Rutgers Athletics Appoints Dann Kabala as VP, R NIL

Key Highlights

• We have an opportunity to create something special, and I can’t wait to get to work.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKabala most recently served as Director of Player Relations (Revenue Share/NIL) for football, where he led NIL strategy, negotiated player agreements, and supported NIL budget planning.
• He played an important role in securing major donor commitments, expanding NIL participation, and supporting Penn State football teams that competed in New Year’s Six and College Football Playoff games.
• Kabala also managed the 5th quarter/player development program, focusing on life skills, academics, career prep, and personal growth beyond football. Before Penn State, Kabala served as the assistant director of football operations/recruiting & eligibility at the University of Arkansas from 2009-12, where he helped construct the 2011 team that finished ranked No.
• 5 in the country.
• Kabala served as director of player personnel at Pitt from 2012 through 2017, overseeing the recruiting department, managing its budget, and coordinating travel logistics for all official and unofficial visits.“Dann brings the experience, credibility, and strategic vision required to lead in today’s collegiate athletics landscape,” said Todd Knisley.