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We've done nearly 50 searches in a little more than 2 years - specializing in meeting the needs of small colleges. Around 80% of these searches have come from repeat clients because we work hard and get results.
Lewis University Assistant Vice President for Athletics @JohnAshaoluAD joins @AnthonyGrassi23 from the 2025 NACDA Convention. The two reflect on Ashaolu’s first year as AD, setting goals, and adding women’s flag football.
~ via @smallcollegeath
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4 REASONS YOUR BOSS IS AN IDIOT
“Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.” (John C. Maxwell)
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CULTURE IS EVERY DAY
"Culture is habits. It's what you do every day. It's your standards." (Porter Moser)
~ via @PorterMoser @OU_MBBall
When search committees focus only on tactics and ignore systems (recruiting + culture), they’re often approving a multi-year problem without realizing it.
High-performance hiring protects the institution, not just the scoreboard.
~ via @RecruitwithDan
Tips to Nail Your Next Coaching Job Interview
~ via @HoopDirt
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COACHES: You may not know for 10, 15, or 20 years from now whether this year's team was successful. Success is not always about the wins accumulated but rather the winners produced. You are coaching the future leaders of your community.
On this episode of Small College Conversations, Northern Michigan Director of Athletics Rick Comley joins Kristen Eargle to talk about leadership and the benefits of using a consulting firm.
~ via @smallcollegeath and @KristenEargle
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7 Tips for Applying for Your Next Job
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Stewardship ✅
Decision making ✅
Systems thinking ✅
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Longtime Colleg AD Jayme Pendergast with Ep. 5 of her series on Ambition and Responsibility.
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@coach_ad @WeCOACH @AD__insider @GCWHSS @JaymePendergast @_WomenLeaders @NIAAA9100 @GADACOACHES @OfficialTHSADA @PayFLCoaches @IllinoisAD @THSCAcoaches @FHSAA
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Realistic expectations are a culture issue.
37.9% of coaches in our recent study identified expectations that match available resources as a sign of healthy culture.
High standards aren't necessarily the problem.
Expecting results without the support to achieve them is.
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Great teams aren't like everyone else
🏀 Every team has 5 starters
🏀 Every team has a leading scorer
🏀 Every team has a leading rebounder
Not every team is a great team
Not every team is committed to winning
𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦 𝗗𝗢 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗜𝗡
If you hire based off of a political decision...it won't end the way you want it.
At some point that person will need to be replaced due to poor performance or will leave for greener pastures.
When it's political, it's not about finding the right fit.
~ via @firedcoachespod
Everyone reaches out when a Head Coach gets a job - either congrats or wanting a position on staff.
Few reach out when a HC is let go.
Until you’re through it, you don’t know how much it means & the impact it makes hearing from others in the hard times.
~ via @BDSTan
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PLAYERS: When coach doesn't play you, they aren't disrespecting you or hating on you. They may just be respecting your teammates and loving the team. Good coaches play the players who make up the best team and who are the most trusted team members. Be that kind of teammate.
Stevie Baker-Watson, DePauw University's Associate Vice President for Student Wellness and Athletics, sits down with @AnthonyGrassi23 at the 2025 NACDA Convention in Orlando.
~ via @smallcollegeath and @TigerPrideAD
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Ambition without responsibility creates chaos. Responsibility without ambition suffocates performance. Effective leadership demands both the courage to pursue what COULD be with the discipline to deliver what MUST be.
~ via @JaymePendergast
The NAIA-ADA is proud to announce our new Emerging Leader and Lifetime Achievement Awards! The deadline for nominations for both awards is Friday, November 6th. Click the link to read more about the awards and recognition of the winners on our website! ➡️ lnkd.in/e-TDK6VB
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‼️POLLS‼️
The first Top 2️⃣5️⃣ Polls are here
What is the biggest shock for you?🫢
Who got snubbed?😬
#supporthergame
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Top stories in today's NAIA.ticker:
➤ @RyanMarken’s vision for @SAUCougars
➤ @VCSU_CoachMac on Frontier & Flag FB
➤ @IUSBTitans’ record jersey sponsor deal
➤ Facilities Galore
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Athletic Director Hiring Trends Are Shifting In 2025
~ via @KcSmurthwaite and @HERO_SportsCFB
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