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July 2021
Date Association Title Recording Session Description
Wednesday, July 21 NACDA NIL: What Do Athletics Departments Need to Do to Educate and Empower Their Students and Coaches (Sponsored Content Webinar with Goulston & Storrs) Click here A sea change in college athletics occurred on July 1, 2021: A number of states' NIL laws went into effect, providing student-athletes who go to colleges and universities in those states the right to monetize their NIL rights; The NCAA declared that it would no longer enforce its prohibition on student-athletes' monetizing their NIL rights; Dozens of colleges and universities published NIL policies. But with different or no policies in effect, how can colleges and universities compete in recruiting and generating new revenue sources? What does this new NIL landscape mean for athletics departments? And what does this mean for student-athletes? This webinar focuses on the opportunities and risks for colleges and universities in permitting student-athletes to sell or license their name, image and likeness. It also focuses on whether we can level the playing field between and among schools. Moderator: Robin Young, Host, National Public Radio. Panelists: Patrick Chun, Director of Athletics, Washington State University; Marty Edel, Chair, Sports Law Practice, Goulston & Storrs; Warde Manuel, Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics, University of Michigan; Julie Ruppert, Commissioner, Northeast-10 Conference.

June 2021
Date Association Title Recording Session Description
Thursday, June 24 NACDA Online Auctions, Raffles Donations & More (Sponsored Content Webinar with LiveSource) Click here (Presentation slides) The future is here and the need for fundraisers to be digital is now. Increase revenue and gain nationwide support from your auctions and raffles by taking them online through the safe and trusted LiveSource platform. From this webinar you will learn how to: Create unique memorabilia and experiences, and make them available for bidding by anyone, anywhere; Exceed fundraising goals; and Generate in the moment excitement and loyal fans.
Thursday, June 17 NACDA Level Up Your Streaming (Panel Discussion Hosted by Daktronics, Inc.) Click here Streaming has never been more critical in college athletics, and Daktronics has just made it easier. Technology has changed the way events are consumed, and now is the time to evaluate product and workflow. In this session, hear from leaders in this space on how they are staying ahead of the curve. Learn how to get started, improve production quality, and explore new revenue opportunities. Moderator: Eric Cain, Sales, Daktronics, Inc. Panelists: Eric Edens, Application Engineer, Daktronics, Inc.; Tim Jackson, Director of Video and Digital Distribution, Big West; Karen Langston, Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs & Capital Projects, CSU Bakersfield; John Lukach, Assistant Director of Athletics for Multimedia & Production, Cornell University; Matthew Panto, Associate Executive Director, Strategic Communications & External Relations, Ivy League.
Thursday, June 3 N4A Tackling Transfer Troubles Click here During this webinar, a representative from the NCAA staff outlines the recent legislative changes regarding transfers and options for post-baccalaureate enrollment. Following the details regarding the legislation, members from the N4A membership engage in a panel discussion surrounding best practices for supporting transfers into and out of our institutions from both the academic and student-athlete development perspective.
Wednesday, June 2 CABMA Learning Your Leadership Legacy (Sponsored by Red Card Athletics) Click here Based on the work by Robert Galford and Regina Maruca, Your Leadership Legacy proposes that formulating your leadership legacy during your career will make you a better leader immediately. We do not need to wait until the end of our career to determine what that legacy will be. The assessment exercise and discussion will help you to understand your current impact on those around you and ways to strengthen that impact. Learn how to craft your work and build your legacy in order to gain personal and professional satisfaction throughout your work.

May 2021
Date Association Title Recording Session Description
Thursday, May 27 NACDA Infection Prevention (Sponsored Content Webinar with Victory Innovations) Click here (Presentation slides) When it comes to protecting players, coaches and fans from widespread illness, a surface that "looks" clean just doesn't cut it. Keeping gyms, locker rooms and stands open requires an infection prevention protocol that delivers full-coverage surface disinfection. This webinar discusses: The importance of establishing a proper infection protocol; How electrostatic sprayers can help prevent widespread infection. Speaker: David Reimann, Victory Innovations.
Wednesday, May 19 NACDA Continuing the Commitment: A Discussion with Pacesetters in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Click here Over the course of the last year, our country and industry has seen a seismic shift in the focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. As we continue the commitment to improving in this area, ongoing conversation is imperative to creating an equitable environment for all. Recently named On-Campus Pacesetters in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by SportsBusiness Journal, this panel of respected administrators will explore why this work continues to be important and the reflections that they have from the past year as they look toward the future. Speakers: Lee Reed (Georgetown), Val Ackerman (BIG EAST Conference), Martin Jarmond (UCLA).
Tuesday, May 18 NAADD DEI Fundraising Click here In this webinar, learn how athletics institutions have implemented Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) efforts in their departments. The panel discusses steps they took, what DEI funds that have been raised are supporting, and highlights best practices for schools to follow as they begin implementation efforts. Moderator: Jennifer Lynne Williams, Director of Athletics, Alabama State University. Panelists: Stephanie Littleton, Associate Director of Development, Johns Hopkins University; Alejandra Lopez, Director of Development, University of North Texas; Joe Manhertz, Associate Director of Athletics/Major Gifts, Duke University.
CABMA Leading Organizations in Times of Change (Sponsored by Game Point Capital) Click here CABMA announced the final theme in the 2021 Virtual Convention Series, which is Leadership. The first presentation is from Dr. Tim Elmore on Leading Organizations in Times of Change. This session, presented by Game Point Capital, is important for all leaders as we conclude a unique and challenging year and begin to look ahead.
NATYCAA Update on Division I Transfer Eligibility Click here Greg Dana and Conor Larkin from the NCAA discuss recent developments in NCAA legislation and policy related to initial-eligibility requirements for NCAA Divisions I and II and progress-toward-degree requirements for two-year college transfers to Division I. A brief review of season-of-competition waivers and extensions of eligibility for two-year college student-athletes transferring to Division I is also provided.
Tuesday, May 11 NACMA Preventing Burnout in a High Stress Industry Click here (Community log-in required) College athletics is a fast-paced industry with long hours and numerous stressors; managing your mental health is crucial. This session provides tips on preventing burnout, maintaining a work-life balance and ways that you can be an ally to your colleagues. Panelists include Dr. Michelle Garvin (University of Maryland), Jamaal Walton (College of Charleston), Aja Washington (College of William & Mary) and moderator by Murray Littlepage (Southern Mississippi).
Wednesday, May 5 NACDA NIL, The Impact on Need Based Aid presented by Spry Click here This panel of college athletics professionals discusses how NIL opportunities and payments may affect need based aid. Todd Hairston, former senior AD of compliance at Wake Forest University and Spry compliance advisor, leads a discussion covering hot-button topics such as, the impact on recruiting, educating student-athletes and parents and how to manage the relationship with financial aid offices. Panelists: Tim Duncan, Vice President of Athletics and Recreation, University of New Orleans; Brad Hunt, Head Coach – Women's Cross Country, Princeton University; Maura Smith, Commissioner for Governance & Compliance, Sun Belt Conference.
Monday, May 3 CABMA Self-Growth Series: Taking Care of Your Mental Health (Sponsored by CBIZ Borden Perlman) Click here In the fifth installment of the 2021 CABMA Virtual Convention Series, Dr. Lee Dorpfeld of USF provides his expertise on taking care of your mental health.

April 2021
Date Association Title Recording Session Description
Thursday, April 22 NACDA The Economics of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Click here Have you heard, "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is good for business?" What does that mean exactly? Besides creating educational programming and strategizing to recruit, engage, and retain underrepresented employees, diversity and inclusion can also capture a more significant share of the consumer market and generate more underrepresented entrepreneurs to create a competitive economy resulting in a boost of the economy. Hear from industry leaders who share their perspective and strategies on the "business of DEI" and how authentic underrepresented community engagement can enhance your organization's bottom dollar. Speakers: China Jude - Moderator (MOAA President), Ross Bjork (Texas A&M), Chris Kingston (Learfield IMG College), Cory Moss (CLC), Jovan Overshown (Baylor).
NACMA What's Next? The Future of External Operations at Small Schools Click here (Community log-in required) Marketing leaders within the small school community discuss their visions for external operations future moving forward, what their focus is heading into 2021-22 and new ideas that can be implemented on your campus. This webinar is moderated by Jessica Roswell (UCSD) and panelists include Karina Handeland (University of Portland), Michael Harris (LMU) and Tyler Unsicker (Central Washington).
D2 ADA, NADIIIAA, NATYCAA, NAIA-ADA Small School Revenue Generation, presented by eTeamSponsor Click here Ted Bardach of eTeamSponsor serves as the moderator for this interactive presentation discussing the financial hit that many colleges and universities have taken during the pandemic. How you respond to the adversity moving forward, while focusing on what you can control will be critical to the future success of the department. Hear from administrators that have had revenue generation 'wins' over the past 12 months during the midst of chaos.
Wednesday, April 21 ICLA Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Collegiate Licensing, presented by CLC Click here (Community log-in required) Over the past five months, ICLA formed its first Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Members of this group include Nikki Goodenow (WVU), Kamesha Hill (Jackson State), Dexter LaMont (FAU), Cole McGinnis (Jostens), Adam Ojeda (Northern Arizona) & Samantha Stevens (Michigan State). In this webinar,  CLC's Cory Moss and Ben Emmons are joined by Kelly Connolly of Urban Outfitters to discuss DEI initiatives and a commitment to serving the diverse college fan base.
Thursday, April 15 NACDA Appetize: True Omnichannel Platform to Support the Evolution of Campus Life (Sponsored Content Webinar with Appetize) Click here (Presentation slides) Appetize provides the technology that allows college campuses to thrive now — and into the future with Digital Commerce Solutions for Food, Beverage & Retail. This webinar uncovers how college campus dining & athletics facilities are enabling frictionless ordering and fulfillment to improve guest experiences. Explore the essential technologies and operational models that have emerged as colleges adapt to the COVID-19 health crisis including: Solutions purpose-built for QSR, Table Service and Retail; Providing students with modern ordering options proven to increase revenue; Touch-free ordering technologies; New operational models to support touch-free student experiences. Speaker: Charles Blase, Sr. Director of Strategic Accounts, Appetize.
NACMA Leadership Development presented by Culture Wins Click here (Community log-in required) What does it mean to be a leader people want to follow? In this webinar, Kevin DeShazo provides practical tools and exercises designed to give you more self-awareness, more influence, and help you become more effective as a leader.
N4A Culture Renovation Click here Culture matters and research proves that culture is directly linked to performance, whether in an organization, institution, or athletics department. However, culture has become a buzzword in today's society and has lost its core meaning in some respects. This presentation takes the macro word of culture and puts it into micro terms while also providing ways departments and individuals can create and renovate their culture through creating their culture philosophy.
Monday, April 12 N4A PDI Informational Session Click here This session provides the N4A community with expanded details regarding the PDI initiative, goals, and how participants can benefit professionally from participating in this opportunity. PDI's mission is to create and maintain a learning community that transmits, creates, and preserves the knowledge that defines the profession.
Thursday, April 8 NACDA Separators: Facility & Venue Difference Makers (Sponsored Content Webinar with RDG Planning & Design) Click here (Presentation slides) Across all divisions of collegiate athletics we find ourselves trying to help answer similar questions: What are student-athletes and their families asking about when they visit campus? What are the key facilities or amenities that have the most impact for your institution? What is the primary decider for student-athletes and benefactors? This session takes a deep dive into how to separate your institution from your peers. Speakers: Jason Blome (RDG Planning & Design); Blaine Perau (RDG Planning & Design), Tom Ohle (RDG Planning & Design).
NAATSO How to be a Game Changer Click here (Community log-in required) This webinar discusses how to diversify your skill set in the work place, how to be a game changer personally and to those around you. The panelists talk about their experiences that shaped their values and how that trickles down to their team. They also talk about their hiring best practices when putting together their teams. This session is moderated by Jake Mankin (Alabama) and panelists are Omar Banks (Campbell University) & Temeka Samuels (Arkansas at Pine Bluff).
CABMA Self-Growth Series: Charting Your Career (Sponsored by Sport Travel) Advancing Your Career to the CFO (Track 1)
Building Your Own Career Path in Athletics (Track 2)
From CFO to AD (Track 3)		 The fourth installment of the 2021 CABMA Virtual Convention Series features three session options focused on discussions of Charting Your Career.
Wednesday, April 7 NACDA Finding Revenue Opportunities While Enhancing Your Fan and Donor Experiences (Sponsored by Dimensional Innovations) Click here (Presentation slides) Join administrators from Notre Dame athletics and NACDA sponsor Dimensional Innovations to explore a donor event concept that adds value to donor and fan relations and the bottom line. Speakers: Drew Berst (Dimensional Innovations), Ryan Nicholson (Dimensional Innovations), Rick Smith (Dimensional Innovations), Kimberly Borza Donaldson (Notre Dame), Rob Kelly (Notre Dame), Mario Morris (Notre Dame).
N4A Pivoting Student-Athlete Leadership in Creative Ways Part 1
Part 2 		 Developing leaders doesn't stop during a pandemic. Creating engaging programing for student-athletes takes pivoting our in-person approaches to more creative online solutions. This presentation discusses some new creative ways to engage students in leadership development in remote ways. In addition, it talks about ways to utilize the NCAA DISC assessment and unpack it into further learning with your student-athletes.
Tuesday, April 6 NACMA The Power of Relationships: Why Networking, Mentorship and Advocacy are Key to Your Success Click here (Community log-in required) Everyone says professional relationships are important – after all, it's who you know, right? What they don't tell you are the key ingredients necessary to establishing, cultivating, and maintaining relationships that lead to long-lasting connections. This session discusses strategies and best practices for networking, mentorship and advocacy that are relevant for young professionals, seasoned veterans, and everyone in between. The panelists include Mary Pink (Iowa State), Joni Smoller (K-State), Tyler Jones (Cleveland State) & Josh Remington (SMU). This was moderated by John Brewer (INFLCR).
Thursday, April 1 NACDA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Hiring Practices Click here As our world places enhanced emphasis on the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion, hiring practices and processes have been areas of focus consistently under the microscope. As collegiate athletics seeks to become a more inclusive enterprise, this session will discuss key areas that departments and administrators should consider when leading or participating in various hiring exercises. Based on their experiences, our panelists will discuss several components including the recruitment of diverse candidate pools, internal and external communications, and collaboration across campus to ensure equity and inclusion remain a priority for the future of the industry. SPEAKERS: Warde Manuel (Michigan - Moderator), Chad Chatlos (TurnkeyZRG), DeLaina Jordan (Parker Executive Search), Daniel Parker (Parker Executive Search).

March 2021
Date Association Title Recording Session Description
Wednesday, March 31 N4A Goals-Based Study Hall Systems: An Infinite Model of Success Click here Recording the number of hours a student-athlete spends in study hall each week gives no reassurance when grades are input at the end of the semester. Learn to 'kill two birds with one stone' after establishing a goal-based system which encourages student choice, while also developing effective life-long study habits.
Thursday, March 18 NAADD Women's Initiatives: A "How To" Click here From challenges and successes to return on investment and changing institutional culture; tune into this NAADD Webinar for a conversation on how experts in the field have successfully structured initiatives to support women within their departments and on their campuses.
Wednesday, March 17 N4A Building Better Bridges: Improving First-Year Transition Programming Click here Summer bridge programs can be a vital tool to help students transition from high school to college, but how do we structure them? How do we set program goals? Importantly, how do we measure the success of those goals? Whether you want to start your own bridge program or are looking to further develop an existing one, this session will provide tools and resources to help.
Thursday, March 11 NACDA Beyond X's and O's: Student-Athlete Activism Click here This session explores strategies for supporting student-athlete activism and peaceful protests in college athletics. Panelists share their personal experiences advancing racial justice through an intersectional lens while addressing the challenges impacting the lives of student-athletes the most. Participants will develop a cultural awareness of what it takes to be respected as an ally and lead inclusively. SPEAKERS: Nevin Caple (Return on Inclusion); Clyde Doughty (Bowie State); Tim Duncan (New Orleans); Tanya Vogel (George Washington).
ICLA Help Me Help You Not recorded This month's Help Me Help You is part two of the two-part series. Jared Harding (Trevco), Steve Rollins (Rock Em' Apparel) and Joe Stefani (Desert Cactus) shared their perspective on the current state of online sales and how it has affected their businesses. Members engaged in an active discussion with the hosts and each other throughout the hour.
Tuesday, March 9 CABMA/NAAC Let's Talk Shop: Compliance and Business Office Collaboration (Sponsored by Daktronics) Click here (Private Institutions) Click here (Public Institutions) The third installment of the 2021 CABMA Virtual Convention Series was held in partnership with the NAAC. The breakout sessions were presented by Daktronics and discussed Compliance and Business Office Collaboration.
Thursday, March 4 N4A The Black AD Alliance: Advancing Professionally in the Pipeline Click here Through the leadership of accomplished black athletics directors, the Black AD Alliance is committed to promoting the growth, development, and elevation of black athletics administrators at the Division I level. The Alliance will engage industry decision-makers, provide exposure for aspiring black athletics administrators through purposeful mentoring, and foster connections with those who will aid in positioning leaders in intercollegiate athletics.

February 2021
Date Association Title Recording Session Description
Thursday, February 25 NAADD COVID Downsizing: How to Continue to be Successful with Less Click here Athletics development teams across the country are still piecing together how to fund raise in a climate with limited fans in the stands and uncertainty around schedules daily. In this session, hear from a panel that have endured staff layoffs, job freezes, and organizational restructuring during the pandemic. As the job boards remain empty, you will learn best practices how to maintain success with the team you have in place "right now" and how to build for the future.
CABMA Let's Talk Shop: Best Practices in Budgeting and Campus Relationships (Sponsored by Dissinger Reed) Click here The second installment of the 2021 CABMA Virtual Convention Series was a general session in the form of a panel discussion. The speakers included Mario Morris (Notre Dame), Dana Harris (UNCW) and Chris Gerace (Bryant & Stratton).
Wednesday, February 24 NACDA Social Justice in College Athletics: My Story is My Activism Click here Join three student-athletes as they share their experiences with racial and social inequities and how they are using their voices and platform to advocate for social justice in intercollegiate athletics and in their communities. The purpose of this session is to highlight the intersectional perspectives of student-athletes as they discuss social justice, athletics and identity. Speakers: Niya Blair Hackworth (NCAA), Tyler Burns (Kansas State Football); Bianca Lockamy (Virginia Union Women's Basketball); Kena Gilmour (Hamilton College Men's Basketball).
Thursday, February 18 NAATSO What Sticks? 2020 Lessons to Continue in 2021 Click here
(Community log-in required)		 We all want to leave 2020 in the rearview, but what are the lessons learned that we want to carry forward? This Zoom discussion talks about some of the changes members made for 2020 and what they think will or should stick around for 2021 and beyond. This Zoom discussion is hosted by Colin Hargis (NC State), Nathan Bramwell (Bradley University) and Andrew Herrick (Lawrence Tech).
Tuesday, February 16 NACMA Managing People Through Crisis Click here In the current ever-changing environment, managing people has never been more critical. The panelists of sitting athletics directors discuss how they established their management style, what they have learned through managing through difficult times, and how they motivate employees to excel. This webinar is moderated by Chelsea Petersen (Washington University in St. Louis) and includes Mark Alnutt (University at Buffalo), Lesley Irvine (Colorado College) and Erin McDermott (Harvard University).
Thursday, February 11 NACMA What Can You Do? Implementing Actionable and Impactful Change Click here
(Community log-in required)		 This year challenged us all to reflect on ourselves, our departments and how we do business. This panel reflects and identifies how we can prepare for these challenging moments and commit to a culture of being prepared and creating sustainable change. Moderated by Noveen Moinpour (Pac-12 Conference), the panel includes Sarah Fetters (Vanderbilt University), Shyandrea Glass (Jackson State), Reginald McIntyre (Wichita State) and Jessica Onyepunuka (USC). This webinar was organized by NACMA's Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
ICLA Help Me Help You Not recorded This month's Help Me Help You is part one of a two-part series. David Pasternak (Dick's Sporting Goods) and John Pfiefer (Colosseum) share their perspective on the current state of Brick and Mortar and how it has affected their business or institution. Members engaged in an active discussion with the hosts and each other throughout the hour.
Tuesday, February 9 N4A Utilizing Athletics' Alumni for Student-Athlete Professional Preparation in the Midst of COVID-19 Click here Wondering how you can continue to engage your alumni base when financial giving may be difficult? This session highlights work that has been done at George Washington University between the departments of student-athlete development and alumni relations/development to assist in the professional preparation of student-athletes who may have lost certain opportunities due to COVID-19.
CABMA Let's Talk Shop: Excel Training Sessions (Sponsored by James Moore & Co.) Level 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) Level 2 (Advanced) The first session of the 2021 CABMA Virtual Convention Series featured two levels of Excel training in the form of breakout rooms. The presenters from James Moore & Co. were: Katie Davis, Brendan McKitrick and Shane Metzler.
Thursday, February 4 NAADD Hiring Practices: Coaching and Senior Staff Positions – How to Advance and Best Position Yourself for Success in a Leadership Role

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 In this session, hear from the AD panel some best practices for hiring a diverse staff of administrators and coaches, how an athletics director may target specific candidates within their departments for open positions and strategies on building a pipeline of young professionals in the business. Panelists include Ray Anderson, Vice President for University Athletics, Arizona State University; Desiree Reed-Francois, Director of Athletics, UNLV and David Sayler, Director of Athletics, Miami University. The session was moderated by Markus Jennings, Associate Athletics Director, External Affairs, Sacramento State.
N4A Strategies to Reduce Mental Health Stigma & Enhance Student-Athlete Well-Being Click here Join the Upper Iowa University Assistant Vice President for Student Life and Director of Counseling and Wellness as they share how they collaborate to provide mental health stigma reduction interventions, and enhance the support, education and prevention efforts available to coaches, athletic trainers and student-athletes.

January 2021
Date Association Title Recording Session Description
Tuesday, January 26 NAATSO How to Be an Effective Ally

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 In this session, presented by NAATSO's Diversity & Inclusion Committee, panelists discuss how to look past personal bias to be able to lift those around us. Speakers: Thomas Eugene (Florida Panthers), Joe Karlgaard (Rice University) & Renae Myles Payne (University of Miami). Moderator: Ebony Jackson (Troy University).
Wednesday, January 27 N4A Initial Eligibility, Continuing Eligibility - Part II Click here This session provides additional updates on key items being addressed by Division I Governance. The update includes a review of current actions taken to address policy and legislation related Initial Eligibility and Continuing Eligibility due to COVID-19. Revelvant updates coming out of NCAA Convention are also shared.
Thursday, January 28 NACDA Gamechanger: A Look into the Future of Fundraising (Sponsored Content Webinar with DME Delivers) Click here This webinar discusses: Communicating unknowns with donors; How COVID-19 has affected ability to engage with donors; Stewarding philanthropic vs. transactional giving; Value in utilizing a marketing partner; Marketing to never and lapsed prospects; and Stewarding and engaging high level donors. Speakers: Tye Edwards, Sr. Business Development Manager, DME Delivers; Brett Berg, Assistant VP of Advancement, University of West Florida; Mattie Burkhardt, Senior Director of Development Operations, University of Nebraska Huskers Athletic Fund; Charley Thrash, Associate AD of Development, UTEP Miner Athletic Club; Paul Vosilla, Director of External Affairs, University of Florida Gator Boosters, Inc.
NACDA The Black AD Alliance Click here The creation of the Black AD Alliance was inspired by the importance of promoting more opportunities for Blacks at administrative levels within Division I athletics departments. Through the leadership of accomplished Black athletics administrators nationally, the Black AD Alliance primary aim is to create growth, development and elevation opportunities for Black athletics administrators. The Alliance looks to create and develop supportive networks and ways of valuable collaboration amongst professionals in the athletics administrative field. Speakers: Joe Karlgaard, Rice (Moderator); Allen Greene, Auburn; Brandon Martin, UMKC; Candice Storey Lee, Vanderbilt; Ingrid Wicker McCree, North Carolina Central.
Thursday, January 21 NACDA Creating an Athlete-Centric Performance Framework (Sponsored Content Webinar with Fusion Sport)

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 This webinar examines: The importance of building an athlete-centric performance framework with a 360 degree view of health, wellness and performance; How to develop a performance framework; Tips for connecting different departments and technologies; Combining performance and medical data to understand and prevent injury; The importance of athlete engagement and collaboration; and the importance of staff and coach engagement and collaboration. Moderators: Tricia Sterland, MS, CSCS, VP – Enterprise Solutions, Fusion Sport; Mike Compton, Principal Consultant, Fusion Sport. Speakers: Mike Curtis, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Men's Basketball, University of Virginia; Holly Frantz, Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports, University of Maryland; Travis Vlantes, Director of Applied Sport Science, University of Texas.
Thursday, January 14 NACDA How to Digitize College Venues for Safe and Seamless Reentry (Sponsored Content Webinar with Extreme Networks)

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 Due to recent events, collegiate venues must now overcome a new set of pain points and deliverables. As universities and athletics departments welcome fans back into their venues, these challenges will only be heightened as they prioritize: Fan Health and Safety; Operational Efficiency; Mobile and Digital Engagement; Data-Driven Intelligence. Now more than ever, the IT network infrastructure is key to accomplishing these priorities. In this discussion, we break down the real challenges college venues face today, and offer proven solutions to meet the unique requirements for hosting live sports in today's complex landscape. Speaker: Kevin Wittnebert, Associate Director, Sports and Entertainment, Extreme Networks.
CABMA Pandemic Life of an Athletics Business Administrator Click here This session features a panel of small college athletics business administrators who share their personal experiences of working through a pandemic at a smaller-scaled institution. They discuss the challenges the pandemic has created, inventive ways they have cut their budgets, future implications the pandemic will have towards small college institutions, and much more. Speakers: Brandi Whitfield Bryant, Associate AD for Student-Athlete Services and Strategic Initiatives, Stephen F. Austin State University, CABMA President (Moderator); Angie Jabir, Deputy Director of Athletics/SWA, Lynn University (Fla.); Megan Jacobson, Senior Associate AD, Administration/SWA, University of St. Thomas (Minn.); Dr. LaWanda Miller, Assistant AD for Business Affairs, Fayetteville State University (N.C.); James Schilkowski, Assistant AD/Business Operations, Trinity College (Conn.).

December 2020
Date Association Title Recording Session Description
Tuesday, December 15 NACMA Crowd Noise and Audio 101

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 COVID-19 has changed many factors including how marketers take on game day. Now with limited to no fans in arenas, we have shifted focus from fan engagement to creating a home field advantage for student-athletes to thrive. This session focuses on how to create a favorable environment through crowd noise and audio selection. The presenters show specific audio and sound clips, their software and videos of how they operate without fans. It was organized by NACMA's Young Professionals Committee and featured DJ Shawna from the Milwaukee Bucks, PJ Mullen from Penn State University and moderator Torrey Ball from Marquette University.
Wednesday, December 16 NACDA Microaggressions: We all do it but it doesn't mean that it is right Click here People are finally engaging in real conversations about race and diversity, equity, and inclusion around the country. Unfortunately, it does not mean everything is solved overnight, or the conversations are easy. Regardless of a person's intent, there are everyday incidences in which someone makes offensive comments or asks insensitive questions. Do you know how to identify a microaggression? Do you know how to respond when someone says something offensive about your identity? Learn from our industry leaders' experience and strategies to reduce microaggressions in your department or area. Moderator: Dr. China Jude, Senior Associate Athletics Director/SWA, University of Wyoming. Speakers: Bryan Blair, Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer, Washington State University; Vicky Chun, Thomas A. Beckett Director of Athletics, Yale University; Irma Garcia, Director of Athletics, St. Francis College Brooklyn; Joe Karlgaard, Director of Athletics, Recreation & Lifetime Fitness, Rice University.
Tuesday, December 8 D2 ADA, NADIIIAA, NAIA-ADA, NATYCAA 5 Traits You Must Possess to be an Elite AD Heading Into 2021

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 In this leadership webinar, Rod Olson provides attendees with cutting edge leadership and coaching tools. "Coach O" shares his five marks or traits elite leaders must possess to be prepared for what's coming in 2021. He provides practical coaching tools to help get yourself and your people to the next level.
Thursday, December 10 CABMA Breaking into & Navigating the Profession of College Athletics Click here This webinar features a panel of professionals who share their path and experiences, discuss the rapidly changing industry of intercollegiate athletics, and advise those who are studying sports administration and management about how to launch their careers. Speakers: Tim McCleary, Associate Athletics Director for Budget & Finance, University of Minnesota, CABMA 2nd Vice President (Moderator); Sharon Brummell, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Business & Finance / Senior Woman Administrator, Georgetown University, CABMA Past President; Brandi Whitfield Bryant, Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Services and Strategic Initiatives, Stephen F. Austin State University, CABMA President; Kevin Campbell, Assistant Athletics Director for Business Operations, Georgetown University, CABMA 3rd Vice President; Patricia Moran, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Business & Finance, Virginia Tech, CABMA 1st Vice President; Dan Satter, Deputy Commissioner, Big Sky Conference.
Wednesday, December 2 NACDA Building Institutional Control in the NIL Era

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 Forthcoming changes to NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) legislation will impact intercollegiate athletics in a manner far beyond student-athlete revenue generation. This NACDA/NAAC joint session explores the many considerations that athletics directors and other institutional administrators should address to ensure institutional control and monitoring of student-athletes' NIL activities. Pennie Parker, Director of Athletics at Rollins College, leads a discussion of compliance professionals representing each Division I subdivision and a variety of geographical locations as we explore the practitioner perspective of various NIL era challenges and opportunities. Speakers: Erin Adkins, Associate Athletics Director, Compliance, UCLA; Blake Barlow, Associate Athletics Director, Risk Management and Compliance Services, University of Texas; Malcolm Grace, Assistant Athletics Director/Compliance, Villanova University; Kyle Waterstone, Associate Athletic Director of Compliance, Creighton University.
D2 ADA, NADIIIAA, NAIA-ADA, NATYCAA Tackling Small College Budget Challenges During and After COVID-19 (Sponsored by Borden Perlman) Click here In this webinar, the panel provides real life experiences and strategies for tackling small college budget issues during and after COVID-19. Speakers discuss financial challenges related to budget forecasting, insurance, on-campus activity, team and staff travel, testing, recruiting, camps and clinics as well as event competition. Moderator: Kelly Myers, Vice President and Risk Advisor, Borden Perlman. Panelists: Anthony Azama, John M. Schael Director of Athletics, Washington University in St. Louis; Anita Barker, Director of Athletics, Chico State; Rusty Kennedy, Vice President – Admissions and Student Affairs, Midway University; Kristen Schuth, Director of Athletics, Genesee Community College.
Thursday, December 3 N4A The Student-Athlete Voice – Building Community, Connection and Collaboration Click here As the global pandemic continues to unfold and impact all facets of our industry, it remains essential that the voice of the student-athlete remains front and center. During the season of reflection, gratitude and thankfulness, the N4A leadership focuses its attention on those they serve daily. Moderated by Ashton Henderson, this webinar features a panel of national SAAC representatives across all three Divisions to share insights and thoughts on how to best serve student-athletes moving forward. Hear student-athletes' take on NIL, transfer legislation, student-athlete success, and other initiatives.
NAADD Athletics Directors' Success Through Fundraising Careers Click here There are many different ways to map out your path to be the next athletics director. In this session, you will hear from a panel of athletics directors who are accomplished fundraisers and learn more about their path to the chair. The speakers have a discussion including a thoughtful Q&A on learning how to manage comprehensive fundraising priorities and campaigns while balancing out the demands of leadership. Moderator: Karen Langston, Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs & Capital Projects, California State University, Bakersfield. Panelists: Ken Halpin, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Winthrop University; Doug Knuth, Director of Athletics, University of Nevada; Chrissi Rawak, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Services, University of Delaware; Gene Taylor, Director of Athletics, Kansas State University.

November 2020
Date Association Title Recording Session Description
Wednesday, November 18 MOAA Career Opportunities within the NAIA

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 Are you new to the industry (0-3 years), a current graduate assistant or intern, or a soon-to-be graduating senior that is looking at your next steps? If you are and are interested in learning more about the NAIA and what its institutions have to offer, tune into this session to hear from NAIA leaders who are passionate and want to share why the NAIA is a natural next step.
Thursday, November 19 N4A Leading in the Virtual World Click here COVID-19 has presented an enormous amount of challenges and ramifications for organizations globally, especially within intercollegiate athletics. There have been significant budget cuts, staff furloughs, and cancelation of athletics events. The one thing that has been imperative through these times is, leadership. For many, this is the first time that they have had to lead remote teams, conduct programming virtually, and/or work remotely. The purpose of this webinar is to: Provide managers who are leading remote teams the skills to become effective virtual leaders; Give tips to academic advisors on how to connect/build relationships with student-athletes through virtual programs; Offer best practices for practitioners who are conducting programming virtually.
Tuesday, November 10 NACMA Navigating Additional Responsibilities, Staff Layoffs, Furloughs, Reassignments and Unfilled Positions

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 NACMA veteran members openly discuss how veterans within the industry are dealing with several staffing issues/scenarios and mental health. They touch on the current environment to accomplish goals, motivate staff and maintain culture while also considering personal mental health and wellness. This discussion is led by Marcus Hilliard (Austin Peay State University) and Jana Woodson (Tulane University).
NACDA Equality, Social Justice & The Black Experience in America Across Generations Click here Throughout history, sports have had a profound impact on the fight for equality. This session provides unique perspective from a generational standpoint of the Black experience in America, and the challenges of fighting for equality and social justice. Athletics director Earl Edwards is leading the charge at UC San Diego by implementing programs and initiatives that work towards combating systemic racism on campus and throughout the Big West Conference. His son, six-year MLS pro Earl Edwards, Jr., is a founding member of the newly formed Black Players for Change organization that aims to eradicate racism within MLS and its local communities. Together, and individually, they have taken a stand for the cause through collegiate and professional sports in each of their respective positions.
Wednesday, November 11 D2 ADA, NADIIIAA, NAIA-ADA, NATYCAA Leading Yourself and Your People Through the Quadruple Pandemic Click here 3 Tools to Help You Finish 2020 Strong and Build a Bridge to Success in 2021. In this webinar, Rod Olson, also known as Coach O, gives three proven strategies, including one or two team building exercises, you can implement immediately with your team to be sure you not only finish 2020 strong, but that you have a strategic plan to excel in 2021 as well. Moderator: JR Smith, Director of Athletics, Chadron State College, D2 ADA President.
Thursday, November 12 CABMA Make Your School More Efficient with Travel Expenses & Per Diem (Sponsored by Commerce Bank) Click here This session covers how you can help your school or university be more effective with travel expenses and per diem. The speakers share how to avoid some common mistakes other schools have made in their cash handling process. Attendees will hear how the University of North Texas was tackling their student-athletes' travel expense process and what drove them to look for a solution to improve their process.
NAADD Doing More with Less Click here In today's abnormal times, many are working with smaller budgets and possibly smaller staff. This session shares ideas and thoughts on how to think of tough times as an opportunity to transform and invest. The webinar focuses on maximizing fundraising efforts and how to make processes more efficient. Panelists discuss having small teams with limited people-power, teams looking to maximize their fundraising ROI and teams with time and budget constrictions. Moderator: Jennifer Montgomery, Executive Director of Development for Athletics, George Washington University; Panelists: Tim Collins, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development, Fresno State; Alicia English, Assistant Athletics Director for Revenue Enhancement, Kennesaw State University; Kylie Laurenitis, Director of Annual Giving for Leadership Gifts and Athletics, Springfield College; Ben Murray, Senior Associate Athletics Director/Executive Director, West Virginia University.
Wednesday, November 4 N4A NCAA Updates: Initial Eligibility, Continuing Eligibility, and APP

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 This session provides an update on key items being addressed by Division I Governance. The updates include a review of current actions taken to address policy and legislation related Initial Eligibility, Continuing Eligibility and APP due to COVID-19.
Thursday, November 5 NACDA Swinging for the Fences: Doing the Impossible Click here In these most difficult times, Alex Montoya's message of overcoming adversity and joyfully defeating obstacles has resonated nationwide. No stranger to the sports industry as a former executive with the San Diego Padres, Montoya's message of making the impossible possible further enforces sports as a force for good, and helps administrators across the country stay positive despite the hurdles that they may face in today's challenging environment. Speaker: Alex Montoya, Award Winning Motivational Speaker, Author & Writing Coach.

October 2020
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Tuesday, October 27 NAATSO Advancing Your Career as a Woman in Sports

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 This session is hosted by Gretchen Sheirr (Chief Revenue Officer, Houston Rockets), Brooke Smoley (Associate AD, UCF) and Alexis Williams (Senior Associate AD, University of Colorado). All three leaders share their perspectives on career advancement, allyship and navigating the business as a woman in the industry.
NACDA A New Era in Collegiate Athletics: How New Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Rules May Transform the Profession Click here Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) as a concept isn't new to the sports world. However, for collegiate athletics, allowing student-athletes the ability to monetize these rights is a new frontier. The impacts of this impending shift in approach will be widespread as NIL will touch areas such as compliance, recruiting, education, fundraising, and corporate partnerships. This session walks attendees through where things currently stand, what the future looks like, and how to prepare your athletics department and student-athletes for this new era. Speakers: Oliver Luck, Advisor & Sports Business Leader, Altius Sports Partners; Casey Schwab, Chief Executive Officer & Founding Partner, Altius Sports Partners.
Wednesday, October 28 NACMA Using Collegiate Athletics as a Platform for Impactful Social Justice Messaging Click here 
(Community log-in required) 		 This session explores best practices from industry leaders on how to meaningfully amplify these voices, via messaging from athletics platforms, to educate and promote universal unity and understanding surrounding social and racial injustices. In the dynamic landscape of collegiate athletics, student-athletes, coaches, and staff serve as key brand ambassadors with powerful voices. This webinar is presented by Tia Harring, Assistant Athletics Director, Marketing & Fan Engagement – Oklahoma State University; Olivia Higgins, Assistant Athletics Director of Marketing – Western Kentucky University; Murray Littlepage, Director of Marketing – University of Southern Mississippi and Spencer McAnally, Director of Marketing – Clemson University. It is moderated by Thomas Harris, Assistant Athletics Director for Diversity, Inclusion & Employee Engagement at the University of Arizona.
N4A Emotional Intelligence 3.0: Navigating EQ in Today's Climate Click here As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have experienced transitions to virtual programming this year. We are navigating new mental health challenges (within ourselves and our students), balancing personal lives with new Work From Home setups, re-imagining the meaning of work/life balance, and we are lacking our usual in-person interactions. We have also watched as issues of systemic racism and police brutality have been consistently highlighted over the past few months. These issues have an effect on everyone — student-athletes, staff, coaches, colleagues, family, etc. Now, more than ever, it is critical to lead with emotional intelligence. During this session, four student development professionals from institutions of varying sizes and resources provide an overview of emotional intelligence and the benefits it can provide in the workplace. Facilitators also discuss intentionality and emotional intelligence in the virtual world, as well as emotionally intelligent leadership as it relates to conversations surrounding COVID-19 and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Thursday, October 29 NACDA Optimizing Your Medical Partnerships in Collegiate Athletics (Sponsored Content Webinar with A-G Administrators LLC) Click here This session joins some of the industry's innovative minds and thought leaders and discusses how institutions can optimize medical partnerships. The panelists talk through the relationship between providers and athletics departments including contracting, sponsorship and development opportunities as well as promoting the opportunity for the partnership to advance the academic mission and business resources of the institution. Speakers: Jill Bodensteiner, J.D., Director of Athletics, Saint Joseph's University; Lew Lyon, Retired Vice President, MedStar Sports Medicine; Eric Roedl, Deputy Athletics Director, University of Oregon; Mike Waddell, President of the Allen Americas (East Coast Hockey League); Alex Fairly, President, Fairly Group; Dixon Gillis, Chief Executive Officer, A-G Administrators LLC.
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(Community log-in required)		 As the return of fall sports in 2020 has looked very different from past years, CEFMA chats with a few leaders in the business regarding recent successes in hosting competitions during the pandemic. From adjustments to facilities management to shifts in game day operations, this session offers tips, guidance and inspiration to members as we all plan events moving forward.
Tuesday, October 20 NAATSO Membership Discussion

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 College basketball season is right around the corner but there are many questions left to answer: how many games, fans or no fans, season tickets vs single game, and so much more! Nathan Bramwell (Bradley University), Andrew Herrick (Lawrence Tech) and Katie Wisdom (Ole Miss) lead this membership discussion. They talk about how they are preparing for so many unknowns, the contingency plans they are currently working on, and how they are selling these ideas up the ladder of their administration.
Wednesday, October 21 NACMA Marketing Influences During COVID-19 and Beyond Click here
(Community log-in required)		 Marketers and external teams nationwide are evolving to meet department needs during a time when the majority of athletics departments are unable to play games, traditional revenue opportunities are minimized and working remotely has become commonplace. Leah Clayton, Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement at Lenoir-Rhyne, Alyssa Leonard, Assistant Athletics Director/Sales and Fan Experience, UMass, Scott Nelson, Director of Marketing & Community Engagement at Minnesota State and Quintin Payton, Assistant Director of Athletics Marketing lead this membership-wide discussion. Jack "Bull" Slavin, Assistant AD Marketing/Partnerships moderates the event. They touch on creative solutions, new revenue generating ideas, community engagement strategies and best practices on ensuring the marketing staff is constantly adding value to the athletics department.
Thursday, October 22 NACDA Lessons Learned: Re-Evaluation of Past Student-Athlete Protests Click here It can happen at any moment, the question is if YOU are ready to address it with your students, staff, donors, media, and community with little or no advanced notice. The year was 2015-16 - student-athletes began to use their platform on the heels of Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel. Using their platform to respond to fraternity racist rants, a devastating shooting in Ferguson, or police brutality - did student-athlete protest influence today's discussions and policies? Join these administrators as they reflect on their campus experience when facing a student protesting which brought national attention. Hear about their action steps, challenges, vulnerabilities and what they would do differently if it happened again. Speakers: China Jude, Wyoming; Joe Castiglione, Oklahoma; Julie Cromer, Ohio; Pat Ivey, Louisville.
NAADD Creating Unique Engagement Opportunities in These Times Click here Donor and prospect engagement are fundamental processes within our daily operations. During these abnormal times, traditional engagement strategies must be rethought and re-focused to best help us achieve our goals and objectives. This session shares ideas and thoughts on how to engage donors and prospects during uncertain times. Discussions include how you have pivoted to virtual platforms, successful events at your schools and ideas in the pipeline for the winter season. Engagement is key to our fundraising success, and without our normal and stable climate, that is difficult to accomplish. Join us for a conversation centered around best practices and beneficial tips to manage unique engagement opportunities in these times. Moderator: Michael Oblinger, Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Development, University of Connecticut. Panelists: Howard Milton, Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Development, University of Illinois; Tatiana Motevalli-Oliner, Assistant Athletics Director for Development, United States Naval Academy; Addie Reimbold, Development Officer, Kentucky Wesleyan College; Mahmood Sheikh, Associate Athletics Director/Development & VSF Exec. Director, University of Idaho.
Thursday, October 1 NACDA Connect Beyond COVID: New Ways to Increase Engagement and Generate Revenue (Sponsored Content Webinar with StayBillety) Click here
(Presentation slides)		 Facing 'future forward,' join Barbara Jones, CEO of StayBillety and Chris Smith, CEO of Athlete Network to learn about new and relevant ways to engage and connect your communities, and increase fundraising revenue. The presenters share solutions for athletics departments using home sharing and athlete engagement platforms. This webinar showcases how groups and organizations, particularly alumni athletes, can leverage technology to engage their communities and build fundraising initiatives: How home sharing and access to centralized resources can drive post-pandemic revenue; How domestic travel and short term rentals are bouncing back; How on-campus and virtual events - games, homecoming and commencement - can strengthen community engagement; How to grow global engagement 24/7; How groups and organizations, including athletics departments, in the U.S. and Canada are tapping into these opportunities.
Tuesday, October 13 NACDA Travel in a Post-COVID World (Sponsored by Anthony Travel)

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 Your teams and staff are getting out on the road again. You should know about all the new procedures and considerations to stay safe when traveling. This session discusses airplanes, hotels, buses, charters, rental vehicles, security, meals, meeting space, sickness on the road, and more. Speakers: Bob Vecchione, Chief Executive Officer, NACDA; John Anthony, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Travel.
Thursday, October 15 NADIIIAA Marshalling Support, Weathering the Storm, and Cultivating Success in the Time of COVID Click here Many are working to adjust in order to support student-athletes and teams during the pandemic when in-person gatherings and other means of traditional support are unavailable. Join these presenters as they discuss how to practice self-care and support your student-athletes during the pandemic. Speaker: Kevin Murphy, Elmira; Moderator: Jerry Fisk, SUNY Fredonia.
N4A Professional Leagues Degree Completion Programs Click here Are you aware of all the resources that can help your former student-athletes complete their undergraduate degrees? Featuring representatives from the NFL, The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA), NBA, and NBPA, this webinar helps you learn about the financial resources offered through various leagues and unions to former student-athletes who have gone on to professional careers further their continuing education. Additionally a representative from the NCAA provides an overview of degree completion programs through the NCAA and the NCAA requirements surrounding degree completion for men's and women's basketball players who left school without completing their degree.

September 2020
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Tuesday, September 29 NACDA Lessons in Leadership (Sponsored by Paciolan)

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 Leadership at the highest level is demanding and requires an extensive capacity to think critically and make decisions every day. While leaders certainly need to keep the organization's interests at the forefront, the best leaders are often the individuals that keep people and relationships at the core of their leadership styles. In this session moderated by Jene Elzie, Chief Growth Officer, Athletes First Partners, former athletics director, NCAA executive and XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck shares tidbits of experiences through his leadership journey and offer key takeaways to consider as others seek to climb the professional ladder.
NAAC/MOAA Building Equity to Create a Diverse & Inclusive Compliance Office Click here Join NAAC, MOAA and Women Leaders in College Sports for a discussion on building equity to create a diverse and inclusive compliance office. This session includes reactions to NAAC's 2019 Compliance Office Staffing Survey as well as a conversation among seasoned athletics administrators about building an inclusive approach and environment within a compliance office. This conversation is Part II in a three-part series related to the structure of athletics compliance offices.
Tuesday, September 22 NAATSO Fan Attendance in the COVID-19 Era

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 Katie Folk, Box Office Manager at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center and Landon Owen, Senior Director, Ticket Sales & Operations at Bristol Motor Speedway & Kentucky Speedway discussed insights and opportunities with fan attendance during COVID-19. Both panelists shared what they have learned from hosting large scale events over the last several months. They discussed suite capacity, entry/exiting of fans, selling group and single seat tickets and what they have learned through the process. Colin Hargis from NC State University moderated the webinar.
Wednesday, September 23 NACDA Working Together for a Better Future: A Discussion About Allyship Click here As our country continues to face social injustices, it's important that we recognize the efforts to effect change are not the sole responsibility of the oppressed or marginalized populations which are directly impacted. Allyship is a crucial piece in our ability to successfully incite positive and lasting change. This session explores what it means to be an ally and provides insight into the ways that we can take action to better serve our colleagues and student-athletes in this type of role. Speakers: Stevie Baker-Watson (DePauw); Val Ackerman (Big East); Dan Roller (Acris Project); Kevin White (Duke)
Thursday, September 24 NAADD Student-Athlete Journey Through Collegiate Racism: Transition to Being an Engaged Alumni Click here The life of a black student-athlete is a melting pot of emotions. Dealing with the burden of "making it out," mixed with unfathomable expectations to succeed at the highest level, coupled with representing your hood, your city and state and your family's name. That scratches the surface; you still have to perform. What if this is your only shot out and you are "the family's ticket?" Would I be at this university if it were not for my athletic abilities? What happens if I get hurt, will they still care about me? These are just some of the thoughts that run through the mind of a college student-athlete. Being a student-athlete while being black adds a new slew of emotions. No one in your class looks like you and racist undertones, microaggressions from professors and coaches are unlimited. At what point of the black student-athlete's college experience does he/she feel engaged? How can we as athletics administrators, development staff in particular, ensure that we are doing our part to engage and make them feel welcomed? Moderator: LaMont Love, Assistant Director of Development, University of Kentucky; Panelists: Alisha Filmore, Former SMU Student-Athlete, Former Professional Basketball Player and Assistant Director of Annual Giving, University of Alabama Birmingham; Chid Nnake, Men's Basketball Student-Athlete, Johns Hopkins University; Morocca Wiley, Women's Track and Field Student-Athlete, University of Connecticut; Wesley Woodyard, 12-year NFL Veteran, Former University of Kentucky Student-Athlete and Current Donor.
Friday, September 25 N4A Part II: Decoding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) - A Roundtable Discussion Click here A real, honest, organic, authentic and necessary roundtable discussion around the issues our country is facing related to historic and systemic racism, inequality and social justice. The panelists represent a collective of voices, experiences, and walks of life who are committed to engaging in the conversations that need to happen to promote racial justice. Panelists: Marcus Sedberry, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Success, Baylor University; Jean Boyd, Deputy Athletics Director, Arizona State University; DaWon Baker, Diversity and Inclusion Director, Life Skills & Enrichment, University of Nebraska; Ryan Westman, Director of Academic & Student-Athlete Support Services and Compliance Officer, New York University; Kristia Worthy, Director of Talent Development, University of Louisville.
Tuesday, September 15 NACDA Reduce Stress & Increase Resilience

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 Want to train your mind to reduce stress and increase focus, resilience, and confidence? Russ Rausch, Founder of Vision Pursue (VP), shares methods that impact automatic thoughts and emotions from the limbic brain. These methods include aligning expectations to reality, embracing emotions, and controlling the controllable. You'll be able to improve your mental processing immediately after the session. Rausch has a 20-year background in corporate management and his corporate clients include MassMutual, Exelon, Splunk, and FedEx. His sports clients include the Miami Heat, Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Mariners, and the University of Alabama athletics department. If you want to improve your performance and enjoy the journey more, you don't want to miss this.
NAATSO Pivoting Within Your Role Bringing Value to Your Athletics Department Click here 
(Community log-in required)		 This membership-wide discussion brought creative ideas and practices within the industry on how collegiate ticketing departments can generate value while unable to sell tickets to current seasons. The group discusses non-traditional items and initiatives they are doing to stay relevant during this pandemic. Matt Carson (Colorado State University), Hailee Codiga (Northern Arizona University) and Jake Mankin (University of Alabama) led this Zoom session.
Wednesday, September 16 NACDA Round 3: The Ups and Downs of Fan Fears Over the Last Six Months and Why Heightened Emotions Require Simple Gameday Solutions Click here
(Presentation slides) 		 In this session, Drew Berst (Dimensional Innovations) and Kevin Boully (Persuasion Strategies) provide a quick review of their three surveys and discuss how fan sentiments have ebbed and flowed from April through August. They also take a deep dive into how that information provides a foundation for actual gameday planning.
N4A FSU Internship Program Click here The goal of the Florida State Student-Athlete Academic Services Staff Internship program is to train and develop individuals for a career in the profession of student-athlete academic support. Interns participate in a rigorous training program designed to build and enhance the foundational knowledge base and skills necessary to allow the intern to step into a full time position in the profession and be equipped to function at a high level of proficiency. Speaker: Charlie Hogan, Senior Associate Director, Florida State University.
Thursday, September 17 NACDA Stepping Up Your Game: Two Ways to Jump-Start Your Athletics Planning (Sponsored Content Webinar with Derck & Edson) Click here
(Presentation slides)		 See results of two athletic planning systems – one focusing on physical enhancements and one focusing on analyzing the repercussions of bringing a new sport to your college or university. Hear from the consultants and the clients and see how you can jump-start your efforts in just four months' time. Speakers: Steve Sproles, Derck & Edson; Eric McNelley, Eastern University; Kathie Shafer, Messiah University.
Tuesday, September 8 NACDA How to Manage Low Motivation and High Anxiety Within Yourself and Your Teams (Sponsored by Paciolan)

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 The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of anxiety, stress, and fear in our world and especially in athletics. It has also wrecked our motivation as well, and it has truly been a struggle. This session provides some tools and strategies to help you and those you lead manage the uncertainty and emerge from the pandemic with renewed motivation and purpose. Speaker: Dr. Bhrett McCabe, Clinical & Sports Psychologist, Organizational Behavior Specialist.
Thursday, September 10 NAADD Racism in the Donor Space 

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 The tragic events of the last few months and the calls for social justice have spurred many athletics departments to engage in new diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for their staff and student-athletes. But what do you do when the individual isn't a student or employee? In this webinar, our panel of development professionals discuss: Experiences of minority fundraisers navigating the donor space; Allyship for your development colleagues of color; Donor accountability; and what to do when taking a stand impacts donor relations?
ICLA Help Me Help You Not recorded Priya Exantus (Licensing Coordinator, Towson University) & Kimberly Spino (Brand, Trademarks & Licensing Manager, University of Texas) led this session which saw members discuss licensing in a virtual world. Topics discussed surrounded marketing licensed merchandise creatively during these times. Members heard from licensing directors from Oklahoma State University, TCU, University of Pittsburgh, University Tees and Wayne State University.
Wednesday, September 2 NACDA Thinking Outside the Box: Planning & Preparing for Fall Sports Competition in the Spring)

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 The ongoing challenges related to COVID-19 have forced the college athletics industry into uncharted waters. With recent announcements of the cancellations of fall sports competition, conferences and departments around the country at all divisions are now focused on how they might shift fall competition seasons to the spring semester. This session provides various perspectives and insights from those that have formally announced plans for the spring, as well as those that are still working through the process. The panelists share where they've been and where they're going as our industry grapples with these unprecedented situations. Speakers: Mike Snyder, Illinois College (Moderator); Dr. Robert Helmer, Baldwin Wallace University; Dr. Charles McClelland, Southwestern Athletic Conference; David Sayler, Miami University.
Thursday, September 3 NACDA Back on Track: The Return to Training During COVID-19 (Sponsored Content Webinar with Fusion Sport) Click here Illness screening, injury risk, training logistics, technology and the rise of the 'bubble' — How are college athletics departments around the country navigating the return to training and planning for the future during COVID-19? In this webinar the panel of athletic trainers, coaches and AD staff discuss: Pivoting your programs to get back to training during COVID-19; Risk mitigation, illness screening and the role of health technology, in particular the Smartabase Athlete Management System; The logistics of pushing back fall sports; balancing new training schedules and managing injury risk; and the biggest challenges and way forward for college sport in 2020. Speakers: Tricia Sterland, MS, CSCS, VP – Enterprise Solutions, Fusion Sport (Moderator); Mike Compton, Sport Science Consultant and Strength Coach, Fusion Sport; Lauren Green, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Science, UC San Diego; Aaron Himmler, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Head Football Athletic Trainer, University of Cincinnati; Mike Joseph, Assistant Athletics Director/Head Coach for Football Strength and Conditioning, West Virginia University.

August 2020
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Thursday, August 20 NACDA Going Cashless: How College Athletics Are Making The Switch To Touch-Free Fan Experiences (Sponsored Content Webinar with Appetize Technologies)

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 Appetize customers have changed their technology and operational models to provide touch-free ordering and eliminate cash handling for both employees and fans. In this webinar, learn how college athletics facilities are using our platform to enable frictionless ordering and fulfillment to improve guest experiences. We explore the essential technologies and operational models that have emerged as colleges adapt to the COVID-19 health crisis. SPEAKER: Jason Covelli, Senior Business Development Specialist, Appetize.
Wednesday, August 26 NACDA Social Justice in College Athletics: The Impact of the Black Lives Matter Movement in a Campus Environment Click here This session describes the origins, aims, and impact of the Black Lives Matter movement. It provides information based on six years of survey research and examination of the tactics deployed by various Black Lives Matter groups. Finally, it discusses the societal responses to the recent protests sparked by the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Speakers: Allen Greene, Director of Athletics, Auburn University (Moderator); Dr. Alvin Tillery, Associate Professor, Departments of African-American Studies & Political Science, Northwestern University.
ICLA Help Me Help You Not recorded Brian Hommel (Director - Trademark Licensing at LSU) & Maggie McHugh (Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Logo Brands) led a variety of topics as it relates to returning to campus. The group discussed how licensing professionals are pivoting from traditional licensing practices.
Thursday, August 27 NACDA Rewriting the Playbook on Affordable Sports Facilities: Tension Fabric Structures (Sponsored Content Webinar with Legacy Building Solutions) Click here
(Presentation slides)		 Join Shannon Humbert, Building and Design Consultant at Legacy Building Solutions, as he discusses these key learning objectives: The materials used in fabric structure construction; Architectural features and alternative materials available for fabric buildings; Comparisons between engineered fabric buildings and engineered metal buildings; and How fabric structures are used for a variety of large-scale applications.
NAADD Minorities in Development Click here Diverse representation in college athletics has become more commonplace - you can see it in the rosters of most championship teams, or in the huddle pregame. The same cannot be said for the representation in athletics fundraising and external constituents. Join this group of Black frontline fundraisers for a conversation on diversity, equity and inclusion within college athletics. The panelists share experiences that aim to help foster more environments of inclusion and retention in the college landscape. Tips on how to be active in your recruitment of minority candidates and what being an ally looks like. A racial cataclysm is happening across the country, you can see it in on every college campus, in the actions of student-athletes and coaches, now is the time to ask our colleagues and leadership alike to actively participate in the conversation.
Tuesday, August 11 NAATSO Pivoting During COVID-19 Season Tickets to Single Game Tickets

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 NAATSO members participated in a discussion about moving from season tickets to single game tickets and other alternative strategies to implement during COVID-19. Rachel Myers from the University of Michigan and Nick Marckel from the University of North Carolina walked through their processes on campus, how they collected data and how they worked with other constituents to execute effectively.
Wednesday, August 12 N4A AU Eagles Leadership Academy Click here Whether you have an established Leadership Academy or just considering starting one, this session provides insights to help you. During this session, you will learn about the 2020 N4A Model Practices in Student-Athlete Development award-winning program, the AU Eagles Leadership Academy. Spencer Bonahoom, Senior Academic Counselor, Student-Athlete Development and Leadership, American University, reviews all aspects and components of the Academy, including its creation, implementation, execution and evaluation. He shares what has worked well (and not-so-well) from the more than threeyears of development that have gone into the AU Eagles Leadership Academy. No matter the size of your school, staff, or budget, you will leave with tips for how you can establish or improve your own programs.
Thursday, August 13 NACDA How can sports survive without fans in stands? Demo of the cutting-edge CrowdVIEW LIVE solution to monetize & engage remote fans (Sponsored Content Webinar with Bleachr) Click here
(Presentation slides)		 Bleachr's revolutionary new CrowdVIEW LIVE platform changes the game for sports organizations by engaging and monetizing remote fans during the pandemic and beyond. This innovative solution takes the outdated traditional broadcast model and turns it on its head with a multi-dimensional livestream platform. CrowdVIEW LIVE is not your standard Zoom, Facebook, or other 2-dimensional web watch party. This platform is next-level for the next generation of sports fans who can't (or won't) always attend a game, even after the pandemic. It's a solution for teams to capture those fans by generating revenue through ticket sales, VIP front row upgrades and remote food/beverage delivery. Fans can join an "official" party hosted by the team, or set up their own to watch with their friends. It's the only mobile livestream watch party solution that engages up to 1 million fans face-to-face with live content, athlete/team interactions and games synced to the live-action. Speakers: Kristin Geer, Chief Executive Officer, Bleachr; Jordan Weinand, Sr. Marketing & Sales Manager, Bleachr; Matt Ostrow, Client Solutions & Marketing Specialist, Bleachr.
Tuesday, August 4 N4A Student-Athlete Barriers to Bystander Intervention Post-Sexual Assault

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 While research suggests that student-athletes have a lower willingness to intervene as a bystander to sexual assault than non-athletes, specific barriers to student-athlete bystander intentions have not been explored. This research examines how gender role conflict (GRC) may relate to student-athlete's role as prosocial bystanders to post-sexual assault. Results from an anonymous web-based survey with 300 NCAA student-athletes highlight GRC as a potential barrier to respond to post-sexual assault as a bystander, particularly for Hispanic student-athletes and females who experience conflicts between work and leisure-family relations. Findings underscore the importance of engaging student-athletes in bystander intervention training to prevent campus sexual assault.
NACDA Navigating Current Adversities: The Student-Athlete Perspective Click here The current pandemic has brought many unprecedented challenges and hardships with it. As administrators across the country work diligently to come up with a myriad of solutions in an attempt to move forward, it is imperative that we continue to keep the student-athlete experience, health & well-being at the center of every decision. During this session, student-athletes discuss how they and their peers are navigating these challenging times and how they are learning to overcome the adversities encountered with unexpected circumstances. Speakers: Kim Record, UNCG; Brynn Carlson, Kansas State; Angel Bautista-Ponce, Colorado Mesa; Abigail Newkirk, Bluffton.
Thursday, August 6 NACDA How to Use Personalized Video to Boost Revenues and Increase Engagement (Sponsored Content Webinar with ThankView) Click here
(Presentation slides)		 This session highlights how college athletics programs are utilizing video to: Engage Major Donors: Create-one-of-a-kind messages from athletes to your biggest benefactors; Steward Gifts and Cultivate Relationships: Send personalized messages to donors of any size; Increase Fundraising Results: Up your game with video solicitations; Events: Use video to increase event attendance and share the highlights of events; Collect content from students and coaches: Build your video library even with athletes and staff at home. Speakers: JD Beebe, ThankView; Sabrina Bernier, ThankView; Mat Kanan, Oregon State.

July 2020
Date Association Title Recording Session Description
Tuesday, July 28 NACDA Helping Athletes Win at What's Next

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 We're diving head-first into the unique mental health challenges that college student-athletes face. John Guydon, CEO of MASTER Your Next Play, shares eye-opening data directly from the student-athletes themselves. It's all the things ADs should know, but were never told. In this session, walk through "MASTER Your Next Play" and the gameplan to provide lifelong support to your student-athletes. Take a glance into the future of recruiting, alumni relationships, and how it's all connected!
Thursday, July 30 NACDA Navigating Revenue Generation and Marketing in Times of Uncertainty (Presented by Dynamic Pricing Partners) Click here How do you manage fan expectations in what is likely to be a multi-season reduced capacity situation? How do you generate revenue, for 2021 athletics events, in 2020? What do you market during times of uncertainty and a decreased budget? This session provides answers to these questions while focusing on empathy and the lifetime value of a customer. Speakers: Mike Castle, Assistant Athletics Director - Ticket Sales & Operations, Georgia Tech; Craig Kelley, Chief Marketing Officer, University of Southern California; Jonathan Marks, Chief Executive Officer, Dynamic Pricing Partners; Christian Spears, Deputy Athletics Director, University of Pittsburgh.
Tuesday, July 21 NACDA ALL IN for Future Leaders: The McLendon Minority Leadership Initiatives

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 Through the support of collegiate coaches across the country, the John McLendon Minority Scholarship Foundation recently announced the launch of the McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative (MLI). This coach-driven initiative will provide minorities a jump-start to their careers through practical experiences, opportunities to build their network, and instilling the values of John McLendon: Integrity, Education, Leadership, and Mentorship. During this session, coaches and administrators discuss their vision for executing these opportunities and how they are "ALL IN" to increase minority representation in our industry and beyond. For more information, visit minorityleaders.org. Speakers: Tommy Amaker, Harvard; Ray Anderson, Arizona State; John Calipari, Kentucky; DeWayne Peevy, Kentucky.
Wednesday, July 22 NACDA To Play or Not to Play: Difficult Decisions in Challenging Times Click here With the recent spikes in COVID-19 cases across the country, collegiate athletics departments have been thrust into a potential reality that is challenging. As institutions and conferences across the country face difficult decisions in the days and weeks ahead as it relates to fall competition, we are reminded that no one is immune to the effects of a pandemic. This session's panelists share insights on the discussions that have taken place within their institutions and conferences which have led to decisions to modify, delay or completely cancel sports competition for fall 2020. Speakers: Patrick Britz, South Atlantic Conference; Jennifer Heppel, Patriot League; Chris Plonsky, Texas, NACDA Past President.
Tuesday, July 14 NACDA Developing & Executing Diversity and Inclusion Plans

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 Sports have frequently been recognized as a vehicle for bringing people together despite individual differences. As our country continues to navigate the social injustices in society, intercollegiate athletics plays an important part in the journey to educate and influence positive change through the younger generation student-athletes. While diversity and inclusion plans may have previously existed in athletics departments, putting those plans into action is more important than ever. In this session, panelists discuss a few case studies within the industry highlighting D&I plans that departments have executed as intercollegiate athletics seeks to be a catalyst for change. Speakers: Mike Aresco, American Athletic Conference; Sean Frazier, Northern Illinois; Renae Myles Payne, Miami.
  NADIIIAA All Things COVID ... How are you getting back to play in the fall? Not recorded These breakout sessions covered various topics regarding COVID-19 impact on campus.
Wednesday, July 15 N4A Decoding DEIRoundtable on Systemic Racism, Inequality, and Social Justice Click here N4A hosted a real, honest, organic, authentic and necessary roundtable discussion around the issues our country is facing related to historic and systemic racism, inequality and social justice. The panelists represent a collection of voices, experiences, and walks of life who are committed to engaging in the conversations that need to happen to promote racial justice. Attendees were asked to submit anonymous questions beforehand that are discussed during the webinar.
Thursday, July 16 NACMA Rising to the Challenge: A Discussion of Navigating the Business from Black Administrators Click here This session welcomes top leaders in college athletics who discussed navigating the business as a Black professional. They dive into their own experience, talk about their roles during this current time in the United States and provide actionable items for everyone to consider. The conversation features Angel Brown, director of marketing and corporate relations at Norfolk State University; Craig Kelley, chief marketing officer at University of Southern California; Temeka Samuels, deputy athletics director at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; Lauren Taylor, director of marketing and championships at Southeastern Conference; Ayo Taylor- Dixon, senior associate athletics director of external operations at Georgia Tech; Jamaal Walton, associate athletics director of external operations at College of Charleston and Alfred White, senior director of marketing and strategic partnerships at College Football Playoff. The event is moderated by Markeisha Everett, assistant athletics director of marketing at University of Pittsburgh and Tyler Jones, deputy athletics director of external operations at Cleveland State University.
  NACDA Building Future Resiliency in the Profile of Athletics Facility Revenues Click here
(Presentation slides)		 Join Enoch Lawrence, Capital Markets Lead, Sports & Entertainment Advisory Group at Cushman & Wakefield for a dynamic virtual presentation and fireside chat with Cory Perlstein, Co-Head of North American Real Estate at Sculptor Capital Management. This session covers new innovations in finance that support the mission of athletics programs across all categories of institution and market size and how to access and make use of these tools.
Tuesday, July 7 NACDA Understanding Student-Athlete Waivers, Acknowledgements and Pledges for a Return to Play Click here As athletics departments across the country navigate a return to campus and competition, the health and safety of the student-athletes is paramount in the planning process. This webinar explores the practices and procedures of a few departments as it relates to their commitment to the student-athletes and upholding established health standards for the safety of everyone involved. Speakers: Rick Hart, SMU; Diana Sabau, Ohio State; Bren Stevens, University of Charleston.
Thursday, July 9  NACDA Seating Solutions as an ASSET: How to Drive Revenue & Enhance the Fan Experience in Your Venues (Sponsored Content Webinar with 4Topps Premium Seating) Click here
(Presentation slides)		 The fan experience and revenue creation have never been more important for venues around the country. Deron Nardo, President, and Dan Barrett, Chief Revenue Officer, at 4Topps Premium Seating share industry insights, provide real world examples of successful concepts and open your mind to seating solutions that will create new donor, ticket and sponsor revenue. This webinar showcases how college and professional organizations across all sports are reimagining and modernizing the seating experience to attract and retain fans.
NADIIIAA Developing a Strategic Roadmap to Handle Tough Conversations Around Race and Privilege Click here You should be having tough conversations on race and privilege - How can you do them well? Panelists Charles Harris, executive VP from Averett University (Virginia) and Darryl Sims, assistant chancellor and director of athletics from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, discuss building a strategic toolkit to help initiate discussions around race and privilege with various constituencies such as student-athletes and staff.

June 2020
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Monday, June 22 N4A Virtual Convention: Kickoff; Vice President Candidates Q&A; Opening Keynote Speaker - Amy Sandler, Chief Marketing Officer and Coach, Radical Candor

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 This session was facilitated by N4A President, Denise Poole, who provided a State of the Association address and a year in review of the Association's accomplishments. It also included: Financial overview, Research and Model Practices Award presentations, and the 2nd VP Q&A session. Amy Sandler, Radical Candor, was the keynote speaker and closed the session.
  NAAC Virtual Convention: Name, Image & Likeness (NIL): Adapting to a New Normal (Sponsored by Bond, Schoeneck & King) Click here This session focuses on recent developments surrounding the use of name, image and likeness (NIL) for current student-athletes.
Tuesday, June 23 NACDA First 100 Days and Lessons Learned on the Job (Presented by Dynamic Pricing Partners)

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 You got the job, now what? Nothing can truly prepare you for everything you will encounter in those first 100 days in the AD chair. Session panelists discuss fundamental "pearls of wisdom" on what to expect during those first few months, and suggestions for how to navigate, plan, and organize to set yourself and your department on a path for success. Speakers: Whit Babcock, Virginia Tech; Brent Jones, Troy; Kim Pate, Lenoir-Rhyne.
  N4A Virtual Convention: Opening Announcements & General Session I - Living Through an NCAA Academic Misconduct Case

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 Want to know more about academic misconduct and the NCAA? Join experienced practitioners from the University of Missouri and Mississippi State University for a discussion about the challenges and opportunities they faced as a result of their academic misconduct cases. Prevention of future academic integrity violations through collaborative education and monitoring efforts will be discussed in this session for both academic and compliance professionals, as well as faculty athletics representatives. Finally, both institutions provide lessons learned from their academic misconduct cases. Speakers: Bracky Brett, Mississippi State; Pamela Bruzina, Missouri; Tami Chievous, Missouri; Mitzi Clayton, Missouri; Kathy Sulentic, NCAA.
  NAAC Virtual Convention: Social Media Best Practices Click here Learn how to leverage social media to your advantage, educate and monitor activities. Moderator: Matthew Finley, Anderson. Panelists: Sean McAndrews, West Virginia State; Christina Chow, UNC Pembroke; Jessica Harbison Weaver, PacWest Conference.
  N4A Virtual Convention Concurrent Workshop I: Diversity Track - White Allyship: Helping or Hurting Click here White allyship and the development of co-conspirators within athletics departments are a crucial component of developing the supportive and necessary relationships to prioritize the often-overlooked mental wellness of Black student-athletes. The development of such allies and co-conspirators in White athletes, coaches, and administrators starts through an intentional commitment to supporting the wellness of the Black student-athlete. This involves the understanding and development of brave spaces, necessary shared language to be used in the formation of White ally development, understanding of systematic oppression and systems of racism which have existed and currently exist in sport and the unique mental health needs of the Black student-athlete. It is critical that actions and behaviors that are counterproductive to the pathway of allyship are confronted to allow for the development of a positive experience for Black student-athletes at historically White institutions. Speakers: Jen Fry, Jenfrytalks; Ryan Westman, New York University.
  N4A Virtual Convention Concurrent Workshop I: Student-Athlete Development Track - Succeeding at Both: A Guide for Professionals in Hybrid Roles (Sponsored by NextPlay) Not recorded Are you currently wearing multiple hats at your institution? These are veteran leaders who were and currently are in your position of balancing academic services and student-athlete development at the same time. This session covers everything from strategic planning to case studies to program formation. The facilitators will give you tips and strategies to thrive in your role and bring back tools and game-plans to maximize your time, effort and impact. Speakers: Lacee Carmon-Johnson, Purdue; Lamarr Pottinger, NCAA; Kristin Rusboldt, UNC Greensboro; Mark Trumbo, Syracuse.
  N4A Virtual Convention Concurrent Workshop I: Director Track - The Art of Managing Up, Down & Across: Lessons Learned and Advice Click here Managing up, down and across requires different skill sets and takes time to learn. This session discusses practical strategies to use in the industry, lessons learned and advice for current and future managers. Speakers: Kacy King, Florida State; Kathleen O'Brien, Drexel; Brady Rourke, Maryland.
ARMLA From Concussion Safety to COVID-19: Campus Legal Considerations and Best Practices to Optimize Student-Athlete Health Click here This session is intended for attorneys and risk management professionals working in or alongside intercollegiate athletics. Panelists address COVID-19 legal considerations and share ideas to help with implementing practical health and well-being strategies. They also provide useful legal information about the evolving concussion safety space, including best practices for campuses, ongoing litigation and compliance with the Arrington settlement agreement.
  N4A Virtual Convention Concurrent Workshop II: Student-Athlete Welfare/Mental Health Track - Manifestation of Trauma, Loss and Grief in Student-Athlete Life Click here Student-Athletes face a variety of issues that include balancing their professional responsibilities in academia and sport and their personal lives during the crucial development of emerging adulthood. Navigating in a new academic environment, away from home, with new classmates, coaches, and professors, they find themselves many times overwhelmed. Facing daily negotiations between gain and loss presents exhausting and many student-athletes will experience additional injuries and traumas that will even further exacerbate their daily struggle for balance and well-being. They may find themselves finding support in their advising sessions, which many times are not built for in-depth loss-gain and grief discussions. This presentation is designed to assist student-athlete advisors to become aware and knowledgeable about their student-athlete advisees' presentations and issues so they can effectively identify symptoms of loss and grief and differentiate between trauma-related vs. daily hassle related loss and grief. Speakers: Marcela Kepic, Arizona; Jared Schultz, Arizona.
  N4A Virtual Convention Concurrent Workshop II: Learning Specialist Track - Supporting Student-Athletes in a Time Without Face-to-Face Instruction (Sponsored by Retain Technologies)

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 Although the transition to virtual learning was swift and abrupt, student-athlete academic professionals continue to approach online learning with enthusiasm and the determination to help student-athletes succeed. Despite not being in-person, there are still many ways that to support students. As we rely on our previous face-to-face expertise to implement productive learning and enhancement, we have encountered numerous areas where we have had to shift our strategies and resources. Our virtual learning model does not seem to be ending soon, so it is important that we continue to share ideas, processes, resources, and strategies in order to support our continuing student-athletes, while also finding ways to welcome new incoming student-athletes, in an online format. Join members of LCEC as they discuss ways to work through challenges, while still enhancing student learning. The presentation covers tutoring, implementing assessments for continuing and incoming students, communication strategies for advisors and learning specialists, navigating technology concerns, building buy-in from students, setting boundaries and implementing skill building with at-risk students. Speakers: Savana Alexander, Kennesaw State; Talareah Campbell, UMBC; Tyler Parminter, Ohio State; Alison Harlan-Smith, South Carolina; Nikki Golston, Toledo. 
  N4A Virtual Convention Concurrent Workshop II: Small Programs Track - One Band; One Sound- Building Alliance between Academic Support and Compliance Teams Click here A breakdown on how academic and compliance teams need to be a cohesive unit in smaller, limited resource athletic departments. Three individuals who all worked at limited resource Historically Black Institutions describe how this relationship helped them work through high stakes NCAA infraction cases. Speakers: Paul Cox, William and Mary; Kendra Greene, North Carolina Central; Kwadjo Steele, North Carolina Central. 
Wednesday, June 24 N4A Virtual Convention: Opening Announcements & General Session II - The Pivot: Growth and Versatility as a Female Leader Click here Moderator: Patti Phillips, Women Leaders in College Sports. Speakers: Katie Gwinn Hewitt, Temple; Felicia Martin, NCAA; Chris Plonsky, Texas; Liz Reyes, Cleveland Browns.
  CABMA NCAA Agreed Upon Procedures Tips & Tricks (Presented by James Moore & Co.) Click here Facilitated by Katie Davis (James Moore) and Garrett Chapman (UNH). The NCAA has issued its 2020 Agreed-Upon Procedures guide, and it remains relatively intact compared to the 2019 version. However, more changes have been noticed this year compared to the past few years. While some changes are clarifications and other minor modifications, there are some new items you should know about.
  NAAC Virtual Convention: Compliance Conversation (Sponsored by The Compliance Group) Click here Conference commissioners discuss leadership in times of crisis, localized decision-making, return to play, and other timely national topics. Moderator: Kristine Fowler, United States Military Academy. Speakers: Greg Sankey, Southeastern Conference; Dr. Jon Steinbrecher, Mid-American Conference; Jacqie McWilliams, Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. 
  N4A Virtual Convention Concurrent Workshop III: Professional Development Track - Dynamic Development: A Commitment to Individual and Team Development through Connectivity, Intentionality, and Accountability (Sponsored by Gameplan) Click here What does professional development look like for your staff outside the confines of regional conferences and national conventions? This session takes a deep dive into intentional professional development opportunities that can be utilized around your office on a daily basis. Emily DeRatt, Baylor; Chris Johnson, Baylor; Aaron Tebo, Baylor University.
  N4A Virtual Convention Concurrent Workshop III: Diversity Track - Fostering Inclusive Leadership Click here In this session facilitators from the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) introduce participants to the concept of inclusive leadership, its importance and discuss how this skill can be both modelled and fostered. Engage in discussions and exercises to develop those skills and perspectives. Receive a toolkit which guides you on an approach to having challenging but inclusive conversations. More than ever there is a need for leaders to be able to approach athlete education and development in a way that fosters inclusivity and equity. Speakers: Andrew Mac Intosh, RISE; Kim Miller, RISE.
  N4A Virtual Convention Concurrent Workshop III: New Practitioner Track - Delayed, but Not Denied: Discerning Your Professional Season Click here This session is geared towards young professionals, specifically those who have aspirations to advance in the profession, do not know whether or not they should, or those who have tried to advance but have been denied. Learn strategies from three professionals in different phases of their careers to handle being stuck in a "layover season." Attendees can expect to learn practical ways to stay ready for their next season of opportunity and tools to navigate a stagnant season. Speakers: Zaneta Ivy, Memphis; Danielle Pulliam, Indiana; Jessica Thomas, Memphis.
  N4A Virtual Convention Concurrent Workshop IV: Student-Athlete Welfare/Mental Health Track - A New Era of One Love: Relationship Health Education Revamped Click here Interested in simple tools to improve relationship health among your athletes? Join One Love and administrators seasoned in student-athlete development to learn about One Love's updated, FREE educational programming and the impact it can have on your campus culture. As social media use and the ease of virtual connection increases from generation to generation, so do anxiety, depression, and loneliness. This has all only exacerbated due to COVID-19. One Love is on a mission to change this by creating both virtual and in-person education about healthy and unhealthy behaviors and empowering young people with the skills to build healthy relationships. Speakers: Nicole Alderson, Florida Atlantic; Emily Lloyd, One Love Foundation. 
  N4A Virtual Convention Concurrent Workshop IV: Tutorial Track - Collaborative Student Worker Programming: It's Not Just a Paycheck Click here Commitment to an Athletes Total Success (C.A.T.S.) Academics' tutorial program focuses on holistic student development; serving 500+ student-athletes, and employing approximately 70 student workers. Through collaborative efforts and professional development focused programming, student workers find success as they develop desirable workforce skills, growth mindset and a strong sense of belonging on campus. Speakers: Michelle Galambos, Arizona; Amelia Valdivia, Arizona.
  N4A Virtual Convention Concurrent Workshop IV: Director Track - The Art of Being a Sport Administrator (Sponsored by Quicken Loans) Click here The premise of this session is to provide real-time examples of what a sport administrator role entails. The depth and breadth of experiences range from first year administrators to 10-15+ years of experience leading in this space. There is a cornucopia of sports represented and all panelists bring unique perspectives and provide a space for healthy dialogue. These industry leaders discuss the following: effective practices, discussing the pay-policy mix, resource sharing with advisors, learning specialists, tutorial coordinators, and student-athlete development practitioners. This will equip these stakeholders with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support their campus sport administrators, and provide a clear path on how young professionals can align themselves to be considered for this prestigious role within intercollegiate athletics. Speakers: Jean Boyd, Arizona State (N4A Past President); Elliott Daniels, Michigan State;  Kim Durand, Washington; Kendra Greene, North Carolina; Ursula Gurney, Kansas City; Ashton Henderson, Florida State; Kimya Massey, Oregon State. 
  NACDA The Intersection of Race, Student-Athletes and College Athletics in America Click here We are living in the middle of a social justice movement and sports are our conduit for change. Student-athlete voices are being heard today more than ever before, but athletics administrators need to ensure that these words lead to action and move us forward. Listen and learn from these panelists in what proved to be one of the most insightful, engaging and important discussions surrounding race and college athletics today. Speakers: Maria Taylor, ESPN; Allen Greene, Auburn; China Jude, Wyoming; Warde Manuel, Michigan.
Thursday, June 25 NAADD Women Leaders in Development: Advancing and #KickingGlass! Click here Hear from four tremendous female leaders in the industry as they discuss how to continue to advance women in college athletics. Career advice, how to unleash the power you have as a female development professional, advancement opportunities and how to #kickglass in this ever changing environment we are currently navigating will be discussed. Speakers: Patti Phillips, Women Leaders in College Sports; Sarah Baumgartner, Rutgers; Shannon Kelly, Washington; Marcy Lanoue, San Diego.
  NAAC Virtual Convention: Hot Topics in Division II

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 A discussion of the topics that are impacting your office the most. Learn ways to work, deal, and address the challenges you're facing on a daily basis. Moderator: Adam Bracken, Ashland. Speakers: Halle Thompson, Converse; Jeremy Rogers, Central Oklahoma; Matt Anthony, Pace.
  NACDA How to Reach More Fans with Texting (Sponsored Content Webinar with Zipwhip) Click here
(Presentation slides)		 This session with Zipwhip is all about collegiate sports and how they are leveraging texting in today's environment and planning for the future. You'll learn: Why texting is important; How your institution can use texting; Key considerations when selecting a vendor for business texting, and more! 
Friday, June 26 NAAC Virtual Convention: Perspectives from the AD Chair (Sponsored by Nelson Mullins) Click here Join us for a discussion between athletics directors on leadership in crisis, localized decision-making, return to play and other timely national topics. Moderator: Jason Leonard, Oklahoma. Speakers: Greg Christopher, Xavier; Sherryta Freeman, Lafayette; Shane Lyons, West Virginia.
Tuesday, June 30 NACDA Optimizing Culture Through Your Leadership Team (Presented by Dynamic Pricing Partners) Click here The popular saying by Peter Drucker that 'culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch and dinner' has never been more profound as we face challenging times in college athletics. Learn how industry leaders create, develop and organically grow culture within their respective athletics department as they share hands-on perspective and best practices. Speakers: Ross Bjork, Texas A&M; Dennis Francois, Central Washington; Sherryta Freeman, Lafayette.
Monday, June 15 NAAC Virtual Convention: Opening Session Keynote & Awards - Mental Health & Well-Being for Administrators

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 Have you been intentional in seeking balance between work and life? Have current events thrown a wrench in your routine and priorities, or changed stress levels? This session discusses tips and tricks of the trade to ensure that your mental health and work life balance is at an optimal level.
Tuesday, June 16 CABMA Answering Your Analytics Questions

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 Presenters answer questions focused on analytics trends and best practices in college athletics. This presentation is led by Sarah Vinski (University of Pittsburgh); Wade Longmire (SSB); Dan Axman (SAS); and Jim Hanauer (Hanauer Strategies)
  NACDA How to Engage in the Search Process (Presented by Dynamic Pricing Partners)

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 As many in the industry know, working in athletics is not a job but rather a lifestyle, and pursuing a leadership role takes deliberate planning and strategic thinking that will allow for a successful transition and career. This discussion opens dialogue around how to leverage current opportunities for future professional growth and best prepare for a rigorous interview process. Speakers: Pat Chun, Washington State; Phil Esten, University of St. Thomas; Marie Tuite, San Jose State.
  NAAC Virtual Convention: Working Smarter, Not Harder Click here Have you ever felt the need for more support? More staffing? More funding? Greater credibility? Learn the best ways to navigate those political and financial obstacles.
Wednesday, June 17 NACDA Return to Sports: A Discussion About the Health and Safety of Athletes and Fans (Sponsored Content Webinar with Perkins and Will) Click here
(Presentation slides)		 Universities and colleges are working towards a phased approach to returning to training and competition during the response to the COVID-19 virus. Perkins and Will is partnering with clients to develop a road map for a safe return that requires a multifaceted approach. Speakers: Mira Theisen, Perkins and Will; Jenna Cruff, Perkins and Will; Matt Whisenant, Wyoming; Anthony Grant, MIT; Stu Halsall, Denver.
  NAAC Virtual Convention: Coping with COVID-19 - Current and Future Issues (Sponsored by Red Card Athletics) Click here Our worlds have all been rocked by COVID-19 and the effects will continue to be felt beyond this summer. This timely discussion focuses on navigating national and localized issues related to the pandemic.
Thursday, June 18 D2 ADA, NAIA ADA, NATYCAA, NADIIIAA Mental Health Best Practices for Your Department Click here Join Nova Southeastern University Director of Athletics, Michael Mominey and Community College of Rhode Island Director of Athletics, Kevin Salisbury as they discuss the statistics regarding mental health with college students and what you can use to educate your staff and coaches in recognizing and assisting those who may be challenged by mental health concerns on your campus.
  NACDA Round 2: Understanding Fan Fears - How have they evolved over the last two months?

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 Drew Berst and Dr. Kevin Boully are back with their second round of fan sentiment survey results. They explain how fan fears have shifted from April to June, and how that could potentially impact your live event planning.
  NAAC Virtual Convention: Educating & Engaging Student-Athletes - Tips & Tricks Click here A tenant of a positive compliance culture is regular education. To be effective, education needs to be tailored to the audience, and student-athletes are no different. Learn how to be effective with your educational efforts, including the who, what, why, when, and how's.
Friday, June 19 NAAC Virtual Convention: Compliance Staffing Survey - Strategies and Outcomes to Advance Your Operations (Sponsored by Risk-X) Click here In line with NAAC's Guiding Principles to "identify and foster discussion about relevant industry issues and trends" and "provide strategic counsel to campus, conference and national athletics leaders," this session offers an opportunity to review trends in management, team dynamics and operations as they relate to compliance and intercollegiate athletics.
Monday, June 8 ICLA Virtual Convention

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 ICLA's Convention brought the membership the most requested session, the Athletics Director panel featuring George Washington's Tanya Vogel and TCU's Jeremiah Donati. Alixe Holcomb from University of Arizona and Michael DeMarco from Colosseum led a discussion on how universities and licensees can collaborate to execute unique partnerships. Finally, attendees had the opportunity to participate in small group discussions on various topics via breakout rooms.
Tuesday, June 9  NACDA Exploring Leadership Traits at the Highest Level (Presented by Master Your Next Play)

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 In this fireside chat-style session, Ryan Holiday and Chris Del Conte examined traits of successful leaders both inside and outside of athletics, and how administrators can apply these tactics to enhance their own strategies in guiding their programs.
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(Community log-in required)		 #NAATSOVirtualVegas kicked off with a keynote panel presented by Paciolan and featured Paciolan President & CEO Kim Damron, Google's Mike Lorenc, University of Arkansas's Rick Thorpe and UC Irvine's Phil Wang. This group discussed ticketing strategies in the COVID-19 landscape. Attendees then utilized breakout rooms to engage in guided small group discussions. The Professional Sports Panel featured industry experts from the Houston Dynamo/Dash, Atlanta Falcons and Texas Rangers. Convention concluded with a virtual networking hour.
  NADIIIAA Having Difficult Conversations - Strategies and Tactics for Today's Work Click here Panelists Deb Steward, from Hobart and William Smith Colleges and Stuart Robinson, from SUNY New Paltz, discussed the work that goes into effectively having difficult conversations. They addressed performance, direct reports, button pushers, student-athletes and parents, while sharing thoughts on timely issues like telecommuting and social justice and providing tactics and strategies to help you effectively work through those conversations. The session was moderated by Jerry Fisk from Fredonia State.
Wednesday, June 10 NACMA Virtual Convention Click here
(Community log-in required)		 Day 1 of #NACMAVirtualVegas kicked off with Paciolan and Google discussing consumer trends in today's digital landscape. Following this presentation, The University of Texas and University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) discussed how they create the best gameday experience on their campuses. Experts from Facebook, Skull Sparks and NACMA Sponsor Old Hat Creative provided thoughts on branding and how to increase your athletics vision. Panels were rounded out with a session on how to get noticed and portray your personal brand with the University of Nebraska, Penn State University and the SEC. Throughout the day, attendees were dispersed into breakout rooms to have small group discussions. Attendees concluded with a networking event sponsored by ShoFlo.
  NATYCAA Business Session Not recorded Executive reports from each of the three two-year college executive directors. Financial update on the Association's current and future financial outlook. Recognized award winners and covered Committee reports for each of the NATYCAA working committees.
Thursday, June 11 CABMA Mobile and Contactless Ticketing – A Growing Trend for Today's Environment Click here (Password: CABMA20!) This session hosted by Paciolan focused on mobile alternatives in regards to ticketing and parking for athletics departments. Liz Kelley (Paciolan) and Wesley Owen (Ole Miss) led the discussion.
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(Community log-in required)		 Coming back to NACMA for the second-straight year, Kevin Carroll, best selling author of The Red Rubber Ball, energized attendees and encouraged the membership to use their voice to make an impact. Dynamic Pricing Partners sponsored the second session featuring Oregon State University and Texas A&M University, as they spoke about the changing nature of the "season ticket." Nike and the University of Washington discussed marketing and branding across all generations. Communication in a changing landscape, led by Marquette University, Mississippi State University and UNC Charlotte discussed how to handle communication top down with your staff as well as timing messages to your fans when dealing with specific events. Once again, the ShoFlo sponsored "Lobby Bar" concluded the Convention and attendees were able to network, connect and engage with smaller groups.
  NAADD Making the Ask in Uncertain Times Click here "Making the Ask in Uncertain Times" is at the forefront of so many conversations in development right now. Hear from four leaders about how their teams are handling this task during COVID-19 and how they are working with their respective staff members and university development colleagues to find a delicate balance. This panel discussion is moderated by Ryan White, senior associate athletics director - development (University of Kansas) and NAADD Executive Committee member. The presenters include Adrian Dowell Jr., AVP/ associate athletics director (Creighton University), Grant Kelly, senior associate athletics director/development (Johns Hopkins University), Jennifer Montgomery, executive director of development for athletics (George Washington University), and Tom Theodorakis, associate athletics director (University of Arizona).
  D2 ADA, NAIA ADA, NATYCAA, NADIIIAA Managing Athletics Programs in a Time of Profound Change Not recorded Janet Judge discussed the following items: Title IX Athletic Equity, Sport Specific Implications of New Sexual Misconduct Regulations, Speech, Team Rules, and Culture.
Monday, June 1 NACMA Young Professionals Workshop

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 This workshop provided the platform for NACMA Young Professionals to network with each other and with veteran administrators. The two panels, "Building Your Best Gameday" and "Leveraging Social Tools to Drive Attendance and Revenue" were led by industry experts in the field. There were several opportunities for interactive activities and small group discussions throughout the workshop.
Tuesday, June 2  MOAA Virtual Symposium - Day 1

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 Four hours of programming kicked off with former UCF AD Keith Tribble discussing his journey; Moving on to MOAA Past Presidents discussing how MOAA started and where the Association is at the present time; Three administrators discussed switching from coaching to administration; and the day finished with discussing mental health and the resources available, in a session titled "What's in your First Aid Kit?"
  NACDA Leading Student-Athlete Support Services Through a Global Public Health Crisis

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 This session provides insight into how industry leaders within student-athlete support services are navigating campus disruption and mitigating risk during the new (remote/socially distant) normal. Speakers: Kim Durand, Washington; Magdi El Shahawy, Georgia; Ursula Gurney, UMKC; Jackie Nicholson, Albany State; Joe Luckey, Cincinnati; Denise Poole, Penn State.
Wednesday, June 3  MOAA Virtual Symposium - Day 2 Click here
(Recap video)		 Another four hours of programming kicked off with Texas' Dr. Leonard Moore, moving to an open discussion about not being afraid to get out of your comfort zone, employment evaluations, and finished with media training 101 with the NCAA's Bob Williams.
   CABMA Business Meeting & 3rd VP Speeches Click here CABMA President Sharon Brummell (Georgetown) provided an update on the Association's financials and provided an overview of the upcoming 2020 CABMA Summer Virtual Programming workshops. Click here to view the presentation slides. In addition, the incoming 3rd VP candidates provided candidacy speeches. The four candidates were: Kevin Campbell, Georgetown; Bryan Dean, Texas State; Tiffany Howard, Temple; and Martha Perez-Schmitz, Providence.
Thursday, June 4 MOAA Virtual Symposium - Day 3 Click here (Recap video) Another four hours of programming kicked off with former Learfield IMG College President and CEO Greg Brown, moving to a discussion about employment transitions, financial health and closing out the Symposium with three legendary ADs - UCLA's Dan Guerrero, UMass Boston's Charlie Titus and NC State's Debbie Yow.

May 2020
Date Association Title Recording Session Description
Tuesday, May 26 NACDA Maintaining Healthy Habits & Well-Being in the Time of Social Distancing (Presented by Master Your Next Play)

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 In your position, you are responsible for the well-being of many others. Who is looking after you? This session discusses how NOT to ignore ourselves and what individuals can do to keep their body, mind, spirit, and emotions at their best. Speaker: Dr. Steven Feinleib, MD, Cleveland Clinic
  CEFMA Leading Through Crisis

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 Insight into the response and management of the October 1, 2017 tragedy at Mandalay Bay. Speakers: Desiree Reed-Francois, UNLV; Lt. Kendall Bell, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. PLEASE NOTE: This recording contains actual photos and audio/video clips from the event that may be disturbing.
Wednesday, May 27 NATYCAA NCAA Update for Two-Year Colleges

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 Greg Dana, Associate Director of Academic and Membership Affairs with the NCAA and a few additional NCAA Staff members held a meeting to talk through the transfer and recruiting processes in place during COVID-19 as it relates to the two-year college student-athletes.
   NACMA Awards Ceremony Click here Ryan Ivey, NACMA President and Director of Athletics at Stephen F. Austin State University, hosted the 2020 NACMA Awards Ceremony. The 2020 Marketing Team of the Year, presented by SuperFan is the University of Maryland. The University of Texas and University of Washington were revealed as finalists. Visit the NACMA Online Community (login required) to view the submissions. The 2019-20 NACMA "Best Of" awards winners were also revealed and can be viewed here.
   CEFMA Pivoting: Adjusting How Facilities Are Managed Click here
(Community log-in required)		 We are all facing new hurdles in terms of managing our facilities during a pandemic. This panel of facility experts discuss how longstanding principles have helped guide the way in adapting to the new challenges of today's world and how they're preparing to re-open. Speakers: Gavin Gough, Utah; Jason Mlodzianowski, Carnegie Mellon; Bob Weiseman, Duke.
Thursday, May 28  D2 ADA Best Practices and Idea Sharing During COVID-19 (Sponsored by Borden Perlman) Click here A discussion focusing on what the panelists are doing best to navigate these unchartered times. Moderator: Kirby Garry, director of athletics (Cal State Monterey Bay). Panelists: Molly Hoffman, SWA, Associate AD, Certified AT (Lake Erie College), Matt Kilcullen, director of athletics (Mercy College), Paul Lueken, director of athletics (Slippery Rock) and Kelly Myers, vice president (Borden Perlman).
   NADIIIAA Division III NIL Updates Click here Dan Dutcher and Jeff Myers reviewed the proposed name, image and likeness (NIL) legislative concepts. The Division III Councils will review these concepts during their summer meetings and ultimately, the membership will vote on an NIL legislative package at the 2021 NCAA Convention.
   CEFMA Leading Through the Storm: Ways to Get Better and Move Forward During Times of Adversity Click here (Community log-in required) Speaker: Kevin DeShazo, Culture Wins
   NAADD Managing Up Click here Managing up is a delicate art even during the best of times. Hear from three leaders about how their teams are helping them lead through COVID-19 and how they are managing up to their own leadership on their campuses. Moderator: Jeremy Wang, associate vice president of development (Temple University) and NAADD Executive Committee member. Panelists: Whit Babcock, director of athletics (Virginia Tech), Monica Lebron, deputy athletics director (Tulane University), and Tanya Vogel, director of athletics (George Washington University).
Thursday, May 14 NAADD Fundraisers Planning and Managing For the Fall Sports Seasons During This Uncertain Time

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 This session discusses partial stadium openings, communication plans, refund plans, and other issues pertinent to these uncertain times. Speakers include Dan Cloran, executive associate athletics director, development (The Ohio State University) as the moderator, and presenters Matt Borman, deputy athletics director - development (University of Georgia), Amy Folan, executive senior associate athletics director (University of Texas), Ryan Peck, executive senior associate athletics director for external operations (University of North Texas), and Markus Jennings, associate athletics director for external affairs (Sacramento State).
NACDA Understanding Fan Fears: Is this a revolution or an adjustment? Click here
(Presentation slides)		 In this session, Drew Berst (Dimensional Innovations) and Dr. Kevin Boully (Persuasion Strategies) examine why independent, surveying experts are vital for determining the next steps for live events. By conducting multiple surveys over time, we can understand what fans are truly concerned about. With that baseline of information, we can be smart and thoughtful about the adjustments we make to live events and minimize the negative impact on the competitive advantages live events offer
Monday, May 18 MOAA 20th Anniversary Celebration Click here Kicked off the Association's 20th Anniversary with a celebration and unveiling of the new logo.
Tuesday, May 19 NACDA Featured Speaker: Ryan Holiday

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 At the core of Holiday's teachings is Stoicism, a philosophy he has brought back from ancient Rome and into the workplace, entrepreneurship, politics, and sports. He discusses how leaders can use these principles to guide them through the coronavirus pandemic.To learn more about Stoicism and Holiday's leadership influence in the sports world and across disciplines, read his blog entry, When the System Breaks Down, Leaders Stand Up, and this recent ESPN article, The ancient credo that fueled the Patriot Way, inspired Nick Saban and helped Ryan Shazier heal. 
   NADIIIAA Pursuit of Inclusive Excellence Click here Presenters that led the discussion included: Donnie Brooks, director of athletics, Macalester; Dia Fortenberry, student-athlete, Millsaps; Phil Racicot, director of athletics, Keene State; Holly Roepke, assistant AD for diversity, inclusion and student success, Grinnell.
   CEFMA Keynote Session Click here
(Community log-in required)		 General leadership and career path topics. Speakers: Kristi Dosh, SportsBizMiss; Pat Chun, Washington State; Jen Cohen, Washington.
   CEFMA Is It Worth The Risk? Planning for Post COVID-19 Click here (Community log-in required) This session identifies strategies and solutions in design, legal risk and procurement for your events, facilities and contract vendors as we work to reopen vendors from COVID-19. This panel is made of up experts in solution based design, risk management, and business continuity to allow you to adapt your policies to ensure the industry is prepared post COVID-19. Speakers: Michael Beirne, Oklahoma; Reps from 49 Degrees; Reps from Northern Safety & Industrial; John Petrone, Petrone Risk.
Wednesday, May 20  CEFMA Managing the Future: Preparing Internal & External Event Staff for a New Game Day Click here (Community log-in required) The upcoming year has a lot of unknowns - How can we best prepare our staff for what the future will look like? This session looks at training for internal event staff as well as ensuring that external staff follows the required policies and procedures. Speakers: Ericka Hoon, Ohio State; Megan Welsch, Washington.
Thursday, May 21   CEFMA Roadmap to the Future: Facility Master Plan Click here (Community log-in required) A discussion with three industry leaders who recently completed facility and athletics-wide master plans for their respective institutions. Topics covered include: stakeholder involvement, each of their unique master planning processes, and how to ensure the master plans stay relevant. Speakers: Nick Nagel, North Texas; Cass Ferguson, UNC Charlotte; Patrick Hatcher, Georgia State; Marc Clear, SLAM Collaborative.
 NACDA Breaking New Ground: Hiring Process in the Digital Age  Click here The coronavirus pandemic has altered the way collegiate athletics departments operate, and that includes the hiring process. Two recent Division I searches were completed digitally, entirely via Zoom, starting with the first round of interviews and even replacing finalist meetings on-site. In this session, Jeff Schemmel (College Sports Solutions), Dan Walters (Buffkin / Baker), Jane Conoley (California State University, Long Beach) and John Hartwell (Utah State University) discuss the successful digital searches they were involved in and how this process can be adapted to other institutions in the future.
Thursday, May 7 NACDA Division I NIL Discussion Click here
(Presentation slides)		 This session is designed to provide an overview of the concepts being developed by Division I Name, Image and Likeness Legislative Solutions Group The panelists include: Kevin Lennon (Vice President of Division I, NCAA); Jenn Fraser (Managing Director of Division I, NCAA); Jill Bodensteiner (Director of Athletics, Saint Joseph's University); M. Grace Calhoun (T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W'69 Director of Athletics and Recreation, University of Pennsylvania).

April 2020
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Wednesday, April 29 NACDA COVID-19 & College Athletics: Cost Containment and Legal Landmines Click here
(Presentation slides)		 As college athletics departments confront the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting budgetary crisis, it is crucial to ensure equity across your department's budget cuts. In this session, Dan Cohen of Nelson Mullins and NACDA Hall of Famer Cheryl Levick discuss important topics such as: Possible sport eliminations and staff reductions – avoiding crucial legal risks; Cost containment measures such as decreasing travel expenses and support services – beware of Title IX equitable treatment issues; Implementing spring sport scholarship changes – no fundraising cure, but creative solutions may help you legally.
Wednesday, April 22 NACDA Putting Fans First: The New Imperative Coming Out of the Coronavirus Crisis Click here
(Presentation slides)		 The reality is that fans pay for everything in college athletics and will continue to do so, if not even more, after the coronavirus crisis ends. Rick Jones, managing partner at EngageMint and head captain of FishBait Marketing, provides information and recommendations on what collegiate athletics departments should be doing during this time to stay engaged with fans, love fans, reward fans and thank fans. This session features discussions surrounding the new reality, including: State government will not be there to assist financially - how to adapt now that this safety net has been removed; Television agreements might change - what does this new need to help your television media partner(s) look like; Multi-media rightsholders payments will change - how to analyze this new need to assist your MMR; How others, including charities, can help you in truly meaningful ways.
Thursday, April 16 NACDA Planning for Game 1 in a COVID-19 World Click here
(Presentation slides)		 With COVID-19 putting all athletics on pause, you have rare down time to strategize. When you finally open back up your doors, will you be prepared Are you working on the opportunities and ideas that will have the most impact? Will people rave about the new level of experience you provide? This session introduces a process you can use in your own athletics department to identify which user experience you'd like to change and how. Used by organizations like Google, IKEA, Disney, Lancome, Netflix and many more, David Millay, Managing Partner at EngageMint, shows how you can use journey maps to create a better experience for whoever you serve... fans, student-athletes, or your own employees.
Tuesday, April 7 NACDA Navigating the Numbers: Using Data to Identify Trends and Best Practices in Collegiate Athletics Click here
(Presentation slides)		 Navigate Research Founder and CEO AJ Maestas and President Jeff Nelson help analyze recent data and share insights for athletics departments looking to make actionable decisions based on industry research. This session features discussions surrounding: - Trends in TV viewership and consumption - Shifting to social, digital & mobile - Ticketing strategies that drive your fans to the game - Differences in professional vs. collegiate best practices.
Wednesday, April 1 NACDA Own a Moment in Time: A Roadmap for Athletics Departments During Unprecedented Times

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 4FRONT Co-Founder Dan Migala breaks down strategies and recommendations to bring clarity to your athletics department's evolving marketing and business vision during this unprecedented time. Learn world-class strategies from teams and leagues around the globe to create a roadmap for your institution to invest resources to: Unite your community; Create smiles and remove fear; Create digital activations; Embrace new media and technology; Prepare for the return of games.
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