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News & Brews Sports Biz: Hot Topics 2026

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

The collegiate athletics landscape is evolving fast—and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, hosts Katie Davis and Ken Kurdziel break down five major issues tied to revenue sharing and the House settlement. From federal policy developments to financial reporting challenges, this conversation highlights the complexity—and urgency—facing colleges and universities navigating today’s sports business environment.

00:00 Welcome Back
00:32 White House Order
05:22 Louisville Warning
08:50 NewCo Boom
14:23 International Tax Maze
24:19 NCAA Reporting Stakes
30:21 Brews And Wrap Up

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News & Brews Sports Biz: AI in College Athletics Finance

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:30:00 -0400

In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie Davis and Ken Kurdziel welcome Daniel Shorstein, president of James Moore Digital, for a conversation on AI in college athletics finance. They dive into how athletic department business offices can leverage AI and automation to improve efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and ultimately make their athletic directors (and their institutions) look good. The trio also explores the risks, the hype, and where technologies are headed over the next few years. And as always, they close with a round of brews. Cheers!

Welcome (0:11)
Daniel’s Background (1:15)
Contributing to AI initiatives on campus (3:42)
Cost of relying on spreadsheets (10:13)
The hype of AI (15:36)
Practical application of AI in college athletics (20:50)
James Moore Digital’s role (26:13)
Future of AI (30:54)
How to get started (36:25)
Brews (45:37)
Wrap up (46:55)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Beautiful Bill and Borders

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:30:00 -0400

In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie Davis and Ken Kurdziel cover two of the biggest conversations dominating college athletics one month after the House settlement rollout. First, they unpack the ripple effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on charitable giving and how development officers are rethinking their playbook. Then the team tackles a growing compliance concern: revenue share payments to international student-athletes. And as always, the episode wraps with a round of Brews—because complex issues go down a little easier with a good drink in hand. Cheers!

Welcome (0:11)
One Big Beautiful Bill charitable tax changes (0:45)
Shifting development strategy (3:45)
Donor-advised funds (4:39)
Ticket-related contributions (6:42)
Practical steps for advancement teams (8:36)
Risks of international athlete revenue share (12:30)
Where “royalties” could backfire (14:55)
Tax reporting requirements for international students (18:46)
Considerations for athletics administrators (21:20)
Brews (24:56)
Wrap up (26:46)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: The New Fiscal Year Playbook

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:30:00 -0400

In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie Davis, Ken Kurdziel and Shane Metzler discuss the tidal wave of change hitting college athletics as the new fiscal year kicks off. The team dives into the NCAA’s delayed 2025 Agreed-Upon Procedures guide, the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts and other hot topics and on-the-ground chatter you need to know as the House settlement goes live. And of course, it wouldn’t be News & Brews without a round of what everyone’s sipping on—because some conversations just go better with a brew in hand. Cheers!

Welcome (0:11)
2025 NCAA Agreed-Upon Procedures Guide (0:45)
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (9:50)
Other Hot Topics (20:08)
Brews (27:51)
Wrap up (29:41)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Recap of Mid-Major Schools Panel on Strategies for Success

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:30:00 -0400

If you missed Part 3 of our Strategies for Success in a Changing Athletics Landscape webinar series, this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz has you covered! Katie and Ken are joined once again by colleague Jim Booz to break down key insights from a dynamic panel of FCS and mid-major athletic directors: Colin Hargis (Florida Gulf Coast), Laurel Hosmer (Valparaiso), and Marvin Lewis (George Mason). From current events shaking up the industry to the unique challenges and strategies at the mid-major level, Jim shares highlights from the discussion he moderated, including how smaller programs are adapting, what’s top of mind for these leaders, and how their approaches may hold broader value across college athletics. And of course, the crew reveals their brew picks of the month before wrapping things up. Cheers!

Welcome (0:11)
Setting the stage with latest industry update (1:08)
Key takeaways from mid-major AD panel (5:55)
Defining success in the mid-majors (9:24)
Future of men’s basketball (19:22)
Brews (23:32)
Wrap up (26:13)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: CFP Logistics and More with Notre Dame’s Yulander Wells

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:30:00 -0400

Join Katie and Ken for a conversation with Yulander Wells, Deputy Athletics Director - Finance, Operations, Revenue & Business Strategy at Notre Dame, as he shares insights on the historic significance of hosting the first on-campus College Football Playoff game at Notre Dame Stadium. The trio also discusses CFP logistics, maintaining independence in today’s landscape, strategies for navigating the House settlement and more—all while sharing their latest brew of choice.

Welcome (0:11)
Career Journey: Path to Notre Dame (0:39)
Maintaining Independence (4:47)
Hosting the First CFP First-Round Game (16:14)
Behind the Scenes of CFP Logistics (22:16)
CABMA-NCAA Financial Reporting Initiative (32:11)
House Settlement Strategies (40:40)
Defining Success (47:50)
Brews (52:00)
Wrap up (55:06)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Recap of G5 AD Panel on Strategies for Success

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:30:00 -0500

If you missed Part Two of our three-part webinar series, Strategies for Success in a Changing Landscape¸ this episode is your chance to catch the highlights! On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie Davis and Ken Kurdziel are joined by colleague Jim Booz to recap a panel discussion with Group of 5 athletic directors Sean Frazier (Northern Illinois University), Michael Kelly (University of South Florida), and Stephanie Rempe (University of Nevada). Jim and Katie share their top takeaways, including how institutions of all sizes can benefit from strategies that Group of 5 programs are taking, actionable steps ADs can implement now, and some of the more surprising moments from the conversation. They also explore topics like conference realignment, a revenue share environment, and more—all while revealing their brew choices for the month!

Welcome (0:11)
Open Discussion (1:03)
Featured Brews (31:51)
Wrap up (34:31)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: 2024 Recap

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:30:00 -0500

Join Katie and Ken as they reflect on 2024’s game-changing moments in college athletics. From the hottest topics shaping the industry to the biggest wins (and lessons learned) for our team, this episode is packed with insights, stories and a look back at the year that was. Plus, we’re breaking down the House Settlement in plain English—making this an episode you’ll want to share with campus stakeholders to help them navigate this pivotal topic with clarity and confidence. And, as always, Katie and Ken will share their brew choices of the month. Don’t miss it!

Welcome (0:11)
Plain English Guide to the House Settlement (1:02)
Expanding Collegiate Athletics Advisory Services (18:37)
CABMA NCAA Financial Reporting Initiative (21:26)
ARENA Financial Reporting Platform (29:41)
IRS-Related Considerations (35:00)
Featured Brews (42:41)
Wrap up (45:15)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Navigating Changes with Mizzou’s Andrew Roberts

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:30:00 -0500

On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Andrew Roberts, Executive Athletics Director/Chief Financial Officer at the University of Missouri-Columbia. They discuss the role of an SEC CFO in the post-House era and the unique value a CPA brings as athletic departments work through these changes. They also cover topics like the evolution of collegiate athletics finances, stakeholder alignment, and more—all while revealing their brew choices for the month!

Welcome (0:11)
Background and career path (0:50)
Evolution of collegiate athletics finances (10:06)
The role of an SEC CFO in the House era (13:20)
Unique value of a CPA (18:42)
Stakeholder engagement and alignment (22:38)
Featured Brews (27:33)
Wrap up (29:52)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Recap of AD Panel on Strategies for Success

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:30:00 -0400

If you missed our recent webinar, Strategies for Success in a Changing Athletics Landscape, this episode is your chance to catch the highlights! On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by colleague Jim Booz to recap a panel discussion with athletic directors Desireé Reed-Francois (Arizona), Josh Brooks (Georgia) and Graham Neff (Clemson). Jim and Katie share their top takeaways, including actionable steps ADs can implement now, and dive into some of the more surprising moments from the conversation. They also explore topics like alignment, budgeting, and more—all while revealing their brew choices for the month!

Welcome (0:11)
Discussions that were most surprising (1:10)
Tangible steps ADs can take now as they prepare for the future (4:45)
How ADs are aligning with campus leadership (8:42)
Optimist outlook on the future of college athletics (13:45)
Featured Brews (19:00)
Wrap up (20:44)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Industry Changes with WCC’s Kacy Irwin

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:30:00 -0400

Note: This episode was recorded before the Pac-12 conference realignment news released on Sept. 12, 2024.

In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Kacy Irwin, Associate Commissioner and CFO of the West Coast Conference. Kacy offers insights on conference realignment from her experience at Cal and her current role at the WCC. The discussion also covers the potential effects of the pending House settlement on basketball-focused schools and Olympic sports as we approach the LA 2028 Summer Olympics. And, of course, they share their brew choices for the month!

Welcome (0:11)
Kacy’s Background (0:33)
Conference Realignment (2:42)
WCC Geographic Footprint (5:25)
Characteristics of Private Institution Membership (8:36)
Proposed House Settlement Impacts on Basketball-Centric Institutions (11:06)
Proposed House Settlement Impacts on Olympic Sports (14:25)
Featured Brews (17:10)
Wrap up (19:53)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Key Takeaways from the House Settlement

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:30:00 -0400

In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, hosts Katie and Jim are joined by Kristi Dosh, founder of Business of College Sports, to delve into the latest developments surrounding the House case settlement in college athletics. They explore the top questions since the settlement filing, including enforcement, revenue share and roster caps.

The trio also shares their predictions on the biggest challenges schools might face as they roll out their post-House strategies. And of course, the group touches on their favorite brew choices of the month.

Welcome (0:11)
House settlement top questions (0:49)
Enforcement (7:20)
Expectations of athletes (23:20)
Social media considerations (39:10)
Conference roster caps (43:06)
Women’s basketball roster cap (48:40)
What could go wrong in implementation (51:05)
Featured Brews (56:45)
Wrap up (1:02:43)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: NIL Institutional Involvement

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:30:00 -0400

In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Jim Booz, James Moore’s Director of Collegiate Athletics Services, to discuss the latest developments in NIL (name, image and likeness) regulations and the pending House settlement. The trio highlights key takeaways from Jim's recent panels at the NACDA Convention and new insights that have emerged since then. They also share preliminary results on the current state of NIL in the industry, emphasize the importance of working with knowledgeable advisors, and provide insights into IRS regulations that could affect institutions in the context of NIL. And as always, the group touches on their favorite brew choices of the month.

Welcome (0:11)
Key NACDA Takeaways and New Insights (0:50)
Survey on the Current State of NIL (10:43)
Three Things Institutions Should Do Now (13:10)
Reliance on Third Parties (15:23)
IRS Regulations for Tax-Exempt Organizations (17:37)
Key Stakeholders for Strategic Decisions (27:33)
What Should Keep You Up at Night (30:13)
Featured Brews (34:19)
Wrap up (36:22)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Industry Updates with Austin Dillard

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:30:00 -0400

In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Austin Dillard, Clemson University’s Associate AD of Business Operations and Acting CFO. Recorded during the 2024 NACDA/CABMA Convention in Las Vegas, the conversation dives into the financial reporting model of the future—the primary focus of the joint initiative that CABMA and James Moore plan to propose to the NCAA. The trio explores the changes coming with NIL institutional involvement and revenue sharing; strategies for CFOs to ensure smart financial decisions during these changes are also discussed. And, of course, they share their brew choices for the month!

Welcome (0:11)
Austin’s background and career path (0:41)
CABMA-James Moore financial reporting initiative (4:28)
NIL and Revenue sharing - optimistic outlook (17:50)
Strategies for CFOs (25:24)
Featured Brews (29:47)
Wrap up (34:26)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Hot Topics May 2024

Thu, 09 May 2024 16:30:00 -0400

In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie, Ken and Shane explore the latest in college athletics. They discuss the latest updates to the NCAA AUP guide, changes in NIL laws, and the implications of private equity investments in sports. Join them for a deep dive into these evolving topics, rounded out with their favorite brew picks and a preview of the upcoming convention in Las Vegas. Tune in for expert insights and engaging discussions!

Welcome (0:11)
2024 NCAA AUP Guide Update (0:50)
CABMA Financial Reporting Survey (2:52)
Defining Revenue in Financial Models (3:56)
NIL and the IRS (6:14)
Negotiations around Athlete Compensation (10:37)
Private Equity in College Athletics (11:44)
Featured Brews (17:19)
Wrap up (20:22)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Title IX and the Evolving NIL Landscape

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:30:00 -0400

Important update: Shortly after recording on April 4, 2024, the NCAA NIL Working Group announced that it is refining a proposal to allow schools to offer "assistance and services" for name, image and likeness (NIL) opportunities to student-athletes who disclose their contracts, aiming to encourage transparency and provide support in navigating NIL deals. This initiative is part of broader legislation that includes creating a voluntary registration for NIL professional service providers, a disclosure database for athlete NIL deals of $600 or more, standardized contracts, and an educational plan. Learn more by accessing the announcement.

In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken engage with sports law expert Kelleigh Fagan to explore the complexities of name, image, and likeness (NIL) in collegiate athletics, discussing the impact of Title IX and offering strategic advice for institutional involvement. The conversation spans from Kelleigh's career insights to the nuances of legal considerations around NIL, culminating in actionable recommendations for universities preparing for these changes. The trio also shares its recent favorite brew choices.

Welcome (0:11)
Background (0:40)
Current Themes in College Sports Law (3:40)
Evolution of Institutional Involvement in NIL (6:30)
Title IX Impacts on Institutional Involvement (13:02)
Title IX Factors on Compensation Types (17:07)
Preparing for Institutional Involvement (25:18)
Featured Brews (27:07)
Wrap up (29:53)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Navigating the Latest in NIL

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:30:00 -0400

Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by James Moore’s newest team member, Jim Booz, to discuss the latest in NIL. The group discusses their take on the latest in NIL and athlete employment and share strategic advice regarding these concerns. They also share their recent favorite brew choices.

Welcome (0:11)
Tennessee/Virginia v. NCAA (1:50)
NLRB cases (4:06)
Preparing for reality (9:45)
Featured brews (26:25)
Wrap up (29:03)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Focus on Sports Wagering in Collegiate Athletics

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:30:00 -0500

On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Shane are joined by Clint Hangebrauck, Managing Director of Enterprise Risk Management at the NCAA. Clint chats about the NCAA’s focus on sports wagering as it becomes more mainstream across the country. The group covers several aspects of this issue, from education to revenue generation opportunities. And of course, they’ll share their brews of the month.

Welcome (0:11)
Background on NCAA’s sports wagering initiatives (0:42)
Impacts on institutions and student-athletes (7:46)
Revenue generation opportunities (16:02)
Education, research, and monitoring (29:04)
Conduct policies (39:23)
Brews of the month (44:20)
Wrap up (47:30)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Impact of DOL Overtime Rules on College Athletics

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:30:00 -0400

Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Domenica Jones, Associate Athletic Director of Human Resources at the University of South Florida, and Julie Kniseley, President of James Moore HR Solutions.

The group covers a hot HR topic as the Department of Labor has proposed an increase for the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees – drastically changing overtime pay rules. You’ll learn how this change could impact the collegiate athletics industry and what institutions should do now to prepare. And of course, they share their latest brew selections.

• Welcome (0:11)
• DOL proposal (2:02)
• Options for universities (5:22)
• Adding this change to existing challenges in talent retention (12:01)
• Other HR issues impacting the industry (20:13)
• Brews of the month (27:13)
• Wrap up (30:43)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: More Questions than Answers – Flaws in the California Revenue Sharing Bill

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:30:00 -0400

On this month's News & Brews Sports Biz podcast, Katie and Ken highlight the recently tabled California bill on athlete revenue sharing. The duo discusses flaws in the legislation and brings attention to lessons learned that college athletics business officers can contribute to future legislation. The purpose of this episode is not to argue for or against athlete compensation. Instead, it’s to advocate for fair and reasonable definitions of revenue and educate others about some unintended consequences of provisions of this kind of legislation. And as always, they highlight their brew choices of the month.

Welcome (0:11)
Introduction to California’s College Athlete Protection Act (1:12)
Understanding the Degree Completion Funds (3:28)
Flaws in the definition of revenue and revenue-sharing formula (5:19)
Impacts on provisions for insurance and out-of-pocket medical expenses (12:20)
Accountability measures and consequences for making disallowed cuts (16:00)
More unanswered questions (18:19)
Brews of the month (22:12)
Wrap up (23:51)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: The Taxing Truth: Navigating NIL Collectives

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:30:00 -0400

In the latest News and Brews Sports Bix podcast, hosts Shane Metzler, Brendan McKitrick and Ken Kurdziel explore the financial intricacies of name, image, and likeness (NIL) collectives and their tax implications with special guest Erin Spiwak, a tax partner at James Moore. They delve into topics such as income and expenses, tax-exempt status changes, and state and local tax discovery. They also share their brews of choice, as per the show's tradition. Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions, and cheers to knowledge!

Welcome (0:11)

Tax Obligations: Income and Expenses of Collectives (0:46)

Recent Changes in Tax-Exempt Status Classification (4:13)

State and Local Tax Discovery (11:19)

Tax Planning and Preparation (13:02)

Key Points and Advice Moving Forward (14:58)

Brews of the Month (16:01)

Wrap up (17:54)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: FAU’s Ascension to Prominence during the 2023 Final Four

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 16:30:00 -0400

Join us on another episode of News & Brews Sports Biz as we explore the historic achievements of the Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team’s 2023 Final Four run. Hosts Ken Kurdziel, Shane Metzler and Brendan McKitrick are joined by Caroline Kane, senior associate AD for business and finance and CFO for FAU Athletics. Caroline shares insights into the Owls’ remarkable season and its impact on the athletics department and community as a whole. And of course, they discuss their latest brews of choice.

Welcome (0:11)
Caroline’s Career Path and Journey (0:52)
Road to the Final Four (2:57)
Insider’s View – Fan Travel Preparation (5:03)
Capitalizing on the Exposure: The Future (9:01)
Coach Dusty May: WYSIWYG (11:02)
Brews of the Month (12:23)
Wrap up (14:07)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Hot Topics According to ChatGPT

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:30:00 -0400

Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken go unconventional as they welcome popular AI language model, ChatGPT, to share some of its (technology-driven) insights into the world of college athletics!

Throughout the conversation, our hosts and ChatGPT—voiced by James Moore’s Shane Metzler—exchange witty banter and humorous observations, providing a unique perspective on this exciting and ever-evolving industry. And as always, they discuss their brews of the month!

Welcome (0:11)
The Business of College Sports According to ChatGPT (1:13)
Coaching Contract Renegotiations According to ChatGPT (3:25)
Handling Unreasonable Travel Requests According to ChatGPT (6:55)
Pets in the Workplace According to ChatGPT (8:20)
Evaluating Our Multi-Media Rights Contract According to ChatGPT (10:24)
Ode to UConn Basketball According to ChatGPT (13:33)
Brews of Choice (15:36)
Wrap up (19:44)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Synergies in Senior Leadership at Ole Miss

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:30:00 -0500

Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by two key leaders of Ole Miss Athletics—Jennifer Saxon and Angela Robinson-Pittman. We’re excited to share their perspective on synergies between the SWA and CFO in college athletics.

The group discusses a variety of topics around leadership roles, barriers to success in those roles, and how to proactively engage campus leaders to promote positive impact for the entire university community. And of course, they chat about their current brews of choice and highlight one of the best traditions in college baseball.

Welcome (0:11)
The Role of SWA (1:00)
Overcoming Leadership Barriers (2:50)
Conference Governance and National Issues (14:45)
CFO and SWA Collaboration (17:17)
Community Engagement (20:33)
Brews of the Month (30:10)
Wrap up (32:48)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Discussing Strategic Partnerships at WVU

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 04:30:00 -0500

On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken chat with Simon Dover, Executive Senior Associate AD and CFO at West Virginia University. The trio discusses West Virginia’s partnership with Sodexo for development of a new dining club. Areas covered include the CFO’s role in strategic partnerships like this, opportunities this project will bring to student-athletes and donors, and how athletic departments can best tell their success stories. And of course, they’ll share their brews of the month.

Welcome (0:11)

Background of Coliseum Apron Club project (0:38)

Simon’s role in the strategic partnership (1:05)

Advice to peers on leading strategic projects (9:11)

Benefits of having campus partnership (13:32)

Opportunities for donor experience and NIL (20:58)

How to proactively tell your success story (25:32)

Brews of the month (31:29)

Wrap up (35:25)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: The Airing of 2023 Hot Topics

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:30:00 -0500

Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken kick off the year with a “Festivus-style airing of grievances!” The duo brings some laughs as they cover the top 5 hot topics in collegiate athletics. They hit on financial and economic issues as well as the “more of the same” topics of NIL and personnel transitions. And of course, they ring in the new year with their latest brew selections.

Welcome (0:11)

Generated vs. allocated revenue (1:17)

NCAA financial reporting for investment losses (4:25)

NIL & transfer portal (11:08)

Coaching & athletic director transitions (16:35)

Post-COVID/inflation economic impacts (20:30)

Other grievances (23:40)

Brews of the month (24:35)

Wrap up (25:36)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Telling Your Financial Story Using NCAA Trend Analysis

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 04:30:00 -0500

Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken continue the conversation on telling your financial story. Joined by teammate Shane Metzler, the trio discusses the recently released NCAA report on Trends in Division I Athletics Finances.

The conversation centers on prominent trends by D1 subdivision that will be helpful for athletics leadership to understand and communicate to key stakeholders. They also share their insights on COVID impacts, self-sufficiency, coaching compensation and athlete support. And of course, they chat about their current brews of choice.

Welcome (0:11)

Parameters around the data (0:47)

Distinction of generated vs. allocated revenue (2:11)

COVID impacts (5:20)

Trends by subdivision (10:40)

Coaching compensation and athlete support (22:50)

Brews of the month (26:26)

Wrap up (27:54)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Demystifying the Nonprofit Paradox with NC State Wolfpack Club’s Kim Foresta

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:30:00 -0400

Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken chat with Kim Foresta, CFO of the NC State Wolfpack Club. Kim joined the collegiate athletics industry in 2019 after spending a significant portion of her career in the nonprofit industry. We’re excited to share her perspective in demystifying some of the similarities and differences between nonprofits and college sports.

The trio discusses the differing opinions around the so-called nonprofit paradox in collegiate athletics. They also cover how athletic programs could benefit from applying best practices in nonprofits. And of course, they chat about their current brews of choice.

Welcome (0:11)

Nonprofit career path (0:52)

How college athletics could benefit from applying best practices in nonprofits (1:31)

Differences between college athletics and nonprofits (6:16)

Similarities between college athletics and nonprofits (8:03)

Brews of the month (16:41)

Wrap up (20:36)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Telling Your Financial Story to Campus Leaders

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:18:24 -0400

Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken build on last month’s episode with a deeper dive into the financial relationships between athletics and the rest of campus.

They discuss example conversations held at schools right now as they relate to institutional support, the value proposition of athletics, and how the changing landscape impacts how athletics and campus rely on each other. And of course, they chat about their current brews of choice.

Welcome (0:11)

Normalizing Financial Trends (01:21)

Institutional Support & Enrollment (5:17)

Expense Reallocations for Evolving Industry (13:32)

Facilities & Debt (27:31)

Data Visualizations Supporting Value Proposition (31:00ss)

Brews of the Month (35:10)

Wrap-Up (37:08)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Telling Your Financial Story and Other Hot Topics

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:30:00 -0400

Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Matt Brown, publisher of Extra Points (part of the D1.Ticker family).

As schools are closing out their first post-COVID year surrounded by other monumental industry changes, the group emphasizes the importance of telling your financial story. The trio also covers hot topics currently facing the industry, such as conference realignment, media rights and NIL. And of course, they chat about their current brews of choice.

Welcome (0:11)

Telling Your Financial Story (1:31)

Conference Realignment (26:04)

Power 5 Media Rights (35:12)

Name, Image and Likeness (48:58)

News & Brews Sports Biz: NFTs in Collegiate Athletics with SFA’s Wally Crittenden

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:30:00 -0400

On this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken welcome Wally Crittenden, Associate Athletic Director for Business Development & Revenue Generation at Stephen F. Austin State University.

Wally discusses the innovative approaches that Stephen F. Austin State uses in tokenizing digital assets. The trio discusses opportunities for athletic departments to convert assets they already own into revenue generating and brand boosting technology, such as social tokens and NFTs. And of course, they chat about their current brews of choice.

Welcome (0:11)

Career Path (1:02)

Common Digital Assets Terminology (3:20)

Common Myths of NFTs (8:01)

Revenue Generation, Fan Engagement & Brand Awareness (17:35)

Making Digital Assets Fan Friendly (22:05)

Getting Campus Buy-In (25:55)

Student-Athlete Engagement & Involvement (32:05)

Advice to Peers Exploring Digital Assets (34:20)

Collaborating with Creators (38:55)

NIL NFT Opportunities (42:42)

Brews of the Month (44:37)

Wrap-Up (46:55)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Blockchain and Cryptocurrency with CampusGuard’s Ruth Harpool

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:30:00 -0400

On this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken welcome Wally Crittenden, Associate Athletic Director for Business Development & Revenue Generation at Stephen F. Austin State University.

Welcome (0:11)

Digital Assets: Why You Should Start Learning Now (2:00)

Cryptocurrency in Higher Ed: Key Insights You Need to Know (3:45)

When it Makes Sense to Start (7:10)

Market Volatility Risks & Opportunities (17:36)

Opportunities to Shape Supporting Technologies (24:44)

Brews of the Month (30:07)

Episode Wrap-Up (33:05)

Follow Up Discussion about Current Accounting and Tax Guidance (34:50)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Mentorship & Paying It Forward with USF’s Ashley Leko

Thu, 12 May 2022 16:30:00 -0400

Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken welcome Ashley Leko, Senior Associate Athletic Director/CFO at the University of South Florida and CABMA Mentor Me program chair. Ashley covers her career progression with the University of South Florida, key mentors that impacted her journey along the way and how she pays mentorship forward.

The trio also highlights the sports and entertainment relationships in the Tampa Bay area, including support of USF’s new on-campus football stadium. And of course, they chat about their current brews of choice.

Welcome (0:11)

Career Path (0:41)

Mentorship (2:52)

Team Tampa Bay (9:50)

USF’s New On-Campus Football Stadium (12:22)

Brews of the Month (15:00)

Wrap-Up (16:24)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Data Driven with Notre Dame’s Leigh Wojtkiewicz

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:30:00 -0400

Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken host Leigh Wojtkiewicz, the Associate Athletic Director of Data, Analytics and Strategic Initiatives at the University of Notre Dame and a co-founder of the Sports Data, Analytics & Technology Association. Leigh covers her career journey from tearing tickets to the data analytics boom in collegiate athletics.

The trio discusses the ROI of data and communicating the value proposition across campus, as well as the importance of data having a seat at the table within their athletics departments. And of course, they chat about their current brews of choice.

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Striking Deals with FAMU’s Kortne Gosha

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:30:00 -0500

Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken talk with special guest Kortne Gosha, the Director of Athletics at Florida A&M University. Kortne covers his journey to become an AD and the strides he and his administration at FAMU have taken to rewrite the Rattler way. The trio also discusses facilities upgrades, NIL opportunities and conference shifts that have impacted FAMU athletics and the future of the athletics department. And as always, they chat about their brews of choice.

Welcome (0:11)

Kortne’s Career Path (0:52)

Signing Major Deals with HBCU League Pass+ & LeBron James/Nike (10:27)

Friend- and Fund- Raising (17:55)

Facility Upgrades & Renovations (22:00)

NIL Opportunities for the Rattlers (27:51)

Changing Conferences (34:45)

The Drive for DEI & Promoting the CCDP (41:55)

Brews of the Month (46:12)

Wrap-Up (48:03)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Development in a New Era With NC State’s Ben Broussard

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:30:00 -0500

With the interruption of endless revenue streams during the pandemic, collegiate athletics programs are struggling to balance budgets. Add to that competitive pressures to operate beyond the typical level of expenses, NIL, and other emerging issues… it’s no wonder fundraising in college athletics is becoming increasingly complex.

Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken talk with special guest Ben Broussard, Senior Associate AD with NC State Athletics and Executive Director of the Wolfpack Club. Ben discusses how NC State has been managing donor relationships during these unusual times, including their responses to the cancellation of two post season events. The trio also discussing emerging methods for fundraising, including engaging boosters in NIL and handling of digital assets. And of course, they chat about their brew choices.

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Facing COVID-19 Challenges in 2022 with Dr. Mike Lauzardo

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:30:00 -0500

Join Katie and Ken as they welcome Dr. Mike Lauzardo, Chief of the University of Florida's Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine. The group discusses the latest COVID-related challenges in collegiate athletics and considerations for navigating the pandemic going forward. Dr. Lauzardo also touches on hot topics centered on common myths, advice, and care in battling the current state of the pandemic. And the trio chats about their brews of choice heading into the new year.

Welcome (0:11)
Common COVID-19 Myths (0:49)
Current State of COVID-19, Omicron Variant (2:11)
Testing Protocol for Athletes (9:22)
Speaking “Coach” (13:35)
CDC Guidelines & Playing Masked Up (16:33)
The Umbrella Analogy (20:35)
Brews of the Month (23:02)
Wrap-up (25:48)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Seizing Opportunities at Ole Miss

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:30:00 -0500

Join Katie and Ken as they welcome Angela Pittman, Senior Associate A.D. for Finance with the University of Mississippi Athletics. The trio discusses Ole Miss’s pioneering move as the first to issue cash payments to student-athletes through the Alston Case decision, the Rebels’ proactive stance on financial literacy and tax education, and friendly rivalries off the field.

Welcome (0:11)
Angela’s Career Path (0:45)
Alston Case: Awarding Payments (5:58)
NIL Tax Education (12:26)
Supporting Colleagues at Rival Institutions (19:55)
Brews of the Month (25:15)
Wrap-up (26:40)

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Hot Topics You Can BELIEVE In

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:30:00 -0500

Join Katie and Ken as they quick hit on five relevant issues impacting the college sports industry—including one in particular that you can really BELIEVE in, as it centers on positivity in sports as we head into the season of Thanksgiving.

0:11 – Welcome

0:45 – Brews of the Month

2:27 – Conference realignment

3:48 – NIL

7:02 – Alston case

8:45 – College athletes seeking employee status

10:50 – Ted Lasso

19:10 – Wrap-up

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Getting NIL Cozy with N’Kosi Perry

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:30:00 -0400

Join Katie and Ken as they welcome N’Kosi Perry, starting quarterback at Florida Atlantic University! Perry is the first-ever college athlete to sign a sponsorship deal with an alcoholic beverage provider. In addition to featuring Perry’s perspective on name, image and likeness (NIL), Katie and Ken discuss their experience entering into an NIL sponsorship contract with Perry.

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Internal Controls & Ticketing

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:30:00 -0400

Join Katie and Ken as they welcome James Moore audit director Brendan McKitrick, CPA and CISA. Together they discuss internal controls and procedures related to ticketing applications within collegiate athletics and the top ways to strengthen and efficiently capitalize on your processes. They also highlight best practices that feature control processes and procedures used by institutions and how to capture the best outcome while implementing specific controls.

0:11 – Welcome

0:42 – Brew Selections

2:55 – Top 3 Ways to Strengthen Internal Controls

5:48 – Top 3 Efficiency Opportunities in Ticket Offices

8:42 – Reviewing Ticket Application SOC 1s

11:53 – User Control Best Practices

14:00 – IT Controls and Internal Operations

16:58 – Transitioning to Mobile Ticketing

20:31 – Wrap-up

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Hot Topics - Fall 2021

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:30:00 -0400

Ahh, the excitement of a new school year! Join Katie and Ken as they welcome the start of the fall semester. In our August podcast episode, they continue to advocate for the financial voices in college athletics as they share a brew and their perspectives on current hot topics in the industry.

Welcome (0:11)
Brew Selections (0:53)
Topic 1: NIL (2:25)
Topic 2: Alston Case (8:30)
Topic 3: Conference realignment (18:40)
Topic 4: COVID Vaccines/Delta (27:50)
Topic 5: Being back on campus (34:05)
Wrap-up (36:15)

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(Part 1): News & Brews Sports Biz: Navigating Taxes on NIL Earnings

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:30:00 -0400

July 2021 is one of the most impactful months in collegiate athletics history as the rules are changing to allow student-athletes to—for the first time—legally profit from their name, image and likeness. This month, we dive into some of the lesser-talked-about issues surrounding NIL in a three-part series. Join us as we chat with our special guests about important financial issues that may not be front of mind.

Katie and Ken chat with Melody Lechleidner, Tax Director specializing in state and local taxes at James Moore, about navigating taxes on NIL earnings. As discussed in previous episodes, having a basic understanding of tax implications in an NIL landscape is important but often overlooked. We’re here to help highlight some basic tax issues and red flags that athletics staff and student-athletes should be aware of as NIL earnings become a reality.

(Part 2): News & Brews Sports Biz: NIL with UNO’s Tim Duncan

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:30:00 -0400

Katie and Ken chat with Tim Duncan, Vice President of Athletics and Recreation at the University of New Orleans. Tim has been vocal about his concerns regarding the unintended consequences NIL may have on need-based financial aid and how student-athletes may respond to that. We discuss this topic and more on NIL.

(Part 3): News & Brews Sports Biz: Talking NIL with Kristi Dosh

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:30:00 -0400

July 2021 is one of the most impactful months in collegiate athletics history as the rules are changing to allow student-athletes to, for the first time, legally profit from their name, image, and likeness. This month, we dive into some of the lesser talked about issues surrounding NIL in a three-part series. Join us as we chat with our special guests about important financial issues that may not be front of mind.

Katie chats one-on-one with Kristi Dosh, nationally-recognized sports business analyst, freelance writer, and founder of BusinessofCollegeSports.com. Katie and Kristi share a brew as they talk about the market of social media influencing, NIL in the NAIA, potential unintended consequences of NIL, and hot topics as student-athletes first emerge into an NIL landscape.

News & Brews Sports Biz: 2021 NCAA Agreed Upon Procedures

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:30:00 -0400

Joining Ken today are Brendan McKitrick and Shane Metzler. Brendan serves as a director while Shane is an audit manager; both focus on our higher education and college athletics segments.

The 2021 NCAA Agreed-Upon Procedures guide is out, and our team dives into the updates and clarifications that were made in the latest edition. We’ll also feature “Which Line is it Anyway?”— our special segment in which we share some of the frequently asked questions we’ve researched with the NCAA on behalf of our clients over the years.

News & Brews Sports Biz: Transforming Financial Data for Decision Making

Thu, 13 May 2021 16:30:00 -0400

Joining Katie and Ken today is Marie Hibbert, our James Moore colleague and Director of Business Intelligence and Data Analytics.

We are going to dive into a pain point for many in collegiate athletics, which is financial reporting. We know it’s difficult to cross walk your general ledger to the financial model required for EADA and NCAA reporting. While Excel is a powerful tool many of you use, it may not be enough.

The time you spend collecting, organizing and cleaning up your financial information could be better utilized by gaining valuable business insights that drive organizational change. Join us as we explore taking your data beyond Excel—from wrangling your data in a repeatable fashion to gaining insights.

00:10 - Welcome and Introductions
00:40 - Athletics Business Offices Need Help
02:39 - What is Data Wrangling?
03:47 - Identifying Key Metrics That Are Relevant
05:37 - How to Tell a Story with Your Data
09:36 - Using Data to Make Key Business Decisions and Drive Organizational Change
20:10 - Brews of the Month & Wrap-up

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Authentic Leadership with Notre Dame’s Mario Morris

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:30:00 -0400

Joining Katie and Ken today is Mario Morris, the University of Notre Dame’s Deputy Athletics Director & CFO for Business Operations. The trio discusses the emphasis on creating authentic relationships across campus while improving business practices within collegiate athletics. They also chat about lessons learned and experience gained during the COVID pandemic and highlight the ever-growing landscape of name, image and likeness (NIL).

00:10 - Welcome and Introductions
00:42 - Breaking into and Succeeding in Collegiate Athletics
02:50 - Building Authentic Relationships Across Campus
04:43 - What Keeps Mario Up at Night?
05:28 - Improvements of Business Practices
09:18 - Name, Image & Likeness
15:06 - Lessons Learned During COVID
18:37 - Brews of the Month & Wrap-up

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Brewing the Brand with NMSU’s Mario Moccia

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:30:00 -0500

Joining Katie and Ken today is Mario Moccia, New Mexico State University’s Director of Athletics. The trio discusses a special collection of collegiate-based brews and the licensing requirements that come with it. They’ll cover this and other innovative revenue generation methods New Mexico State uses as an FBS independent.

Also on tap is a discussion about a unique group of athletic directors (including Mario) who are navigating the pandemic together. And lastly, we discuss Mario’s commitment to the Collegiate Coaching Diversity Pledge.

00:10 - Welcome and Introductions
00:45 - Mario’s Collection of Officially Licensed Collegiate Craft Beers
02:01 - Brews of the Month
02:55 - Officially Licensed Consumables and Brand Development
06:23 - Innovative Revenue Generation
07:39 - Useful Financial Information for Decision Making
09:36 - New Mexico State Collection of Products
15:18 - Navigating the Pandemic in New Mexico
19:40 - Common Goals and Teamwork Among New Mexico Athletic Directors
22:44 - Collegiate Coaching Diversity Pledge
26:06 - Wrap-Up

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News & Brews Sports Biz: West Coast Connection with UCLA’s Chris Iacoi

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:30:00 -0500

In this episode, we take a deeper dive into some of the hot topics we discussed last month. As we’re entering month 11 of the pandemic, collegiate athletics departments are adjusting to the “new normal,” but the challenges are still present.

Joining Katie and Ken is Chris Iacoi, UCLA’s Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief Financial Officer. They’ll be discussing the ongoing effects of COVID-19 on the west coast and how peer support has made a meaningful impact on navigating uncertain times. Chris also has a unique perspective on name, image, and likeness—since he’s located in the midst of Hollywood’s center stage, star power atmosphere.

00:10 - Welcome and Introductions
00:38 - Chris’ Leadership Bio
01:24 - Navigating Everything in Los Angeles County and California
03:04 - Collaboration Between UCLA and USC
04:21 - Peer Support Amid COVID
06:17 - Return to Play
08:54 - Managing a Reduced Budget
10:27 - Return of Fans
13:21 - Name, Image, & Likeness
16:52 - Brews of the Week
18:56 - Wrap-Up

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Hot Topics – Winter 2021

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:30:00 -0500

Join Ken and Katie as they welcome the start to a new calendar year by discussing an array of topics in the higher education and collegiate athletic spectrums:

The NCAA reporting deadline is quickly approaching; are you ready?
The recently passed COVID relief bill and its impacts on higher education and collegiate athletics.
Impacts on the higher education landscape from a new presidential administration and congress.
Impacts from moving many fall sports seasons to the winter and spring.
A look forward to Fall 2021 and beyond

And, as always, the duo will greet the new year with their brew of the month!

00:10 - Welcome and Introductions
01:03 - Brews of the Month
02:05 - NCAA Reporting Deadline
07:08 - COVID-19 Stimulus Fund
17:04 - Impacts of New Administration
21:52 - Challenges for Winter & Spring Sports Seasons
27:48 - Looking Ahead to Fall 2021 and Beyond
37:17 - CABMA & NACDA Announcement
37:52 - Wrap-Up

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News & Brews Sports Biz: Name, Image & Likeness

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 16:30:00 -0500

Your student-athletes are preparing for major changes as name, image and likeness (NIL) develops. Amidst the overhanging COVID-19 cloud, NIL legislation is advancing. The time has come for you to develop a cohesive plan that prepares and protects your institution and student-athletes.

Joining Ken and Katie today is Justin Sievert, sports attorney with Vela Wood. They’ll be discussing the legal and financial risks of NIL, focusing on the issues you’re probably not thinking about right now. And of course, they’ll also share their brew of the month.

00:10 - Welcome and Introductions

01:00 - Justin’s Leadership Bio

02:03 - Top Legal Impacts of Name, Image & Likeness

05:03 - Top Financial Impacts of Name, Image & Likeness

08:28 - Name, Image & Likeness and Title IX

11:56 - Name, Image & Likeness and State Income Taxes

15:52 - Name, Image & Likeness and Agents

18:36 - Preparing for Financial Risks

20:47 - Preparing for Legal Risks

27:32 - Brews of the Month

28:43 - Wrap-Up

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News & Brews Sports Biz: The Collegiate Coaching Diversity Pledge

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 16:30:00 -0500

Currently, more than 50 athletics directors have opted in to the Collegiate Coaching Diversity Pledge (CCDP), a movement to bring equity to the hiring of head coaches. We’re continuing to spread the word about the importance of the project—not only to promote the mission of diversity and inclusion in collegiate athletics, but also to point out some financial benefits that will result from widening the pool of qualified head coaching candidates.

Joining Ken and Katie today is Jason Belzer, founder of AthleticDirectorU, the organization sponsoring the CCDP. We’ll discuss how the pledge came to be and the vision for it going forward. Katie will also share more information about James Moore’s role as third-party clearinghouse and what financial leaders can do to help promote the pledge. And of course, they’ll share their brews of the month.

00:10 - Welcome and Introductions

00:50 – Jason Belzer’s Leadership Bio & The Collegiate Coaching Diversity Pledge

03:35 - How Collegiate Coaching Diversity Pledge Differs from Rooney Rule

05:31 - James Moore’s Role as Third-Party Clearinghouse

07:55 - Impact of COVID-19 on the Collegiate Coaching Diversity Pledge and How ADs Can Sign Up

10:38 - Financial Impact of Increased Diversity

13:05 - Brews of the Month

14:42 - Wrap-Up

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News & Brews Sports Biz: COVID-19: External Operations at UNC Greensboro

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:30:00 -0400

Do you get frustrated by silos across your campus (or even within your athletic department)? Are you at a loss for how to effectively collaborate with other departmental leaders on financial matters? If your answer is yes, you are not alone.

Joining Katie today is Tim George, Senior Associate AD for External Operations and Chief Marketing Officer at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This month we’re branching outside of the athletics business office to talk about the integration between external operations and athletics finances. He will also share UNCG’s adaptation to COVID as a mid-major program without football. And, of course, they’ll also share their brew of the month.

00:10 - Welcome and Introductions
01:02 - Brews of the Week
02:58 - Leadership Bio
10:45 - Adapting to COVID-19 as a Mid-Major Program Without Football
14:18 - Alternate Streams to Generate Revenue
18:04 - Communications with the Business Office
21:15 - Adaptations That Will Continue in the New “Normal”
25:21 - Most Surprising Changes in the Industry
31:28 - Advice for Peers
33:18 - Wrap-Up

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COVID-19, Budgeting Without Football at NIU

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:30:00 -0400

It’s a bonus September episode! Today we address the uncertainty of budgeting without football. We’ve reached the six-month mark of athletics departments modeling and remodeling for worst case scenarios. And a big thing we’ve noticed... some schools are better built and prepared for these challenges than others.

Joining Katie today is Debra Boughton, Chief of Staff/Senior Associate AD for Revenue Generation/SWA at Northern Illinois University Athletics. This episode provides a deeper dive to the discussions that Katie, Debra, and other panelists had on the LEAD1 virtual forum, focusing on dealing with the financial fallout of COVID-19. Debra has a unique perspective and “outside the box” approach to leadership in college athletics, so it’s an episode you do not want to miss!

00:10 - Welcome and Introductions
01:31 - Brews of the Week
02:38 - Leadership Bio
06:35 - What Gets You Up in the Morning?
09:52 - Athlete Wellness
13:48 - Challenging the Status Quo
18:56 - Evolution of Budget Impacts
25:50 - Top Metrics for Monitoring Financial Health
30:00 - Common Misperceptions of Group of 5 Athletics Finances
38:26 - Advice for Peers
44:34 - Wrap-Up

Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team: https://www.jmco.com/industries/collegiate-athletics/

COVID-19, Navigating Uncertainty at UCF Athletics

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 16:30:00 -0400

It’s September, and the entire country is watching universities to see how they navigate the uncertainty of football in the middle of a pandemic. There are a lot of misunderstandings about the business of college sports, and the financial health of an athletics program is critical for the support of their student-athletes.

Joining Katie and Ken today is Brad Stricklin, Executive Associate AD and CFO at the University of Central Florida Athletic Association. Today Brad will share his unique perspective on how UCF has faced the challenges of the pandemic so far. He'll also discuss their planned approach to the fall sports season ahead. And of course, everyone will talk about their brew of the month!

00:10 - Welcome and introductions
00:28 - Brad Stricklin’s Leadership Bio
09:08 - Student-Athlete Wellness
12:47 - Budget Impact of COVID-19 Expenses
14:53 - Top Metrics for Financial Health
19:07 - Opportunities for Making Changes
26:14 - Brews of the Week
27:29 - Wrap-up

Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team: https://www.jmco.com/industries/collegiate-athletics/

Leadership in a Pandemic at Mississippi State

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 13:45:33 -0400

It’s August, and the hot topic on everyone’s mind is the pandemic’s impact on football season. But today, we’re going to take the discussion down a different path. Because now more than ever, strong and innovative leadership is needed to handle the challenges we’re facing.

Joining Ken and Katie today to discuss leadership during the pandemic is Eric George, Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director and CFO at Mississippi State University Athletics. Having transitioned between two Power 5 athletic programs during the pandemic, Eric brings a unique perspective of intentional leadership. Katie will share her point of view as the leader of our firm’s higher education and collegiate athletics industry practices, while Ken moderates the discussion. And of course, everyone will talk about their brew of the month!

COVID-19 Industry Update

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:59:31 -0400

In our premiere episode of News & Brews Sports Biz in April, Katie and Ken had a candid discussion on the top things they had seen and heard from clients and friends regarding the impact of the pandemic on their athletic departments.

The outlook on the business of college sports continues to evolve as the COVID-19 numbers continue to increase and the ripple effect continues to be felt. Katie and Ken share their current perspective on collegiate athletics as institutions are approaching the fall semester. And of course, they’ll discuss their brew of the month.

00:10 – Welcome & Introductions
01:17 – Brews of the Month
02:54 – Topic #1: Return to Play
12:53 – Topic #2: Names, Image, Likeness
21:09 – Topic #3: USA Today NCAA Finances Database
27:30 – Wrap-up

COVID-19, Effective Financial Communications at West Virginia University

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0400

On past episodes of News & Brews, we’ve spoken about the importance of frequent and engaging conversations between the AD and CFO, as well as other stakeholders within the University community.

Today on News & Brews, Katie and Ken talk with special guest, Simon Dover, Senior Associate AD and CFO of West Virginia University Athletics. He tells us how WVU capitalizes on synergies fostered by a culture of proactive and strategic collaboration to navigate challenges pre- and post-pandemic. And of course, they’ll discuss their beer choice of the week.

Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team: https://www.jmco.com/industries/collegiate-athletics/

Podcast Topics

00:10 - Welcome and introductions

00:43 - Communicating financial matters to your Athletic Director

05:09 - Cost savings measures pre- and post-pandemic

10:22 - Collaboration with peers across the Big 12

12:28 - Engagement with student-athletes, fans, and local community

16:38 - Brews of the week

22:07 - Wrap-up

COVID-19 Which Line is it Anyway? FAQ’s for NCAA Financial Reporting

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0400

Collegiate athletics business offices often battle news headlines that don't provide a complete and accurate story—making strategic and proactive financial communication extremely important.

Today on News & Brews, Ken and Katie are joined by their teammates Brendan and Shane for a special segment of News & Brews that we’re calling “Which Line is it Anyway?” Our collegiate athletics CPAs will share some of the frequently asked questions they’ve researched with the NCAA on behalf of clients over the years. The timing of this segment should help schools as they prepare for year-end financial reporting.

Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team: https://www.jmco.com/industries/collegiate-athletics/

Podcast Topics

00:10 - Welcome & Introductions

00:33 - Background on NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System

02:08 - Guarantees on canceled games

02:45 - Internal loans for operations

03:39 - Conference distributions

04:57 - Executive compensation excise tax

06:18 - Contract buyouts

08:26 - Sponsorship agreements

09:12 - Brews of the week

11:12 - Wrap-up

COVID-19 Storytelling in College Sports

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0400

Strategic and proactive financial communication is important as college athletics business offices battle news headlines that don’t always provide a complete and accurate story.

Today on News & Brews, Katie talks with special guest, Matt Brown. Matt is a sports writer and publisher of Extra Points, which covers news and analysis on some of the forces that shape college athletics beyond the field, including the financial and other business perspectives so often misrepresented in the media. We discuss publicly available financial information and how to get new voices to rise up to surface better well-rounded information.

Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team: https://www.jmco.com/industries/collegiate-athletics/

Podcast Topics

00:10 - Welcome & Introductions

01:28 - Inspiration to Write About the Business of College Sports

05:06 - Programs That Are Best Suited to Navigate Everything Going on in 2020

08:22 - How Perspective has Changed Over the Past Few Months

11:45 - Discussion on Regional Scheduling and Other Changes Conferences Are Considering

20:15 - Flaws in Financial Reporting Model for Publicly Available Information

31:31 - How to Get New Voices to Rise Up to Help Surface Better Information

34:39 - How to Draw a Conclusion on Quality of Information in the Media

38:00 - Predictions on the Future of College Football

53:54 - Brews of the week

55:49 - Wrap-up

(Part 2): COVID-19 Virtual Connections in the Athletics Industry

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 18:00:00 -0400

The community of intercollegiate athletics is a strong one, with camaraderie and synergies that make the financial voices powerful ones through channels like CABMA.

Today on News & Brews, Katie talks with special guests and CABMA executive committee members, Brandi Bryant (Stephen F. Austin State University) and Patricia Moran (Virginia Tech). Brandi and Patricia share with us how they’ve pivoted to ensure a strong virtual connection across the industry during COVID-19 and their vision for coming out of the pandemic stronger together.

Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team: https://www.jmco.com/industries/collegiate-athletics/

Podcast Topics

00:10 - Welcome & Introductions

00:52 - Getting back to your “why?”

05:43 - Virtual engagement of college athletics business officers

10:12 - CABMA 2020 Virtual Programming

14:38 - Planning for post-COVID environment

22:04 - Navigating challenges and uncovered opportunities

34:32 - Upcoming James Moore webinars for CABMA members on June 24th

36:40 – Brews of the week

(Part 1): COVID-19 Connecting the Dots Between Higher Education and Athletics at Indiana University

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0400

The future of intercollegiate athletics is uncertain, driven heavily by policies enforced at the institutional level.

Today on News & Brews, Katie and Ken talk with special guest Travis Smith, Assistant Director with Indiana University Athletics and founder of the Higher Ed Athletics project. Travis shares with us the findings of his research on the connection between higher education policy and NCAA governance.

Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team: https://www.jmco.com/industries/collegiate-athletics/

Podcast Topics

00:10 - Welcome & Introductions

01:08 - Purpose of the Higher Ed Athletics project

04:14 - What schools should be doing now to overcome post-COVID challenges

12:07 - Barriers of success and synergies between institutional-level policies and athletics

16:15 - Which programs are best suited to navigate everything

22:36 - Research on college enrollment and athlete enrollment

26:21 - Opportunities for transparency to reflect how an institution and athletic department support each other financially

31:22 - Chances of exceptions to NCAA policy for competition this year

36:21 - Brews of the week

37:45 - Wrap-up

COVID-19 Stakeholder Alignment at the University of Florida

Thu, 28 May 2020 17:00:00 -0400

Engaging with stakeholders is crucial to success now more than ever. Discovering how stakeholders impact business continuity helps collegiate athletic departments arrive at better decisions.

Today on News & Brews, Katie and Ken talk with special guests, Melissa Stuckey, Associate AD at University Athletic Association (University of Florida), and Steve Nouss, member of the UAA Board of Directors and chair of the UAA audit committee. They tell us how UF has been aligning with governance and other stakeholders to effectively manage uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. And of course, they’ll discuss their beer choice of the week.

Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team: https://www.jmco.com/industries/collegiate-athletics/

Podcast Topics

00:10 - Welcome and introductions

01:08 - Impact of COVID-19 on operations and how stakeholders help navigate challenges. (Q1)

03:19 - Role of governance in higher education and college athletics during the pandemic (Q2)

06:43 - Best practices for effective engagement with governance (Q3)

08:38 - Sharing financial information with stakeholders (Q4)

11:20 - Utilization of financial information for strategic planning and decision making (Q5)

15:26 - Scenario planning through COVID-19 and beyond (Q6)

17:59 - How ADs, CFOs, and governance can work together to evaluate business continuity (Q7)

23:43 - Brews of the week

25:56 - Wrap-up

COVID-19 - Fundraising During a Pandemic at Georgia Tech University.mp3

Thu, 21 May 2020 17:00:00 -0400

Today on News & Brews, Katie and Ken talk with special guest Marvin Lewis, Associate AD for Administration & Finance at Georgia Tech Athletic Association. Marvin discusses how Georgia Tech has been managing a capital campaign during COVID-19 and shares other unique perspectives specific to the Institute. And of course, they chat about their beer choice of the week.

Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team: https://www.jmco.com/industries/collegiate-athletics/

Podcast Topics

00:10 – Welcome & Introductions

00:45 – Photograph of Georgia Tech Football fans in 1918

03:15 – Impact of COVID-19 on a capital campaign

07:25 – Engaging with donors and fans during the pandemic

10:04 – Stakeholder involved in a capital campaign

12:59 – Strategies to employ with debt holders to manage debt service requirements

16:04 – Differences in athletic departments and associations for fundraising

19:48 – Disparities in Power 5 programs

24:05 – What sets Georgia Tech Athletics apart from other programs

27:57 – How CFO role and engagement between CFO and AD has changed during COVID-19

31:10 – Brews of the week

33:36 – Wrap-up

COVID-19 - Financial Voices of California State University Athletics Programs

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:00:00 -0400

Today on News & Brews, Katie talks with special guests, Tiffany Edlin, Senior AD/Business Manager of Long Beach State Athletics and Jeff Pritsker, Associate AD for Finance at San Jose State Athletics to spotlight the financial voices from two programs in the California State University system. They are on the front lines of developing decisions made in response to COVID-19 and share their perspectives on how the pandemic is impacting their athletic departments.

Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team: https://www.jmco.com/industries/collegiate-athletics/

Podcast Topics

00:10 – Welcome & Introductions

00:45 – Strategies to engage with fan base and ticket holders

02:40 – Reopening of college sports in the state of California

05:00 – State budget impact on CSU and athletic departments

08:22 – Challenges from a Group of 5 perspective
12:40 – Challenges from a mid-major/no football perspective
15:44 – Helping student-athletes thrive while they’re off campus
19:00 – Tips for managing employees remotely
25:12 – Brew of the week
26:27 – Wrap-up

COVID-19 - Telling the Rest of Your Financial Story

Thu, 07 May 2020 17:00:00 -0400

This week in News & Brews, Katie Davis and Ken Kurdziel, leaders of James Moore’s Collegiate Athletics Industry Team continue the discussion on the importance of athletic departments communicating their financial stories and working on a strategic financial plan.

Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team: https://www.jmco.com/industries/collegiate-athletics/

Podcast Topics

0:10 – Welcome

1:05 – Industry analysis over the past 15 years

6:00 – CFO voices are missing from the conversation

6:46 – Athletic departments should be working on a strategic financial plan

10:43 – Financial voices should tell the rest of the financial story

11:15 – Beer of the week

13:02 – Wrap-up

COVID-19 Communication Strategies

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0400

This week in News & Brews, Katie Davis and Ken Kurdziel, leaders of James Moore’s Collegiate Athletics Industry Team are joined by Ryan Frankel, President and Co-Founder of Frankel Media Group to discuss the importance of communication and storytelling to avoid misrepresentation in the media.

Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team: https://www.jmco.com/industries/collegiate-athletics/

Podcast Topics

0:10 – Welcome and introductions

0:28 – Meet Ryan Frankel from Frankel Media Group

1:00 – Topic #1: What changes are you seeing in the media landscape?

2:45 – Topic #2: What financial information is commonly misrepresented in the media?

4:38 – Topic #3: From a communications perspective, why is storytelling so important?

6:35 – Topic #4: What should a college athletics CFO do to better communicate financial matters?

8:45 – Topic #5: What is the single best thing a company or brand can do right now?

11:30 – Beer of the week

12:32 – Wrap-up

COVID-19 Top Five

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0400

In our premiere episode of News & Brews, Katie Davis and Ken Kurdziel, leaders of James Moore’s Collegiate Athletics Industry Team, have a candid discussion on the top five things they’ve seen and heard from clients and friends regarding the impact of COVID-19 to their athletic departments. They also dive into their insights on how to address these challenges and steps for moving forward.

Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team: https://www.jmco.com/industries/collegiate-athletics/

Podcast Topics

0:10 – Welcome

1:10 – Cheers & beers of the week

3:00 – Topic #1: How to handle internal communications during crisis mode

4:45 – Topic #2: Threats to revenue streams

6:25 – Topic #3: No big changes to men’s basketball head coaches since the season was cancelled

7:40 – Topic #4: Everyone is looking for ways to control costs

9:00 – Topic #5: Risks of making big decisions too early and with only the short-term in mind

10:50 – Wrap-up