Intercollegiate Athletics Program Optimization
In partnership with Terra Firma Consulting Services, BHDP offers an Intercollegiate Athletic Program Optimization Service designed to assist college presidents and NCAA Division II and III institution executives in optimizing their intercollegiate athletic programs. This service will provide a comprehensive assessment of an institution’s athletic offerings to determine strategic opportunities for enrollment growth, financial sustainability, and facility optimization.
Intercollegiate athletics can play a powerful role in supporting institutional priorities. Our team evaluates whether, and how, athletic programs are positioned to help institutions achieve broader goals related to recruitment, enrollment, staffing, operations, development, financial aid, sponsorship, facilities, and campus culture.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Service offerings include a comprehensive audit of an institution’s intercollegiate athletic offerings to identify opportunities for efficiency and optimization, as well as sport-specific financial performance analysis. Broader services regarding strategic planning around national affiliation, division, or conference alignment and related feasibility are also available.
Key Areas of Assessment
Our assessment will help institutions address the following critical questions:
- Roster Optimization: Are current athletic offerings structured to maintain optimal roster sizes that contribute to institutional enrollment goals?
- Program Expansion: Should additional athletic programs, club sports, or intramural sports be offered to enhance student engagement and enrollment? And at what cost or projected net revenue expectations for the institution?
- Financial Aid Strategy: Is financial aid being leveraged effectively to drive enrollment, support student fit objectives, manage discount rates, and maximize net tuition revenue?
- Facility Audit: Are current athletic, club sport, and intramural facilities sufficient to support existing and proposed programs?
- Benchmarking Analysis: How does the institution compare to peer colleges and universities on these key metrics?
Consulting Team
Our team comprises industry leaders with deep expertise in intercollegiate athletics, enrollment management, and campus facilities planning:
- Derick Stadge – Client Leader, BHDP Architecture
Derick Stadge is a leading architect and strategist specializing in higher education facilities planning. His expertise in campus master planning and athletic facility design ensures that institutions have the infrastructure needed to support their strategic objectives. - Jamie Caridi, Ph.D. – President, Terra Firma Consulting Services, LLC
Dr. Caridi has extensive experience in higher education leadership, enrollment management, intercollegiate athletics, and institutional strategy. He specializes in guiding colleges and universities through data-driven decision-making processes to enhance institutional sustainability. He is currently interim President of Bethany College. - Jill Willson – President, Double L Consulting
Jill Willson is a nationally recognized expert in collegiate athletics, particularly at the Division II and III levels. With a background in athletic administration, she has helped numerous institutions develop strategies for athletic program growth, compliance, and enrollment impact. - Catherine Cook, Ph.D. – C.E.O., Miller Cook
Catherine Cook is a highly regarded enrollment management strategist with extensive experience in financial aid modeling and net tuition revenue optimization. Her work helps institutions align athletic recruitment and financial aid strategies to drive sustainable growth.
Real Results
BHDP is committed to helping colleges and universities maximize the strategic value of their intercollegiate athletics programs. Our expert-driven approach ensures that institutional leaders receive actionable insights to enhance enrollment, optimize financial resources, and improve overall student engagement.
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