Episode Details

What does leadership look like in today’s ever-changing college athletics landscape? Episode 14 of The CALS Report features Beth Goetz, Iowa Director of Athletics, in a candid Big Interview that covers CALS 25, leading in college athletics today, the Ben McCollum hire, and the continued impact of Caitlin Clark on women’s sports and the Iowa brand. Goetz shares her approach to building alignment across campus, supporting coaches through change, and defining what sustainable success looks like in the Big Ten. She reflects on the leadership lessons shaping Iowa’s next chapter and what it means to create a culture that elevates everyone around it. Then in The Lobby, we’re joined by JP Abercrombie (Notre Dame), Kortne Gosha (Nebraska), and Reyna Gilbert-Lowry (Virginia Tech)—three respected leaders who help us look back on CALS 25 in Columbus. They share highlights, personal takeaways, and the deeper impact of the CALS community 15 years in. Also in this episode: ⚡ Real conversations on leadership, mentorship, and the future of college athletics. 🌟 Reflections from CALS 25 — what makes this community special and why it continues to grow.