Episodes

  • 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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  • Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by James Moore’s newest team member, Jim Booz, to discuss the latest in NIL. The group discusses their take on the latest in NIL and athlete employment and share strategic advice regarding these concerns. They also share their recent favorite brew choices.Welcome (0:11)Tennessee/Virginia v. NCAA (1:50)NLRB cases (4:06)Preparing for reality (9:45)Featured brews (26:25)Wrap up (29:03)Sign up to receive News & Brews Sports Biz notifications when new episodes are released: https://www.jmco.com/news-and-brews/Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team: https://www.jmco.com/industries/collegiate-athletics/

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  • On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Shane are joined by Clint Hangebrauck, Managing Director of Enterprise Risk Management at the NCAA. Clint chats about the NCAA’s focus on sports wagering as it becomes more mainstream across the country. The group covers several aspects of this issue, from education to revenue generation opportunities. And of course, they’ll share their brews of the month.

    Welcome (0:11)Background on NCAA’s sports wagering initiatives (0:42)Impacts on institutions and student-athletes (7:46)Revenue generation opportunities (16:02)Education, research, and monitoring (29:04)Conduct policies (39:23)Brews of the month (44:20)Wrap up (47:30)

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  • Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Domenica Jones, Associate Athletic Director of Human Resources at the University of South Florida, and Julie Kniseley, President of James Moore HR Solutions. The group covers a hot HR topic as the Department of Labor has proposed an increase for the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees – drastically changing overtime pay rules. You’ll learn how this change could impact the collegiate athletics industry and what institutions should do now to prepare. And of course, they share their latest brew selections. • Welcome (0:11) • DOL proposal (2:02) • Options for universities (5:22) • Adding this change to existing challenges in talent retention (12:01) • Other HR issues impacting the industry (20:13) • Brews of the month (27:13) • Wrap up (30:43)Sign up to receive News & Brews Sports Biz notifications when new episodes are released: https://www.jmco.com/news-and-brews/ Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team: https://www.jmco.com/industries/collegiate-athletics/ All content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Matters discussed in this podcast are subject to change. For up-to-date information on this subject please contact a James Moore professional. James Moore will not be held responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any information in this podcast or any information accessed through this site.

  • On this month's News & Brews Sports Biz podcast, Katie and Ken highlight the recently tabled California bill on athlete revenue sharing. The duo discusses flaws in the legislation and brings attention to lessons learned that college athletics business officers can contribute to future legislation. The purpose of this episode is not to argue for or against athlete compensation. Instead, it’s to advocate for fair and reasonable definitions of revenue and educate others about some unintended consequences of provisions of this kind of legislation. And as always, they highlight their brew choices of the month.Welcome (0:11)Introduction to California’s College Athlete Protection Act (1:12)Understanding the Degree Completion Funds (3:28)Flaws in the definition of revenue and revenue-sharing formula (5:19)Impacts on provisions for insurance and out-of-pocket medical expenses (12:20)Accountability measures and consequences for making disallowed cuts (16:00)More unanswered questions (18:19)Brews of the month (22:12)Wrap up (23:51)Sign up to receive News & Brews Sports Biz notifications when new episodes are released: https://www.jmco.com/news-and-brews/Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team: https://www.jmco.com/industries/collegiate-athletics/All content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Matters discussed in this podcast are subject to change. For up-to-date information on this subject please contact a James Moore professional. James Moore will not be held responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any information in this podcast or any information accessed through this site.

  • In the latest News and Brews Sports Bix podcast, hosts Shane Metzler, Brendan McKitrick and Ken Kurdziel explore the financial intricacies of name, image, and likeness (NIL) collectives and their tax implications with special guest Erin Spiwak, a tax partner at James Moore. They delve into topics such as income and expenses, tax-exempt status changes, and state and local tax discovery. They also share their brews of choice, as per the show's tradition. Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions, and cheers to knowledge!

    Welcome (0:11)

    Tax Obligations: Income and Expenses of Collectives (0:46)

    Recent Changes in Tax-Exempt Status Classification (4:13)

    State and Local Tax Discovery (11:19)

    Tax Planning and Preparation (13:02)

    Key Points and Advice Moving Forward (14:58)

    Brews of the Month (16:01)

    Wrap up (17:54)

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  • Join us on another episode of News & Brews Sports Biz as we explore the historic achievements of the Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team’s 2023 Final Four run. Hosts Ken Kurdziel, Shane Metzler and Brendan McKitrick are joined by Caroline Kane, senior associate AD for business and finance and CFO for FAU Athletics. Caroline shares insights into the Owls’ remarkable season and its impact on the athletics department and community as a whole. And of course, they discuss their latest brews of choice.

    Welcome (0:11)Caroline’s Career Path and Journey (0:52)Road to the Final Four (2:57)Insider’s View – Fan Travel Preparation (5:03)Capitalizing on the Exposure: The Future (9:01)Coach Dusty May: WYSIWYG (11:02)Brews of the Month (12:23)Wrap up (14:07)Sign up to receive News & Brews Sports Biz notifications when new episodes are released: https://www.jmco.com/news-and-brews/

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  • Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken go unconventional as they welcome popular AI language model, ChatGPT, to share some of its (technology-driven) insights into the world of college athletics!Throughout the conversation, our hosts and ChatGPT—voiced by James Moore’s Shane Metzler—exchange witty banter and humorous observations, providing a unique perspective on this exciting and ever-evolving industry. And as always, they discuss their brews of the month!Welcome (0:11)The Business of College Sports According to ChatGPT (1:13)Coaching Contract Renegotiations According to ChatGPT (3:25)Handling Unreasonable Travel Requests According to ChatGPT (6:55)Pets in the Workplace According to ChatGPT (8:20)Evaluating Our Multi-Media Rights Contract According to ChatGPT (10:24)Ode to UConn Basketball According to ChatGPT (13:33)Brews of Choice (15:36)Wrap up (19:44)Sign up to receive News & Brews Sports Biz notifications when new episodes are released: https://www.jmco.com/news-and-brews/Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team: https://www.jmco.com/industries/collegiate-athletics/

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  • Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by two key leaders of Ole Miss Athletics—Jennifer Saxon and Angela Robinson-Pittman. We’re excited to share their perspective on synergies between the SWA and CFO in college athletics.The group discusses a variety of topics around leadership roles, barriers to success in those roles, and how to proactively engage campus leaders to promote positive impact for the entire university community. And of course, they chat about their current brews of choice and highlight one of the best traditions in college baseball.Welcome (0:11)The Role of SWA (1:00)Overcoming Leadership Barriers (2:50)Conference Governance and National Issues (14:45)CFO and SWA Collaboration (17:17)Community Engagement (20:33)Brews of the Month (30:10)Wrap up (32:48)Sign up to receive News & Brews Sports Biz notifications when new episodes are released: https://www.jmco.com/news-and-brews/Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team: https://www.jmco.com/industries/collegiate-athletics/

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  • On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken chat with Simon Dover, Executive Senior Associate AD and CFO at West Virginia University. The trio discusses West Virginia’s partnership with Sodexo for development of a new dining club. Areas covered include the CFO’s role in strategic partnerships like this, opportunities this project will bring to student-athletes and donors, and how athletic departments can best tell their success stories. And of course, they’ll share their brews of the month.

    Welcome (0:11)

    Background of Coliseum Apron Club project (0:38)

    Simon’s role in the strategic partnership (1:05)

    Advice to peers on leading strategic projects (9:11)

    Benefits of having campus partnership (13:32)

    Opportunities for donor experience and NIL (20:58)

    How to proactively tell your success story (25:32)

    Brews of the month (31:29)

    Wrap up (35:25)

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  • Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken kick off the year with a “Festivus-style airing of grievances!” The duo brings some laughs as they cover the top 5 hot topics in collegiate athletics. They hit on financial and economic issues as well as the “more of the same” topics of NIL and personnel transitions. And of course, they ring in the new year with their latest brew selections.

    Welcome (0:11)

    Generated vs. allocated revenue (1:17)

    NCAA financial reporting for investment losses (4:25)

    NIL & transfer portal (11:08)

    Coaching & athletic director transitions (16:35)

    Post-COVID/inflation economic impacts (20:30)

    Other grievances (23:40)

    Brews of the month (24:35)

    Wrap up (25:36)

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  • Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken continue the conversation on telling your financial story. Joined by teammate Shane Metzler, the trio discusses the recently released NCAA report on Trends in Division I Athletics Finances.

    The conversation centers on prominent trends by D1 subdivision that will be helpful for athletics leadership to understand and communicate to key stakeholders. They also share their insights on COVID impacts, self-sufficiency, coaching compensation and athlete support. And of course, they chat about their current brews of choice.

    Welcome (0:11)

    Parameters around the data (0:47)

    Distinction of generated vs. allocated revenue (2:11)

    COVID impacts (5:20)

    Trends by subdivision (10:40)

    Coaching compensation and athlete support (22:50)

    Brews of the month (26:26)

    Wrap up (27:54)

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  • Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken chat with Kim Foresta, CFO of the NC State Wolfpack Club. Kim joined the collegiate athletics industry in 2019 after spending a significant portion of her career in the nonprofit industry. We’re excited to share her perspective in demystifying some of the similarities and differences between nonprofits and college sports.

    The trio discusses the differing opinions around the so-called nonprofit paradox in collegiate athletics. They also cover how athletic programs could benefit from applying best practices in nonprofits. And of course, they chat about their current brews of choice.

    Welcome (0:11)

    Nonprofit career path (0:52)

    How college athletics could benefit from applying best practices in nonprofits (1:31)

    Differences between college athletics and nonprofits (6:16)

    Similarities between college athletics and nonprofits (8:03)

    Brews of the month (16:41)

    Wrap up (20:36)

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