Growing up in East Lansing, Dylan Marinez didn’t just attend Michigan State University — he lived it. As a kid, he ran the hallways of its athletic buildings while his mother and uncle worked within the department. He rooted for the Spartans on Saturdays and dreamed about a future inside the program. Decades later, he’s […]
Case Studies Intercollegiate Athletics
Dave Longo – Providence College
Est. reading time: 6 mins
On game days, most fans notice the scoreboard, the crowd, and the action on the court. Few notice the storage room removed to make way for premium space, the scorer’s table reconfigured to meet new conference rules, or the months of planning required to support a brand-new varsity sport. Athletic Facilities and Operations staff notice […]
Drew Auguste – Florida International University
Est. reading time: 6 mins
A career that began behind ticket windows and stadium gates has carried Drew Auguste into one of the most demanding operational seats in collegiate athletics. As associate athletic director for facilities and game operations at Florida International University, he operates in a landscape reshaped by NIL, constant roster and coaching turnover, and a fan base […]
