GM Q&A

[FiliUTEP]

GM questions?

If Utep did hire a GM, would they need one for basketball and football?

Also would the GM be responsible for hiring and firing coaches?

Would Utep need Senter or and AD if they hired a GM?

I have the questions but not the answers. 🫤🫤🫤

 

[LTMiner61]

In university athletics, a general manager (GM) takes on a multifaceted role, encompassing roster management, NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) fundraising, community outreach, and aiding in recruitment, essentially acting as a business-oriented counterpart to the head coach.

Here's a more breakdown of the GM's responsibilities according to AI:

Roster Management and Player Acquisition:

• Evaluating and Signing Players:
  GMs play a crucial role in assessing potential recruits, including those in the transfer portal, and negotiating contracts, often in collaboration with donor collectives.
• Building the Roster:
  They work to assemble a competitive team by identifying and acquiring talent, ensuring it aligns with the program's strategic goals.
• Transfer Portal Management:
  GMs are increasingly involved in navigating the transfer portal, a key factor in roster construction in college sports.
• NIL Fundraising:
  GMs often play a key role in securing funding for NIL opportunities, which are becoming increasingly important in attracting and retaining talent.
• Player Compensation:
  They may be involved in negotiating and managing player compensation, including NIL deals, as revenue sharing becomes more common in college sports.
• Community Relations:
  GMs may be involved in building relationships with the local community and promoting the program's image.
• Marketing and Branding:
  They may work with the marketing department to develop strategies for promoting the team and its athletes.
• Strategic Planning:
  GMs contribute to the overall strategic planning of the athletic program, working with coaches and administrators.
• Budget Management:
  They may be involved in managing the program's budget and ensuring financial stability.
• Legal and Compliance:
  GMs must understand and adhere to the rules and regulations of the NCAA and other relevant organizations.
• Coaching Support:
  GMs work closely with the head coach, providing support and resources to help them succeed.
• Administrative Support:
  GMs may also be involved in other administrative tasks, such as managing staff and facilities.

 

[FiliUTEP]

In university athletics, a general manager (GM) takes on a multifaceted role, encompassing roster management, NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) fundraising, community outreach, and aiding in recruitment, essentially acting as a business-oriented counterpart to the head coach.

Here's a more breakdown of the GM's responsibilities according to AI:

Roster Management and Player Acquisition:

• Evaluating and Signing Players:
  GMs play a crucial role in assessing potential recruits, including those in the transfer portal, and negotiating contracts, often in collaboration with donor collectives.
• Building the Roster:
  They work to assemble a competitive team by identifying and acquiring talent, ensuring it aligns with the program's strategic goals.
• Transfer Portal Management:
  GMs are increasingly involved in navigating the transfer portal, a key factor in roster construction in college sports.
• NIL Fundraising:
  GMs often play a key role in securing funding for NIL opportunities, which are becoming increasingly important in attracting and retaining talent.
• Player Compensation:
  They may be involved in negotiating and managing player compensation, including NIL deals, as revenue sharing becomes more common in college sports.
• Community Relations:
  GMs may be involved in building relationships with the local community and promoting the program's image.
• Marketing and Branding:
  They may work with the marketing department to develop strategies for promoting the team and its athletes.
• Strategic Planning:
  GMs contribute to the overall strategic planning of the athletic program, working with coaches and administrators.
• Budget Management:
  They may be involved in managing the program's budget and ensuring financial stability.
• Legal and Compliance:
  GMs must understand and adhere to the rules and regulations of the NCAA and other relevant organizations.
• Coaching Support:
  GMs work closely with the head coach, providing support and resources to help them succeed.
• Administrative Support:
  GMs may also be involved in other administrative tasks, such as managing staff and facilities.

That doesn't sound like a pro GM. That's just another assistant for the coach . I thought GM would be how they have it at the pro levels?

 

[PickMyAxe915]

That doesn't sound like a pro GM. That's just another assistant for the coach . I thought GM would be how they have it at the pro levels?

Just look at the role of the UTEP football GM.

The current general manager of the UTEP Miners football team is Buddy O'Dell, who was named to the position on January 4, 2024, by head coach Scotty Walden.

Here's a summary of Buddy O'Dell's background and responsibilities:

• Position: General Manager of UTEP Miners Football
• Hired By: Scotty Walden, UTEP Head Coach
• Date of Hire: January 4, 2024
• Previous Experience:
  • CBS Sports highlight writer (2021-22)
  • Equipment assistant for the Green Bay Packers (2018-20)
  • Front office assistant for the Salt Lake City Stallions (2019)
• Responsibilities:
  • Personnel department oversight
  • Recruiting
  • Roster building
  • Scouting
  • Scholarship allocation/management
  • Personnel evaluation
  • Compliance

 

[FiliUTEP]

Just look at the role of the UTEP football GM.

The current general manager of the UTEP Miners football team is Buddy O'Dell, who was named to the position on January 4, 2024, by head coach Scotty Walden.

Here's a summary of Buddy O'Dell's background and responsibilities:

• Position: General Manager of UTEP Miners Football
• Hired By: Scotty Walden, UTEP Head Coach
• Date of Hire: January 4, 2024
• Previous Experience:
  • CBS Sports highlight writer (2021-22)
  • Equipment assistant for the Green Bay Packers (2018-20)
  • Front office assistant for the Salt Lake City Stallions (2019)
• Responsibilities:
  • Personnel department oversight
  • Recruiting
  • Roster building
  • Scouting
  • Scholarship allocation/management
  • Personnel evaluation
  • Compliance

I didn't know they already hired a GM.