Jason Mathews ✝️

One of the realities of being an Athletic Director is that you encounter plenty of people who want to be the chief, but not everyone wants to accept the responsibility that comes with being one. People are often quick to have opinions about how things should be done, what should change, or what they would do differently. But when you give them the opportunity to step up, take ownership, make decisions, and be accountable for the outcome, the conversation can change quickly. Leadership is more than having an opinion. Leadership is stepping forward when there is an opportunity to lead. It is accepting responsibility when things do not go as planned. It is making decisions when there is no perfect answer. And it is being willing to do the work that comes with the title. If you want to be the chief, you have to be willing to carry the responsibility that comes with being the chief.