Penn State's Athletic Director Pat Kraft On Building a Culture of Champions
By The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show
June 25, 2025
📍Rut welcomes Penn State AD, Dr. Pat Kraft, for a deep dive into the mindset, mission, and transformation of one of America’s most storied athletic departments. From building a culture of toughness and grit to achieving academic excellence across 31 sports, Kraft reveals the leadership principles driving Penn State’s meteoric rise. If you love college sports, culture, and the power of belief—this one’s for you.
➡️ GET THE FREE EMBRACE FEAR 5 DAY CHALLENGE: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/embrace-fear-course-lander
➡️ FIRECRACKER FARM: https://firecracker.farm/
Follow Us:
X: https://x.com/drutherfordshow
Instagram: @DavidRutherfordShow
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheDavidRutherfordShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidRutherfordShow
Subscribe now—and prepare to embrace the truth.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Pat’s Focus After Becoming The Penn State AD
05:03 - The Commitment It Takes To Be An Elite College Athlete
08:15 - How Pat’s Competitive Nature Spreads Across The Department
13:20 - Not Falling Prey To Success
19:49 - What Is Penn State’s Culture?
24:42 - How Penn State’s Legendary Fan Base Fuels Their Motivation
30:57 - Pat’s Goals For Penn State Athletics
34:22 - Rut On The Meaning And Importance of Sports For Kids And Culture
Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This story originally appeared in The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show