Today’s “From the Chair” features Big Sky Commissioner, Tom Wistrcill. Tom and I talk about the tenure of ADs today, how time on campus guides his decisions as a Commissioner, the increased value of FCS Football, and the state of college Athletics. All that and much more. Listen in to this week’s episode of FTC! 

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Joining this week's "From the Chair" is with Georgia Tech AD J Batt. J and I discuss his leadership transition, two key hires in his early tenure, a landmark naming rights deal, mentors both in college athletics and industry leaders among other topics. J provides some really good feedback on the importance of watching coaches "coach" as monumental in a search. Listen in...

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Today’s “From the Chair” features Mountain West Commissioner, Gloria Nevarez. Gloria talks about the evolution of the responsibility of the Conference offices, her work around the Russell Rule, Conference Realignment, and the student-athlete experience today. All that and much, much more. Listen in to this week’s episode of FTC! 

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Today’s “From the Chair” features UNC Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham. Bubba talks about “fit” as it relates to administrators, coaches, student athletes and how to integrate and balance that with their strategic objectives. We also discuss traditions, younger staff turnover in the industry, great coaches, consistent championship performance and resource allocation. All that and much, much more. Listen in as we kick off Season 3 of FTC! 

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This week's "From the Chair" guest is Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart. Mitch and I unpack the Wildcats' Five Guiding Principles, their genesis and how they inform culture and drive decisions in Lexington. We talk about UK success in the LEARFIELD Directors Cup, an intentional focus on student athletes, key staff who have gone on to lead other athletic departments around the country, reflections on 25+ years in the chair and much more...

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Today's "From the Chair" guest is University of Colorado AD Rick George. Rick discusses his very interesting and diverse career and common leadership themes learned across college athletics, the PGA Tour and MLB. We also look at tenets of success seen in his work colleagues Coach Bill McCartney and Nolan Ryan. As expected, we dive into the process of hiring Coach Prime and all that has meant to the Colorado Football program in terms of expectations, change, focus and energy. We close with an update on major facility changes coming in Boulder and Rick's thoughts on serving on the CFP Committee 

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Today's featured guest on "From the Chair" is Wyoming Director of Athletics Tom Burman. We talk about Tom's 22-year history at the University, sixteen as AD. We get the story behind Wyoming's unique logo that is also the state's logo and how the campus navigates that dynamic. We discuss fundraising and the current campaign to add over $140M in new facilities, the power of teaching and mentorship, mental health and well-being of student athletes, the recruiting distinctive at Wyoming, thoughts on CFP expansion and more.....

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Today's "From the Chair" guest is Janet Cone, Director of Athletics at UNC-Asheville. Janet discusses her evolution as a leader, the value of strategic planning and results tracking, progress and shortcomings in gender and equity issues and Asheville's robust mentorship program. We close with a shout out to the success of this year's Bulldog Basketball team and highlight a couple of the young men on the squad. That and more on today's episode....

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Joining this week's "From the Chair" is JMU Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne. Jeff and I cover off on industry legends Dave Braine and Dutch Baughman, discuss JMU's move from FCS to FBS, the planning process entering the Sun Belt and resulting success. We also touch on the national discussion around waivers for participation in championships and bowl games during a transition phase. We visit the very tough topic of a student athlete death and leading with empathy through the tragedy. We close with women's athletic successes at JMU and a few personal tidbits on what Jeff enjoys most. Listen in....

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Joining this week's "From the Chair" is Grambling AD, Dr Trayvean Scott. Trayvean and I discuss Grambling's legendary Coach Eddie Robinson and well known alum Doug Williams. We talk about his hire of Hue Jackson and other "celebrity" hires in HBCU ranks. We discuss the surge of attention around HBCU Athletics, the NBA HBCU Classic, the unique culture of HBCU institutions, the presence and support of HBCU collegiate bands, the "classic" games, funding challenges and more....

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