Division I Athletic Director | Fundraising & Philanthropy Leader | Building championship cultures | Doctoral Candidate in Strategic Leadership | UConn Tennis |
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Doug Knuth retweeted
The #NACDAFamily is mourning the loss of our former intern and longtime @IlliniAthletics administrator, Zach Goines. Please join us in keeping Zach's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 🙏
Doug Knuth retweeted
I respectfully ask the NCAA tennis oversight committee to reevaluate the 10 year commitment that was made to Orlando. A decision that was essentially made behind closed doors without giving any campus sites an opportunity to bid on any of those years. I haven't met one athlete, coach, or fan that prefers this tournament be played on off campus sites.
Doug Knuth retweeted
I can't believe this isn't all over higher ed twitter.
The AIM Committee votes May 18-22 on rewriting US accreditation. (Lower barriers for new accreditors, outcomes-based standards, peer-review elimination, intellectual diversity mandates.)
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Doug Knuth retweeted
Turns out… storytelling at the WAC didn’t always look the same 😅
Blaze 🐴
Cooking with student-athletes 👩🍳
High jump + javelin 🏃♀️
Havoc student section 🔥
Tailgates + bull riding 🤠
Yeah… I had some fun along the way too.
Excited for what’s next 🎤
If you’re looking for a creative storyteller, let’s connect.
Doug Knuth retweeted
Good Friday invites reflection.
Later that day, we gather for First Friday Fellowship.
Guest: Charlie Strong
38 years coaching. 3 national championships.
📅 April 3
🕚 11 AM CT
📍 Zoom
Open to anyone.
Zoom link in the comments.
Doug Knuth retweeted
I’ve always been told never to say no to an opportunity.
Over the last 5⃣ years at the WAC, I’ve had the chance to step into the play-by-play chair and call everything from volleyball, softball, and baseball to basketball, track & field, tennis, and swimming & diving.
Grateful for every rep and every moment behind the mic.
Now, as I look ahead to what’s next: if you’re looking for a play-by-play voice, I’m ready.
Let’s connect 🎙️
Doug Knuth retweeted
Hire this superstar! @Kendrasheehan_ is one of the greats!
Five years filled with countless stories and unforgettable moments.
As the WAC transitions to the UAC through its consortium with the ASUN, my role as Director of Digital Communications has been eliminated.
I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such talented colleagues and for the experiences that have shaped me both professionally and personally. I am also incredibly proud of the work we accomplished.
Now, I am ready for what’s next.
If you are looking for a dynamic sports reporter and digital storyteller who can create, connect, and deliver across platforms, let’s talk. I would greatly appreciate any connections or opportunities.
Here’s a look at my work from the final WAC Vegas Basketball Tournament.
Doug Knuth retweeted
I asked over 350 college basketball coaches and players to rank journalists based on lack of credibility and poor reputation.
Here are the results:
1. Jeff Goodman
2. Rob Dauster
3. Adam Zagoria
4. Zach Braziller
5. Seth Davis
6. Matt Norlander
7. Jeff Borzello
8. Jon Rothstein
9. Joe Tipton
10. Andy Katz
11. Joe Lunardi
Doug Knuth retweeted
Un profesor del MIT dio la misma conferencia cada enero durante 40 años, y cada una de las veces no cabía ni un alma en el aula.
La vi a las 2 de la mañana y cambió por completo mi forma de entender la comunicación.
Su nombre era Patrick Winston. La conferencia se titula "Cómo hablar" (How to Speak).
Su frase de apertura te golpea como un camión: "Tu éxito en la vida vendrá determinado en gran medida por tu capacidad para hablar, tu capacidad para escribir y la calidad de tus ideas, en ese orden".
Ni tu nota media, ni tus títulos, ni tu coeficiente intelectual. Cómo hablas es lo que separa a las personas que son escuchadas de las que son ignoradas.
Este es el esquema que inculcó a los estudiantes del MIT durante cuatro décadas:
1) Nunca empieces con un chiste: Empieza diciendo a la gente exactamente qué es lo que va a aprender. "Prepara la bomba antes de verter nada". Él lo llamaba la "promesa de empoderamiento": dales una razón para no levantarse del asiento en los primeros 60 segundos.
2) La regla de las 5S: Para que una idea se quede grabada debe ser: Símbolo, Slogan, Sorpresa, Saliente (relevante) e Historia (Story). Cualquier idea que valga la pena recordar cumple al menos tres de estas.
3) La técnica del "casi acierto" (Near Miss): Esta parte me dejó alucinado. No te limites a mostrar lo que está bien; muestra lo que parece estar bien pero no lo está. Ese contraste es lo que hace que el cerebro registre algo de forma permanente.
4) Su regla final: Termina con una contribución, no con un resumen. No recapitules lo que ya dijiste. Dile a la gente qué les has dado que no tenían antes de entrar por la puerta.
He usado este esquema en ventas, entrevistas y presentaciones desde que lo vi, y los resultados no son sutiles.
Patrick Winston falleció en 2019, pero esta clase sigue siendo gratuita en el OpenCourseWare del MIT. Una hora, vista por millones de personas, y no cuesta absolutamente nada.
Video: "How to Speak", Patrick Winston, MIT OpenCourseWare, RES.TLL-005, January IAP 2018.
Fuente: MIT OpenCourseWare.
Licencia: CC BY-NC-SA.
Términos: ocw. mit. edu/ terms
Doug Knuth retweeted
Appreciate you Doug! Means a lot coming from someone that has had so much success leading Athletic Departments! All the best to you and your Family!
Keep sharing @CoachRexWalters. It’s great for fans to hear how actual head coaches see things. I’d love to hear how some A4 head coaches see this. Appreciate you Rex!
Doug Knuth retweeted
We’re making a major addition to our coaching staff with @KaiEdwards13, who brings 20 seasons of DI experience including a dozen years as a head coach! Welcome to The Mesa, Kai! #GoAztecs
Doug Knuth retweeted
Highly encourage you all — if possible — to support the ITA through a donation.
As someone who cares deeply about the growth and success of college tennis, I believe a well-funded ITA is one of the best ways for the sport to succeed.
Your Support Can Make A Difference 🎾
Hear from ITA CEO David Mullins as he speaks about how your support can have a lasting impact on college tennis this Giving Tuesday!
🔗 tinyurl.com/3jhyynm2 (Donate Now)
#WeAreCollegeTennis | #GivingTuesday
Doug Knuth retweeted
Your Support Can Make A Difference 🎾
Hear from ITA CEO David Mullins as he speaks about how your support can have a lasting impact on college tennis this Giving Tuesday!
🔗 tinyurl.com/3jhyynm2 (Donate Now)
#WeAreCollegeTennis | #GivingTuesday
Doug Knuth retweeted
"I'm like 10 minutes before walking out, first NBA head job, and I am on the floor on all fours crying. Because I'm like, 'My dad is not going to see this.'"
- @USC_Hoops Eric Musselman on breaking down in tears when achieving his lifelong dream
Doug Knuth retweeted
Is this what the @MountainWest network looks like for anyone else? @TomBurman1 can we get the conference to negotiate a better tv deal?
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Elevating College Tennis Together 🎾
The ITA is pleased to announce today a three year partnership with PlayReplay to bring electronic line calling to college tennis! Read about the historic partnership below ⬇️
📰 tinyurl.com/msd6f984
#WeAreCollegeTennis | #ITATennis
Doug Knuth retweeted
New Season 🤝 New Rankings
Take a look at the ITA Division I Women's Preseason Singles, Doubles, and Newcomer Rankings below ⬇️
📊 tinyurl.com/bu2p62yn (Full Rankings)
#WeAreCollegeTennis | #ITARankings
