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College Athletics in the Post-COVID Era: What to Expect


Speakers For This Event


 

Lisa Murray, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Octagon, @Octagon
As Global CMO, Murray oversees marketing and communications for the Octagon brand worldwide, which includes more than 50 offices in 22 countries. She also serves as a sought after resource for many of Octagon’s long-standing corporate clients including Allstate, BMW, Cisco, Johnson & Johnson, and Mastercard, leveraging her vast expertise across the largest global sports properties including the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup.

Bernadette V. McGlade, Commissioner Atlantic 10, @Atlantic10
One of the most well-respected and experienced leaders in Division I athletics, Bernadette V. McGlade has overseen the Atlantic 10 as Commissioner since 2008. Under her leadership, the Atlantic 10 and its 14 member institutions, has risen to one of the top 10 conferences in the country. In addition to leading her conference, McGlade currently serves a five-year appointment through 2022 on the NCAA Men's Basketball Committee.

Muffet McGraw, Nortre Dame Women’s Basketball Coach, @MuffetMcGraw
As Head Coach of Notre Dame’s Women’s Basketball team from 1987-2020, McGraw compiled a .769 career winning percentage (905-272). McGraw led her team to 9 Final Fours and 2 National Championships. McGraw is revered as one of basketball’s greatest coaches and mentors and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.

Joe Castiglione, Oklahoma University Athletic Director, @SoonerAD
Joe Castiglione is Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Programs and Director of Athletics at the University of Oklahoma. Since his arrival at Oklahoma in April 1998, the school has won a total of 18 national championships in football; softball; men's golf; men's gymnastics; and women's gymnastics. Castiglione currently holds the title as the longest tenured AD in the Power 5.

 


Joe Castiglione on sports as a unifying platform


Bernadette McGlade on Name, Image, and Likeness in college athletics


Bernadette McGlade on colleges overcoming the issues created by COVID-19


Muffet McGraw on solutions for scheduling issues created by COVID

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