In this special episode of Tim Talks, Tim steps back behind the mic to offer reflection and a future-facing look at one of the most important shifts happening in higher education today: the convergence of international education and college sport.

Drawing from 15 years of global experiences — from Ecuador to Cuba, from the NFL Academy to NBA Africa, from Fulbright advising to launching the Global Sport and Education Summit — Tim breaks down how international mobility and athletics have become intertwined in ways institutions can no longer ignore.

This episode explores:

• How professional and collegiate sports are accelerating global engagement

• The rising impact and visibility of international college athletes

• Why Black international athlete experiences deserve focused attention

• The five biggest truths shaping this intersection right now

• What “international athlete development” actually means

• The momentum and the challenges campuses must navigate

• Tim’s major announcement: a fully sponsored institutional partnership for Spring 2026

• A preview of the podcast’s official return in 2026

Part reflection, part roadmap, and part call to action, this episode is a snapshot of where the field is — and where Tim believes it must go next.

Whether you work in athletics, global engagement, student support, or simply care about the future of college sport, this conversation offers clarity, urgency, and possibility.

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References

NCAA Article: History of College Football Games outside of the United States