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 the University of Mary Hardin Baylor in February, 2026.

Workshop Schedule

9:00am    Opening Remarks –  Chandler Short BOSCA Board Member

                 Panel – Administrative Strategies to Successfully Lead Your Department

                  Panelists:          Ken Ralph, Athletic Director – Southwestern University

                                             Michael Landers, Athletic Director – Navarro College

                                              Sam Ferguson, Athletic Director – University of Texas - Tyler

9:45am     Understanding & Overcoming Depression and Mental Health Issues

  From a Coaches Perspective

  Mark Potter, Retired Coach and CEO - D2Up

10:30am    BREAK – Sponsored by the Nevco

10:45am    Driving Revenue, Building Legacy: Fundraising in Today’s

  Intercollegiate Environment

                    Scott Larsen, Athletic Director – University of Texas – Permian Basin

11:30am      LUNCH – Sponsored by Hudl and Musco Lighting

12:30pm      Small Group Breakout Session

1:15pm         Keys to Hiring & Onboarding Athletic Staff

                      Dr. Hunter Sims, University of Mary Hardin Baylor

2:00pm        BREAK – Sponsored by Hub/ Dissinger-Reed and Tarkett Sports

2:15pm         Charting the Path Forward – Insights on Small College NIL

                       Rob Coleman – St. Mary’s University &                                              

3:00pm        ROUNDTABLES

1.      Navigating Your Career Path in College Athletics

Amanda Workman, Athletic Director – Sul Ross State University

2.      Leadership Priorities for the SWA/ SWL

Michelle Filander, Athletic Director – Austin College

3.      Bridging the Gap Between Athletics and the Rest of Campus

Darnell Smith, Athletic Director – Texas A&M University – San Antonio

4.      Developing & Executing Successful Social Media Strategies

Matt Wallis, Athletic Director – Concordia University 

5.      Keys to Success as a Non-AD Sport Administrator

Robin Harriss, Deputy AD – LeTourneau University

6.      Building a Productive Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

Stefanie Holler, Asst. AD – Compliance & Student Success – St. Edwards University

7.      TBD

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: February 16, 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

Chandler Short - University of Central Oklahoma

Ken Ralph - Southwestern University

Darnell Smith - Texas A&M - San Antonio

Robert Coleman - St. Mary's University

Scott Norwood - Ranger College

Hunter Sims - University of Mary Hardin Baylor

Amanda Workman - Sul Ross State University

Jesse Godding - Nelson University

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