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Ask the AD: Fran Reidy on the Changing DII Landscape

Fran Reidy became a full time member of the St. Leo Lions athletic department in 1993. Along the way, he has served as Sports Information Director, Compliance Officer, Assistant Athletic Director, and Associate Athletic Director until reaching his current role as Director of Athletics in 1999. Mr. Reidy was good enough to offer some thoughts on the evolution of DII athletics, as well as advice for new and hopeful ADs.

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ANNOUNCEMENT - Winthrop Intelligence will host a “think tank” dialogue on revenue generation issues in intercollegiate athletics this summer at the NACDA conference in Orlando. The focus will be on creating discussion between senior athletic administrators and leading scholars who conduct industry-focused research in this area. Drs. Chad McEvoy from Syracuse University and Nels Popp from Illinois State University, along with other scholars, will sit down and exchange ideas with administrators and confer about key challenges in generating revenue for intercollegiate athletic programs. The goal of the “think tank” is to facilitate practical research to help solve the stated challenges. The event is for senior administrators, by invitation only, and will not be open to members of the media.

For more information contact Phil Landes at 800-218-2280

NCAA Men’s Basketball: Student Athlete Transfer Trends

In this article we examine transfers in men’s college basketball in order to understand the patterns of transfers and whether coaching change causes more student-athlete transfers.

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NCAA Football: Home-Field Advantage and Long-Distance Travel

We all know home-field advantage is real, but how much of an advantage is it?

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Revenue Value in Belonging to a Power Conference: Chad McEvoy

Why do so many teams switch conferences? To find out, we measured the revenue gains of moving to a power conference.

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Ask the AD: Brian Mackin

Mr. Mackin offers his thoughts on this hiring coaches, facilities upgrades, as well as the importance of technology for senior administrators.

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Stats Speak Podcasts

Wright Waters & Bill Hancock
On the coming football playoff.

Stephen Bronars & Todd McFall
On men's basketball transfer rates.

What We're Reading

Performance and Human Capital in College Football Coaches’ Compensation
The analysis of compensation data of head football coaches at FBS institutions shows the maximum total compensation of coaches increases with their past performance.

Buying Influence in College Athletics: How Much Does It Cost to Put In Your Two Cents?
Though boosters play a vital role in college athletics, certain gifts with considerably tight strings attached – may threaten institutions and the NCAA.

How Are Athletic Directors Rewarded in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision - Daniel R. Marburger
Evidence shows that earned bonuses for ADs are unrelated to revenues but are correlated positively with football success, the tenure of the AD, and the number of teams sponsored by the school, rather than academic success.

In light of the shifting landscape of FCS guarantee game scheduling and current opacity in regard to strength of schedule for the coming selection criteria of the college football playoff, Winthrop Intelligence is providing Win AD clients with a 6-page Research Services Brief on the subject via USPS this week.

Our exclusive brief provides several actionable insights based on a view of pertinent information outlining the background, attendance issues, the competitive and financial implications. It’s the data-driven information you need (not opinions), delivered in plain English.

Research Services helps college athletic administrators increase revenue and make high-stakes decisions. To learn more, click here or contact Phil Landes at 800 218 2280 or Phil@WinthropIntelligence.com

Winthrop Intelligence has identified a number of outstanding coaches across Fall Sports:

DI Women's Cross County

DI Men's Cross County

DI Water Polo

DI Women's Volleyball

DI Men's Soccer

DI Women's Soccer

DI Field Hockey

"It's a no brainer for any institution because of the measurable return on investment. You're going to save time and increase revenues."

Jared Mosley,
Athletic Director, Abilene Christian

See why Win AD is vital to the Jared Mosley's success with a video tour of the
Financials Database

Inside the Contracts

Emeritus provisions within contracts and extensions seem to be increasingly common in college athletics, a way to keep a beloved coach involved in departmental operations and use their influence in the community for the good of the university. The following are a few notables:

Bob Huggins

Emeritus Status

After transition to Emeritus Status Coach will no longer be Head Coach. Duties and responsibilities as Emeritus will be assigned at the time of transition by the Director of Athletics. It is currently anticipated that Coach will be involved with duties such as public appearances and fund raising activities for the University and other matters as assigned. If Coach

Gary Williams

Subsequent University Employment

Coach will be offered employment in the capacity of an assistant director with responsibilities to be assigned by the Athletic Director, which duties may include public relations, development, marketing and/or other areas as shall then be determined by the Athletic Director to be within the needs of the Department and the Coach’s demonstrated knowledge and experience.

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