convention
NACMA Convention
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Monday, June 19

7:30 am-6 pm -- Registration/Information

3-5 pm -- NACMA Officers and Board of Directors' Meeting

6:30-7:30 pm -- NACMA Basic Training Reception (Basic Training Attendees, Conference Reps, Speakers, Sponsors, NACMA Board and Committees)

8 pm -- NACMA Board of Directors' Dinner

  • The Embers "Original" Bourbon House
  • Sponsored by Coca-Cola North America


    Tuesday, June 20

    7:30 am-5:30 pm -- Registration/Information

    8 am-5 pm -- Collateral Corner Open

    8 am-11:45 am -- NACMA Basic Training

    8-9 am -- Welcome and How to Get the Most From the Convention/Maximizing Your NACMA Membership

  • Leslie Wurzberger, Associate Athletics Director, University of Washington, NACMA President

    9-9:45 am -- Promotions and Game Atmosphere
  • Jeff Bain, Director of Athletics, Martin Methodist College
  • Dan DeVos, Associate Athletics Director for Marketing and Ticket Operations, University of North Carolina Charlotte

    9:45-10:30 am -- Career Progression
  • Cliff Dochterman, Associate Athletics Director, University of California Riverside
  • Mike Pede, Associate Athletics Director, Rice University

    10:30-11 am -- Time Management
  • Dennis Kalina, Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs, Bradley University
  • Mary Pink, Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing and Promotions, Iowa State University

    11-11:45 am -- Open Season
  • Chip Bryant, Regional Account Manager, Action Sports Media
  • Trip Durham, Associate Athletics Director, Elon University
  • Brent Seebohm, General Manager, University of Arizona Athletics
  • Leslie Wurzberger, Associate Athletics Director, University of Washington, NACMA President

    11:45 am-12:45 pm -- Mentoring Luncheon

    10 am-12 nn -- NACMA Veterans Workshop
  • Gary Sobba, General Manager, Tar Heel Sports Marketing, 2002-03 NACMA President
  • Steve Sullivan, General Manager, Bulldog Sports Properties, 2001-02 NACMA 1st Vice President
  • Norwood Teague, Athletics Director, Virginia Commonwealth University

    1-1:15 pm -- NACMA Convention Kickoff
  • Leslie Wurzberger, Associate Athletics Director, University of Washington, NACMA President

    1:30-2:30 pm -- NACMA Keynote Session
    ...And if You Do, They Will Want to Buy from You
  • Introduction: Trip Durham, Associate Athletics Director, Elon University
  • Speaker: Rich Luker, President, The Luker Company LLC
  • A/V Sponsored by Action Sports Media

    2:45-3:30 pm -- The Market Place Sessions
  • Sponsored by Cushion Seats, Inc.

    3:30-4:15 pm -- The Market Place Sessions
  • Sponsored by Cushion Seats, Inc.

    4-7 pm -- Exhibit Hall Open

    4:15-5 pm -- The Market Place Sessions
  • Sponsored by Cushion Seats, Inc.

    5:30-7 pm -- NACMA/NACDA/NAADD/ICLA Kickoff Reception


    Wednesday, June 21

    7:30 am-6 pm -- Registration/Information

    8 am-5 pm -- Collateral Corner Open

    8-9 am -- Convention Keynote Session

  • Keynote Speaker: James Carville, Political Commentator, CNN

    9:30-10:15 am -- NACMA Awards Presentation
  • Presented by Host Communications
  • Emcee: Mike Pede, Associate Athletics Director, Rice University
  • Awards Session Performance Sponsored by ZOOperstars! Inc.

    11 am-12 nn -- General Session 1: Building Affinity: "Knowing What Your Students Want, Buy and Buy Into"
  • Moderator: Jim Kahler, Executive Director - Sports Administration Program, Ohio University
  • Panelists: Carrie Blankenship,W.P. Carey MBA - Sports Business Graduate Student, Arizona State University
  • Danielle DeVerna, Director of Marketing, University of Virginia
  • Tony Johnson, Vice President for Marketing, Mississippi Valley State University
  • Curtis Valentine, W.P. Carey MBA - Sports Business Graduate Student, Arizona State University
  • A/V Sponsored by Action Sports Media

    12:30-2:15 pm -- NACMA/NACDA/NAADD/ICLA James J. Corbett Awards Luncheon

    2:45-3:30 pm -- Sales Breakout 1
  • A/V Sponsored by Action Sports Media

    3:35-4:20 pm -- Sales Breakout 2
  • A/V Sponsored by Action Sports Media

    4-5 pm -- Female Administrators Panel
  • Moderator: Mary Pink, Assistant Athletics Director - Marketing and Promotions, Iowa State University
  • Jennifer Cohen, Associate Athletics Director - Major Gifts, University of Washington
  • Debi Gore-Mann, Senior Associate Athletics Director, Stanford University
  • Virnette House-Browning, Senior Associate Athletics Director, Bradley University

    4-7 pm -- Exhibit Hall Open

    4:25-5:10 pm -- Sales Breakout 3
  • A/V Sponsored by Action Sports Media

    5:30-7 pm -- NACMA/NACDA/NAADD/ICLA Reception


    Thursday, June 22

    7:30 am-6 pm -- Registration/Information

    7:45 am-6 pm -- Collateral Corner Open

    9-10:30 am -- General Session 2: "Who Gets to Make the Ask: Development or Marketing?"

  • Moderator: Chris Plonsky, Women's Athletics Director, University of Texas
  • Joe Castiglione, Athletics Director, University of Oklahoma
  • Chris Fuller, Assistant Athletics Director, University of Tennessee
  • Carol Golsan, Senior Vice President, Marketing Services, Alfa Insurance
  • Jim Paquette, Associate AD for Development, Boston College
  • Wood Selig, Athletics Director, Western Kentucky University
  • Mike Wolfert, Vice President/Conference Relationship Manager, ISP Sports
  • A/V Sponsored by Action Sports Media

    10:45-11:25 am -- Marketing Breakout Session 1
  • A/V Sponsored by Action Sports Media

    11:30 am-12:10 pm -- Marketing Breakout Session 2
  • A/V Sponsored by Action Sports Media

    12:30-2:15 pm -- U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Awards Luncheon

    2:30-3:15 pm -- General Session 3: "Sales Tactics: From On-Campus and Out-Source"
  • Sales Specialists: Dexter LaMont, Assistant Athletic Director, Florida Atlantic University
  • Kay Scott, General Manager/Assistant Athletics Director - Marketing and Promotions, Seminole Athletics Marketing
  • Ward Wyatt, General Manager, LSU Sports Properties, a Division of CBS Collegiate Sports Properties
  • A/V Sponsored by Action Sports Media

    3:25-4:15 pm -- AD Breakout 1
  • A/V Sponsored by Action Sports Media

    4-7 pm -- Exhibit Hall Open

    4:20-5:10 pm -- AD Breakout 2
  • A/V Sponsored by Action Sports Media

    5:15-5:45 pm -- NACMA/NAADD/ICLA Officers Convention Wrap-up Meeting

    5:30-7 pm -- NACMA/NACDA/NAADD/ICLA Reception


    Friday, June 23

    8 am-12 nn -- Collateral Corner Open

    8:30-10:30 am -- The Journey Q&A Forum with Divisions I, II, III, NAIA and Junior College Athletics Directors

    10:30 am-4:30 pm -- NCAA Sportsmanship Summit

    Agenda Subject to Change