From the Missoulian to the Big Sky: Jon Kasper's journey in College Athletics | Ep. 69

From the Missoulian to the Big Sky: Jon Kasper's journey in College Athletics | Ep. 69

From Athlete Insights by Yash Padhye

October 11, 2025 · 23 min · Season 1 · Episode 69

About this episode

Jon Kasper shares his 21-year journey in college athletics, discussing his transition from journalism to sports administration.

In this episode, we sit down with Jon Kasper, Senior Associate Commissioner of the Big Sky Conference, for an in-depth conversation about his incredible 21-year journey in college athletics.Starting out as a journalist with the Missoulian, Jon transitioned into sports media relations before rising through the ranks of the Big Sky Conference. He shares powerful insights into:✅ How his early days in journalism shaped his communication and leadership style✅ The evolution of college athletics over the past two decades✅ Behind-the-scenes stories from working with schools and student-athletes✅ What it takes to build a long, impactful career in sports administration✅ Advice for aspiring professionals looking to enter the world of college sportsLet me know who you want to see next on Athlete Insights. I'm all about sharing stories that inspire, educate, and push the next generation of athletes and leaders forward.

People in this episode

Host: Yash Padhye

Guest: Jon Kasper

Topics covered

  • college athletics
  • sports administration
  • journalism
  • media relations
  • career development

Keywords

  • college athletics
  • Big Sky Conference
  • sports media
  • career advice
  • Jon Kasper

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Big Sky Conference, Missoulian

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