Collegiate Athletics Leadership Symposium

The CALS Report

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Ever wondered what it takes to lead in college sports? Welcome to The CALS Report, your inside track to leadership in college athletics. What began as the Collegiate Athletics Leadership Symposium, a professional development event for industry leaders, has evolved into a dynamic community—and this podcast is your invitation to join it. In each episode, we bring you fresh insights, real experiences, and untold stories from top leaders in college athletics. Whether you're an established athletics director, an emerging administrator, or simply curious about the inner workings of college sports, T...

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"CALS is like an All-Star Game...the feelings are just a little bit different." -Exclusive Clip 18.09.2024 0:46

In this clip from The CALS Report, Randale Richmond, Athletic Director at Kent State, shares his personal experience with the Collegiate Athletics Leadership Symposium. Richmond describes CALS as the "All-Star Game" of professional development, offering unique opportunities for growth, networking, and connection in college athletics. Listen as he reflects on how CALS has helped shape his leadershi...

Hunter Yurachek on Leading through change in College Athletics & 3 MAC AD’s (Bryan Blair, Jeff Mitchell, Randale Richmond) discuss growth, networking and the impact of CALS. 17.09.2024 1:04:39

In this inaugural episode of The CALS Report, Ryan Bradley sits down with Arkansas Vice Chancellor & Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek to discuss leading through change in college athletics, share advice for aspiring athletic directors, and provide an exclusive preview of CALS 2024. Then, MAC ADs Bryan Blair (Toledo), Jeff Mitchell (Ball State), and Randale Richmond (Kent State) discuss their...

Inside The Lobby: Bryan Blair on the Unique Culture of CALS - Exclusive Clip 14.09.2024 0:39

In this sneak peek from "The Lobby " segment of The CALS Report episode 1, Bryan Blair, Athletic Director at Toledo, shares how the Collegiate Athletics Leadership Symposium (CALS) creates a space unlike any other professional development event. With a focus on openness, honest conversations, and real connections, Bryan explains how CALS fosters a sense of community that helps leaders feel support...

Hunter Yurachek on Leading Through Change in College Athletics – Exclusive Clip 12.09.2024 0:18

Welcome to the first clip from The CALS Report! This podcast brings you candid conversations with leaders in college athletics, offering insights into professional growth, leadership, and the evolving landscape of the sports industry. In this exclusive clip, Hunter Yurachek, University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor & Director of Athletics, discusses the challenges of leading through unprecedented ch...