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, and 2-year 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 Assumption University in October, 2026!!

Workshop Schedule

9:00am   Panel – Insights in Administrative Leadership

Dan Blair, Athletic Director – Northern Essex Community College

Dr. Anthony Grant, Athletic Director – MIT

Vaughn Williams, Athletic Director – Bentley University

9:45am   Using AI to Improve Productivity

Karen Whalen, Dir. Of Athletic Engagement & Fundraising – Wesleyan

10:45am Small Group Breakout Session

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

12:30pm   ROUNDTABLES

1.      Facing the Unthinkable, Dealing with the Death of a Coach or Student-Athlete -  John Sutyak, Athletic Director – University of Southern Maine

2.      Organizing Compliance and Eligibility: Roles, Rules, and Readiness

         Marushka Eddy, Assoc. AD for Compliance & Facilities – Emerson College

3.      Cultivating Campus Connections Through Collaboration

         Amanda Devitt, VP for Student & Campus Life – University of St. Joseph

4.      The State of Small College NIL 

         Jake Daugherty – Opendorse

5.      Creating an Effective and Engaged SAAC

         Missy Kubik, Special Assistant to the Athletic Director – MIT

6.      Developing and Designing Capital Projects

         MSA Sport

7.      Creating a Sustainable Corporate Partnership Program

         Jim Abbott, Founder - BOSCA

1:30pm    Unlocking the Full Value of Athletic Assets: A Comprehensive Revenue Generation Strategy

 Mike Lynch, Athletic Director – Babson College

2:30pm    Hiring, Onboarding, and Developing Staff

Matt Burke, Athletic Director – Fitchburg State University

3:15pm     Leading with Purpose, Building with Culture

Eric Gobiel, Athletic Director – Assumption University

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: October 12, 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

Dan Blair - Northern Essex CC

  Vaughn Williams - Bentley University

Aaron Aaker - MIT

Karen Whalen - Wesleyan University

John Sutyak - Univ. of Southern Maine

Kristin Hughes - Smith College

Mark Clemente - Regis College

Eric Gobiel - Assumption University

Don Faulstick - Amherst College

Amanda Devitt - Univ. of St. Joseph

Laura Mooney - Mass. College of Liberal Arts

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