2025-26 Small College Executive Leadership Book Recommendations

What are small college athletics leaders reading right now?

Explore recommendations from small college athletics leaders across Division II, Division III, and the NAIA in this sortable collection.

If you’re an AD or Commissioner who has yet to respond with the best book(s) you read last year, please email anthony@wearecollegetown.com.

Book Spotlights


Across all recommendations, one book received more picks than any other, with three leaders selecting Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara.

Josh Morton – Augustana (SD)

Mike Hermann – UIS

Matt Wilson – Gulf South Conference


In addition to author Will Guidara, one author had three different books selected by leaders: Ryan Holiday

Steve Murray – PSAC

Matt Croci – Wilmington (OH)

Doug Lipinski – West Texas A&M


Check out all of the recommendations below.

Small College Leaders Books Table
School/Conference Division Name Book Title
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