Perspective on Athletics: Recent Episodes

Mark Majeski

Big Thinking for Small Colleges

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In this episode, we rewind back to 2014 for this interview with Bill Hogan, then Director of Athletics at Seattle …

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When I landed my first athletics director job, I was young, inexperienced and thought I knew everything. I was ready …

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In this episode, Alexis Francois of CoachLinked.com joins the podcast to talk about this new social networking platform. CoachLinked is …

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In this episode, Justin Sievert, partner at Sievert Werly, LLC discusses details of running promotional contests and activities in connection …

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In this episode, Justin Sievert, partner at Sievert Werly, LLC discusses details of running promotional contests, sweepstakes or similar types …

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This is a rewind episode of our 2014 interview with Erin Quinn, Director of Athletics at Middlebury College. Quinn has …

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In this episode, Justin Sievert, partner at Sievert Werly, LLC discusses important “need to know” elements of facility rental agreements, …

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In this episode, Justin Sievert, partner at Sievert Werly, LLC discusses important business aspects of designing and entering into sponsorship …

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In this Rewind episode from 2014, we feature Kirby Garry. Kirby is the Director of Athletics at NCAA Division II …

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In this episode Kiki Jacobs talks about her journey from swimming student-athlete to coach to administrator and knowing when the …

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In this episode Rob Ramseyer, Vice President of Student Development and Director of Athletics at Hesston College, discusses his doctoral dissertation research on organizational culture in small college athletics departments.

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In this episode Jason talks about his transition to Cal State East Bay and his approach to developing his strategic vision for the program. He also discusses the differences between a major media market with multiple professional teams and NCAA Divisio...

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Originally recorded in September 2013 when Ken was Associate AD for External Relations at Eastern Washington University.  In this Rewind episode, Ken Halpin shares his thoughts on the importance of annual giving in college athletics.

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In this episode Bill Fusco discusses his recent decision to retire after 20 years as Sonoma State’s director of athletics. Bill also reflects on his athletics career that includes time at NCAA Division I and II as well as NAIA institutions.

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Lynn Oberbillig served as the director of athletics and recreation at Smith since 1993, and transitioned to the college’s Exercise and Sport Studies (ESS) department as a full-time lecturer in July 2015. This episode originally published in March of 20...

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In this episode, Justin Sievert, partner at Sievert Werly, LLC discusses part of the benefits area of Title IX, or the “laundry list” area related to the availability, assignment and compensation of coaches.

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In this episode, Justin Sievert, partner at Sievert Werly, LLC discusses what institutions need to understand about implementing a roster management strategy as part of Title IX and gender equity compliance plan.

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In this episode, Justin Sievert, partner at Sievert Werly, LLC discusses what institutions need to understand about impacts on Title IX when discussing potentially adding or eliminating sport programs. Timeline Highlights 1:10 Basic Title IX Overview 4...

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We’re all trying to prevent a really bad mistake or problem from happening in our departments. When a problem happens, the great leaders handle it properly. They take full responsibility, solve it and prevent it from happening again.

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In this episode, Justin Sievert, partner at Sievert Werly, LLC discusses the importance of thoughtful and strategic development of self-corrective measures and self-imposed penalties when engaged in an NCAA enforcement process.