Matt Barany – What My MBA Has Taught Me About Coaching College Swimming 

Matt Barany, a coach at the University of Richmond, discussed his journey and insights from completing an MBA. He highlighted his team's successes, including nine Atlantic 10 championships and four NCAA qualifiers. Barany emphasized the importance of supply and demand, stakeholder theory, and alignment in both business and coaching. He shared his experiences with Airbnb and Uber as disruptors and the significance of stakeholder theory in balancing interests. Barany also stressed the need for coaches to add value to their teams and institutions, using examples from his personal and professional growth.