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The Modern AD

In-Depth interviews + Insights + Research on Presidents + Athletic Directors

The Modern AD is a monthly digital publication. Invest in your future as a college athletics leader — giving you year-round access to the conversations, insights, and trends shaping the modern athletic director position in a changing model

July 20th – Issue Contents Preview
  • AD Film Study: Press Conferences
    • Toledo – Tom Moreland
  • AD Hiring Reactions
    • Wisconsin
    • Virginia Tech
  • AD Opening Updates + Thoughts + Short Lists
  • Breaking Down the Last Ten FBS AD Hires
  • Why ADs Should Do The All-Counties Tour
  • Alums as D1 Athletic Directors
  • Executive Assistants’ Advice for New Athletic Directors
  • AD Individual Backgrounds – SEC
  • President Backgrounds – PAC 12
  • AD Interview Transcript – Houston Eddie Nunez
  • Deputy Dive
    • Haven Fields – Nebraska
    • Ryan Peck – TCU
  • Cabinet Curiosity – VP for Research
  • Book Recommendation + Review
    • The Search: An Insider’s Novel about a University President

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