Perspective on Athletics

Perspective on Athletics


Latest Episodes

PoA093 | Kellen Wells-Mangold, U. Wisconsin, River Falls
May 07, 2017

In this episode, Kellen Wells-Mangold talks about his interesting twists and turns that guided his career into the world of Division III. He also shares how a errant mouse click landed him in graduate school in Australia.

PoA092 | John Sutyak, Wheaton College (MA)
April 30, 2017

In this episode, John talks about his career path that led him back to his alma mater and eventually its AD chair. He also talks about great leadership lessons and the challenges of running a Division 3 program.

PoA091 | Mike Hermann, Kansas Wesleyan University
April 23, 2017

In this episode, Mike Hermann recounts his career journey that includes several stops at the Division I level through his current position at NAIA KWU. Mike compares and contrasts his varied experiences and also offers great advice on leadership and ca...

PoA090 | Rob Larson, Luther College
April 16, 2017

In this episode, Rob Larson talks about his role as Faculty Athletics Representative, athletics as a marketing and enrollment tool and also offers some great advice for athletics directors about how to effectively work with FARs.

PoA089 | Russ Rogers, Stevens Tech
April 09, 2017

In this episode Russ Rogers discusses his transition from a Division I background as a student-athlete to the world of Division III as a Director of Athletics. Russ talks about the growth of Stevens’ program and also discusses changes he’s seen in Divi...

PoA088 | Shay Wyatt, Westminster College (UT)
April 02, 2017

In this episode, Shay Wyatt discusses his decision to enter athletic administration after coaching and leaving the Division I environment to take the AD job at Westminster, then a small NAIA institution.  In September 2006,

PoA087 | Fran Reidy, Saint Leo University
March 26, 2017

In this episode Fran Reidy discusses his 28-year career at Saint Leo, which includes starting as a part-time soccer coach. He shares the tremendous growth in the program over his tenure and lessons learned along the way.

PoA086 | Denise Udelhofen, Loras College
March 19, 2017

In this episode, Denise Udelhofen discusses her career journey that spans more than 20 years at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. He talks about her transition from a two-sport coach to an administrator and offers great advice for leaders based on her ow...

PoA085 | Matt Hill, University of Northwestern (MN)
March 12, 2017

In this episode, Matt discusses the tremendous growth of Northwestern’s athletics program since he returned to his alma mater in 1999. He also discusses his dual role of vice president for student life and athletics,

PoA084 | Keri Luchowski, North Coast Athletic Conference
March 05, 2017

In this episode, Keri Luchowski (pronounced lu HUFF ski) discusses her 18-year career with the NCAC and how conference operations at the Division III level have evolved over the past two decades. She also discusses women in leadership and advice for up...