The following interview is part of our ongoing Expert Series that asks C-level professionals, team presidents, league executives, athletic directors and other sports influencers about their latest thoughts and insights on new technologies impacting the sports industry. Gene Smith is currently in his 12th year as the director of athletics at Ohio State University where he oversees 36 varsity sports and more than 1,000 student athletes. Smith is the eighth person to hold the athletics director position at Ohio State.
Name: Gene Smith
Company: Ohio State University
Position: Director of Athletics