BOSCA Regional workshops provide a perfect opportunity for staff growth and development with interactive sessions that cover pressing issues that small college athletic departments are currently faced with.  Designed for athletic administrators from D2, D3, NAIA, and NJCAA institutions, the workshop provides multiple opportunities to share ideas with peers from around the region. This is a one-day event designed to maximize your time, reduce expense, and work well for your entire staff to attend.  Make plans to join us on the campus of Winona State University in October 2026!!

Workshop Schedule

9:00am    Panel – Insights in Administrative Leadership

         Moderator: Miles Gallagher - Teamworks

                 Mike Zapolski, Athletic Director – Augustana College

                Jon Hart, Athletic Director – University of Sioux Falls

                Kim Blum, Athletic Director – University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse

9:45am   Fan Engagement Strategies That Work

         Megan Wilson, Athletic Director – Luther College

10:45am  Small Group Breakout Session

11:30am  LUNCH – Sponsored by Netting Pros and Musco Lighting

12:30pm  Designing, Developing, and Completing Athletic Capital Projects

       Nick Bursik, Athletic Director – University of Wisconsin - Superior

1:15pm  Building Sustainable Corporate Partnership Programs

                Greg Weis, Sr. Assoc AD – Development & Revenue Generation – Minnesota                 State University             

2:15pm  Creating an Interdepartmental Professional Development Program

               Tom Hager, Deputy AD – Development & Leadership – Jamestown University

3:00pm ROUNDTABLES

1.      Strategies to Improve Your Webstreams

Scott Hall, Media & Technology Coordinator, University of Wisconsin – River Falls

2.      Keys to Success in Annual Giving

Devin Gorter, Associate AD – Southwest Minnesota State University

3.      Hosting Meaningful Championship Events

Abby Gildernick, Deputy AD/SWA – University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

4.      Building a Strong Start: Staff Onboarding Strategies

Kim Miller, Sr. Associate AD/SWA – Augustana University

5.      Mentorship Matters: Building Relationships That Impact Student-Athletes 

Courtney Shelton, WBB Coach – Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

6.      Using Data to Drive Decision Making

Ben Stommes, Dir. Of Analytics & Financial Strategy – College of St. Benedict

7.      Navigating the Hiring Process

Barry Fried, Athletic Director – Viterbo University

8.      Implementing a Successful Sports Communication Strategy

Josh Deer, Assoc. AD for Communications - Concordia University, St. Paul 

4:00pm              Workshop Concludes

Cost to attend: $145 per person includes all sessions, takeaway materials, and lunch.  Space is limited so please consider registering early.  Registration deadline: September 28, 2026

Group Registration - If you are bringing 4 or more members of your staff to this event, we are pleased to offer a discounted rate of $130 per person.  Please contact Jim Abbott at jim@smallcollegeathletics.com to secure this rate.

Questions?  Contact Jim Abbott at (405) 208-9133 or jim@smallcollegeathletics.com

BOSCA Regional Workshop

Steering Committee

Jen Flowers - Winona State University

Brian Sisson - Saint. Mary's University

Nick Bursik - UW-Superior

Kurt Kohler - Minnesota College Athletic Conference

Megan Wilson - Luther College

Barry Fried - Viterbo University

Crystal Lanning - UW-River Falls

Greg Weis - MSU - Mankato

Kelly Anderson-Diercks - College of St. Benedict

Mike Zapolski - Augustana College

Adam Schemm - UW-Parkside

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