Six powerhouse leaders. One epic roundtable. In this 3-hour deep dive, we’re joined by some of the top NJCAA Athletic Directors whose programs ranked among the best in the 2025 Ron Case Cup. From transfer portal strategy to student-athlete support, recruiting, NIL, fundraising, and building lasting program culture — this is everything you need to know about thriving in junior college athletics.
⏱️ AD Guest Lineup:
- 00:01:05 – Deron Clark, New Mexico Junior College
🎯 Multi-sport leadership | Supporting rural student-athletes | NMJC culture & mission
- 00:27:10 – Josh Gooch, Hutchinson Community College
🏈 National championship pedigree | Transfer portal management | Legacy at Hutch
- 00:50:05 – Shane Larson, Iowa Western Community College
📈 Year-after-year consistency | Academic support | Facilities & high expectations
- 01:13:50 – Tammy Davis, Western Texas College
👩🎓 Female leadership in athletics | Community engagement | Building from the inside out
- 01:36:45 – Trevor Rolfs, Barton Community College
🧩 Athletic department evolution | Small-town excellence | Culture & vision
- 02:01:30 – Kenny Hernandez, Colby Community College
Small-town recruiting | JUCO growth mindset | Supporting multisport athletes
🎯 Topics Covered:- Hiring and retaining elite JUCO coaches
- Culture-building across multiple sports
- Academic retention & athlete support
- Navigating NIL in the two-year landscape
- Facilities, fundraising, and community engagement
- Transfer portal strategy and student mobility
- The evolution and impact of the Ron Case Cup
- How JUCOs are reshaping the college sports pipeline
