LEAD1 Association

LEAD1 Holds 2020 Virtual Annual Fall Meeting

Sep 24, 2020

LEAD1 Holds 2020 Virtual Annual Fall Meeting

Association highlights recent policy achievements, and receives updates from the NCAA and Congress on upcoming legislative items; Approximately 120 of 130 LEAD1 athletic directors attended.

LEAD1 Association Acknowledges Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Contributions to College Sports

Sep 19, 2020

LEAD1 Association Acknowledges Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Contributions to College Sports

The LEAD1 Association (“LEAD1”) mourns the passing of Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on Friday at the age of 87.

LEAD1 Association Working Group to Examine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Issues

Aug 25, 2020

LEAD1 Association Working Group to Examine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Issues

Working Group is charged with creating actionable recommendations on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in college sports.

LEAD1 Association Launches New Podcast and Video Series

Jul 28, 2020

LEAD1 Association Launches New Podcast and Video Series

The LEAD1 Angle will feature President & CEO Tom McMillen with key players in college athletics.

LEAD1 Association Plays a Key Role in the Development of NIL Policies

Jul 23, 2020

LEAD1 Association Plays a Key Role in the Development of NIL Policies

NCAA President Mark Emmert reveals support for an independent entity to monitor NIL deals; LEAD1 ADs Radakovich and Lyke testify before Senate Judiciary Committee.

LEAD1 Statement on the Passing of Longtime Purdue Athletic Director Morgan Burke

Jun 15, 2020

LEAD1 Statement on the Passing of Longtime Purdue Athletic Director Morgan Burke

On behalf of the LEAD1 Association staff and membership, we are saddened about the passing of longtime friend and colleague, Morgan Burke. Morgan served as the director of intercollegiate athletics at Purdue University for more than 20 years and was also the past president of LEAD1.

LEAD1 Association Releases Statement on Recent Tragic Events in America

May 31, 2020

LEAD1 Association Releases Statement on Recent Tragic Events in America

Association releases statement on behalf of its members.

2019 Annual Meeting Recap: What is LEAD1?