An analysis of the initial work of the USOPC College Sports Sustainability Think Tank

South Florida Senior Associate Director of Athletics/SWA/Chief of Diversity and Inclusion Marquita Armstead and Towson Deputy Director of Athletics/SWA Tricia Turley Brandenburg discuss staff retention, drivers of influence in changing jobs, work-life balance and more.

Brian Bowsher, Associate AD & CMO for Washington, joins Jay F. Hicks to discuss the relationship between UW's core values and the creative and marketing teams, Bowsher's vision for leading both units and the synergies created through dual leadership, his creative leadership philosophy and more.

AthleticDirectorU presents the most comprehensive analysis of college football program spending and return on investment over the last two decades.

On this RisingADs podcast, UNC Asheville AD Janet Cone and UNC Wilmington Senior Associate AD/SWA Tiffany Tucker review Dare to Lead by Brené Brown and discuss being brave leader, being willing to rumble or have uncomfortable conversations to achieve progress and much more.

Why are NCAA schools starting Esports programs, and how fast is the collegiate scene really taking off? In this article, we explore the trends in esports program adoption and the ROI driving growth.

NCAA Senior Vice President for Inclusion, Education and Community Engagement Dr. Derrick Gragg sits down with AthleticDirectorU to discuss his new position and goals, the NCAA's initiatives for diversity, inclusion and more, and the NCAA's emphasis on DEI initiatives.

While the darkest days of the COVID-19 crisis may not yet be over, there now appears a glimmer of optimism as we move our way towards the spring, and we can perhaps begin to reflect on the lessons that we have learned over the last year.

Pitt Head Men's Basketball Coach Jeff Capel sits down with INFLCR Founder & CEO Jim Cavale to discuss brand building for student-athletes, the impacts of branding and social media on recruiting, the changes NIL will bring and much more.

Loyola Marymount Athletic Director Craig Pintens sits down to discuss honoring the past while having a forward-thinking mindset, emphasizing that philosophy to your coaches and staff, evaluating that change and easing the concerns of change so LMU staff can operate at a high level.

In this RisingADs book review, Washington AD Jen Cohen and SMU AD Rick Hart provide insight on personal application of key concepts from Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday and discuss the importance for leaders to strive for stillness in thought, contemplation, and life.

UC Davis Director of Athletics Kevin Blue and Saint Joseph's Director of Athletics Jill Bodensteiner sit down to discuss the prevalence of data in college athletics, how data is impacting decision-making, evaluating technology, the trend towards hiring analytical staff and more.

AthleticDirectorU presents the most comprehensive analysis ever on the inequalities faced by minorities making their way through the college basketball coaching profession.

Drew Martin, Executive Senior Associate AD for External Affairs for Texas, joins Jay F. Hicks to discuss organizing UT's creative solutions team, harnessing analytics to make decisions and drive their business, the importance of mentorship, creating an environment to inspire creatives and much more.

Spencer Fane reviewed all forms of compensation for the head baseball coaches at Autonomy 5 institutions. The review included coaches’ employment agreements and related documents. In conjunction with this analysis, the research considered applicable biographical and performance data.

Rice Athletic Director Joe Karlgaard writes to his former self about his advice for a new AD to lead, develop their leadership style, understand workplace politics and conflict and more.

AthleticDirectorU presents the most comprehensive analysis of college basketball program spending and return on investment over the last two decades.

Two studies of the Senior Woman Administrator role found that the SWA designation has caused marginalization, workplace incivility and more. The studies review SWA's recommendations for the designation moving forward.

In the latest RisingADs podcast, Fresno State AD Terry Tumey and Old Dominion Senior Associate AD for Compliance & Student-Athlete Welfare Randale Richmond review The Power of Moments and discuss peak moments & duration neglect in designing experiences, creating sustainable buy-in and much more.

AthleticDirectorU has partnered with Navigate to present a rich prediction model for this season's College Football Playoff. 

Arkansas Head Men's Basketball Coach Eric Musselman joins Coach Bob Walsh on the Dynamic Leadership Podcast to discuss his leadership approach, keys to making an immediate impact on a program's success, maintaining success, creating a partnership with his players and much more.

The AthleticDirectorU Athletic Department Power Index, powered by Athlete Viewpoint, continues with a look at the Mountain West Conference. Dozens of sitting Athletic Directors and executive-level administrators who currently are, or could soon be, a Mountain West Conference AD shared feedback.

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, AthleticDirectorU chats with a trio of athletic trainers about dealing with COVID-19, the demands on leadership, mental health of student-athletes and staff, communicating up the ladder in their department and more.

North Carolina Central Athletic Director Ingrid Wicker McCree and Texas A&M Deputy Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Experience/SWA Kristen Brown discuss their philosophies on sport administration, access and advocacy, critical skills for the role, notifying coaches of complaints and more.

UNLV Athletic Director Desiree Reed-Francois writes to her former self advising to not hold herself to a strict timeline, listen to understand, and embrace humility on the scenic route of her career path.

In collegiate athletics, it is our job as educators to provide the most inclusive environment for our student-athletes, which includes having diverse representation in our department's coaches and administrators.

Tennessee State Head Men's Basketball Coach Brian "Penny" Collins joins Coach Bob Walsh on the Dynamic Leadership Podcast to discuss influences on his coaching and leadership philosophy, recruiting the right student-athletes, influences on his coaching style, his tenure thus far at TSU and more.

Growing in popularity in recent years, search firms assist universities with selecting coaches, athletic directors and other leadership positions. ADU analyzed 217 different instances since 2008 of universities using a search firm to aide in hiring an athletics director or football head coach.

While many Division I athletic departments have decided to eliminate sports in reaction to the budget crunch caused by the COVID19 pandemic, evidence actually shows that adding sports might be equally beneficial in helping alleviate financial concerns.

The AthleticDirectorU Athletic Department Power Index, powered by Athlete Viewpoint, continues with a look at the Southeastern Conference. Dozens of sitting Athletic Directors and executive-level administrators who currently are, or could soon be, a Southeastern Conference AD shared feedback.

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, AthleticDirectorU chats with members of the media about adapting to deliver high-quality content, access and opportunities to help tell coaches and student-athletes' stories, and content strategies that have captured their attention.

Michigan Head Men's Soccer Coach Chaka Daley joins Coach Bob Walsh on the Dynamic Leadership Podcast to discuss Daley's leadership approach as a young head coach and how it has evolved, communicating with individual student-athletes, creating his staff to complement his weaknesses and more.

Florida AD Emeritus Jeremy Foley discusses his growth, from early in his leadership tenure, to care about investing in people. Foley recalls a conversation with a booster that caused him to reflect on his leadership style, realize he needed to change and how he grew as a leader.