BOSCA IS THE BUSINESS OF SMALL COLLEGE ATHLETICS


Since 2012, BOSCA has served thousands of small college athletic administrators with curated professional development, mentoring, and training programs. BOSCA is led by current and former athletic administrators with years of experience and an intimate understanding of what it takes for athletic departments to thrive and strategically contribute to the needs of the university they serve.


BOSCA did not start as a conventional consulting firm—it started as a gathering place. Our year-round programs keep administrators connected, giving every search and consulting engagement the benefit of current insight, trusted relationships, and practical experience.


PRACTICAL CONSULTING FOR STRONGER ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTS

CAMPUS CONSULTING


BOSCA provides campus consulting focused on helping small college athletic departments maximize their contribution to the institution’s mission. Our veteran administrators bring practical solutions shaped by real experience and a clear understanding of the pressures facing today’s departments.


Engagements can address a single priority or provide a broader departmental assessment. We listen first, align the work with campus goals, and leave leaders with clear recommendations they can put into action.


CONSULTING CAPACITY, SCALED TO YOUR PRIORITIES

From focused coaching to a comprehensive review, BOSCA can support:


  • Fundraising & external revenue generation
  • Athletic feasibility studies
  • Enrollment management strategies
  • Departmental & conference reviews & strategic planning
  • Facility evaluation & planning
  • Executive coaching & mentorship
  • Administrative searches

ADMINISTRATIVE SEARCHES


BOSCA consultants have 150+ years of experience in small college athletics and a vast network of contacts.  We know what it takes to successfully lead an athletic department and we know the landscape of administrators that have the skills to get it done.  Let us help you in your next administrative search and you'll discover the benefits of working with BOSCA.


  1. NATIONAL REACH - BOSCA organizes the job announcement and promotes the opening through national job board, BOSCA social media channels, and the BOSCA network.
  2. PROVEN EXPERTISE - We know what it takes to lead a coaching staff while contributing to larger university initiatives and we help identify departmental CEOs who are leaders, not just managers.
  3. A MANAGEABLE FINALIST POOL - BOSCA navigates the initial wave of applications and narrows it to an easily managed pool of finalitsts for the position.
  4. AN UNMATCHED NETWORK - As the leader in small college athletics professional development, we interact with more administrators every year than any other consulting firm, and put that network to work for your search.

EVERY BOSCA ENGAGEMENT STARTS WITH ALIGNMENT

SITUATIONAL ASSESSMENT


Conversations with campus and athletic leaders to understand priorities, challenges and opportunities.

GOALS & SUCCESS MEASURES


A shared definition of the outcomes the institution needs from the search or consulting engagement.

SCOPE & STAKEHOLDERS


Clear roles, communication protocols, confidentiality expectations, & decision-making responsibilities.

TIMELINE & DELIVERABLES


Target dates, work products, review points, and next steps established before the work begins.

LED BY PEOPLE WHO HAVE DONE THE JOB

Jim Abbott

BOSCA Founder

Jeremy Capo

Sean Johnson

Steve Murray