On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Andrew Roberts, Executive Athletics Director/Chief Financial Officer at the University of Missouri-Columbia. They discuss the role of an SEC CFO in the post-House era and the unique value a CPA brings as athletic departments work through these changes. They also cover topics like the evolution of collegiate athletics finances, stakeholder alignment, and more—all while revealing their brew choices for the month!

• Welcome (0:11)
• Background and career path (0:50)
• Evolution of collegiate athletics finances (10:06)
• The role of an SEC CFO in the House era (13:20)
• Unique value of a CPA (18:42)
• Stakeholder engagement and alignment (22:38)
• Featured Brews (27:33)
• Wrap up (29:52)

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If you missed our recent webinar, Strategies for Success in a Changing Athletics Landscape, this episode is your chance to catch the highlights! On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by colleague Jim Booz to recap a panel discussion with athletic directors Desireé Reed-Francois (Arizona), Josh Brooks (Georgia) and Graham Neff (Clemson). Jim and Katie share their top takeaways, including actionable steps ADs can implement now, and dive into some of the more surprising moments from the conversation. They also explore topics like alignment, budgeting, and more—all while revealing their brew choices for the month!

• Welcome (0:11)
• Discussions that were most surprising (1:10)
• Tangible steps ADs can take now as they prepare for the future (4:45)
• How ADs are aligning with campus leadership (8:42)
• Optimist outlook on the future of college athletics (13:45)
• Featured Brews (19:00)
• Wrap up (20:44)

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Note: This episode was recorded before the Pac-12 conference realignment news released on Sept. 12, 2024.

In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Kacy Irwin, Associate Commissioner and CFO of the West Coast Conference. Kacy offers insights on conference realignment from her experience at Cal and her current role at the WCC. The discussion also covers the potential effects of the pending House settlement on basketball-focused schools and Olympic sports as we approach the LA 2028 Summer Olympics. And, of course, they share their brew choices for the month!

• Welcome (0:11)
• Kacy’s Background (0:33)
• Conference Realignment (2:42)
• WCC Geographic Footprint (5:25)
• Characteristics of Private Institution Membership (8:36)
• Proposed House Settlement Impacts on Basketball-Centric Institutions (11:06)
• Proposed House Settlement Impacts on Olympic Sports (14:25)
• Featured Brews (17:10)
• Wrap up (19:53)

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In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, hosts Katie and Jim are joined by Kristi Dosh, founder of Business of College Sports, to delve into the latest developments surrounding the House case settlement in college athletics. They explore the top questions since the settlement filing, including enforcement, revenue share and roster caps.

The trio also shares their predictions on the biggest challenges schools might face as they roll out their post-House strategies. And of course, the group touches on their favorite brew choices of the month.

• Welcome (0:11)
• House settlement top questions (0:49)
• Enforcement (7:20)
• Expectations of athletes (23:20)
• Social media considerations (39:10)
• Conference roster caps (43:06)
• Women’s basketball roster cap (48:40)
• What could go wrong in implementation (51:05)
• Featured Brews (56:45)
• Wrap up (1:02:43)

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In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Jim Booz, James Moore’s Director of Collegiate Athletics Services, to discuss the latest developments in NIL (name, image and likeness) regulations and the pending House settlement. The trio highlights key takeaways from Jim's recent panels at the NACDA Convention and new insights that have emerged since then. They also share preliminary results on the current state of NIL in the industry, emphasize the importance of working with knowledgeable advisors, and provide insights into IRS regulations that could affect institutions in the context of NIL. And as always, the group touches on their favorite brew choices of the month.

• Welcome (0:11)
• Key NACDA Takeaways and New Insights (0:50)
• Survey on the Current State of NIL (10:43)
• Three Things Institutions Should Do Now (13:10)
• Reliance on Third Parties (15:23)
• IRS Regulations for Tax-Exempt Organizations (17:37)
• Key Stakeholders for Strategic Decisions (27:33)
• What Should Keep You Up at Night (30:13)
• Featured Brews (34:19)
• Wrap up (36:22)

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In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Austin Dillard, Clemson University’s Associate AD of Business Operations and Acting CFO. Recorded during the 2024 NACDA/CABMA Convention in Las Vegas, the conversation dives into the financial reporting model of the future—the primary focus of the joint initiative that CABMA and James Moore plan to propose to the NCAA. The trio explores the changes coming with NIL institutional involvement and revenue sharing; strategies for CFOs to ensure smart financial decisions during these changes are also discussed. And, of course, they share their brew choices for the month!

• Welcome (0:11)
• Austin’s background and career path (0:41)
• CABMA-James Moore financial reporting initiative (4:28)
• NIL and Revenue sharing - optimistic outlook (17:50)
• Strategies for CFOs (25:24)
• Featured Brews (29:47)
• Wrap up (34:26)

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In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie, Ken and Shane explore the latest in college athletics. They discuss the latest updates to the NCAA AUP guide, changes in NIL laws, and the implications of private equity investments in sports. Join them for a deep dive into these evolving topics, rounded out with their favorite brew picks and a preview of the upcoming convention in Las Vegas. Tune in for expert insights and engaging discussions!

• Welcome (0:11)
• 2024 NCAA AUP Guide Update (0:50)
• CABMA Financial Reporting Survey (2:52)
• Defining Revenue in Financial Models (3:56)
• NIL and the IRS (6:14)
• Negotiations around Athlete Compensation (10:37)
• Private Equity in College Athletics (11:44)
• Featured Brews (17:19)
• Wrap up (20:22)

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Important update: Shortly after recording on April 4, 2024, the NCAA NIL Working Group announced that it is refining a proposal to allow schools to offer "assistance and services" for name, image and likeness (NIL) opportunities to student-athletes who disclose their contracts, aiming to encourage transparency and provide support in navigating NIL deals. This initiative is part of broader legislation that includes creating a voluntary registration for NIL professional service providers, a disclosure database for athlete NIL deals of $600 or more, standardized contracts, and an educational plan. Learn more by accessing the announcement. In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken engage with sports law expert Kelleigh Fagan to explore the complexities of name, image, and likeness (NIL) in collegiate athletics, discussing the impact of Title IX and offering strategic advice for institutional involvement. The conversation spans from Kelleigh's career insights to the nuances of legal considerations around NIL, culminating in actionable recommendations for universities preparing for these changes. The trio also shares its recent favorite brew choices.

• Welcome (0:11)
• Background (0:40)
• Current Themes in College Sports Law (3:40)
• Evolution of Institutional Involvement in NIL (6:30)
• Title IX Impacts on Institutional Involvement (13:02)
• Title IX Factors on Compensation Types (17:07)
• Preparing for Institutional Involvement (25:18)
• Featured Brews (27:07)
• Wrap up (29:53)

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