Yvonne Wade NSU AD " Find that Gem" S7 EP 290

Making history with a powerful start to Season 7, and we’re sitting down with a true game changer in the business of sports — Yvonne Wade. Coach Wade has built a career defined by excellence, leadership, and legacy. From representing the Japan on the Olympic stage from her college days competing at Colorado, to coaching at UNLV Rebels, she is now making history as the first-ever Athletic Director at Nevada State University. In this episode, we dive into what it takes to build an athletic department from the ground up and why this moment is so big not just for NSU—but for the entire state of Nevada. Coach Wade is leading the charge by launching Women’s Flag Football and Men’s Track & Field, marking the first time these programs have ever existed at the university and creating new opportunities for student-athletes across the region. 🏈🏃‍♂️ Beyond the field, Coach Wade shares insights about leadership, community impact, and her work empowering women in sports through WISE Las Vegas. This episode is a masterclass in sports leadership, vision, and building legacy — perfect for anyone passionate about sports business, leadership, and the future of athletics. 🎧 Tap in and hear how one visionary leader is shaping the next generation of sports in Nevada. More of Coach Wade: Instagram: @yvoonewade 🎧 Listen now on Black in Sports Podcast — where we celebrate the stories, culture, and voices shaping the game on Apple • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Amazon • Alexa • YouTube 🎧 For more Black in Sports additional content on our podcast see below: linktree: | Facebook - | YouTube - @blackinsports | Instagram - @blackinsports | Twitter/X - @blackinsports | TicTok - | Website - | Thank you & we appreciate you!

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Yvonne Wade NSU AD " Find that Gem" S7 EP 290 is an episode from Black in Sports Podcast by EJ Cutliff.

This episode is 58:47 long.

This episode was published on Mar 13, 2026.

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