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Data-Driven Decision-Making With Samford’s Martin Newton

Samford Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Martin Newton sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2025 NCAA Convention to offer insight into developing a data-informed decision-making process for the Division I Men's Basketball Committee as well as for the Bulldogs. (https://athleticdirectoru.com/video/data-driven-decision-making-samford-netwon/)

The Building Blocks Of Success With Fairfield’s Paul Schlickmann & Fordham’s Charles Guthrie

Fairfield Vice President for Athletics Paul Schlickmann and Fordham Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Charles Guthrie join ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2025 NACDA Convention to offer insight into their building blocks for departmental success. (https://athleticdirectoru.com/video/building-blocks-of-success-fairfield-fordham/)

Maintaining Traditions Of Excellence With NDSU’s Matt Larsen

North Dakota State University Director of Athletics joins ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2025 NCAA Convention to discuss strategies for maintaining a tradition of broad-based excellence, offering insight into the Bison's ability to engage alumni, corporate and community donors and supporters. (https://athleticdirectoru.com/video/maintaining-traditions-of-excellence-ndsu-larsen/)

Insights From The Commissioner’s Chair With The Patriot League’s Jennifer Heppel

The Patriot League Commissioner Jennifer Heppel sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2025 NCAA Convention to offer insight from the conference office on topics such as consensus building, making an impactful first impression and managing the spotlight as a leader. (https://athleticdirectoru.com/video/insights-from-commissioners-chair-patriot-league-heppel/)

From Values To Vision With UAB’s Mark Ingram

UAB Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics Mark Ingram sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2025 NACDA Convention to offer insight into how he's translated his core values into actionable vision for the Blazers. (https://athleticdirectoru.com/video/from-values-to-vision-uab-ingram/)

Aligning Your Values In Times Of Change With Buffalo’s Mark Alnutt & Kent State’s Randale Richmond

University at Buffalo Vice President and Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt and Kent State Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Randale L. Richmond sit down with Norfolk State's Jazmin Elliott to reflect on how they align their foundational values with a changing industry. (https://athleticdirectoru.com/video/aligning-values-with-change-buffalo-alnutt-kent-state-richmond-1/)

Developing Autonomous Leaders With Central Michigan’s Amy Folan & Tangela Cheatham

Central Michigan's Zyzelewski Family Vice President/Director of Athletics Amy Folan and Deputy AD/SWA Tangela Cheatham sit down with ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2024 Women Leaders Convention to offer insight into how the Chippewas develop autonomous senior leaders within their department. (https://athleticdirectoru.com/video/developing-autonomous-leaders-cmu-folan-cheatham/)

Ticketing Transparency With Paciolan

Paciolan Chief Revenue Officer Christian Lewis sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2025 NACDA Convention to discuss new legislation in ticketing related to transparency with fees and how college athletics will be impacted by continued innovation in the digital ticketing space. (https://athleticdirectoru.com/video/ticketing-transparency-with-paciolan/)

Aligning With The Mission With Army West Point’s Tom Theodorakis

Army West Point Director of Athletics Tom Theodorakis joins ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2025 NACDA Convention to reflect on the unique ways the Black Knights align athletic excellence with the overarching mission of the Academy. (https://athleticdirectoru.com/video/aligning-with-mission-army-theodorakis/)

How Can Collective Bargaining Work In College Sports?

Collective bargaining is not just a legal tool for athletes and administrators alike, it is a necessary framework. One capable of restoring stability and clarity to a system that once worked, but now is fractured. (https://athleticdirectoru.com/video/how-can-collective-bargaining-work-in-college-sports/)

Redefining Competitiveness In The Revenue Share Era With Southern Conference’s Michael Cross

SoCon Commissioner Michael Cross outlines how the league is leaning into its identity, aligning priorities, and crafting a right-sized strategy to remain competitive in today’s college sports environment. (https://athleticdirectoru.com/video/redefining-competitiveness-in-the-revenue-share-era-with-southern-conference-michael-cross/)

Building The College Athletics Front Office For The Revenue Share Era

As college sports barrels into its professional era, two key questions loom for every athletic department: who’s really making decisions and how? (https://athleticdirectoru.com/video/college-sports-front-office/)