About this podcast
Ever wondered what it takes to lead in college sports?
Welcome to The CALS Report, your inside track to leadership in college athletics. What began as the Collegiate Athletics Leadership Symposium, a professional development event for industry leaders, has evolved into a dynamic community—and this podcast is your invitation to join it.
In each episode, we bring you fresh insights, real experiences, and untold stories from top leaders in college athletics. Whether you're an established athletics director, an emerging administrator, or simply curious about the inner workings of college sports, The CALS Report is your essential guide to the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the industry.
Tune in to learn from those at the forefront of college athletics, and discover what it takes to lead with impact.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 33 episodes
- Season 3, Ep. 2 | Hear from Kansas AD Travis Goff, a trio of CALS first-timers and our new sponsor, Benchmark · 1 h 19 min · Season 3 Episode 2In Season 3, Episode 2 of The CALS Report, host Ryan Bradley sits down with Kansas Director of Athletics Travis Goff to discuss his leadership journey, the ambitious Gateway…
- Season 3, Ep. 1 | A Conversation with TCU AD Mike Buddie · 1 h 8 min · Season 3 Episode 1Time for year three of the CALS Report. First up, the big interview featuring CALS host and TCU Director of Athletics Mike Buddie. You'll enjoy hearing about his unconventional…
- Ep. 24 | Talking Strategic Planning with DePaul AD DeWayne Peevy · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 24In this edition of The CALS Report, Ryan Bradley sits down with DePaul University Senior Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy for an in-depth look at the…
- Ep. 23 | Big Sky Commissioner Tom Wistrcill · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 23Big Sky Conference Commissioner Tom Wistrcill joins Ryan Bradley to discuss leadership, conference realignment and the rapidly changing college athletics landscape. He shares his…
- Ep. 22 | A Conversation with Houston AD Eddie Nuñez · 34 minThis month, Ryan Bradley sits down with Eddie Nunez, Director of Athletics at the University of Houston, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, growth, and navigating a…
- EP. 21 | A CONVERSATION WITH PITT AD ALLEN GREENE · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 21In Episode 21 of The CALS Report, Ryan Bradley talks with University of Pittsburgh Athletics Director Allen Greene. Greene shares perspective from his journey through college…
- EP. 20 | Inside Revenue Generation on the Front Lines of College Athletics · 1 h 2 min · Episode 20What does it take to go from a solid fundraiser to someone who consistently delivers at the highest level? In this episode of The CALS Report, the conversation goes beyond…
- Ep. 19 | Ryan Alpert | Georgia Tech AD · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 19Georgia Tech AD Ryan Alpert joins The CALS Report for a candid look at his first year in the chair. From navigating high-stakes decisions to empowering his leadership team…
- Ep. 18 | Joe Castiglione · 1 h 30 min · Season 1 Episode 18In this episode, we sit down with retiring University of Oklahoma Vice President and Director of Athletics Joe Castiglione for an in-depth reflection on more than three decades…
- Ep.17 | Tulane AD David Harris and JMU AD Matt Roan on winning conference titles, earning CFP berths and replacing head coaches in one wild month + Hoops Talk in The Lobby with 2 sport admins · 1 h 25 min · Season 1 Episode 17Episode 17 of The CALS Report is a powerful look at leadership, momentum, and navigating success in today’s college athletics landscape. The Big Interview takes listeners inside…
- Episode 16 | College Football News with Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger + Hiring a Head Football Coach in 2025 · 1 h 27 min · Season 1 Episode 16In the big interview, we’re talking to Ross Dellenger, Yahoo Sports senior college football reporter. He shares his takes on some of the biggest issues shaping college football…
- Inside the AD Chair with Justin Moore (Tulsa) and Fernando Lovo (New Mexico) + The Leadership Playbook with Better · 1 h 32 min · Episode 15This episode begins with a deep-dive conversation with Justin Moore (Tulsa) and Fernando Lovo (New Mexico), two new athletic directors navigating unprecedented change in college…
- EP14: Beth Goetz plus JP Abercrumbie, Kortne Gosha, and Reyna Gilbert-Lowry · 1 h 11 min · Season 2 Episode 14What does leadership look like in today’s ever-changing college athletics landscape? Episode 14 of The CALS Report features Beth Goetz, Iowa Director of Athletics, in a candid…
- Bonus Episode: What CALS Means to College Athletics · 34 minIn honor of the 15th Collegiate Athletics Leadership Symposium (CALS), coming October 5–7 in Columbus, we’re sharing a special bonus episode of The CALS Report. This compilation…
- EP13: Ross Bjork & Airshare's Dylan Haynie · 55 min · Season 2 Episode 1What does leadership look like when the stage gets bigger—and the stakes do too? Episode 13 of The CALS Report features Ross Bjork, Ohio State Director of Athletics and host of…
- EP 12: Keith Carter & Pete Thamel · 1 h 4 min · Season 1 Episode 12What does it take to lead with vision—and navigate the shifting landscape of college athletics? Episode 12 of The CALS Report brings together two of the most respected voices in…
- EP 11: Grant McCasland plus Lisa Campos & Brian White · 1 h 24 min · Season 1 Episode 11What does it take to build a program—and a culture—that lasts? Episode 11 of The CALS Report dives into the mindset, relationships, and resilience that drive sustainable success…
- EP 10: Troy Dannen plus Brent Jones, Ryan Ivey, & Stephanie Rempe · 1 h 26 min · Season 1 Episode 10Real-time leadership, high-stakes decisions, and front-line wisdom from the Group of Five—Episode 10 of The CALS Report dives into how today’s ADs are navigating complexity…
- EP 9: Desiree Reed Francois plus Ryan Alpert, Marcus Bowman, & Ashton Henderson · 1 h 40 min · Season 1 Episode 9Strategic vision, sport admin in the spotlight, and a call for values-based leadership—Episode 9 of The CALS Report explores what it takes to lead with clarity and courage in the…
- EP8: Bubba Cunningham plus Roster Analytics with Karim Kassam & Kevin Barefoot · 1 h 13 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this episode of the CALS Report Ryan Bradley sits down with North Carolina Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham, who recently chaired the NCAA Men’s Basketball Selection…
