Jim Abbott

Business of Small College Athletics Podcast

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Discussing issues important to small college athletic administrators.

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Jim Abbott

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Apr 1, 2026

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Episodes

Small College Conversations - Chris Clement - Hastings College 01.04.2026

Insights from Hastings College Athletic Director Chris Clement.

Small College Conversations - Jeff Bussell 24.03.2026

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.

Fundamentals of Fundraising for Coaches - Vinay Patel 29.09.2025

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.

Small College Conversations - Jake Daugherty 24.09.2025

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.

Small College Conversations - Gary Pine 17.04.2025

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.

Small College Conversations - Miriam Merrill 01.04.2025

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.

Small College Conversations - Miles Gallagher 11.02.2025

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.

Small College Conversations - Jen Flowers 14.11.2024

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

Small College Conversations - Aleesha Rabedeaux 11.11.2024

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

Small College Conversations - James Dubose, Jr. 11.10.2024

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

Small College Conversations - Tony Hoops 04.10.2024

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

Small College Conversations - Chad Briscoe 11.09.2024

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.

Small College Conversations - Darnell Smith 21.08.2024

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.

Small College Conversations - Kate Corcoran 22.07.2024

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.

Small College Conversations with Mike Snyder 17.04.2024

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

Small College Conversations - Michael Mominey 16.03.2024

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.

Small College Conversations - Dr. Kristene Kelly 02.02.2024

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...

Small College Conversations - Tim Selgo 02.01.2024

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.

Small College Conversations - Kirby Garry 02.11.2023

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.

Small College Conversations - Drew Watson 25.05.2023

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

Small College Conversations - Dr. Angel Mason 24.04.2023

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.

Small College Conversations - Andrew Gavin 16.03.2023

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.

Small College Conversations - Mike Bazemore 27.02.2023

This episode features Mike Bazemore, Athletic Director at Montana State University - Billings.  Mike shares inights and experiences from his career including how he grew up in Philadelphia, only to find himself years later running an athletic department in Montana.

Small College Conversations - Lisa Goddard-McGuirk 25.01.2023

This episode features insights from Lisa Goddard-McGuirk, athletic director at Gannon University in Erie, PA.  Lisa talks about how she got her start in athletics administration, including here early experience as a softball coach.  Lisa also shares about keys to success for Gannon Athletics, involvement in national boards and organizations, and issues moving forward for college athletic...

BOSCA Presents - Creating a Successful Conference Web Streaming Platform 19.09.2022

This BOSCA Presents session features a panel including Mike Racy (Commissioner of the Mid-America Intercollege Athletic Association), Nate Davis (Athletic Director at Northern State University), and Cody Reaves (Assistant Athletic Director for External Relations at Washburn University).  The topic of the conversation is creating conference wide web streaming platforms and provides insight int...

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