College Sports Insider With Jack Ford

In this episode of Small Talk, we're joined by a pair of runners as Laura Mathews (currently at Stevens Institute of Technology) and Amy Regan (former runner at Stevens) come on the show. The two talk about their favorite memories with the program, the best views on campus, their pre-race Taylor Swift song, why they love Division III and more. This podcast is part of Division III's year-long celebration of it's 50th anniversary. For more information, visit on.ncaa.com/diii50. Instagram: @NCAADIII - www.twitter.com/ncaadiii Twitter: @NCAADIII - www.instagram.com/ncaadiii TikTok: @NCAA - www.tiktok.com/@ncaa?lang=en Facebook: Facebook.com/NCAADIII

Host Chris Johnson and guests give a preview of the October 2-3 NCAA Division I Committee meeting agendas. NCAA staff liaisons from the Football Oversight Committee (Chris Johnson), Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee (Charnele Kemper), Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee (Khadian Kelly), Student-Athlete Experience Committee (Danielle Day), Legislative Committee (Emily Capehart) and Strategic Vision and Planning Committee (Troy Arthur) each spend a few minutes discussing the work of their respective committee and the various topics for the Division I membership to focus on. Welcome to Inside the NCAA: The AMA Experience. This podcast series provides an in-depth conversation on the rules that administer the NCAA, as explained by the subject matter experts that oversee those rules throughout the Association. Host Chris Johnson, associate director of Academic and Membership Affairs, guides these discussions to provide the insight into the how, why and what these topics mean for individuals on college campus

On this episode of College Sports Conversations, we spoke with Alexis Stanley. The former women’s lacrosse student-athlete played at Concordia-St. Paul while earning her undergraduate degree in public relations and in April 2023, capped her college and lacrosse career at Mount Olive with a Masters in business administration. Alexis is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and also diabetes, since being diagnosed in 2018. While as a student-athlete, she’s been heavily involved in several roles to promote awareness for both topics. Alexis currently serves as a communications and advocacy intern for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota with a focus on racial health and equity.

In this episode of Small Talk, we're joined by a pair of national champions from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor as junior Durand Hill and defensive coordinator Jack Johnson talk about the program's first class style, what it was like to be a part of the program's inaugural team, why they chose Division III and more. This podcast is part of Division III's year-long celebration of it's 50th anniversary. For more information, visit on.ncaa.com/diii50. Instagram: @NCAADIII - www.twitter.com/ncaadiii Twitter: @NCAADIII - www.instagram.com/ncaadiii TikTok: @NCAA - www.tiktok.com/@ncaa?lang=en Facebook: Facebook.com/NCAADIII

In this episode of Small Talk, we chat with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) junior field hockey student-athlete Maggie McCarthy and former team member Celena Dopart. The two talk about some campus favorites, managing rigorous academics with athletics, their favorite moments and more. This podcast is part of Division III's year-long celebration of it's 50th anniversary. For more information, visit on.ncaa.com/diii50. Instagram: @NCAADIII - www.twitter.com/ncaadiii Twitter: @NCAADIII - www.instagram.com/ncaadiii TikTok: @NCAA - www.tiktok.com/@ncaa?lang=en Facebook: Facebook.com/NCAADIII

During this episode of Small Talk, we're joined by a father/son quarterback duo from Tufts University. Michael Berluti and Bob Berluti talk about the changes around campus, rivalries in a NESCAC family, what they hope for Division III's future and more. This podcast is part of Division III's year-long celebration of it's 50th anniversary. For more information, visit on.ncaa.com/diii50. Instagram: @NCAADIII - www.twitter.com/ncaadiii Twitter: @NCAADIII - www.instagram.com/ncaadiii TikTok: @NCAA - www.tiktok.com/@ncaa?lang=en Facebook: Facebook.com/NCAADIII

On this episode of College Sports Conversations, we spoke with Ashley Cozad, a recent graduate of the University of North Florida. She is a member of the swimming and diving team, the ASUN Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) representative on national DI SAAC, and she majored in English Language/Literature and Communication Studies with a minor in Deaf Studies. She talked about why she pursued Deaf Studies and her current role as a research assistant in the civil rights movement.

In this episode of Small Talk, Kristi Truong and Claire Lim of the University of California, Santa Cruz join us to talk about their experiences as women's soccer student-athletes in Division III, the best spots to find a breakfast burrito near campus, their favorite road trip stories and more. This podcast is part of Division III's year-long celebration of it's 50th anniversary. For more information, visit on.ncaa.com/diii50. Instagram: @NCAADIII - www.twitter.com/ncaadiii Twitter: @NCAADIII - www.instagram.com/ncaadiii TikTok: @NCAA - www.tiktok.com/@ncaa?lang=en Facebook: Facebook.com/NCAADIII

Host Chris Johnson is joined by Lydia Bell, director of NCAA research, to discuss the NCAA Transfer Portal data and statistics, shedding some light on how the Portal is being used. Welcome to Inside the NCAA: The AMA Experience. This podcast series provides an in-depth conversation on the rules that administer the NCAA, as explained by the subject matter experts that oversee those rules throughout the Association. Host Chris Johnson, associate director of Academic and Membership Affairs, guides these discussions to provide the insight into the how, why and what these topics mean for individuals on college campuses across the country.

In this episode of Small Talk, we are joined by Jason Claiborn, a senior on the Eastern Connecticut State baseball team and Joe Serfass, a former pitcher for the program. We talk about how you can stretch your per diem on a trip, what got their teams fired up ahead of a national championship run, why they chose Division III and more. This podcast is part of Division III's year-long celebration of it's 50th anniversary. For more information, visit on.ncaa.com/diii50. Instagram: @NCAADIII - www.twitter.com/ncaadiii Twitter: @NCAADIII - www.instagram.com/ncaadiii TikTok: @NCAA - www.tiktok.com/@ncaa?lang=en Facebook: Facebook.com/NCAADIII

On this episode of College Sports Conversations, we spoke with Asia Goins, a volleyball student-athlete at Towson University and a member of the Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), representing the Colonial Athletic Association. She talks about her role on the national DI SAAC and how she has advocated for social change on her campus.

This episode we chat with Molly Malachow and Jill Yamma from Penn State Behrend. Molly is currently on the women's soccer team and is a member of the Division III National SAAC, while Jill has turned in her cleats for a role as the SWA and Sports Information Directory at the school. We chat about the best spots on campus to hang out, how a team trip to California turned into a feature on the Price is Right and more. This podcast is part of Division III's year-long celebration of it's 50th anniversary. For more information, visit on.ncaa.com/diii50. Instagram: @NCAADIII - www.twitter.com/ncaadiii Twitter: @NCAADIII - www.instagram.com/ncaadiii TikTok: @NCAA - www.tiktok.com/@ncaa?lang=en Facebook: Facebook.com/NCAADIII

Host Chris Johnson discusses the NCAA Transfer Portal and National Letter of Intent program with Susan Peal, director of law, policy and governance. Welcome to Inside the NCAA: The AMA Experience. This podcast series provides an in-depth conversation on the rules that administer the NCAA, as explained by the subject matter experts that oversee those rules throughout the Association. Host Chris Johnson, associate director of Academic and Membership Affairs, guides these discussions to provide the insight into the how, why and what these topics mean for individuals on college campuses across the country.

In this episode of Small Talk, we are joined by Heather Pavlik, the head coach of the Juniata women's volleyball team, and junior Lily Podolan. The two give some great dining recommendations near campus, share their stories from team van trips, talk about the 2022 national championship and more. This podcast is part of Division III's year-long celebration of it's 50th anniversary. For more information, visit on.ncaa.com/diii50. Instagram: @NCAADIII - www.twitter.com/ncaadiii Twitter: @NCAADIII - www.instagram.com/ncaadiii TikTok: @NCAA - www.tiktok.com/@ncaa?lang=en Facebook: Facebook.com/NCAADIII

On this episode of College Sports Conversations, we spoke with Jahiem Peake, a football player and sports leadership major at John Carroll University. Jahiem is a member of the campus SAAC and was selected to attend the 2023 Division III Immersion Program at the NCAA Convention and the 2023 Career in the Sports Forum. We discussed how he is able to balance his schedule as a student-athlete and his goals for his future in athletics.

For the first episode of the Division III Small Talk podcast, we are joined by Dr. Wiebe Boer, the president of Calvin University and a former men's cross country student-athlete, as well as Nicholas Henz, a current junior on the men's cross country team. The duo compares their experiences with the same program, talks about their favorite memories, why Division III was the right choice and more. This podcast is part of Division III's year-long celebration of it's 50th anniversary. For more information, visit on.ncaa.com/diii50. Instagram: @NCAADIII - www.twitter.com/ncaadiii Twitter: @NCAADIII - www.instagram.com/ncaadiii TikTok: @NCAA - www.tiktok.com/@ncaa?lang=en Facebook: Facebook.com/NCAADIII

Host Chris Johnson is joined by Julie Zike, assistant director for AMA, to discuss the make-up and philosophy of the Student-Athlete Reinstatement team. Welcome to Inside the NCAA: The AMA Experience. This podcast series provides an in-depth conversation on the rules that administer the NCAA, as explained by the subject matter experts that oversee those rules throughout the Association. Host Chris Johnson, associate director of Academic and Membership Affairs, guides these discussions to provide the insight into the how, why and what these topics mean for individuals on college campuses across the country.

Host Chris Johnson is joined by Emily Capehart, associate director for AMA and lead of the NCAA Division I AMA Legislative Team, to discuss the legislative pilot process. Welcome to Inside the NCAA: The AMA Experience. This podcast series provides an in-depth conversation on the rules that administer the NCAA, as explained by the subject matter experts that oversee those rules throughout the Association. Host Chris Johnson, associate director of Academic and Membership Affairs, guides these discussions to provide the insight into the how, why and what these topics mean for individuals on college campuses across the country.

Host Chris Johnson sits down with Jon Duncan, vice president of enforcement, to talk about his journey to the national office, the make-up and philosophy of the NCAA enforcement department, sports wagering and the collaboration between the regulatory affairs departments. Welcome to Inside the NCAA: The AMA Experience. This podcast series provides an in-depth conversation on the rules that administer the NCAA, as explained by the subject matter experts that oversee those rules throughout the Association. Host Chris Johnson, associate director of Academic and Membership Affairs, guides these discussions to provide the insight into the how, why and what these topics mean for individuals on college campuses across the country.

Host Chris Johnson talks with Ty Medd, assistant director for Academic and Membership Affairs, about the Modernization of Rules Subcommittee (MRS) and its impact on the NCAA Division I legislation. Welcome to Inside the NCAA: The AMA Experience. This podcast series provides an in-depth conversation on the rules that administer the NCAA, as explained by the subject matter experts that oversee those rules throughout the Association. Host Chris Johnson, associate director of Academic and Membership Affairs, guides these discussions to provide the insight into the how, why and what these topics mean for individuals on college campuses across the country.