On the Fly by Playfly Sports
Playfly Sports
On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports brings together college sports experts to discuss trends, leadership and growth topics within the industry. Playfly Sports is one of the fastest growing sports marketing and media companies representing NBA, NHL and MLB teams plus college programs such as LSU, Michigan State, USC, and Auburn, and multiple high school state associations. Each college edition podcast is hosted by NACDA Hall of Famer, Gene DeFilippo. Additional editions of On The Fly will highlight key industry leaders in tech, professional, and high school athletics.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Networks:
Playfly Sports
Description:
On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports brings together college sports experts to discuss trends, leadership and growth topics within the industry. Playfly Sports is one of the fastest growing sports marketing and media companies representing NBA, NHL and MLB teams plus college programs such as LSU, Michigan State, USC, and Auburn, and multiple high school state associations. Each college edition podcast is hosted by NACDA Hall of Famer, Gene DeFilippo. Additional editions of On The Fly will highlight key industry leaders in tech, professional, and high school athletics.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.playfly.com/
Episodes
Chris Pezman, Houston Director of Athletics
3/22/2023
What goes into switching conferences? Chris Pezman knows that as well as anyone. The Houston Director of Athletics is going through the transition process now, moving from the AAC to the Big 12. In this episode, Pezman joins host Gene DeFilippo for a wide-ranging conversation about that process and more.
Duration:00:34:22
Brian White, Florida Atlantic Director of Athletics
3/15/2023
In the latest episode of On the Fly, FAU athletics director Brian White joins host Gene DeFilippo for a fun and insightful conversation about balancing life as an AD and a dad, why FAU is an up and coming hotspot, and what it was like growing up in a sports family.
Duration:00:26:42
NCAA SVP Dan Gavitt on the NCAA Tournament
3/8/2023
In this episode of On the Fly, we take you inside the NCAA Tournament with senior vice president for basketball Dan Gavitt. How is the tournament field selected? How are host sites determined? All that and much more in this conversation with host Gene DeFilippo.
Duration:00:32:04
Bill Polian on the NFL Draft Combine
3/1/2023
Have you ever wondered why the NFL Draft Combine exists, and what it's true purpose is? Or what about the Wonderlic Test? In this episode of On the Fly, NFL Hall of Famer and longtime GM for the Bills, Panthers and Colts Bill Polian joins host Gene DeFilippo to answer those questions and more.
Duration:00:38:10
Barry Collier, Butler Director of Athletics
2/22/2023
"It's really important to have good people around you in your organization. There's no two ways about it. The people do make all the difference." For Butler director of athletics Barry Collier, his journey is all about the people. In the latest episode of On the Fly, Collier joins host Gene DeFilippo to go through his rise through the coaching ranks to administration, advice for younger administrators and more.
Duration:00:26:02
Dave Heeke, Arizona Director of Athletics
2/15/2023
In this edition of On the Fly, host Gene DeFilippo is joined by Dave Heeke, director of athletics at Arizona, for a wide-ranging conversation about hiring coaches, building programs and how his career journey has led him to where he is now.
Duration:00:32:48
Doug Gillin, Appalachian State Director of Athletics
2/8/2023
"We recruit student athletes that fit. And it's hard to define, but there is a fit up here in the mountains of North Carolina. It's not for everybody, but if you want to come get a world-class education and play for championships, this is a place people come and they come in with a chip on their shoulder and they play hard."
That's what Doug Gillin, Director of Athletics at Appalachian State, says about fit and culture at the school in Boone, N.C. In this episode of On the Fly, host Gene...
Duration:00:26:28
Whit Babcock, Virginia Tech Director of Athletics
1/31/2023
In this episode of On the Fly, host Gene DeFilippo visits with Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock for a fun and wide-ranging conversation about leadership, his career journey, and more. What does Babcock look for when hiring coaches? Why do college athletics matter now more than ever? And what does he do to unwind? All that and more is on this newest episode of On the Fly.
Duration:00:28:14
On the Fly: Eric Poms & the Orange Bowl
12/29/2022
What goes into preparing for a New Year's Six bowl game in the College Football Playoff era? Despite what so many people think, it's a year-round job. In this episode of On the Fly, Orange Bowl CEO Eric Poms joins host Gene DeFilippo to discuss that and more.
Duration:00:33:50
On the Fly: Brett Miller & the Wasabi Fenway Bowl
12/17/2022
Brett Miller is the executive director of the Wasabi Fenway Bowl. After a couple of false starts due to Covid-19, the bowl is set for its inaugural game. What's gone into making it happen? Brett joins host Gene DeFilippo for a wide-ranging conversation about how the game started, how it's finally happening, and all the planning that's gone into making this game a reality.
Duration:00:21:03
On the Fly with Bill Hancock
11/21/2022
Bill Hancock is the executive director of the College Football Playoff and has long been involved in college athletics postseason play. With the CFP expanding, Bill and host Gene DeFilippo discuss the logistical challenges of growing the playoff, the considerations being made to start an expanded playoff sooner rather than later, and so much more.
Duration:00:35:39
On the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Val Ackerman
10/11/2022
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Val Ackerman, Commissioner of the Big East Conference. Gene DeFilippo & Val talk about her incredible impact on both professional and collegiate basketball, Val's time as the President of the WNBA, and the role she played in the development of the Dream Team. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
Duration:00:37:38
On the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Marcus Blossom
9/27/2022
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Marcus Blossom, McCormick Endowed Athletic Director at Creighton University. Gene Defilippo & Marcus talk about the many successes Marcus has seen so far in his career, the importance of Jesuit universities, and the four different areas of focus Marcus has when making decisions for his University. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
On the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Mark Jackson
9/13/2022
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Mark Jackson, Vice President & Director of Athletics at Villanova University. Gene Defilippo & Mark talk about the many different stops of Mark's impressive story, the importance of mentors and the impact they play throughout careers, and the incredible, well rounded athletic program Mark has led at Villanova. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
On the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Brent Jones
8/30/2022
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Brent Jones, Director of Athletics at Troy University. Gene Defilippo & Brent talk about the realignment of the Sun Belt Conference and all the good that has come with it, the different factors that go into Brent's coach hiring process, and Brent speaks on some unique sponsorship opportunities Troy is exploring. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
On the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Arthur Johnson
7/27/2022
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Arthur Johnson, Director of Athletics at Temple University. Gene DeFilippo & Arthur discuss his incredible career working with a variety of major programs, the challenges that come with being a Director of Athletics, and the impressive feat Arthur accomplished with the development of the Moody Center. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
On the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Terry Mohajir
7/19/2022
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Terry Mohajir, Director of Athletics at the University of Central Florida. Gene DeFilippo & Terry discuss the challenges and benefits with the introduction of NIL deals, what Terry looks for when hiring new coaches, and what it took for him to get to the position he is in today. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
On the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Bill Polian
7/12/2022
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Bill Polian, six time NFL Executive of the Year and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee. Gene Defilippo & Bill discuss the new struggles colleges are facing with the transfer portal and NIL, Bill gives his view on the four key indicators that continue to drive college sports forward, and the two reflect on conference realignment and where they think we are headed next. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of...
On the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Joe Parker
6/28/2022
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Joe Parker, Director of Athletics at Colorado State University. Gene Defilippo & Joe discuss the impact of Colorado State's new football stadium, Joe speaks about great leaders he has learned from throughout his career, and they end the episode talking about the growing cost of keeping high level football programs together. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
On the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Jeramiah Dickey
6/22/2022
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Jeramiah Dickey, Director of Athletics at Boise State. Gene Defilippo & Jeramiah discuss his quick rise to becoming an Athletic Director, Jeramiah talks about different mentors who have helped him along the way, and different ways Jeramiah deals with the high level of stress that comes with his job. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!