It might seem much less than ideal for a college athletics director to take on the responsibility of leading an additional department outside of athletics. But Peter Dryer, Ph.D., has found that serving in dual roles as AD and Dean of Students at Arizona Christian University, has resulted in a better experience for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
Case name: Sailer v. Emporia State University, et al., No. 24-cv-1242 (D. Kan. 06/17/25).
Case name: Demarcus, et al. v. University of South Alabama, No. 23-11670 (11th Cir. 04/10/25).
Case name: Joseph v. Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, et al., No. 23-11037, No. 23-12475 (11th Cir. 04/08/25).
ORLANDO, Fla. — John Jacobs, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Optimist of the Life is Good apparel company, first learned about the power of positivity from his mother, who had plenty of reasons to become a pessimist. While he was in grade school, Jacobs’ parents were in a near-death car accident. Although his mother recovered, his father, who had been a very active World War II veteran, lost his right arm, which left him feeling very frustrated.
Greenville University hired a former softball player and alumna to serve as head softball coach. She was recruited by the athletics director, who encouraged her to apply for the position. The coach's first season was characterized by internal conflict. Her graduate assistant, a former player with close ties to team members, allegedly conspired with players to undermine the coach and make false accusations against her. The team finished with a 9–15 record that season.
There's been much discussion about the requirements for Division I schools that opt in to the House settlement agreement. It's well established that they’ll pay a portion of their revenue directly to student-athletes, with a cap of $20.5 million for the 2025–2026 academic year, increasing annually during the next 10 years to a projected $32.9 million by 2034–2035.
Review our list of upcoming professional development opportunities for 2025–2026, and consider which conventions, workshops, and symposiums are most suited to your athletics department's needs.
Some long-awaited federal guidance hit the college athletics world when President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled “Saving College Sports” on July 24, 2025.
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