Business of Small College Athletics Podcast

Jim Abbott
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Discussing issues important to small college athletic administrators.

  1. 3D AGO

    Small College Conversations - Chris Clement - Hastings College

    Insights from Hastings College Athletic Director Chris Clement.

    34 min

  2. MAR 24

    Small College Conversations - Jeff Bussell

    This episode features insights from Jeff Bussell, Athletic Director at Vanguard University. Jeff shares his path to the AD's chair and talks about his experience leading Vanguard's transition from NAIA to NCAA D2.

    37 min

  3. 09/29/2025

    Fundamentals of Fundraising for Coaches - Vinay Patel

    This session features a conversation with Vinay Patel, Head Men's Basketball coach at Angelo State University. Patel shares insights into how he approaches fundraising as a coach, including strategies to promote giving, making the ask, and much more.

    39 min

  4. 09/24/2025

    Small College Conversations - Jake Daugherty

    This episode features Jake Daugherty from Opendorse giving insight into the NIL landscape within small college athletic departments. Daugherty notes that small college student athletes currently have approximately $1.5 million in NIL deals, he addresses the need for NIL policies within departments, and gives a look at some of the trends going on around the country.

    31 min

  5. 04/17/2025

    Small College Conversations - Gary Pine

    This episode features Gary Pine, Athletic Director at Azusa Pacific University. Pine shares how he got started in athletics and ultimately became the AD at APU, talks about the decision to transition the athletic department from the NAIA to NCAA Division II, and the recent decision to transition to NCAA Division III.

    42 min

  6. 04/01/2025

    Small College Conversations - Miriam Merrill

    This episode features Miriam Merrill, Athletic Director at Pomona Pitzer. Merrill share insights into how she got started in her career in college athletics, the unique nature of leading an athletic department that comprises two seperate college campuses, the DIII approach to college athletics, and much more.

    32 min

  7. 02/11/2025

    Small College Conversations - Miles Gallagher

    This episode features Miles Gallagher, former athletic director at Millersville University. Gallagher shares how he got started as an athletic administrator, lessons learned, and reflects on some of the accomplishments of the Millersville department under his leadership. Gallagher also talks about his transition to Teamworks, and how Teamworks aids athletic departments by increasing productivity.

    28 min

  8. 11/14/2024

    Small College Conversations - Jen Flowers

    This episode features insights from Jen Flowers, Athletic Director at Southwest Minnesota State University.

    35 min
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Discussing issues important to small college athletic administrators.

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  • Creator
    Jim Abbott
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jim Abbott

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