Indian Hill & UC Online present

AD SUMMIT 2026

Your role has outgrown the old playbook.
This summit is building the new one.

JUNE 15 & 16 | UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

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LEVELS

HALL OF FAME

$5,000

Host a branded workshop to share your brand's expertise
Company name featured on event materials/flyer
Multiple social media shoutouts pre/during/post event
Booth with promotional items

MVP

$2,500

Booth with promotional items
Company name displayed on event materials/flyers
Pre and post event social media shoutouts

ALL PRO

$1,500

Company name displayed on event materials/flyer
Pre and post event social media shoutouts

ALL STAR

$500

Pre and post event social media shoutouts

The athletic landscape is shifting.
Play it from a stronger position.

AI. NIL deals. Shifting regulations. Budget crunches. Staffing shortages.

Join us to lead cut through the chaos and elevate your program.

Featured Speakers

From mental health and NIL to leadership and technology, learn practical insights from our speakers to elevate your program.

JOHN CUNNINGHAM

Director of Athletics | University of Cincinnati

Session: Welcome Address & Leadership in Collegiate Athletics

Mr. Cunningham is opening the summit with a powerful welcome address, sharing a leadership perspective from the highest levels of collegiate athletics

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BRAD PIKE

Chief of Staff | University of Cincinnati Athletics

Session: Essentials of Emergency Action Planning

Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in sports medicine, Mr. Pike will share practical insights on preparing for critical situations strengthening safety protocols

TOM BURTON

Superintendent – Princeton City Schools

Session: Beyond the Game: Educational Leadership Through Athletics

A proven district leader known for culture-building, Mr. Burton explores how athletics drives broader school and community success

DR. SCOTT GRANT

Founder & CEO | Triple Threat Leadership | NIL-Education.com

Session: Navigating NIL in High School Athletics

As a national expert on high school NIL policy and compliance, Dr. Grant delivers clear, actionable guidance for athletic directors navigating this rapidly evolving landscape

DR. DAVID KELLEY

Professor & Program Coordinator | Sport Admin, University of Cincinnati

Session: Fundraising Reimagined

Dr. Kelley reveals how to build multiple revenue streams for long-term program success. Move beyond one-source fundraising with creative, scalable ideas.

VICKIE BENSON

President | Texas Basketball Association

Girls Basketball Coach | Austin Westlake HS

Session: Mental Health & the Modern Student-Athlete

Leading one of the nation's top girls basketball programs, Ms. Benson shares real strategies for balancing performance with athlete mental health

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JEFF DAMADEO

Director of K–12 Leadership & Career Development | Indian Hill Schools

Session: The 7 Habits Applied to Athletic Leadership

Mr. Damadeo brings The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to athletic leadership, showing coaches and ADs how to develop student-athletes through principle-centered habits that create lasting impact

MOTIV TEAM

Founders | Sports Management Platform

Session: Tech & AI for Athletic Leaders

The Motiv Team shows you live how to use automation tools that work instantly to streamline your athletic program's back office. Elevate your program with AI tools and software

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LOGAN NEFF

Director of Strength & Conditioning – Indian Hill HS

Session: Building an Effective Strength & Conditioning Program

With Alex Williams

Mr. Neff and Mr. Williams team up to reveal how to build elite performance programs

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ALEX MEACHAM

Author | Speaker | Entrepreneur | Founder of Shining Star Sports

Session: The Walk of a Lifetime: Leadership, Purpose & Impact Through Sport

UC basketball alum under Coach Huggin & author of bestselling Walk Of A Lifetime shares leadership lessons from 300+ speaking gigs and Michael Jordan collaborations

BARRETT COHEN

Public Relations & Alumni Engagement Specialist

Session: Building Alumni Relations & Strengthening Your Community

A PR & alumni expert in K–12 sports, he shows schools how to connect alumni, strengthen programs, and turn supporters into lifelong advocates

NATALIE BUNCH

Asst. Professor | UC Sports Administration Program

Session: Supporting Student-Athlete Well-Being and College Choice

Ms. Bunch shares practical strategies to bridge the gap between high school athletic departments and school counselors to improve student‑athlete well‑being and college choices.

WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH

01 Certificate of Learning

Proof of your commitment to learning and leadership as you attend both the days

02 Stronger Network

Lifetime connections with the peers and leaders shaping the future

03 Clearer Vision

The roadmap to navigate the next decade of change with confidence

EVENT AGENDA

8:30 AM

Check-in, Breakfast & Networking

Check in, fuel up with breakfast, and dive into great conversations with peers, speakers, and our event partners!

9:30 AM

Kickoff + Opening Panel

Hear from our opening panel as leaders share insights, ideas, and inspiration to kick off the day

10:15 AM

Workshop Sessions

Dive into interactive workshop sessions designed to spark learning and practical takeaways

12 PM

Lunch & Networking

Take a break for lunch and keep the conversations going with new and familiar connections

1 PM

Workshop Sessions

Head into another round of workshop sessions focused on actionable strategies and fresh perspectives

5 PM

EXCLUSIVE TOUR: Sheakley Indoor Facility + Happy Hour!

Wrap up the day with an exclusive tour of UC's brand new Sheakley Indoor Facility, followed by happy hour and networking!

8:30 AM

Check-in, Breakfast & Networking

Check in, grab a bite, and make the most of your morning by connecting with peers, speakers, and our event partners

9:30 AM

Workshop Sessions

Jump into workshop sessions filled with practical insights and fresh ideas

12:15 PM

Lunch & Networking

Make the most of lunch and networking with complimentary headshots, bingo tasks, prizes, and a little extra fun

1:15 PM

Workshop Sessions

Return for more workshop sessions designed to inform, inspire, and spark action

4:30 PM

Closing Note

Wrap up the event with final reflections, fresh strategies, valuable connections, and a certificate of learning for completing both days!

Indian Hill & UC Online present

AD SUMMIT 2026

Your role has outgrown the old playbook.
This summit is building the new one.

Powered by

BECOME A PARTNER

LEVELS

HALL OF FAME

$5,000

MVP

$2,500

ALL PRO

$1,500

ALL STAR

$500

The athletic landscape is shifting.
Play it from a stronger position.

Featured Speakers

WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH

01

Certificate of Learning

Proof of your commitment to learning and leadership as you attend both the days

02

Stronger Network

Lifetime connections with the peers and leaders shaping the future

03

Clearer Vision

The roadmap to navigate the next decade of change with confidence

EVENT AGENDA

Check-in, Breakfast & Networking

Kickoff + Opening Panel

Workshop Sessions

Lunch & Networking

Workshop Sessions

EXCLUSIVE TOUR: Sheakley Indoor Facility + Happy Hour!

Check-in, Breakfast & Networking

Workshop Sessions

Lunch & Networking

Workshop Sessions

Closing Note

JOIN US to SHAPE THE FUTURE OF ATHLETICS

Reach out to nida@themotivapp.com for further details

Indian Hill & UC Online present

AD SUMMIT 2026

Your role has outgrown the old playbook. This summit is building the new one.

Powered by

The athletic landscape is shifting. Play it from a stronger position.

Featured Speakers

WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH

01

Certificate of Learning

Proof of your commitment to learning and leadership as you attend both the days

02

Stronger Network

Lifetime connections with the peers and leaders shaping the future

03

Clearer Vision

The roadmap to navigate the next decade of change with confidence

EVENT AGENDA

Check-in, Breakfast & Networking

Kickoff + Opening Panel

Workshop Sessions

Lunch & Networking

Workshop Sessions

EXCLUSIVE TOUR: Sheakley Indoor Facility + Happy Hour!

JOIN US to SHAPE THE FUTURE OF ATHLETICS

Reach out to nida@themotivapp.com for further details

Your role has outgrown the old playbook.
This summit is building the new one.

The athletic landscape is shifting.
Play it from a stronger position.