Mike Hamilton
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Learfield EVP-University Partnership Group. Former AD at Univ of Tennessee. Father to 5 great kids
Nashville, TN
Joined June 2009
Thrilled to be joining the talented team at @Learfield on Dec. 1. This is a great culture fit for the things I care about personally and professionally. Looking forward to reconnecting with so many friends and colleagues. Let's get to work.
We're thrilled industry veterans Mike Hamilton & Joe Potter are joining Learfield. “I’ve known both of them for many years and have not only witnessed the great work they’ve done but also admired the manner in which they do their work." Pres/CEO Greg Brown
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So great to be on hand for this guy’s induction into the CFBHOF tonight. One of the best leaders I’ve ever been around. #27. Al Wilson.
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Two wonderfully talented guys & good friends. Ron has done tremendous work for the Deacs & John will pick up the ball & continue the success. As a lifelong Wake fan, thrilled for both. Ron Wellman to retire as Athletic Director, John Currie named AD
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Okay folks. We got this WFH thing. Get up. Shower. Breakfast. Business attire appropriate for your world. Remove distractions. Focus. Dive in. Grind and crush it. Wind down. Get outside, take a walk. Call a friend. Love on your family. Repeat.
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Would appreciate your prayers. Always lots of moving parts in a big family.
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“Let the best thing your partner hears about themselves come from you” - Kathryn Gordon while talking about marriage and her new book “Relationship GRIT” at ADs4Christ event in Nashville this wknd alongside husband @JonGordon11. #wisdom #goodcounsel.
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Still angry. Numb. Sad. We know so many at The Covenant School. One lost is a dear member of my son-in-law’s family. Another is the child of parents we have known since our UT days. Just awful. We need to ask ourselves hard questions in our country. This has to stop.
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Proud of John and how he has carried himself during a tough time. Someone is going to get a really great AD. Exclusive John Currie Interview: Leading With Integrity
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Pekka's save percentage for series was 97.6%. First time Chicago has been swept in 24 years.
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A big day on West End as @vucommodores & @FBFinancialCorp come together in a landmark deal to name FirstBank Stadium. Congratulations to @VandyAD, FirstBank Pres/CEO Chris Holmes, @tmcclelland, @oshull, Jeff Miller & numerous others who played critical roles. 👏🏼👏🏼@Learfield
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As a lifelong @DemonDeacons fan, I can’t begin to tell you how fired up I am about this hire. Congrats @ForbesETSUhoops and @John_Currie. Go Deacs! @WFUDeaconClub @WakeMBB.
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Thrilled for John. GREAT hire. Smart, focused, driven, connected, high integrity, great family.
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Honored & grateful to be recognized along w so many other incredible folks. This entire team performed in some bizarre circumstances this past year & exhibited true character under pressure. Blessed to be part of the @Learfield team. #LetsGo.
Congratulations to all Nominees & Winners recognized last night in our 2/3 CLYDE Award virtual presentations, including the one-and-only @mikehamilton63 honored for the Clyde Lear Award for Character: 👏👏.
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Watched 2 of my sons cut each other’s hair last night 😱, sat w my daughter & reviewed spelling today, have been on more walks w my wife this wk than all year combined, dinner around table EVERY night. Let’s be intentional about seeing silver linings today. .
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RIP Gus Manning. The epitome of #VFL. He touched all the bases for @Vol_Sports. He & Haywood were the “go-to” for history & perspective. Cherish my time with him. Loved his annual visit for “contract” renewal- a Cushman, trading table meals and $1. Certified LEGEND.
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Final Four. Hubert’s first, K’s last. Two storied Tobacco Road rivalries meet for the first time in NCAA Tourney history. Here for it. Wouldn’t miss it. @Learfield
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Just finished a great conversation full of great insight w @GeorgiaSouthern AD @JaredBenko that will go live tomorrow morning on @Learfield “From the Chair.” Hope you will listen in! @GSAthletics.
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Seven months in. You know what I miss? I miss looking you in the face. I miss seeing your smile. I miss seeing you in person, shaking your hand, giving a quick hug. When we get on the other side, let’s don’t take these simple things for granted. Deal?.
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Would ask for your prayers that my nephew be found safe & alive. The search continues in the morning.
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Congratulations to @UCFDannyWhite, @Vol_Sports, @DondePlowman and @UT_President. Looking forward to the impact I know you will have Danny. A truly wonderful place with incredible fan support. Great hire.
The University of Tennessee welcomes Danny White as its new Director of Athletics.
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Honored to share a little about my faith story, our adoption story & about my career in athletics w @JasonRomano & @Sports_Spectrum recently. The podcast is up now at .
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“You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks” - Winston Churchill.
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Great to grab dinner w @ldeleon5 & @ConnorSmith_DBU tonight in Nashville as they host the virtual @ADs4ChristInfo event this week. Been a great couple days- finishing strong tomorrow. Yes. we had masks.
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Great first day @ADs4ChristInfo. Honored to introduce @Titans Chaplain James “Mitch” Mitchell. Mitch was our chaplain at UT 4 the first six years of my time as AD. Indelible impact on S-As, coaches, staff. Walked w me thru some tough times. Forever grateful
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We are fortunate to have @tmcclelland in our community & he will make a difference alongside @VandyAD for the @vucommodores. How Kix Brooks, Children's Hospital brought Tommy McClelland to Vanderbilt athletics via @Tennessean.
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Great night at Mardi Gras World w great friends & incredible colleagues. Celebrating our @Learfield family, partners and industry friends. #NOLA
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Ready to re-launch “From the Chair” featuring informal one on one conversations w Athletic Directors from across America. First episode drops overnight w Texas A&M @RossBjorkAD. Hope you’ll listen tomorrow wherever you get your podcasts. @Learfield.
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Join me tomorrow on this week’s “From the Chair” as I sit down w @BroncoSports AD @JeramiahDickey. Hiring a football coach the first week on the job…Transition during the pandemic…His love of Mexican food…and more. @Learfield #LetsGo.
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Been waiting w excitement to announce this one. Huge thanks to @tgoff11 and the @KUAthletics Jayhawks. Shoutout to @jbooker123, @cmsand, @mtut88, @emmooring and a host of others who made this happen down the stretch. Let’s roll. Rock Chalk! @Learfield.
A partnership like no other 🤝. We are excited to announce a 10-year extension with @Learfield, which includes expanded custom content creation on official Kansas Athletics platforms!. More →
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Couple of thoughts in the middle of all this. 1) over communicate right now, 2) kindness & empathy always matters-but even more now, 3) if you’re a leader, it’s time to show it. Step in and step up.
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Big news in our world today as our investors exercise on their belief in the future of college athletics but more specifically, the direction of @Learfield under @ColeG13’s leadership. Poised to impact the industry in new & significant ways. #LetsGo.
NEW: The three investors in @Learfield IMG College -- Endeavor, Silver Lake and Atairos -- are pumping $242 million of new equity into the college-focused business to support operations and growth opportunities (@SmittySBJ). Free to read
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Tomorrow’s Podcast is w @UGAAthletics AD @Brooks_UGA. Stories from the CFP Championship and outcomes since, maintaining culture thru leadership changes, being fan-centric, mentoring Nakobe Dean, @Zaxbys ice & more…@Learfield @SEC @universityofga.
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Great to be w members of my UTAD Executive Team this weekend. The absolute best-@ChrisFuller22, David Blackburn, @DRFrancois1 & @UAB_AD. Always grateful for each of you! #nex+us
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With today’s @marchmadness announcement of no fans at Tournament. do you still play the Final Four & Championship at Mercedes-Benz or move to State Farm Arena or GaTech? Big empty bldg would be insanely odd. Interesting times.
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#GirlDad. Couldn’t love these two more, so proud to be their Dad. Beautiful, strong, smart, creative. Watch out world-they have incredible gifts that I can’t wait to watch play out in their future!
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It’s almost like Christmas morning….regular season basketball tipping across America tonight. The smell of the popcorn, shoes screeching, fans cheering, bands playing. Nothing like it. Let’s fill the stands & cheer our respective teams! @Learfield
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Been around for a while. Watched a LOT of NFL games. What a weekend! ….and this KC/Buffalo game may be the best I’ve ever seen! Just unbelievable @NFL.
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Honored to interview my friends @StevenCurtis & @MaryBethChapman today at @ADs4ChristInfo here in Nashville. Another great event. Thx for all the hard work @ldeleon5 @JayJacobs89, @tmcclelland & others. Much needed encouragement!
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Some really talented folks have been adversely affected by the unforeseen effects of the pandemic. Please take a look here if you are looking for super qualified team members that can be an asset for your organization @Learfield
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As I continue to reflect on #Pat & who she was-I keep coming back to the word "Authentic". Truthful. Integrous. Honest. Authentic.
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Honored to present @KellySchukart w this year’s Clyde Lear Award for Character- the pinnacle award for an individual at @Learfield. Congratulations Kelly and @GoDucks!
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Good stuff right here.
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It’s EASY to lead when things are easy. It’s CRITICAL to lead when things are hard. Get busy. .
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Waiting on more folks to take note of the incredible work @UAB_AD Mark Ingram and his team are doing in Birmingham and at @UAB_Athletics. Remarkable job. NCAA: UAB rose from dead and is becoming a force in South
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A 16x24 photo of #Pat Summitt's eyes taken by Patrick Murphy-Racey hangs in my office- a daily reminder of the type focus needed for success.
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For some time, I hosted “From the Chair”…a podcast focused on athletic director interviews. You guys were great to listen. In conjunction w @Learfield & @D1ticker, we relaunch in Sept. What ADs do you want to hear from?.
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“From the Chair” w @GSAthletics AD @JaredBenko is here. Experience at 4SEC schools, culture & creating standards of excellence, mid-season coaching changes, why Clay Helton, CoVid adjustments, BBQ & more. @Learfield @GeorgiaSouthern @SunBelt
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Great job by Gov Haslam, Randy Boyd & others. Tennessee has five cities with most U.S. job growth
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Honored to have spoken at @ClemsonSpiro today to a Sports Entrepreneurship class. Great conversation about careers, @Learfield, our work and the future of college athletics. Thank you John Hannon @ClemsonUniv
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“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”.Isaiah 9:6 ESV
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Congrats to my friend DB and to Chris for hiring him!. Massaro tabs Blackburn as new Senior Associate AD - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
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Excited to get to work everyday w @ColeG13. With his leadership/vision, @Learfield will build on our great history & deliver new results for our University partners. Learfield IMG College moves quickly to new strategy under Cole Gahagan
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Preach Coach. It’s time to quit bickering, posturing, politicizing, grandstanding. We’ve got the power, intellect, ability, resources to course correct these horrific incidents. Can we do it? ABSOLUTELY. Do we have the courage, empathy, love, guts? These are our kids.
Georgia Tech HC Brent Key. who’s mother was a school teacher… becomes very emotional discussing the tragic shooting event in Nashville this week . “Something has to change… somebody watching… please do something!!!”
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Love this idea. Had always wanted to play one in Stokely but couldn’t get it approved. Great work by Texas.
Chris Beard’s “students-only” home game for the No. 8 #Texas #Longhorns against #SamHouston draws a packed house inside 3,234-seat Gregory Gym, where @TexasVolleyball plays its home games.
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A New “From the Chair” drops tomorrow morning early w @USUAggies AD @john_hartwell. Wrapped two more today w @juliecromerOHIO & @rmikehill and those will be out in the next couple weeks. Listen in! @Learfield #LetsGo.
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Amidst a prolonged crisis & the anxiety it can create, you’ve got to deal with it as you would a tough steak. cut it into small pieces, chew it thoroughly and don’t let it choke you. Let’s attack this a day (a piece) at a time. #KeepGrinding.
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Congratulations Desiree! Thrilled for you. Simply A Great Opportunity and I know you will pour your heart and soul into the work on behalf of the student athletes, coaches, staff, fans and alumni of the University of Missouri.
Join us in welcoming our new AD, Desiree Reed-Francois!! . #MIZ🐯.
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Congrats to the Vols! Great bowl matchup/great city. A true testament to how great UT's fans are & to job Butch is doing.
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A great hire by @UNLVathletics & @DRFrancois1. Great fundraiser, better person. Congrats Greg! Congrats Desiree!. Greg Hulen Named UNLV Senior Associate Athletics Director, Chief Revenue Officer
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Congrats to @drewholcomb 4 his part in the #1 ad for 2014. Best ads of 2014 are strong storytellers http://t.co/57oD3UhCLK via @USATODAY.
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Headed home from NOLA this morning. Great few days of work here w our Brand and University partners. Proud to work with these and the other members of our leadership team. Lots of great things happening and many more on the horizon! #LetsGo @Learfield
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Larry has always stepped up for UT. Leading by example again my friend. University of Tennessee donor covers reduced athletics staff wages
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“Show me a leader that defends what he’s doing and I will show you a dinosaur. Defending what you’re doing most always shows you’re not shifting enough” #LeaderShift #NACDA19 @JohnCMaxwell @NACDA.
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Congrats to Scott Carter! No better candidate. He loves the Bucs & is equipped and ready. Kudos to Dr Noland & Doc. @ETSUAthletics.
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Congrats to Derek Barnett-in the backfield all night. Great on-field celebration by his teammates shows how they feel about him
Tennessee's Derek Barnett just passed a legend to become the school's all-time leader in sacks: the Minister of Defense himself.
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Legend. Rest In Peace John. So saddened by this news.
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“How you do anything is how you do everything. Excellence is a way of life.”- Dabo Swinney.
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It’s been great to see the work @DRFrancois1 is doing for @UNLVathletics. She’s been headed for great things for a long time. A key member of our leadership team at UT. Wishing the Rebels much success!
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There will only be ONE first ever Stanley Cup Final victory in Preds history & we were here. Now let's get more! Go Preds!.
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Congratulations to @Brooks_UGA, @UGAAthletics & @GeorgiaFootball. National Champions- What. A. Game. And congrats to @Greg_Byrne & @AlabamaFTBL for another incredible year as well. Man- I love college football! Wow…@Learfield @SEC @GregSankey.
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Good info from @wrenbaker. Enjoyed our conversation!. From The Chair Hosted By Mike Hamilton: North Texas’ Wren Baker
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This is wonderful news. Kara is such a talented and bright person. A winner at every level and in every way and a great leader. Looking forward to watching her success. Congrats @karalawson20!.
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Congrats to my long-time friend & former @SEC colleague @ScottStricklin on winning the @SBJSBD AD of the Year Award amongst a great group of finalists! A deserved professional recognition of an even better person. @FloridaGators @Learfield @SmittySBJ.
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Love Dave's hire. Success, stability, class. and he has orange ties. Congrats Rick Barnes and Vol Nation. Great fit.
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Numerous implications from the cancellation of college football seasons this Fall that reach well beyond campus boundaries. College football is a boon for university town businesses. Canceling it could destroy them. - CNN
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Honored to moderate a panel discussion today at the Intercollegiate Athletic Forum in NYC on the past & future of college athletics w Debbie Yow, Craig Littlepage, Dave Hart & Steve Pederson #sbjiaf
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Coming to @NACDA? We are recording “From the Chair” live 10-12 on Mon and 10-4 on Tues in Oceanside Ballroom F. Come join us! Great list of ADs. Will be tweeting those out over next couple days. @Learfield @NAADDevelopment @NACMANews @CABMA_Athletics @CoSIDAnews.
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Vols are so fortunate to have a guy like Coach Barnes leading the way.
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We are each meant for community. Even those of us who are introverts. A call, FaceTime, text, Marco Polo, Zoom, Skype, etc matters right now. particularly when there’s an inordinate amount of anxiety in our world. Reach out to someone today.
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Is accountability in your organization about blame or empowerment? There’s a difference and it matters.
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Congratulations Will! Lucky to get you in Charlotte and you will make a great team w Mike Hill, Chris Fuller and the 49er staff.
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Love this guy & so proud of him. Halls grad named ETSU athletic director
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“72% of donors who make a 2nd gift to an organization do so because they get a prompt and a meaningful thank you”- Greg Frady National Director of Development @compassion #Leverage18.
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@wesrucker247 Harris D Ford. Loves the Big Orange man. Walking history book. And basketball is where he really got his career rolling at UT. Great shout-out Wes.
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Thank you @PattiPhillips10 for the chance to speak at this year’s @WomenLeadersCS conference! You’re making a difference in people’s lives and helping to transform college athletics. An honor to be with you today. @Learfield
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Humility is the freedom from the need to prove you are superior all the time. Egotism is a ravenous hunger in a small space-David Brooks.
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Listen in tomorrow for “From the Chair” w @SFASU AD @rivey35. Lots here. Implementing change at a new school, Setting new vision & expectations, hiring coaches, moving to the @WACsports and dry vs wet ribs…. @SFA_Athletics @Learfield. @varsity.
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Being at the NCAA Convention and seeing former members of our team at Tennessee brings back so many good memories of people I’ve been able to work with through the years. Today it was…
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Jimbo’s extension, mentors, leading through transition, the pandemic, realignment, the future of the NCAA & Arnold Palmers w two lemons. Join me now for a conversation w A&M AD @RossBjorkAD @Learfield
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Here’s the deal. We Deliver-Period. Few things mean as much to ADs, SAs & coaches right now as #NIL and it’s so fluid and nuanced. We’re bringing solutions-why would you partner w anyone else? #LetsGo @ColeG13 @sollyfulp @Learfield.
Few things have changed the landscape of college athletics like name, image & likeness. Our inaugural NIL Impact Report illustrates the ways in which LEARFIELD is powering the NIL ecosystem with proven results. Full report:
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Got a great podcast coming up tomorrow w @TroyAthletics AD @brentjones4. Really rich content on the power of communication and the value of leadership growth. You’ll want to listen. Catch us on @varsity or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s posted at 3am. Join us. @Learfield.
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Tomorrow’s “From the Chair” is with @EMUAthletics AD @scottrwetherbee. Career path, outworking the competition, why serving as an interim AD matters, transfer portal, ‘84 @tigers and more! @Learfield Wake up & listen!.
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