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This episode features Amanda Workman-Vickers, Athletic Director at Sul Ross State University. Workman-Vickers share insights into her journey to become an athletic director, her decision to pursue her doctorate degree, her experience guiding SRSU through a membership transition, and much more.

This episode features insights from Jake Daugherty, Director of Collegiate Partnerships from Opendorse. Daugherty talks about the explosive growth of NIL deals in small college athletics and points out that for the 2026-27 school year more than $25 million in deals are expected. The episode also features advice for departments that are getting more engaged in NIL, discussion on collectives, and more.

This episode features Erica Baldaray, Associate AD/SWL from Soka University. Erica shares insights on her journey in college athletics, her role as an SWL and participation in national committees.

Insights from Hastings College Athletic Director Chris Clement.

This episode features insights from Jeff Bussell, Athletic Director at Vanguard University. Jeff shares his path to the AD's chair and talks about his experience leading Vanguard's transition from NAIA to NCAA D2.

This session features a conversation with Vinay Patel, Head Men's Basketball coach at Angelo State University. Patel shares insights into how he approaches fundraising as a coach, including strategies to promote giving, making the ask, and much more.

This episode features Jake Daugherty from Opendorse giving insight into the NIL landscape within small college athletic departments. Daugherty notes that small college student athletes currently have approximately $1.5 million in NIL deals, he addresses the need for NIL policies within departments, and gives a look at some of the trends going on around the country.

This episode features Gary Pine, Athletic Director at Azusa Pacific University. Pine shares how he got started in athletics and ultimately became the AD at APU, talks about the decision to transition the athletic department from the NAIA to NCAA Division II, and the recent decision to transition to NCAA Division III.

This episode features Miriam Merrill, Athletic Director at Pomona Pitzer. Merrill share insights into how she got started in her career in college athletics, the unique nature of leading an athletic department that comprises two seperate college campuses, the DIII approach to college athletics, and much more.

This episode features Miles Gallagher, former athletic director at Millersville University. Gallagher shares how he got started as an athletic administrator, lessons learned, and reflects on some of the accomplishments of the Millersville department under his leadership. Gallagher also talks about his transition to Teamworks, and how Teamworks aids athletic departments by increasing productivity.

This episode features insights from Jen Flowers, Athletic Director at Southwest Minnesota State University.

This episode features Aleesha Rabedeaux, Athletic Director at William Penn University.

This episode features insights from James Dubose, Jr, Athletic Director at Elizabeth City State University.

This episode features Tony Hoops, Athletic Director at Northwestern College (IA).

This episode features Grace College Athletic Director Chad Briscoe. Briscoe shares insights about his road to the AD's chair, facility improvement efforts that he has led at GC, the recent jersey sponsorship agreement that he managed, and much more.