Trustees and Presidents: A Podcast for University Leaders on College Athletics
The #1 podcast dedicated to bringing balanced information to University leaders about the changing world of intercollegiate athletics.
Hosted by Karen Weaver, EdD, she interviews key leaders, stakeholders and others impacting the business of college sports and higher education. From Division I to Divisions II and III, University leaders can learn about the challenges and solutions that can be implemented.
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Dr. Luke Wood's Bold Plan: Making Sac State a Flagship FBS school in …
Dr. Luke Wood, Sacramento State's ninth president, is leading an ambitious FCS to FBS transition for the university's football program. He discusses his vision for elevating athletics as an economic development engine, bringi...
Inside the 'Premium' Economy : How Genius Sports' NCAA Partnership Wi…
Josh Walker, Co-Founder and CEO of Sports Innovation Lab (now a part of Genius Sports) explains where new NCAA revenue streams are coming from. Calling it the “Premium Economy”, Josh encourages senior leaders to understand an...
Big Ten's $2.4B Deal: When Trustees Get Left in the Dark
Join Dr. Karen Weaver and special guest Armand Alacbay, Chief of Staff and Vice President for Government Relations at the American Council for Trustees and Alumni for a timely exploration of the Big Ten’s headline-making $2.4...
NIL, Data Rights and Revenue Gen: The New Frontier in College Sports
In this podcast episode, Dr. Karen Weaver discusses the complexities of data rights in college athletics with Kristy Gale, CEO of Honor Data Rights Management. They explore the ethical implications of data collection, the imp...
Inside the 25-Year Deal: UKentucky & JMI Sports' Bold Athletics Model
Dr. Karen Weaver engages with Dr. Eric Monday, EVP and CFO at UKentucky, and Erik Judson, CEO of JMI Sports, to discuss the evolving landscape of college athletics, particularly at the University of Kentucky. They explore the...
A Philly "Big 5" School Navigates the New World of Division I-A Conve…
Dr. Daniel Allen, president of LaSalle University, joins the podcast to discuss the evolving landscape of college athletics. We discuss the challenges facing higher education, including enrollment and funding, the impact of N...
The Hidden Game: Inside College Athletes' NIL Paychecks and How the M…
Today I'm joined by three journalists from the Washington Post to discuss their deeply reported series on NIL and college athletics. Albert Samaha is a sports investigative reporter at The Washington Post and author of two bo...