NACDA Podcast

Original air date: June 2, 2020

This session provides insight into how industry leaders within student-athlete support services are navigating campus disruption and mitigating risk during the new (remote/socially distant) normal. The panelists include: Kim Durand, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student Development, University of Washington; Magdi El Shahawy, Deputy Athletics Director, Academics and Student Development, University of Georgia; Ursula Gurney, Deputy Athletics Director/SWA, University of Missouri Kansas City; Joe Luckey, Senior Associate Athletics Director/Student-Athlete Support Services, University of Cincinnati; Jacqueline Nicholson, Associate Athletics Director for Academics Compliance and Student-Athlete Development/SWA, Albany State University; and Denise Poole, Director of Student Success Initiatives, Penn State University.

Original air date: May 26, 2020

Session presented by Master Your Next Play

In your position, you are responsible for the well-being of many others. Who is looking after you? In this session, Dr. Steven Feinleib of the Cleveland Clinic discusses how NOT to ignore ourselves and what individuals can do to keep their body, mind, spirit, and emotions at their best. Click here to view the presentation slides in PDF format.

Original air date: May 21, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has altered the way collegiate athletics departments operate, and that includes the hiring process. Two recent Division I searches were completed digitally, entirely via Zoom, starting with the first round of interviews and even replacing finalist meetings on-site. In this session, Jeff Schemmel (College Sports Solutions), Dan Walters (Buffkin / Baker), Jane Conoley (California State University, Long Beach) and John Hartwell (Utah State University) discuss the successful digital searches they were involved in and how this process can be adapted to other institutions in the future.

Original air date: May 14, 2020

In this session, Drew Berst (Dimensional Innovations) and Dr. Kevin Boully (Persuasion Strategies) examine why independent, surveying experts are vital for determining the next steps for live events. By conducting multiple surveys over time, we can understand what fans are truly concerned about. With that baseline of information, we can be smart and thoughtful about the adjustments we make to live events and minimize the negative impact on the competitive advantages live events offer. Click here to view the presentation slides in PDF format. 

Original air date: May 7, 2020

This session is designed to provide an overview of the concepts being developed by Division I Name, Image and Likeness Legislative Solutions Group

Original air date: April 29, 2020

As college athletics departments confront the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting budgetary crisis, it is crucial to ensure equity across your department’s budget cuts. In this session, Dan Cohen of Nelson Mullins and NACDA Hall of Famer Cheryl Levick  discuss important topics such as: Possible sport eliminations and staff reductions – avoiding crucial legal risks; Cost containment measures such as decreasing travel expenses and support services – beware of Title IX equitable treatment issues; Implementing spring sport scholarship changes – no fundraising cure, but creative solutions may help you legally. Click here to view the presentation slides in PDF format.

Original air date: April 22, 2020

The reality is that fans pay for everything in college athletics and will continue to do so, if not even more, after the coronavirus crisis ends. Rick Jones, managing partner at EngageMint and head captain of FishBait Marketing, provides information and recommendations on what collegiate athletics departments should be doing during this time to stay engaged with fans, love fans, reward fans and thank fans. This session features discussions surrounding the new reality, including: State government will not be there to assist financially - how to adapt now that this safety net has been removed; Television agreements might change - what does this new need to help your television media partner(s) look like; Multi-media rightsholders payments will change - how to analyze this new need to assist your MMR; How others, including charities, can help you in truly meaningful ways. Click here to view the presentation slides in PDF format.

Original air date: April 16, 2020

With COVID-19 putting all athletics on pause, you have rare down time to strategize. When you finally open back up your doors, will you be prepared Are you working on the opportunities and ideas that will have the most impact? Will people rave about the new level of experience you provide? This session introduces a process you can use in your own athletics department to identify which user experience you'd like to change and how. Used by organizations like Google, IKEA, Disney, Lancome, Netflix and many more, David Millay, Managing Partner at EngageMint, shows how you can use journey maps to create a better experience for whoever you serve... fans, student-athletes, or your own employees. Click here to view the presentation slides in PDF format.

Original air date: April 7, 2020

Navigate Research Founder and CEO AJ Maestas and President Jeff Nelson help analyze recent data and share insights for athletics departments looking to make actionable decisions based on industry research. This session features discussions surrounding:  - Trends in TV viewership and consumption - Shifting to social, digital & mobile - Ticketing strategies that drive your fans to the game - Differences in professional vs. collegiate best practices. Click here to view the presentation slides in PDF Format.

Original air date: April 1, 2020

4FRONT Co-Founder Dan Migala breaks down strategies and recommendations to bring clarity to your athletics department’s evolving marketing and business vision during this unprecedented time. Learn world-class strategies from teams and leagues around the globe to create a roadmap for your institution to invest resources to: Unite your community; Create smiles and remove fear; Create digital activations; Embrace new media and technology; Prepare for the return of games. Click here to view the presentation slides in PDF format.