Introducing The Modern AD
The Modern AD is a new monthly digital product to share my insights and opinions on the AD position, specifically at the FBS level. I am currently writing my doctorate dissertation on the FBS athletic director position using a sensemaking framework. I am interviewing recently hired FBS athletic directors to understand why they think they were hired into these positions and what presidents said to them about their role.
The Modern AD is inspired by the research and studying I am doing on the position but meant to be easily consumed by busy practitioners throughout the month. From reactions to AD hires, extra interview content from ADs and presidents, opinions on FBS openings, studying AD press conferences, to original essays on my thoughts about the AD position, there is something here for aspiring and current ADs as well as current and future presidents.
Each issue will feature recurring sections with fresh insights across the FBS level, including learning backgrounds of ADs and presidents in different conferences each month. Get to know about a specific cabinet position that you may be unfamiliar with, and learn about rising deputies that will soon be in the AD chair.