#25 - Dr. Jaime Gordon on Lessons Learned as an NCAA D1 Athletic Director + Volleyball Coach, and the Evolution of our Game

About this episode

Dr. Jaime Gordon discusses his journey in volleyball coaching and athletic administration, the evolution of the sport, and the impact of NCAA changes.

Dr. Jamie Gordon, the CEO of the AVCA, shares his unique journey from being a volleyball coach to an athletic director and now leading the AVCA. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of establishing a beach volleyball program at Moorhead State, the impact of beach volleyball on indoor performance, and the intricacies of navigating the athletic director role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Gordon also addresses the current state of volleyball amidst NCAA changes and the future of men's volleyball. Later, Jaime and Dan discuss the evolving landscape of college sports, particularly volleyball, touching on funding challenges, innovations in gameplay and broadcasting, and the importance of recognizing high school talent. They explore the implications of Title IX, the need for standardizing different aspects of the gam, and the potential for rule changes to enhance the game. The conversation also highlights the AVCA's initiatives to elevate high school volleyball and improve the overall experience for players and fans alike. Jump to a Topic! 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Jamie Gordon 02:08 Journey into Volleyball Coaching 05:01 Navigating Self-Representation in Coaching Negotiations /…

People in this episode

Host: Dan Meske

Guest: Dr. Jaime Gordon

Topics covered

• NCAA D1 Athletic Director
• Volleyball Coaching
• Beach Volleyball
• COVID-19 Impact
• College Sports Evolution
• Funding Challenges
• High School Talent Recognition

Keywords

• volleyball
• NCAA
• athletic director
• beach volleyball
• COVID-19
• Title IX
• high school volleyball
• game innovations
• funding challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AVCA, Moorhead State

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