since everyone should make the same. […]
To understand what makes the people and culture of south Louisiana so unique, one must first understand the Acadians. A group exiled by the British from Nova Scotia in the 18th century, the Acadians made their way to south Louisiana with two thoughts, survive and build a thriving community. Through hard work and that binding sense […]
Tracking The Changes: A Look At AD Turnover In July
The calendar has flipped from July to August putting us that much closer to students returning to campus and preparing for the 2018-19 academic and athletic year. Ten Division I institutions experienced AD turnover in July, with five of those institutions welcoming new leaders. Abilene Christian It took ACU less than a month to fill […]
Compliance Corner: Are Your Coaches Prepared For The New Recruiting Process
During the most recent NCAA legislation cycle, the NCAA made major changes to the recruiting process. For sports other than men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and football, the timing of official and unofficial visits, as well as recruiting conversations has drastically changed. This prevents young athletes, such as 8th graders, from taking unofficial visits and committing […]
New Challenges: Texas’ Drew Martin on Transition and Tackling Fan Engagement
Last month at the annual NACDA convention, CollegeAD had the opportunity to sit down with one of the newest members of Chris Del Conte’s staff at the University of Texas. Drew Martin, who spent six years with Del Conte at TCU decided to depart Fort Worth and take on a new challenge in Austin. Martin, […]