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Overview

A former college coach, Billy supports the firm’s College Athletics team as they advise higher education clients.

Billy has had a lifelong passion for athletics: a connector at his core, he loves the camaraderie of sports and is at his happiest when building relationships among teammates. An athlete himself, Billy has devoted his career to college sports, serving as a coach and recruiter at both public and private universities, and he’s seen firsthand the impact athletics participation has on students. He’s also seen the challenges inherent in overseeing athletics programs.

After 14 years at colleges and universities, Billy joined the firm in 2025 in the midst of a rapidly changing landscape for collegiate athletics. As an Athletic Consultant, he works with schools of all sizes. He assists clients with matters such as athletics compliance reviews, NCAA infractions, student athlete relations, Title IX questions, and name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules. Much of Billy’s current consulting work centers on the House settlement as he advises institutions considering whether to opt in.

What Billy enjoys most about his role is simply the opportunity to connect with and get to know athletics directors, coaches, and administrators across the country. He works directly with the firm’s clients, helping them determine where their institution is, what they need, and where they’re heading before connecting them with the right attorney. A warm, welcoming, relatable presence who intuitively understands clients’ world, Billy brings a palpable energy and excitement to every matter.

Industry

Services

Recognition

  • AVCA “30 under 30” Recipient, 2015

Education

  • B.S., Ball State University
    • Sports Administration

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • American Volleyball Coaches Association; Board of Directors, 2016-2019
Experience

While on staff at various universities:

  • Assisted in recruiting the #5 ranked 2024 class at University of Kansas.
  • Coordinated and managed athletics recruiting responsibilities.
  • Oversaw on-campus prospective student-athlete visits.
  • Assisted in coaching Sixteen All-Big 12 selections, Seven All-Big 12 Rookie Team selections, two Big 12 Freshman of the Year, fourteen AVCA All-Region honorees, and five AVCA All-Americans.
Outside the Office

Billy is of course a sports fan who watches as many games as he can, with volleyball and basketball as his current favorites. He also values staying active and enjoys playing volleyball, tennis, and pickleball and spending time outdoors.

Outside of his passion for athletics, Billy loves to listen to podcasts, cook, paint, and travel. He’s always up for a trip to somewhere new and names his favorite previous destinations as both Bali and the Greek islands—with an honorable mention for Slovenia, Malawi, and Italy. He also loves spoiling his three French Bulldogs.

Community Leadership

Billy coaches club volleyball and has also volunteered through the Boys & Girls Club and Team Impact.

University Experience
  • Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, University of Kansas, 2018-2025
  • Assistant Volleyball Coach/Associate Head Coach, Lipscomb University, 2013-2018
  • Assistant Volleyball Coach, University of Missouri–Kansas City, 2011-2013