Brandon Podgorski | Sports Leadership Program Director, Abilene Christian University

Front Office U welcomes Brandon Podgorski!Brandon oversees ACU's programs in sports leadership, focusing on both the undergraduate program and the Master’s, which offers three tracks: coaching, athletic administration, and analytics. He and his team prepare students in leadership development for their careers.Born and raised in Indiana, Brandon grew up loving baseball and basketball, a passion passed down from his father, a lifelong Indiana Hoosiers and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He competed in track and field in college, played club rugby, and grew up playing soccer, but his dream was originally to become a sports commentator.Brandon’s career path included coaching long hours, traveling between commitments, and serving as an Athletic Director at Indiana University Kokomo. Along the way, he learned the importance of networking, gaining experience outside the classroom, and making sacrifices as priorities shift over time. Brandon is driven by a passion to make an impact on others.⁠Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn⁠X/Twitter: @Professor_Pod