Perspective on Athletics

Perspective on Athletics


Latest Episodes

PoA112 | Rob Ramseyer, Hesston College (KS)
December 10, 2017

In this episode Rob Ramseyer, Vice President of Student Development and Director of Athletics at Hesston College, discusses his doctoral dissertation research on organizational culture in small college athletics departments.

PoA111 | Jason Carmichael, Cal State East Bay
December 03, 2017

In this episode Jason talks about his transition to Cal State East Bay and his approach to developing his strategic vision for the program. He also discusses the differences between a major media market with multiple professional teams and NCAA Divisio...

PoA110 | Rewind- Ken Halpin, Winthrop University
November 26, 2017

Originally recorded in September 2013 when Ken was Associate AD for External Relations at Eastern Washington University.  In this Rewind episode, Ken Halpin shares his thoughts on the importance of annual giving in college athletics.

PoA109 | Bill Fusco, Sonoma State University
November 19, 2017

In this episode Bill Fusco discusses his recent decision to retire after 20 years as Sonoma State’s director of athletics. Bill also reflects on his athletics career that includes time at NCAA Division I and II as well as NAIA institutions.

PoA108 | Rewind: Lynn Oberbillig, Smith College
November 12, 2017

Lynn Oberbillig served as the director of athletics and recreation at Smith since 1993, and transitioned to the college’s Exercise and Sport Studies (ESS) department as a full-time lecturer in July 2015. This episode originally published in March of 20...

PoA107 | Legal Perspective: Title IX and Coaches Issues
November 05, 2017

In this episode, Justin Sievert, partner at Sievert Werly, LLC discusses part of the benefits area of Title IX, or the “laundry list” area related to the availability, assignment and compensation of coaches.

PoA106 | Legal Perspective: Title IX and Roster Management
October 29, 2017

In this episode, Justin Sievert, partner at Sievert Werly, LLC discusses what institutions need to understand about implementing a roster management strategy as part of Title IX and gender equity compliance plan.

PoA105 | Legal Perspective: Title IX and Adding or Eliminating Sports
October 22, 2017

In this episode, Justin Sievert, partner at Sievert Werly, LLC discusses what institutions need to understand about impacts on Title IX when discussing potentially adding or eliminating sport programs. Timeline Highlights 1:10 Basic Title IX Overview 4...

PoA104 | Bob Bonn, Carthage College
October 15, 2017

    We’re all trying to prevent a really bad mistake or problem from happening in our departments. When a problem happens, the great leaders handle it properly. They take full responsibility, solve it and prevent it from happening again.

PoA103 | Legal Perspective: Self Corrective Measures and Self Imposed Penalties
October 11, 2017

In this episode, Justin Sievert, partner at Sievert Werly, LLC discusses the importance of thoughtful and strategic development of self-corrective measures and self-imposed penalties when engaged in an NCAA enforcement process.