Compete Every Day: Eric Roedl Is NEXT UP

Compete Every Day: Eric Roedl believes education is the key to competing on a level playing field. He knows any time a young athlete steps off the field they are starting a new challenge; they have to learn to compete every day. “Academics have always been an important part of my life from an early age,” […]

Raise the Bar: Amy Folan Is NEXT UP

Raise the Bar: When asked about Amy Folan’s impact on her department and University, the responses seem to be the same. Amid the complexity and sheer volume of work that goes into managing and growing the Longhorn Foundation membership and fundraising, managing special projects and supporting the work of Texas Athletics’ AD, Folan is a champ. […]

Tee It Up: Christian Spears Is NEXT UP

Tee It Up: When it comes to leading a team with excitement and passion, you’d have a tough time finding a better example than Christian Spears. This University of Pittsburgh Deputy AD lives his personal mantra and encourages the simple concept “tee it up” among his colleagues every day. “The ‘t’ stands for time – the […]

Gather The Team: DeWayne Peevy Is NEXT UP

Gather the Team: Being part of a team has been the defining moment of DeWayne Peevy’s life. Not just leading the team in his role as Deputy Director of Athletics at the University of Kentucky, but actually gathering the team and hearing opinions on a level playing field. “I challenge my peers to share their opinion. […]

Include and Empower: Vanessa Fuchs Is NEXT UP

Include and Empower: In order to welcome all ideas and persons into her Florida State University Athletics team, Vanessa Fuchs has crafted a leadership style that is both “inclusive and empowering.” “I value relationships, diversity, innovation, development, teamwork and having fun.” Fuchs’ commitment to building this type of environment has moved her department forward and earned […]

Communicate The Impact: Travis Goff Is NEXT UP

Communicate the Impact: Travis Goff is a living example of what dedication can mean to an institution. During his tenure at Northwestern, he has become a constant source of leadership during a time of change. Travis believes there are no small moments when it comes to being an example, “I think it as a leader, you’ve […]