The CALS Report

By: Collegiate Athletics Leadership Symposium
  • Summary

  • Ever wondered what it takes to lead in college sports? Welcome to The CALS Report, your inside track to leadership in college athletics. What began as the Collegiate Athletics Leadership Symposium, a professional development event for industry leaders, has evolved into a dynamic community—and this podcast is your invitation to join it. In each episode, we bring you fresh insights, real experiences, and untold stories from top leaders in college athletics. Whether you're an established athletics director, an emerging administrator, or simply curious about the inner workings of college sports, The CALS Report is your essential guide to the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the industry. Tune in to learn from those at the forefront of college athletics, and discover what it takes to lead with impact.
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Episodes
  • EP3: Wren Baker & 3 Deputy AD's Marcus Sedberry (Wisconsin), Kevin White (Clemson), and Eric Woord (Ole Miss)
    Nov 25 2024
    In this episode, Ryan Bradley sits down with Wren Baker, Vice President & Director of Athletics at West Virginia, for a compelling conversation on leadership in college athletics. Wren shares insights on building active and supportive networks, hiring and managing successful coaching staffs, and his incredible journey through the ranks of college sports. The episode also features "The Lobby" Roundtable with Eric Wood, Ed.D (Ole Miss), Marcus Sedberry (Wisconsin), and Kevin White (Clemson). These Deputy ADs dive into football sports supervision and administration, sharing lessons learned in supporting high-level programs and coaches, strategies for success in overseeing collegiate football, and key leadership takeaways from their careers.
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Hunter Yurachek on Leading Through Change in College Athletics – Exclusive Clip
    Sep 12 2024
    Welcome to the first clip from The CALS Report! This podcast brings you candid conversations with leaders in college athletics, offering insights into professional growth, leadership, and the evolving landscape of the sports industry. In this exclusive clip, Hunter Yurachek, University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor & Director of Athletics, discusses the challenges of leading through unprecedented changes in college sports, including NIL, the transfer portal, his advice for aspiring athletic administrators & hosting CALS 24 in Fayetteville. Stay tuned for the full episode and more interviews with top industry leaders. Subscribe now to stay connected with The CALS Report!
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Inside The Lobby: Bryan Blair on the Unique Culture of CALS - Exclusive Clip
    Sep 14 2024
    In this sneak peek from "The Lobby " segment of The CALS Report episode 1, Bryan Blair, Athletic Director at Toledo, shares how the Collegiate Athletics Leadership Symposium (CALS) creates a space unlike any other professional development event. With a focus on openness, honest conversations, and real connections, Bryan explains how CALS fosters a sense of community that helps leaders feel supported in an often isolating role.
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    1 min

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