Business of Small College Athletics Podcast

This episode features Amanda Workman-Vickers, Athletic Director at Sul Ross State University. Workman-Vickers share insights into her journey to become an athletic director, her decision to pursue her doctorate degree, her experience guiding SRSU through a membership transition, and much more.

This episode features insights from Jake Daugherty, Director of Collegiate Partnerships from Opendorse. Daugherty talks about the explosive growth of NIL deals in small college athletics and points out that for the 2026-27 school year more than $25 million in deals are expected. The episode also features advice for departments that are getting more engaged in NIL, discussion on collectives, and mo...

This episode features Erica Baldaray, Associate AD/SWL from Soka University. Erica shares insights on her journey in college athletics, her role as an SWL and participation in national committees.

Insights from Hastings College Athletic Director Chris Clement.

This episode features insights from Jeff Bussell, Athletic Director at Vanguard University. Jeff shares his path to the AD's chair and talks about his experience leading Vanguard's transition from NAIA to NCAA D2.

This session features a conversation with Vinay Patel, Head Men's Basketball coach at Angelo State University. Patel shares insights into how he approaches fundraising as a coach, including strategies to promote giving, making the ask, and much more.

This episode features Jake Daugherty from Opendorse giving insight into the NIL landscape within small college athletic departments. Daugherty notes that small college student athletes currently have approximately $1.5 million in NIL deals, he addresses the need for NIL policies within departments, and gives a look at some of the trends going on around the country.

This episode features Gary Pine, Athletic Director at Azusa Pacific University. Pine shares how he got started in athletics and ultimately became the AD at APU, talks about the decision to transition the athletic department from the NAIA to NCAA Division II, and the recent decision to transition to NCAA Division III.

This episode features Miriam Merrill, Athletic Director at Pomona Pitzer. Merrill share insights into how she got started in her career in college athletics, the unique nature of leading an athletic department that comprises two seperate college campuses, the DIII approach to college athletics, and much more.

This episode features Miles Gallagher, former athletic director at Millersville University. Gallagher shares how he got started as an athletic administrator, lessons learned, and reflects on some of the accomplishments of the Millersville department under his leadership. Gallagher also talks about his transition to Teamworks, and how Teamworks aids athletic departments by increasing productivity.

This episode features insights from Jen Flowers, Athletic Director at Southwest Minnesota State University.

This episode features Aleesha Rabedeaux, Athletic Director at William Penn University.

This episode features insights from James Dubose, Jr, Athletic Director at Elizabeth City State University.

This episode features Tony Hoops, Athletic Director at Northwestern College (IA).

This episode features Grace College Athletic Director Chad Briscoe. Briscoe shares insights about his road to the AD's chair, facility improvement efforts that he has led at GC, the recent jersey sponsorship agreement that he managed, and much more.

This episode features Darnell Smith, Athletic Director, at Texas A&M University - San Antonio, sharing his insights and experiences starting an athletic department from scratch.

This episode features Kate Corcoran, Athletic Director at Cabrini University. In June of 2023, Cabrini announced that they would be closing as a university at the conclusion of the coming academic year. Corcoran shares how she dealt with the immediate aftermath of shocked coaches and students and how she managed the challenges of the final months, weeks, and days of the department.

This episode features insights from Mike Snyder, Athletic Director at Pacific Lutheran University.

This episode features Michael Mominey, Athletic Director and Associate Vice President for Advancement at Nova Southeastern University. Michael shares insights into how he got started in athletics and the keys to success as a small college athletic administrator.

This episode features Dr. Kristene Kelly, Athletic Director at Albany State University. Kelly shares insight into how she got started working in college athletics, her experience at all three levels of NCAA athletics, her decision to follow her heart to move from Vanderbilt University to her current position at Albany State, and issues that she sees impacting athletic administrators moving forward...

This episode features legendary former athletic director Tim Selgo. Selgo shares insights into how he got his start as a college athletics administrator, talks about the keys to departmental success during his run at Grand Valley State University and discusses issues that small college athletic administrators are dealing with on their campuses now.

This episode of Small College Conversations features Kirby Garry, Athletic Director at Cal State University - Monterrey Bay. Garry shares insights into his 16 year tenure at CSUMB, discusses priorities for the D2 Athletic Director's Association, talks about important issues facing college athletics, and gives advice to young people looking for careers in college athletics.

This episode features insights from Drew Watson, Athletic Director at Southeastern University and President of the NAIA Athletic Directors Association.

This episode features insights from Dr. Angel Mason, Athletic Director at Berry College in Rome Georgia. Dr. Mason shares her experiences in transitioning from a student-athlete, to a coach, to ultimately leading an NCAA Division III athletic department.

This episode features Andrew Gavin, Athletic Director at the University of Wisconsin - Parkside.  Andrew shares his insights and experiences having worked at all 3 levels (D1, D2, D3) of NCAA athletics.