Michael Kelly is Vice President of Athletics at the University of South Florida. Prior to taking the reins of the Bulls athletic department, he was the Chief Operating Officer for the College Football Playoffs. 

Click here for Michael's complete bio.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• College football playoffs and the BCS
• The growth of USF and Tampa
• Hiring head coaches
• Communicating and leading during a crisis
• Things to do and places to eat in Tampa
• ... and so much more!!!

 

Resources, Books, and Links 

Twitter: @MKellyUSF

Instagram: @mskellyusf

USF's Twitter: @USFAthletics

USF's Website: GoUSFBulls.com

Articles of Interest . . .

• Michael Kelly Hired as USF Athletic Director
• USF AD Michael Kelly: Communication critical during coronavirus shutdown
• New USF Athletic director Michael Kelly Has Strong Appreciation for University and Region
• Kelly Taking the Bull by the horns with coaching search
• Inside the USF Football Search

Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . .

• Clark Kellogg (College Basketball Analyst) - Episode 149
• Nate Bain (Tennessee Titans social media manager) - Episode 143
• Adrian Griffin (Toronto Raptors assistant coach) - Episode 141
• Mike Lombardi (Former NFL General Manager) - Episode 138
• Bill Curry (former SEC Coach of the Year) - Episode 134
• Patti Phillips (Women Leaders in College Sports) - Episode 127
• Jon Steinbrecher (MAC Commissioner) - Episode 124
• Bob Vecchione (NACDA Executive Director) - Episode 122
• Jon Gordon (Best-Selling Author) - Episode 100
• Kevin Harrington (original shark on "Shark Tank") - Episode 024

Michael Kelly in Action

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze8KUBJfFYs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_linLL2drw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUiAHIZW1wU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh5snjBuV_I

 

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Jamy Bechler is the author of The Leadership Playbook, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.