Intercollegiate Conversations

In Episode 5 of Intercollegiate Conversations, we sit down with Dan Forcella, Assistant Athletic Director of Creative Strategy & Communications at UNC Chapel Hill. Dan shares his career journey, insights into the evolving landscape of college athletics, and practical advice for navigating the industry. Whether you're in athletics communications, creative strategy, or looking to break into...

In Episode 4 of Intercollegiate Conversations, we are joined by Jim Penders, Head Coach of UConn Baseball, who shares his incredible journey and insights from over two decades of coaching at the collegiate level. From his early days as a UConn player to becoming the winningest coach in the program’s history, Jim talks about the challenges and triumphs that have shaped his career. Key topics includ...

In Episode 3 of Intercollegiate Conversations, we sit down with Jacob Nicely, the Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing at Vanderbilt University, to explore his fascinating career journey in college athletics. Jacob shares the behind-the-scenes story of how he decided to play the famous Nick Saban clip after Vanderbilt’s big win over Alabama and the unexpected impact it had on the sports world....

In episode #2 of Intercollegiate Conversations, we sit down with Billy Mecca, the Athletic Director at Quinnipiac University, to discuss his remarkable journey from coaching to administration and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Billy reflects on the changes he’s witnessed in college athletics, emphasizing how the focus has shifted away from the core reasons many got involved in the first p...

In this episode of Intercollegiate Conversations, host Luke Mauro sits down with Mike Capaccio, the Athletic Director at The Citadel, to discuss his unique career path and the many changes he’s seen in college athletics over the years. Mike shares his experiences transitioning from coaching to an administrative role and the challenges that come with hiring and team management in today’s world. Key...