Need-Based Stipend for Student Athletes: FCS ADs Weigh In

The January announcement from the NCAA regarding a plan to implement a need-based stipend for student athletes received a good deal of scrutiny and attention from media and FBS programs. Tabled for a number of months, the issue arose again…

Full StoryJune 3, 2013

Information, Impact, and Revenue: NKU’s Director of Development on Win AD

Not only does Winthrop Intelligence help ADs increase revenue and athletic programs to be more competitive, but the Win AD database also assists athletic staff throughout an administration to increase personal productivity and make better, more informed recommendations. We are…

Full StoryMay 30, 2013

The AD Family Tree: Interview with Mike Alden, Mark Alnutt, and Whit Babcock

Listen to the conversation below: Mike Alden has been at the helm of the University of Missouri athletics since 1998 and has produced the most comprehensive run of athletic and academic success in school history. Alden’s mentorship has also produced…

Full StoryMay 6, 2013

Winthrop Intelligence: The Tao of Sports Podcast

Kevin Barefoot, Director of Sales, sits down with Troy Kirby on his Tao of Sports podcast to discuss concerns about hiring administrators, working through the data of contractual obligations for scheduling and guarantee games, and what the future holds for…

Full StoryMay 1, 2013

Transition To FBS: ADs Weigh In

In a recent article, the New York Times described challenges facing FCS programs in moving up to the FBS level. The issue is many faceted and the decision making process, within in an operational context, is complex, including satisfying numerous…

Full StoryApril 19, 2013

Ask the AD: Peg Bradley-Doppes on Community Involvement and Technology

Peg Bradley-Doppes Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Recreation/RC Operations University of Denver Peg Bradley-Doppes is 32-year veteran of NCAA Division I programs where she served as a head coach for 11 years and an athletics’ administrator for 21 years. Under…

Full StoryApril 15, 2013

Ask the AD: Brian Hutchinson on Coaching Change and Technology

Brian Hutchinson Athletic Director, Morehead State University. Brian Hutchinson became Morehead State University’s ninth Director of Athletics in 2005. Under Hutchinson’s leadership, the athletic department has seen major improvements in facilities, student-athlete performance, and staffing level. He was instrumental in…

Full StoryMarch 18, 2013

Ask the AD: Ryan Bradley on the Transition to DII Athletics

Ryan Bradley Athletic Director, Rogers State University. In 2011, and at 28 years old, Ryan Bradley became one of the youngest athletic directors in the country. Under his leadership, the ten Hillcat sports programs combined to post the highest winning…

Full StoryMarch 11, 2013

NCAA Men’s Basketball: Student Athlete Transfer Trends

The issue of student-athlete transfers has garnered attention in recent months as the NCAA is reportedly considering changes to the rules governing these transfers. Student-athlete transfers from one school to another school occur fairly often. The reasons for these moves…

Full StoryMarch 4, 2013

Topic » Interviews

Twitter Interview with Zack Lassiter and Michael Thompson