1.question Podcast

University of Memphis AD Tom Bowen talks about his unusual career path, which took him from college athletics to the NFL and back again, in today's 1.Question. 

In today's 1.Q, Gene DeFilippo (former AD at Boston College and Villanova and current Senior Executive Director at Turnkey Search) talks about the importance of "fit" when matching an institution with a potential new AD.

In Part 2 of his two-part interview, Florida Atlantic Athletic Director Pat Chun discusses why "winning the day" and accountability are crucial.

In Part 1 of his two-part interview, Florida Atlantic Athletic Director Pat Chun discusses the tangible and intangible benefits of successfully executing a department-wide strategic plan. 

Industry veteran Ron Prettyman talks about the changing financial landscape of college athletics, and the skill sets ADs must posses, in today's episode. 

He's in the seat now, but it took some work to get there! Listen to Iowa's Gary Barta discuss the lessons he learned from not being the final selection before he eventually landed his first job as an AD in today's 1.Question. 

How does an AD's leadership style evolve over time? Troy AD Jeremy McClain addresses that topic and more in today's 1.Question. 

Charlie Cobb, AD at Georgia State University, discusses the importance of Board and Presidential support in today's 1.Question. 

In today's 1.Question, University of Central Arkansas AD Dr. Brad Teague talks about recruiting and retaining athletes during the Bears four-year hiatus from post-season play. 

In Part II of his two-part interview, Xavier AD Greg Christopher talks more about the dynamics involved in recruiting head coaches, and what's on the 15 pages of questions he's compiled over the years to ask during HC interviews.

In Part I of his two-part interview, Xavier AD Greg Christopher discusses his experiences hiring head coaches at Bowling Green, Purdue and Xavier, and how his vetting process has changed over time. 

In today's episode, David Herbster, AD at the University of South Dakota, talks about how his DII experience impacted the Coyotes' move to DI.  

Today's 1.Q features San Francisco AD Scott Sidwell on moving from two FBS programs (Tulane & Syracuse) to the I-AAA Dons. 

In Part 2 of his two-part interview, Grand Canyon University Vice President of Athletics Mike Vaught talks more about his institution's transition to full Division I membership, how rapidly the university is growing, and University President Brian Mueller's dynamic leadership style.  

In Part 1 of his two-part interview, Grand Canyon University Vice President of Athletics Mike Vaught talks about his institution's transition to full Division I membership, and making 28 hires in just the past eight months.

In today's 1.Q, Gene DeFilippo (former AD at Boston College and Villanova and current Senior Executive Director at Turnkey Search) talks about the constant need for Athletic Directors to execute high-level leadership, and the vital role experience plays.

In Part 2 of her two-part interview, America East Commissioner Amy Huchthausen talks about the league's approach to attracting a new member institution, conference realignment, and more. 

In Part 1 of her two-part interview, America East Commissioner Amy Huchthausen talks about Boston University's decision to leave the conference 7 months into her tenure, and how that decision affected conference leadership and communication. 

In today's 1.Q, Oregon State's Zack Lassiter provides insights on joining a new institution, and the importance of understanding the ins and outs of the college or university itself (beyond just the Athletic Department). 

This week, 1.Question focuses on schools whose football teams enjoyed attendance jumps in 2015. Today, Brent Jones, Senior Associate AD at Southern Miss, outlines the Golden Eagles "Rocktober" campaign, and how his department intends to build on the 25% attendance increase posted this past season.