Episode Archive
College Edition
Episode 22
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.
Episode 21
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.
Episode 20
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.
Episode 19
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.
Episode 18
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Stephanie Rempe, Executive Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Operating Officer at LSU. Gene DeFilippo & Stephanie discuss both of their incredible journey’s working in athletics, Stephanie tells the audience some advice she wished she had at the start of her career, and they talk about the work ethic that is needed to have a fulfilling career in the sports industry.
Episode 17
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Jay Wright, Former Villanova Basketball Head Coach and Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. Gene DeFilippo & Jay discuss the complications involved with the Transfer Portal and NIL deals, how his team’s culture played a huge role in their success, and Jay tells us some amazing stories from his historic career.
Episode 16
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Gloria Nevarez, Commissioner of the West Coast Conference. Gene Defilippo and Gloria discuss what they look for when hiring new people within organizations, how great leaders have impacted their careers, and the value of improving diversity within the sports industry.
Episode 15
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Pat Hobbs, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Rutgers University. Gene DeFilippo and Pat discuss the challenges of taking over a young program, enjoying the journey while still being highly competitive, and how he got to the position he is in today.
Episode 14
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Jennifer Cohen, Director of Athletics at the University of Washington. Gene DeFilippo and Jennifer discuss how to move up in the sports industry, Jennifer’s path to her current position at Washington, and the relationships she has built through the process.
Episode 13
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Kevin Warren, Commissioner of The Big Ten Conference. Gene DeFilippo and Kevin discuss Kevin’s incredible career, from the COO of the Vikings to his current role with the Big 10, the most rewarding aspects of his job, and Craig Sloan joins us to discuss the great relationship between Playfly and The Big 10 Conference.
Episode 12
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Allen Greene, Director of Athletics at Auburn University. Gene DeFilippo and Allen discuss what it takes when finding the right coaching candidate, the changes Allen hopes to see in college athletics in the future, and Mike Schreiber joins us to discuss the great relationship between Playfly and Auburn University.
Episode 11
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Carla Williams, Director of Athletics at the University of Virginia. Gene DeFilippo and Carla discuss the high points over her career, Carla’s path to the University of Virginia, and Mike Schreiber joins us to discuss the great relationship between Playfly and UVA.
Episode 10
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Eddie Nuñez, Director of Athletics at the University of New Mexico. Gene DeFilippo and Eddie discuss career development, the struggles that came with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and some great moments they have enjoyed together. Along with that we have a special guest, Mike Schreiber, the CEO of Playfly Sports joining today’s show.
Episode 9
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition presented by Playfly Sports welcomes Terry Tumey, Director of Athletics at Fresno State University. Gene DeFilippo and Terry discuss what is needed to work in the world of education, the joy that comes with seeing your students succeed, and other important lessons Terry has picked up throughout his career. You won’t want to miss as Terry shares how he looks to leave his impact on Fresno State.
Episode 8
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Rick George, Athletic Director at The University of Colorado. Gene DeFilippo and Rick discuss his incredible career, the challenges that came with fundraising and building new athletic facilities, and what success really looks like when working in collegiate athletics. You won’t want to miss as Rick shares how he looks to further engage with his student athletes and the student body as a whole.
Episode 7
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Sandy Barbour, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at Penn State. Gene DeFilippo and Sandy discuss her incredible career, the future of conference alignment, media rights in the college game, and even some unique stress relief tactics. You won’t want to miss as Sandy gives her perspective on what it takes to be a successful athletic director in this ever-changing environment.
Episode 6
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Heather Lyke, Athletic Director at the University of Pittsburgh. Gene DeFilippo and Heather cover a wide range of topics from Heather’s mentors in her journey to Pitt, defying the naysayers, and even her playing days at the University of Michigan. You won’t want to miss as Heather gives her unique perspective on the importance of people and family in the role of a high profile athletic director.
Episode 5
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Joe Castiglione, Athletic Director at the University of Oklahoma. Gene DeFilippo and Joe discuss innovations in collegiate athletics; past, present, and future. Joe, as one of the fathers of Sports Marketing, gives his insight as to how the industry has revolutionized over time and the importance gameday will always play in the fan experience. Later, Gene and Joe discuss the immensely critical dynamic of work life balance as an athletic director at a major program.
Episode 4
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Rob Mullens, Athletic Director at the University of Oregon. Gene DeFilippo and Rob cover a wide range of topics from Rob’s path to Eugene, some of the influential folks throughout his journey, and the importance of making an impact both on campus and in the community. Also, you won’t want to miss as Gene and Rob give an insider’s perspective on hiring a coach at a premier program in the nation.
Episode 3
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Boo Corrigan, Athletic Director at North Carolina State University. Gene DeFilippo and Boo talk about Boo’s path to NC State, the world of college athletics in a global pandemic, and much more. Plus, some advice from Boo about how to find success in what you do, no matter what profession.
Episode 2
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes former Commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference John Swofford. John fills us in on what he has been up to since retiring from a legendary career in college athletics and gives his take on the current state of amateur athletics. Later, John talks about his journey to becoming the head man of one of the nations most prestigious conferences. What is it like being in your low 30s and finding yourself as a newly appointed Athletic Director with a roster of coaches the likes of Dean Smith and Mack Brown? John shares some insight on what his experience was working along side two coaching icons.
Episode 1
This episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes University of Nebraska’s Athletic Director, Bill Moos. Host Gene DeFilippo sits down with Bill as he discusses the career stops he has made on his way to Lincoln and what he has learned from his time in the office, and out of it. Hear about what it is like to be at the helm when trying to build a powerhouse athletic institution. Later, Bill shares a powerful message about how to approach your work, no matter the profession.
High School Edition
Episode 2
This episode of On The Fly: High School Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Mark Hicks, Managing Director of NCAA Enforcement. Chuck Schmidt & Mark discuss how their paths crossed throughout their careers, what to look for when choosing a college as a student, and Mark gives the listeners his take on the future of high school and collegiate sports.
Episode 1
This episode of On The Fly: High School Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletics Association. Chuck Schmidt and Julian talk about the value of high school sports within communities, the rise in attendance across different sports in this last year, and some great pieces of advice for anyone looking to get involved in high school athletics.