In part two of his D1.ticker interview, Turnkey Sports President & CEO Len Perna discusses the rise of Turnkey Search in the college space, how Gene DeFilippo's plays a central role on the team, and Turnkey's positioning in the marketplace.
Sep 14, 2016•8 min
In Part 1 of his 1.Q interview, Turnkey Sports President & CEO, Len Perna, tells the founding story of Turnkey Sports & Entertainment and how it all began back in 1996.
Sep 13, 2016•7 min
Senior Associate Athletic Director of External Operations & Strategic Communications Chris Freet, talks through the mechanics, benefits & potential challenges of the new Razorbacks Ticketing Change including the adoption by fans, leveraging new customer data captured, revenue & resell potential, plus more.
Sep 09, 2016•10 min
Athletic Director, Drew Marrochello, continues the conversation in his D1.ticker interview by covering some of the challenges BU faces moving from the America East to the Patriot League. Drew also reflects on his top professional accomplishments and setbacks.
Sep 07, 2016•14 min
In today's 1.Q, Athletic Director Drew Marrochello details Boston University's new "Who We Are" campaign and discusses the motivation behind the reaffirmation of the brand.
Sep 06, 2016•10 min
University of North Texas Athletic Director, Wren Baker, recounts how he prepared for his interview with the Mean Green, while also leading the Missouri department as the Interim AD. Baker walks through some of his research process and what practices advancing administrators can implement to be ready for their first AD interview session.
Sep 02, 2016•19 min
More from Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard on the "secret sauce" department culture cooking at Iowa State and how to handle misinformation in the marketplace.
Sep 01, 2016•11 min
Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard starts today's 1.Q by reflecting on how he perceived AD leadership when he first arrived at Iowa State and how the job as a whole has changed in the last decade. He also touches on the importance of building the right culture within the work environment.
Aug 31, 2016•9 min
Peach Bowl Inc. President & CEO, Gary Stokan continues in his 1.Q interview with expectations of the new Mercedes Benz Stadium, his team's biggest challenges creating the best fan & school experiences, and discusses the importance of leadership.
Aug 30, 2016•9 min
In today's 1.Q, Peach Bowl Inc. President & CEO, Gary Stokan discusses the growth of the organization, how the marketplace has changed for the Chic-Fil-A Game over the years, and if there's a saturation point for high-profile, neutral site openers.
Aug 29, 2016•12 min
Leading sports apparel & shoe wear analyst, Matt Powell joins 1.Question to discuss developments for Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour; and shares his thoughts on recent sports apparel & equipment buying trends in the marketplace.
Aug 26, 2016•12 min
New Washington Chief Marketing Officer, Brian Bowsher, continues in part two of his 1.Q, with his approach to understanding how the marketing operation has functioned at the University of Washington to date and also touches on the marketplace challenges both in Miami and Seattle.
Aug 25, 2016•7 min
A mere 3,300+ miles separates Coral Gables, Florida from Seattle, Washington in what looks to be the furthest distance between two DI schools & it's the exact path taken by new Washington Chief Marketing Officer, Brian Bowsher, who is still getting his feet wet with the Huskies. 1.Qs today & tomorrow cover background on Bowsher's move, how he's working to wrap his head & hands around the UW brand, important lessons from his three-year stint at Miami, the draw of the Pacific Northwest...
Aug 24, 2016•7 min
In today's 1.Q, Atlanta Journal Constitutions' Ken Segiura discusses how the Georgia Tech AD change will impact the Yellow Jackets fan base, the challenges Tech faces in the Atlanta marketplace, and the type of leader that Georgia Tech needs in their next AD.
Aug 23, 2016•9 min
Today's 1.Q features Football Bowl Association Executive Director Wright Waters. Listen in as he discusses the improvements in student-athlete experience at bowl games over the years, how the role of conference commissioners has changed, and his thoughts on the recent conference realignment.
Aug 22, 2016•10 min
In today's 1.Q, The Charleston Post & Courier's Andrew Miller shares his view on the overall health of the College of Charleston's Athletic department, the CofC AD Search, and the unique marketplace of Charleston.
Aug 19, 2016•16 min
In part two of his 1.Q interview, Elon Athletic Director Dave Blank reflects on his time at Coastal Carolina and Lock Haven University. He discusses how his past experiences has shaped his skill set and interactions with student-athletes.
Aug 18, 2016•11 min
In part one of his D1.ticker interview, Elon University Athletic Director Dave Blank discusses Elon's move to the Colonial Athletic Association and the unique study abroad experience Elon provides it's student-athletes.
Aug 17, 2016•10 min
Part 2 of Miller's 1.Q interview touches on the influence Men's Basketball Head Coach, Steve Fisher, and Football Head Coach, Rocky Long, may have on the hiring process of SDSU's new AD.
Aug 12, 2016•7 min
In part 1 of his 1.Q interview, San Diego Sports Columnist Bryce Miller covers how AD Jim Sterk's departure impacts San Diego State University and the potential challenges that lie ahead for SDSU's new AD.
Aug 11, 2016•9 min
Outgoing San Diego State Athletic Director, Jim Sterk covers how he goes through a self-evaluation at the end of each year, what the process looks like, and how it is applied to his staff and leadership team.
Aug 10, 2016•8 min
In part 2 of his 1. Q interview, Vanderbilt Athletic Director, David Williams covers the Commodores' unique WBB HC search, why he doesn't use notes during major announcements, and touches on how valuable a law degree is given the current landscape of college athletics.
Aug 09, 2016•12 min
Athletic Director David Williams discusses his responsibilities over the years at Vanderbilt University and also covers the importance of being engaged with head coaches & student-athletes as an AD.
Aug 08, 2016•10 min
In today's 1.Q, Pittsburgh Athletic Director, Scott Barnes, takes us through his career journey and gives advice to aspiring ADs and those looking to move up the ladder in college sports.
Aug 05, 2016•13 min
University at Albany Athletic Director, Mark Benson, reviews how he analyzed the challenge of raising money for the Great Danes as a key part of his decision to pursue the job at Albany. He also covers his benchmarking process, and how he decided the opportunity was a good fit for him and his family.
Aug 04, 2016•18 min
In today's 1.Q, Texas A&M - Corpus Christi AD Scott Lazenby covers the advantages of being an AD with a compliance background, how he honed his external skill set in preparation to lead a department, how senior compliance leaders can learn more & get involved with key revenue projects & the general ceiling for the TAMU-CC brand.
Aug 03, 2016•10 min
Part two of 1.Q with Eastern Washington Athletic Director, Bill Chaves covers the topics of graduate transfer rules, the brand image for EWU & Gonzaga, and advice on career development.
Aug 02, 2016•8 min
In part 1 of his D1. ticker interview, Eastern Washington University AD Bill Chaves discusses managing fans' expectations and the stucture of the FCS season and playoff bracket.
Aug 01, 2016•8 min
In today's 1.Q, Canisius AD Bill Maher touches on the benefits and challenges of being AD at your alma mater, the revenue future of college hockey, and the growth of college lacrosse.
Jul 29, 2016•8 min
University of Miami AD James continues the conversation in part two of his D1.ticker interview with tips on how to successfully fundraise and discusses the future of college baseball.
Jul 28, 2016•8 min