NACDA Podcast

Original air date: May 5, 2021

Presented by Spry

This panel of college athletics professionals discusses how NIL opportunities and payments may affect need based aid. Todd Hairston, former Senior AD of Compliance at Wake Forest University and Spry Compliance Advisor, leads a discussion covering hot-button topics such as: the impact on recruiting, educating student-athletes and parents and how to manage the relationship with financial aid offices. Speakers: Tim Duncan, University of New Orleans; Brad Hunt, Princeton; Maura Smith, Sun Belt Conference.

Original air date: April 22, 2021

Have you heard, “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is good for business?” What does that mean exactly? Besides creating educational programming and strategizing to recruit, engage, and retain underrepresented employees, diversity and inclusion can also capture a more significant share of the consumer market and generate more underrepresented entrepreneurs to create a competitive economy resulting in a boost of the economy. Hear from industry leaders who share their perspective and strategies on the “business of DEI” and how authentic underrepresented community engagement can enhance your organization’s bottom dollar. Speakers: China Jude - Moderator (MOAA President), Ross Bjork (Texas A&M), Chris Kingston (Learfield IMG College), Cory Moss (CLC), Jovan Overshown (Baylor).

Original air date: April 15, 2021

Sponsored content session by Appetize

Appetize provides the technology that allows college campuses to thrive now — and into the future with Digital Commerce Solutions for Food, Beverage & Retail. This session uncovers how college campus dining & athletics facilities are enabling frictionless ordering and fulfillment to improve guest experiences. Explore the essential technologies and operational models that have emerged as colleges adapt to the COVID-19 health crisis including: Solutions purpose-built for QSR, Table Service and Retail; Providing students with modern ordering options proven to increase revenue; Touch-free ordering technologies; and New operational models to support touch-free student experiences. Speakers: Charles Blase (Appetize). Click here to view the presentation slides in PDF format.

Original air date: April 8, 2021

Sponsored content session by RDG Planning & Design

Across all divisions of collegiate athletics we find ourselves trying to help answer similar questions: What are student-athletes and their families asking about when they visit campus? What are the key facilities or amenities that have the most impact for your institution? What is the primary  decider for student-athletes and benefactors? This session takes a deep dive into how to separate your institution from your peers. Speakers: Jason Blome (RDG Planning & Design); Blaine Perau (RDG Planning & Design), Tom Ohle (RDG Planning & Design). Click here to view the presentation slides in PDF format.

Original air date: April 7, 2021

In this session, join administrators from Notre Dame athletics and NACDA sponsor Dimensional Innovations to explore a donor event concept that adds value to donor and fan relations and the bottom line. Speakers: Drew Berst (Dimensional Innovations), Ryan Nicholson (Dimensional Innovations), Rick Smith (Dimensional Innovations), Kimberly Borza Donaldson (Notre Dame), Rob Kelly (Notre Dame), Mario Morris (Notre Dame). Click here to view the presentation slides in PDF format.

Original air date: April 1, 2021

As our world places enhanced emphasis on the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion, hiring practices and processes have been areas of focus consistently under the microscope. As collegiate athletics seeks to become a more inclusive enterprise, this session discusses key areas that departments and administrators should consider when leading or participating in various hiring exercises. Based on their experiences, the panelists  discuss several components including the recruitment of diverse candidate pools, internal and external communications, and collaboration across campus to ensure equity and inclusion remain a priority for the future of the industry. Speakers: Warde Manuel (Michigan - Moderator), Chad Chatlos (TurnkeyZRG), DeLaina Jordan (Parker Executive Search), Daniel Parker (Parker Executive Search).

Original air date: March 11, 2021

This session explores strategies for supporting student-athlete activism and peaceful protests in college athletics. Panelists share their personal experiences advancing racial justice through an intersectional lens while addressing the challenges impacting the lives of student-athletes the most. Listeners will develop a cultural awareness of what it takes to be respected as an ally and lead inclusively. Speakers: Nevin Caple (Return on Inclusion); Clyde Doughty (Bowie State); Tim Duncan (New Orleans); Tanya Vogel (George Washington).

Original air date: February 24, 2021

In this session, three student-athletes share their experiences with racial and social inequities and how they are using their voices and platform to advocate for social justice in intercollegiate athletics and in their communities. This conversation highlights the intersectional perspectives of student-athletes as they discuss social justice, athletics and identity. Speakers: Niya Blair Hackworth (NCAA), Tyler Burns (Kansas State Football); Bianca Lockamy (Virginia Union Women's Basketball); Kena Gilmour (Hamilton College Men's Basketball).

Original air date: January 28, 2021

The creation of the Black AD Alliance was inspired by the importance of promoting more opportunities for Blacks at administrative levels within Division I athletics departments. Through the leadership of accomplished Black athletics administrators nationally, the Black AD Alliance primary aim is to create growth, development and elevation opportunities for Black athletics administrators. The Alliance looks to create and develop supportive networks and ways of valuable collaboration amongst professionals in the athletics administrative field. Speakers: Joe Karlgaard, Rice (Moderator); Allen Greene, Auburn; Brandon Martin, UMKC; Candice Storey Lee, Vanderbilt; Ingrid Wicker McCree, North Carolina Central.

Original air date: January 28, 2021

Sponsored content session by DME Delivers

This session discusses: Communicating unknowns with donors; How COVID-19 has affected ability to engage with donors; Stewarding philanthropic vs. transactional giving; Value in utilizing a marketing partner; Marketing to never and lapsed prospects; and Stewarding and engaging high level donors. Speakers: Tye Edwards, Sr. Business Development Manager, DME Delivers; Brett Berg, Assistant VP of Advancement, University of West Florida; Mattie Burkhardt, Senior Director of Development Operations, University of Nebraska Huskers Athletic Fund; Charley Thrash, Associate AD of Development, UTEP Miner Athletic Club; Paul Vosilla, Director of External Affairs, University of Florida Gator Boosters, Inc.