Welcome to Intercollegiate Conversations—the podcast that takes you inside the world of college athletics. Whether you’re an aspiring sports professional, a seasoned veteran in the industry, or just passionate about what happens beyond the sidelines, this show is for you!
Each episode, we sit down with leaders, coaches, & admins in college athletics to explore their career journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Our guests share insider insights, career advice, and best practices for thriving in one of the most dynamic industries in sports!
Episode #30- Paul Bubb (Director of Athletics) at Western Illinois University
In Episode 30, we sit down with Paul Bubb, Director of Athletics at Western Illinois University, to talk about his journey through college athletics and the lessons learned along the way.From his early career steps to leading WIU Athletics today, Paul reflects on the evolving landscape of the industry including the impact of NIL, how hiring practices are changing, and why relationships and networking still remain the foundation of long-term success.💡 Paul also shares the best piece of advice he’s ever received and what he wishes he knew when he first stepped into the world of college athletics.📌 Whether you're a seasoned admin, coach, or just getting started, this conversation offers valuable perspective and practical insight from a leader who’s seen it all.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your favorite takeaway from the episode!#IntercollegiateConversations (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/intercollegiateconversations) #CollegeAthletics (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegeathletics) #NCAAJobs (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ncaajobs) #AthleticLeadership (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/athleticleadership) #WesternIllinois (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/westernillinois) #PaulBubb (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/paulbubb) #WorkInSports (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workinsports) #NIL (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nil) #CollegeSports (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegesports) #AthleticCareers (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/athleticcareers) #HiringInAthletics (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hiringinathletics) #CareerInSports (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/careerinsports) #NetworkingInSports (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/networkinginsports) #SportsIndustryInsights (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sportsindustryinsights)
7 Apr 2025
Episode #29- Jack Castleberry (Head Coach Men's Basketball) at Fairleigh Dickinson University
In this episode, we sit down with Jack Castleberry to talk about his path from playing at VMI to becoming the head coach at FDU—and all the steps, relationships, and lessons in between.💬 In this conversation, we cover:✔️ His journey from student-athlete to head coach✔️ Why networking is critical in college coaching✔️ How to evaluate if a school is the right fit for you✔️ The value of relationships over wins and losses✔️ What he looks for when hiring other coaches✔️ Real talk on what new coaches should expect in the early stages of their careersWhether you’re a seasoned coach, just getting started in the industry, or looking to grow your network and perspective, this one is full of insight, authenticity, and practical advice.🎧 Listen, learn, and get inspired by Coach Castleberry’s story.🔔 Subscribe for more weekly episodes featuring leaders from across college athletics!#IntercollegiateConversations #CollegeBasketball #FDUHoops #CoachingJourney #AthleticCareers #BasketballLeadership #WorkInSports #CareerInSports #JackCastleberry #NCAAHoops #CollegeAthletics #CoachingAdvice
31 Mar 2025
Episode #28- Matt Larsen (Athletic Director) at NDSU
In this week's edition of Intercollegiate Conversations, we revisit a former full conversation we had with Matt Larsen- Athletic Director at North Dakota State University.In our conversation, Matt gives us his journey from playing football at Stoney Brook to now being the athletic director at NDSU. We also get his thoughts on the importance of networking, communication, and having passion for athletics.Tune into this conversation as Matt shares his years of knowledge with us! #NDSU #Football #collegeathletics #collegesports #intercollegiate #intercollegiateconversations
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