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Small College Conversations: Dustin Wilke

Sun Conference Commissioner Dustin Wilke joins NAIA.ticker's Kristen Eargle on this edition of Small College Conversations. The two outline conference partnerships with scheduling, marketing, emerging sports and more! 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - What is the state of the conference and where are the opportunities for growth you see for the league? 02:32 - Last October, the Sun Conference announced a football scheduling partnership with the Mid-South Conference for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. You have also previously signed an agreement with the SSAC. Could you elaborate on the goals of these partnerships and how they benefits your member institutions? 06:00 - The conference has expanded into emerging sports, including esports and beach volleyball, and seen success with Flag Football. How do you see these additions influencing the conference's growth and appeal? 07:51 - Across all levels, finding and retaining quality officials has become a major challenge. How is the Sun Conference working to address officiating shortages and improve game operations for its members? 10:22 - As chair of the NAIA Conference Commissioners Association, what are the biggest challenges facing NAIA and how is the CCA approaching possible solutions? 12:17 - We’ve seen the conferences work together with Steel Curtain U to pursue sponsorships as a group. What benefits have you seen from that partnership? 14:03 - How would you evaluate the positioning of your league and the association as it relates to membership? 15:58 - Did you ever think you would be a conference commissioner? 16:58 - What are you most proud of that you have had an impact on?