By Paul Suellentrop
As parts of college athletics evolve into a more transitory and transactional environment, Kevin Saal is working to make Wichita State the kind of place where staying is the most attractive option.
That starts with relationships and coaches whom student-athletes want to practice for, learn from and play for – even when things get tough. The transfer portal, graduate transfers and name, image and likeness compensation significantly change the jobs of coaches and administrators.
Relationships are one way to counter those changes and put the Shockers in the best position possible in all sports.