Power Plays: Leadership Decisions that Shape College Athletics | Kiki Baker Barnes + Kevin M. White, PhD Moderated by: Gabe Feldman 

College athletics is evolving at a historic pace. From NIL rights and conference realignment to athlete wellbeing and the future of amateurism, leaders are making decisions that will define the next era of sports. Kiki Baker Barnes and Kevin M. White, PhD draw on decades of experience in athletic administration to examine how universities balance competition, education, and business pressures. In conversation with Gabe Feldman, they discuss the challenges facing today’s programs and what responsible leadership looks like when the rules keep changing. 

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