ADInsider Podcast: Recent Episodes

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High School athletics is one of the best classrooms for developing future leaders in society. The ADInsider interviews Athletic Directors and industry experts to help share experiences, advice, and perspectives on how to avoid issues, innovate the current model, and ultimately create the best possible learning environment for High School athletes. If you are passionate about High School athletics and want to hear how others in the industry are finding solutions to their challenges this podcast is for you!

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Ben Tensay, CMAA, the District Director of Athletics at Bloomfield Schools in Bloomfield, New Mexico. Topics covered in this episode include: Creating an effective budget tracking worksheet, how to communicate budgets to all stakeholders, and managing personnel to maximize value

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Dr. Jeff Sullivan, CMAA, the Director of Systemwide Athletics at Montgomery County Public Schools in Rockville, Maryland.

Topics covered in this episode include: Maximizing your summer to build momentum for next Fall, empowering your staff with key initiatives plan, and administrative systems to ensure sustainability.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we take you to the foothills of Boulder, Colorado to learn from Harry Waterman, Boulder Valley School District Director of Athletics, and 3 of his campus athletic directors on: How to build an athletic review committee, establishing school unity at the district level, mitigating sportsmanship issues, professional development for ADs, benefits of school location, managing mountain biking and skiing, first year at a school advice, stages of an athletic director's career, and what decisions NOT to make at the end of the year.

Athletic Administrators featured: Harry Waterman, Director of Athletics - Boulder Valley School District (CO), Eric Gustafson, Campus Athletic Director - Monarch High School (CO), Nick Kosovich, Campus Athletic Director - Fairview High School (CO), and Sean DePaula, Campus Athletic Director - Monarch High School (CO).

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we sat down with Dr. David Hoch, CMAA, Retired Athletic Director, and the MOST prolific writer on education-based athletics in the WORLD!

Topics covered in this episode include: becoming a Chief Educational Officer, foundations of marketing school sports, and identifying when to make changes

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Andee Bouwhuis, CMAA, Athletic Director at Bingham High School in South Jordan, Utah.

Topics covered in this episode include: The decision to coach or become an Athletic Director, lessons learned from buying a $170,000 scoreboard, and how to survive eligibility checks.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Bo Orlando, a former professional football player for 10 years who has taken over the Athletic Department at Berwick Area Senior High School in Berwick, Pennsylvania.

Topics covered in this episode include: Using discipline to build pride, how to maximize middle school sport impact, and what to ask an all-knowing athletic director.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we sat down with Jamy Bechler, a former college basketball coach and high school Athletic Director for over 20 years. He now runs his own leadership company that works with high-level individuals and teams helping them maximize their potential in the areas of leadership, culture, and teamwork.

Topics covered in this episode include: Self, season, and school year evaluation, creating a plan AND a plan to execute the plan, and building alignment to maximize plan impact.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we've compiled 9 pieces of advice for Athletic Directors and Coaches from the 2024 Nike Coach of the Year Football Clinics.

Topics covered in this episode: What you say vs. what people hear, growth mindset and identifying who has it, building team buy-in, focusing on what is possible not what isn't, goal setting with specific objectives, Univ. of Georgia name game, respecting leaders who came before you, a car crash of perspective, and the power of talking about mental health crises.

Coaches featured in this episode: Kirby Smart - University of Georgia, Mack Brown - University of North Carolina, Mike Norvell - Florida State University, Kalani Sitake - Brigham Young University, Teddy Keaton - Clark Atlanta University, Jamie Rodgers - Bradford High School (FL), Respecting Leaders Who Came Before You, Johnny White - Douglas County High School (GA), and Mike Coe - Coffee High School (GA).

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Hudl, we sat down with Dr. Mekia Troy, CMAA, Athletic Director at Creekside High School in Fairburn, Georgia.

In this episode, we discuss: Hiring processes, firing advice, and ways to inspire people to show up every day at their best.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Hudl, we went to Brownsburg High School in Brownsburg, Indiana and sat down with their Athletic Director, Drew Tower.

In this episode, we go in person to highlight Brownsburg's: Student-Athlete "SALT" Program (as featured at NADC '22), Coach Perspective Development Meetings, and the Elementary School - Athletic Ambassador Program.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Jacob Burke, Athletic Director at Herbert Hoover High School in Des Moines, Iowa.

In this episode, we dive into how ChatGPT can help ADs: Write and reply to emails more effectively, speed up social media management, create graphics for events and websites, make meetings more efficient, take notes during meetings, and build guidelines or checklists for volunteer game day staff.

We also discuss how to teach ChatGPT about your school to increase its effectiveness for your everyday needs!

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we've compiled some of the best AD Insider moments of 2023! This year we continued to feature ADs and experts from across the country in topic-specific interviews and tutorials but pushed even further to create in-office episodes with ADs from 7 different states and launched a first of its kind Athletic Director-focused docuseries called the AD Insider On-Campus Series!

We want to thank everyone who took part in these interviews, joined us in our booth at conferences, and everyone who has been watching our show for the past year.

To kick off 2024, we are excited to revisit some of the best moments from AD Insider, which include topics such as: teaching athletes to use failure as a fertilizer, google form media pass management, science of relationship building, being creative on land-locked campuses, and many more!

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports, we feature 13 different Athletic Directors who presented at the 2023 National Athletic Directors Conference in Orlando, Florida. In short snippets, we compiled some of the best moments of their presentations into one Thursday 30 just for you! All to help you make the biggest impact possible in your school in 2024.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: Producing an ESPY-like award show, the parent-coach-athlete triangle, 6 facts about developing female leaders, how to get the big job, an odd but successful fundraising idea, and much more!

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports, we talked with the Clark County School District athletic department staff to get insight on how to prepare for the 2nd semester.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: Title IX and facility walk-through checklist, what we learned from 37 turf installations, keys to avoiding burnout, and eligibility tracking tips and tricks.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we sat down with Andy Chiles, a former NIAAA President and current Athletic Director at Winter Park High School in Winter Park, Florida.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: Being a coachable administrator, building a process to become a great AD, NIAAA presidency lessons, 2023 Orlando NADC tips and preview, and the best books for ADs to read over winter break.

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In this special AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we traveled to Greenville, South Carolina to spotlight former NIAAA President, 2022 NFHS Citation Award Winner, and District Athletic Director of Greenville County Schools, Darryl Nance, CMAA. This unique spotlight will take you into his office, schools, and home to share lessons on creating seasons of significance for every student in the athletic department.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: Games+ concept, district-wide academic challenge, how to implement Strength Finder into your day-to-day, hiring pitfalls ADs fall into and how to avoid, lessons learned from building projects worth $40 million, how I failed at home and how I fixed it, what a parent practice can do for your teams and leaving a legacy of love.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Honest Game, we sat down with Jeff Kline, CMAA, Athletic Director and Facilities Director for Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools in Michigan.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: Creating out-of-the-box experiences, why servant mentality wins, time management lessons from the Marines, recruiting top talent to your school, how to give ownership in the public school space, and an opinion on high school athletics in the next 5 years.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Honest Game, we sat down with Dr. Troy Urdahl, CMAA, Director of Athletics, Activities, Facilities, and Transportation at St. Anthony Village High School in Minnesota.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: Leadership voice development, enhancing your athletic program impact, building buy-in for you as a leader, science of relationship building, rising above bus schedules & facility management, pitfalls of a 99.9% effort, and recovering from leadership failures.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Hudl, we sat down with Dena Anderson, Athletic Director at Horizon High School in Arizona.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: Keys to managing the AD/teacher/parent role, overcoming positional barriers, the recipe for creating a special athletic department, how to have difficult conversations, and can I "AI" that?

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Welcome to the Fall 2023 AD Kickoff! In this Thursday 30 episode, presented by Hudl we have gathered seven athletic directors from various institutions and backgrounds to share their thoughts, strategies, and insights for the 2023/2024 school year.

In this episode, some of the questions they answer include:
1. What are the biggest trends or changes in the AD industry going into the fall of 2023? 2. How do you manage the potential negative impact parents can have on your programs? 3. Are there any new strategies or initiatives being introduced this year to enhance the athletic experience for your students? 4. What are some of the most valuable lessons you've learned about leadership and management? 5. In what unique ways does your school engage with the local community through its athletic events and programs? 6. How are you using technology to improve the experience for athletes? 7. What has been the biggest help in organizing your day as an athletic director? 8. What is the biggest mistake a young athletic director can make? 9. How do you envision high school sports evolving over the next decade? 10. What is the biggest time suck you've eliminated from your day? 11. What book made the biggest impact on your career? 12. What additional advice would you give to other ADs?

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports, we sat down with Laura Keahey, Assistant Athletic Director at McKinney ISD (TX)...aka the Google QUEEN. Laura shares some Google Workspace tips and tools to create more efficient athletic departments.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: Google Drive organization to streamline information, resources and checklists for coaches' compliance, utilizing Google Sheets to stay on budget, managing media badges with Google Forms, and handling venue requests with Google Forms.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports, we sat down with Jared Hunt, Athletic Director at Academy ISD in Texas.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: how to incorporate SEC social media ideas and planning, the two most impactful investments for any athletic department, and ways to identify sport knowledge when interviewing a coach.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we have compiled 10 takeaways from our time in Round Rock, Texas at the 2023 THSADA State Conference. This video includes interviews, lecture session highlights, and a tour of the tradeshow to give you an inside look at one of the BIGGEST state Athletic Director conferences in the country.

Topics Discussed: teaching kids to hold others accountable, Google Sheets tool for keeping coaches under budget, save time with these prescreening interview strategies, connecting with coaches quickly and consistently, checklist to eliminate avoidable coaching mistakes, ways to avoid athlete interview mistakes, mentoring the NOT READY aspiring AD, making staff meetings more productive and efficient, how custodian appreciation can impact your entire community, and tradeshow tour: new tech and industry trends for 2023.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Todd Vesely, Executive Director of Athletics at Fort Worth ISD.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: how to keep the train on the tracks, prioritizing thinking NOT just your tasks, managing relationships with upper management, and what NOT to do in negotiations.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we met Mike Krueger in his office to discuss his journey from a counselor to Commissioner of the Colorado High School Activities Association.

Topics discussed in this episode: time management tips, the skill of politics for administrators, coach development and evaluations, girls flag football, and leading with influence.

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In this episode, we've compiled some of the best moments and ideas from the AD Insider On-Campus Series, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, our docuseries highlighting three different athletic departments from around the country and the people who make high school sports possible.

Some of the Best Ideas We Highlight in this Episode Include: starting games with a student section stampede, turning a rivalry into a charity food drive, developing a student-led news network and social media team, overcoming the challenges of a landlocked campus, holding a grammy award-winner's concert on campus, selling experiences to maximize impact, developing vertical alignment from youth-to-varsity, why it's smart to go all in on eSports, and how the HomeTown Ticketing app helps when disaster strikes.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we sat down with Don Baker, CMAA, CIC, Director of Athletics for Cobb County Public Schools in Georgia, to discuss his department's checklists for closing out a school year.

In this episode, we discuss different checklist items including budgetary tasks,  gender equity requirements, personnel priorities, and facility management.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30, presented by Honest Game, we sat down with Scott Clamme, Athletic Director of Blackford Junior-Senior High School in Indiana.

In this episode, we discuss how to use Google Forms to automate post-game communication with media outlets,  speed up social media content creation, improve AD morning routines, reduce apparel ordering issues, manage documentation for game suspensions, and more!

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Honest Game, we sat down with Dr. Colleen Hacker to discuss two topics from her new book, Achieving Excellence: Peak Performance in Sport and Life.

Topics discussed: How to overcome stressful situations and build mental toughness.

Dr. Colleen Hacker is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Sport, and Performance Psychology at Pacific Lutheran University and has served as a member of the Team USA coaching staff for six Olympic Games as a Mental Skills Coach and Performance Psychology Specialist.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Honest Game, we sat down (in her office!) to interview former NIAAA President and current Athletic Director at Glastonbury High School in Glastonbury, Connecticut, Trish Witkin, CMAA.

Topics discussed:Unique in-office systems, managing the Winter/Spring transition, hacks that changed the way I operate,  teaching people how to work with you, mistakes I made early on in my career, mentor lessons that stuck, managing parent issues now vs. in my first year, retaining coaches for 30+ years, and filling your cup with involvement.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Hudl, we sat down with Dr. Chad Asplund, Executive Director of the U.S. Council for Athletes' Health, to discuss how the USCAH can be a resource for schools across the country.

Topics Discussed: assessing your in-game emergency action plans, practicing your plans and executing when it counts, and mental wellness and the support that every athlete needs.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Hudl, we sat down to interview NFHS Citation Award Winner Michael Hughes from Lakewood High School (CO).

Topics Discussed: creating systems for the chaos, Michael's quarterly calendar, structuring consistent coach development, the speed of trust, what would you do with a $50,000 budget increase, Lakewood Superfan Seven, setting the standard for 22 different sports, have you ever thought about quitting, and making gratitude part of your every day.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Hudl, we have compiled clips from the past year to provide athletic directors with beneficial information on a number of topics.

Topics Discussed: 2023 tech trends, NIAAA certification experience, and favorite fundraising ideas. 

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Hudl, we've compiled some of the best AD Insider moments of 2022 where we had the opportunity to feature Athletic Administrators from across the country, world-renowned writers, and keynote speakers. We embarked on a tutorial series, provided inside looks at state and national conventions, and filmed episodes for the brand-new AD Insider On-Campus Series launching later this month (sneak peek inside!). 

We want to thank everyone who took part in these interviews, joined us in our booth at conferences, and everyone who has been watching our show for the past year.

To kick off 2023, we are excited to revisit some of the best moments from AD Insider in 2022, which include topics such as: Over 30? Time to crystalize your ideas,  why ADs are leaving the profession, how to use Google Sheets, creating routines that make a difference, focusing on progress within your programs, making students a part of the solution, handling fan behavior, and many more!

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we have compiled highlights from the 2022 National Athletic Directors Conference in Nashville, TN. We take you inside some of the NADC Workshops and share some insights from exclusive mini-presentations and interviews filmed in the AD Insider booth.

Topics Discussed: creating a welcoming environment for your opponents and their fans, life and work balance for the athletic administrator, Vanderbilt athletic director's view on highlighting all athletes equally, HomeTown Ticketing purchases Ticket Spicket, building culture through positive leadership, addressing student behaviors during contests, mental health strategies for athletic administrators, re-teaching resilience to student-athletes, 6 ways to shift your game day role from managerial to hospitable, and first-time NADC attendee reaction.

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In this week's AD Insider | Thursday 30 interview, we discuss two books that explain the magic behind Disney and how Tim Sam, CMAA, a 'Bruce D. Whitehead Distinguished Service Award' recipient, has already started to see amazing results from implementing these lessons into his game days, as well as every day on campus.

In the interview, you'll learn about: the I.C.A.R.E Principles, the Quality Service Compass, 3 features of great service moments, and more!

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In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Darryl Nance, Director of Athletics at Greenville County Schools in South Carolina.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: creating equity in an inequitable environment, tools to justify your decisions, and establishing your ethical threshold.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Michael Beleson, Assistant Athletic Director for Convent & Stuart Hall in California. 

In this episode, we talk about how to use advanced tools to make Google Sheets work for you, including: forms to reduce manual entry, filters to find what you're looking for, indexing to pull athlete information from other sources, conditional formatting to highlight deadlines or missing information, and array formula to manage equipment requests, budgeting, and ordering.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Arnie Fritzius, Director of Athletics for the Red Lion Area School District in Pennsylvania.

In this episode, we cover the following topics: managing staff anxiety, handling parents, and focusing on the kids.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30, we will take you inside our trip to Indianapolis, Indiana for the NIAAA Professional Development Leadership Summit and share our takeaways from exclusive AD Insider mini-presentations and interviews. 

The range of topics covered include: teaching students about the different types of leaders, class act schools approach to fan behavior, PRC hiring & leadership model,  creating a coaching internship, dealing with difficult personalities, have we stopped making great high school sports?, using Google Calendars for facility reservations, why you need to learn about Stunt!, and new NIAAA staff and NADC updates.

Contributors Include: Michael Duffy - Carroll County Public Schools (MD), Todd Gulluscio - Shelter Island Union Free School District (NY), Rich Barton - NIAAA, Mike McGurk - Lee's Summit North High School (MO), Albert Weeden - Loachapoka High School (AL), Darryl Nance - Greenville County Schools (SC), Kevin Belcher - Central High School (AZ), Scott Drabczyk - Horizon High School (FL), Trish Witkin - Glastonbury High School (CT), Stephanie Blackwell - Union Public Schools (OK), and Phil Rison - NIAAA.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by  Box Out Sports, we sat down with Kim Karr, Executive Director at #ICANHELP, and student intern, Maya Tarantino.

In this episode, we cover the following topics: how anxiety & mental health issues are increasing, what administrators can actually do to help, involving students as a solution, and building a social media emergency action plan.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by BoxOut Sports, we sat down with Barbara Barnes, Associate Athletics Director of Communications at Georgetown Univ.

In this episode, we cover the following topics: building a social media strategy that fits your bandwidth, developing a posting process for every sport, delegating posting without losing control, brand value and how to monetize it at the HS level, and what the #$%# do we do with Tik Tok?

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In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports, we sat down with Mark C. Perna, speaker, author of Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations, and founder of TFS Results, as we reviewed his insight on WHY:

"Today, parents, educators, and employers must realize that the young Americans of today are not a problem for older generations to mitigate. On the contrary, their inquisitive and innovative nature is what will drive the future—and make them the next Greatest Generation." - Originally published in Forbes by Mark C. Perna

In this episode, we discuss why the WHY Generation (anyone age 39 and under today): values lifestyle plan over career plan, thinks laziness and entitlement are not their fault, doesn't believe in paying their dues, and will be the next greatest generation.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by BoxOut Sports, we talked with 7 coaches from across the US to learn what they think an Athletic Director's ROLE is, the most FRUSTRATING thing an AD can do, what makes the most significant IMPACT for their sport, and ultimately what they think makes a GREAT Athletic Director.

Some of the questions asked include:What did the best Athletic Director you worked with do really well? What was the biggest lesson you learned from an Athletic Director? What do you think Athletic Directors spend too much time on? What do you think Athletic Directors need to spend more time on? If you were to sum it up in one sentence, what makes a great Athletic Director?

Guests include:

Butch Chaffin - Cookeville HS (TN) - Baseball | Jim Benkert - Simi Valley HS (CA) - Football | Greg White - Bentonville West HS (AR) - Basketball | Vicki Corn - Greenville Senior HS (SC) - Softball | Meghan Orgeman - Alexandria Area HS (MN) - Track | Andrea Robinson - Desoto HS (TX) - Basketball | Karmen Sanders - McNeil HS (TX) - Track

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports, we sat down with Rob Seymour, Athletic Director at Fishers High School in Indiana.

In this episode, we cover the following topics: prioritization tools to keep family first AND get it all done, email organization that keeps you from feeling buried, and the adapted Eisenhower Matrix for athletic directors.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports, we sat down with Ken Kelly, Athletic Director and Music Teacher at Cookson Hills Christian School in Oklahoma.

In this episode, we talk about Calendly, a tool that can change the way you manage your schedule.

We discuss how Calendly can help the "Do-It-All" Athletic Director: send game invites for entire seasons, integrate game requests with Google and Outlook, automate pre-competition emails, get rid of the back-and-forth with schools, become more accessible to coaches, and more!

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In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports, we sat down with Todd Gongwer, Author of LEAD...for God's Sake! and Founder of Kardia Transformation Group.

In this episode, we cover the following topics: how great leadership works, navigating social media's negative impact on great cultures, and what to prioritize to make an impact.

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In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports, we sat down with Colin Fegeley, Athletic Director at Green Level High School in North Carolina.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: ways to measure your personal success as an athletic director, maximizing community impact while managing the public perception, and morning routines that make the days easier and seasons more enjoyable.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, we take you to Round Rock, TX for the 51st Annual Texas High School Athletic Directors Association (THSADA) State Conference to share our 12 takeaways from conference workshop sessions and exclusive AD Insider interviews. The range of topics covered includes:

Superintendent Opinion: Key Characteristics of an Effective Athletic Administrator. Name, Image, and Likeness: What the Top-Rated HS Athletes Are Making. Placating Parents: How to Diffuse Most Situations. Evaluating Coaches: 8 Performance Metrics of a Great Program. Title IX: How to Make Everyone Compliant. Social Media: Which Posts Take Away Scholarships. Recruiting Coaches: How to Know Who Can Think Under Pressure. Coaches Meetings: A New Way to Present the Same Information...and more!

Contributors Include: Dr. Jamey Harrison - UIL, Chris Feris - Birdville ISD (TX), Dr. LaTonya Goffney - Aldine ISD (TX), Cheryl Fillmore - West Oso ISD (TX), Triva Corrales - Judson ISD (TX), Renee Putter - Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (TX), Jake Escobar - Comanche ISD (TX), Dr. Melissa Kates - Grand Prairie ISD (TX), Eric Persyn - Keller ISD (TX), Dr. Lisa Langston - Fort Worth ISD (TX), Shane Hildreth - VYPE Media, Brenda Marshall - Corpus Christi ISD (TX), Gilbert Leal - Brownsville ISD (TX).

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by WeCOACH, we sat down with Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCOACH.

In this episode, we cover the following topics:the current landscape of females in the profession after 50 years of Title IX, barriers females face when building a career in athletics, and action items that create results.

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In this AD Insider  | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we've compiled 3 conversations with Award-Winning Athletic Directors on the topic of summer checklists. We discussed what tasks they think are important, how they organize when to do these tasks, and ultimately, what helps make the upcoming school year easier for them and the schools they serve. All viewers will have the opportunity to download each of our guest AD's checklists to help create or enhance a summer checklist of their own.

Guests Include:

  • Josh Scott, District Athletic Administrator - Springfield Public Schools (MO)
  • Heather Lewis, Athletic and Activities Director - Seneca Valley School District (PA)
  • Matt Hensley, Athletic Director - Mahomet-Seymour HS (IL)

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In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Paige Hershey, Executive Director of Athletics at Spring Branch ISD in Texas.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: 5 books every AD should read, indicators of incredible hires, and learning to listen to the voice within.

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In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Dr. Alex Auerbach, Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: Developing a belief in me, you, us; creating a healthy AND high-performing environment; and turning a vision into reality.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Garrett Schmidt, Activities Director at Benson Public Schools #777 in Benson, Minnesota.

In this episode, we talk about how ADs can use Google Sheets, a free online Spreadsheet Editor, in their school.
Topics Highlighted: Where to start, converting systems to Google Drive, key scheduling time-savers, integrating public-facing systems, building rules to help the fools, tracking gym space availability, organizing officials, and more!

Be sure to watch the video to see the tutorial!

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In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, Founder and Director of the Center for Sport & Performance Psychology, a professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and Author of Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High-Performance Edge.

This discussion with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff focuses on her research of high-performing individuals and how Athletic Directors can apply her 10 Powerful Practices used by the world's best in their schools, as well as in their own lives.

  1. Get Gritty
  2. Identify & Clarify Your Purpose
  3. Master Your Thoughts
  4. Know Yourself to Master Yourself
  5. Dominate the Controllables
  6. Own the Moment
  7. Choose Empowering Emotions
  8. Own Who You Are
  9. Live and Let Go
  10. Choose Your Courage Zone

More About Our Guest:Cindra Kamphoff, Ph.D., CMPC, is a keynote speaker, trainer, entrepreneur, and professor who is a go-to high-performance coach for leaders, executives, and championship teams including the Minnesota Vikings. Based on nearly 20 years of research and consulting, Cindra's focus is on helping people gain the high-performance edge by embracing passion and purpose in their work and life. She is the President and CEO of Mentally Strong Consulting and is the author of the new book, Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High-Performance Edge, and the corresponding workbook. Kamphoff is the founder and director of the Center for Sport & Performance Psychology and a professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Dr. Josie Nicholson, L.P., CMPC, Counseling and Sport Psychologist / Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Psychology for Ole Miss Athletics.

In this episode, we talk about athlete mental health and discuss: understanding suicide headlines and the state of athlete mental health, destigmatizing mental health in your school, and helpful conversations unqualified coaches can have.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, we take you to San Diego, CA, for the 54th Annual California State Athletic Directors Conference to share our 13 takeaways from conference workshop sessions and exclusive AD Insider interviews.

The range of topics covered include: #1 stat for healthy programs and how to maximize it; understanding diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; Title IX and how to pull people in, social media and how to make students the solution; ideas to promote sportsmanship in your school; the numbers all ADs need to know about club sports; uncovered challenges faced by female ADs, and more!

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we sat down with Steve Throne, CMAA, Assistant Principal and Activities Director at Millard South High School in Nebraska.

In this episode, we cover the following topics: Creating opportunities for individuals to become multipliers, using the trash can technique to create conversations, and establishing what people feel about you, your teams, and your school.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Lanness Robinson, CMAA, Director of Athletics for Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida.

In this episode, we cover the following topics: Knowing your numbers and the tools to use, budgeting and prioritizing for the next season, tracking and incentivizing staff, team, and school performance, balancing socio-economic factors, and the financial future of HS sports.

This episode is part of a series of Digital Ticketing Talks, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, the leading digital ticketing provider in the K-12 space, proudly serving thousands of high schools and districts across the country.

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In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by the 2022 National High School Basketball Coaches Leadership Summit, we sat down with Dr. Tim Elmore, Founder and CEO of Growing Leaders, and Author of The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership: Embracing the Conflicting Demands of Today's Workplace.

This 30-minute discussion with Dr. Tim Elmore focuses on how today's team members require a combination of different qualities from their leaders than in the past. We'll discuss some of the following eight key paradoxes that are critical for next-generation leaders to put into practice right now.

  1. Balancing Confidence and Humility
  2. Having a Vision with Blind Spots
  3. Embracing Both Visibility and Invisibility
  4. Being Stubborn and Open-Minded
  5. Leading Personally and Collectively
  6. Being a Teacher and a Learner
  7. Having High Standards and Forgiving Graciously
  8. Being Timely and Timeless

More About Our Guest:

Dr. Tim Elmore is the founder and CEO of Growing Leaders, an Atlanta‐based non‐profit organization created to develop emerging leaders. Since founding Growing Leaders in 2003, Elmore has spoken to over 500,000 leaders in businesses, universities, athletic teams, and non-profit organizations, including The Home Depot, Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated, American Eagle, and Chick-Fil-A, as well as the San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ohio State University, Stanford University, and the University of Alabama athletics.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we sat down with Vicki Nelms, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director for Adrienne C. Nelson High School in Oregon.

In this episode, we cover the following topics: how to engage a community you’re not from, what facility mistakes to avoid, how to estimate equipment and uniform needs, the key to creating and growing a school brand, and how working at 10 schools in 5 different states won't prepare you for opening a new school.

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In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Rogers Athletic Company, we sat down with Doug Gnodtke, Executive Associate AD and Chief of Staff for University of Michigan Athletics.

In this episode, we cover the following topics: Hiring principles of Michigan athletics, the role of social media in the hiring process, how to avoid the shotgun marriage in hiring coaches, where to compromise to find the ultimate best fit, what sticks out most in candidates today, after interview surveys, and how to balance the reality that if you lose, the job could end.

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Concordia University Irvine, where we sat down with Deran Coe, CMAA, Director of Athletics at Wake County Public School System in North Carolina.

In this episode, we discussed building a positive experience for everyone including: Parents (partnering with parents), Student Sections (managing the madness in a positive way), Officials (creating trust through clear communication), Coaches (better working environments with genuine relationships), and Student-Athletes (memories through meaningful moments).

Documents/Links Mentioned: NCHSAA Pre-Game EAP Review Report, Official's Communication Checklist, NASO Officiating Survey

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Concordia University Irvine,  where we sat down with Fred Smith, Athletic Director at Bangor High School (MI). 

In this episode, we covered the following topics: The tools coaches need to be successful, keeping your ideas fresh, and how to build championship student-fan engagement.

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by HomeTown Ticketing,  where we sat down with Kevin Corrigan, Head Men's Lacrosse Coach at the University of Notre Dame. Kevin is the longest-active tenured coach in men's lacrosse at the DI level with over 300 wins, the most for a single program in DI history.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: Developing young coaches to be great coaches, school sports vs. select sports - who's winning?, and the 3 Cs of success for Notre Dame lacrosse.

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, where we sat down with four young athletic directors from across the country to discuss why the industry loses so many ADs within the first five years and what adjustments they've made to ensure their longevity.

The full list of topics included: Top 3 reasons young ADs leave the profession, outdated practices that need to change, strategies to speed up time-intensive tasks, and how to restructure the role to make it all work. 

Our guests included: Lisa Magness, CMAA, CIC - Athletic Director - Watkins Mill High School (MD), Thomas Fredrickson, CMAA - Athletic Director - Hillcrest High School (SC), Aaron Crouse, CMAA, CIC - Associate Athletic Director - Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy (MI), and Casey Thurston, CAA - Athletic Director - Gettysburg Area School District (PA)

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, where we sat down with Dr. Akua P. Twumasi, Regional Athletic Director at KIPP Texas Public Schools - Houston (TX).

In this episode, we covered the following topics: What really helps and hurts students' chances for success, when to refocus your staff to your vision, and how to make athletics an asset for academics. 

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, where we sat down with Eric Boles, Founder and President of The Game Changers, Inc., and former NFL Player.

In this episode, we covered the following topics: How to fix being busy, managing the micromanaging boss, and being intentional when everyone wants instant.

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, where we sat down with Kate Leavell, VP of Leadership Development for The Jon Gordon Companies, Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Former NCAA Coach.

In this episode, we covered the following topics:

  • Old School vs. New School Accountability
  • Preventing Fires and Being More Productive
  • Turning Relationships from Transactional to Transformational

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., where we sat down with Dr. Jason Parker, CMAA, Executive Director of Athletics for Muskogee Public Schools in Oklahoma.

In this episode, we cover the following topics: How to Avoid Being Derailed by the Details, Establishing a Mentality That Builds Momentum, and Why You Should Overcommunicate When You're Overwhelmed.

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., for this special episode we have compiled highlights from our interviews and the hot topics shared during NIAAA workshops to provide you with the very best insight into what ADs are doing for their programs, what challenges they are struggling to solve, and lessons they have learned in the past year.

Topics Discussed:

  • Negotiating for a Higher Salary
  • Managing Difficult Conversations
  • Dr. Lee Green on Name, Image, and Likeness
  • What is Causing the Increase in Athlete Anxiety
  • Communicating Your Vision for Your School

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Concordia University Irvine, for this special episode we compiled some of the best answers from over 40 interviews we conducted in 2021. The answers we've featured do an incredible job of summarizing the challenges athletic administrators experienced, the solutions they created, and the world of high school sports today.

We want to thank everyone who took part in these interviews as well as anyone who took the time to watch the show live or on-demand.

We hope you enjoy this final Thursday 30 of 2021 and we'll see you in 2022!

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Concordia University Irvine, where we sat down with Athletic Directors from all over the US to discuss the shortages of officials, coaches, bus drivers, and other roles that make school sports possible. We took a look at the issues in their local communities, the impact their efforts have made to stop these shortages, and what needs to change so that school sports won't stop altogether.

Guests on this episode include:

  • Michael Duffy, CMAA - Supervisor of Athletics - Carroll County Public Schools (MD)
  • Debbie Decker - Executive Director of Athletics - Katy ISD (TX)
  • Roy Turner, CMAA - Athletic Director - Hoggard High School (NC)
  • Tina Woolard, CMAA - Athletic Director - Grayslake North High School (IL)
  • Kevin Bryant, CMAA - Athletic Director - Centennial High School (OR)

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by the NIAAA (National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association), where we sat down with staff, board, and committee members of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association to preview the 2021 National Athletic Directors Conference which will be held in Denver, Colorado from December 10-14, 2021.

In this episode, we cover the following topics:Highest-Rated Workshops to Attend, Changes to the Exhibit Show, Advice on What to Do in Denver, Keys to Conference Networking, and Tips for the First-Timers.

Visit the 52nd National Athletic Directors Conference website here.

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Concordia University Irvine, where we sat down with Kelly Fish, CMAA, Athletic Director at Currey Ingram Academy in Tennessee.

In this episode, we cover the following topics: How Removing Fear Created 75% Participation, Why Esports Is Here to Stay, and What I Would Change About Education-Based Athletics.

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Concordia University Irvine, where we sat down with Dr. Dustin Smith, CMAA, Director of Athletic Operations and Student Activities for Greenwood Public Schools in Arkansas.

In this episode, we cover the following topics: How to Be In Two Places at Once, Pre-Game Communications That Solve All Problems, and Why Every AD Should Have ADHD.

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., we sat down with Brian Knab, CMAA, Director of Athletics for Ardrey Kell High School in North Carolina.

In this episode, we cover the following topics: scaling with inexperienced interns, the checklists every AD needs, and tech tips for the mobile AD.

Materials mentioned in this episode: AK Sports Management (Student Application Form), 2019-2020 Sports Management Class Expectations, Football Event Checklist (Home Game)), Default Stadium Set-up Checklist, AK Athletic Facilities Walk-Through Checklists, and Monthly A.D. Checklists.

To reach out to Brian Knab, contact him at briand.knab@cms.k12.nc.us.

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., where we sat down with Jeff Janssen, owner of the Janssen Sports Leadership Center.

In this episode, we cover the following topics:

  • What Every Team Is Dealing With Right Now
  • The 8 Types of Culture and Identifying Yours
  • Systematic Development of Coaches and Teams

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., where we sat down with Richard Bechard, CMAA, District Athletic Director for Lee's Summit R-7 School District just outside of Kansas City, Missouri.

In this episode, we cover the following topics:

  • Goal-Driven vs. Purpose-Driven Schools
  • Strategic Planning Process
  • Empowering the Most Powerful People in Society

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., where we sat down with Tony Irons, Head Basketball Coach, Administrator, and PE Teacher at Vashon High School (MO). Tony has helped the Vashon basketball program win 5 of the last 9 State Championships and become a Nike Elite Program. This conversation shares his unique perspective on how Athletic Directors can work with their Basketball Coaches to build people, programs, AND performance without falling into the distractions of:

  • Name, Image, and Likeness
  • Resource and Budgeting Complaints
  • The Shiny New Things
  • Confrontational AAU Relationships

The Key Topics Covered in this Interview Are:

  • Budget Priorities of Elite Basketball Programs
  • Scheduling Philosophy That Builds Teams
  • Making Fundraising a Culture Builder for the Entire Athletic Department
  • Tackling the Monumental Task of Renovating a Gym
  • Facilitating the Conversation with Local AAU Programs
  • Shifting the Game From Business Back to Basketball

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider Thursday 30 show, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., where we sat down with Todd Palmer,  Activities Director for Sturgis Brown HS (SD).

The topics covered include:

  • How to Support Coaches
  • Building School Spirit
  • Handling Parent Pressure

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 show, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., where we sat down with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Wisconsin.

The topics covered include:

  • How to Know When Minutiae Is Affecting Impact
  • Why Transparency Matters
  • The Future of Leadership

Materials Mentioned in this Episode:

  • Social Media Superhero Companion Guide
  • Hacking Leadership Website
  • One Minute Walk To Work Examples
  • Cricket Bike Checks

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 show, presented by Hudl, where we sat down with Brian Seymour, Associate Executive Director of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).

The topics covered include:

  • California NIL Legislation Explained
  • Mistakes Athletes Have Made
  • The AD & Coaches' Role in the NIL Era

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Hudl, we've compiled interviews from high school athletic administrators and a collegiate marketing director to unveil their systems, strategies, and checklists to maximize the fans in their stands.

Topics Include:

  • In-School Student Marketing
  • Social Media Post Tips and Tricks
  • Inspiring Faculty Members to Attend
  • What Your Website Needs to Show
  • Creating the Fear of Missing Out With Video
  • Checklists That Get It All Done

Guests Include:

  • Jonathan MacKerchar, Athletic Director - Penn Yan Central Schools (NY)
  • Emily Barkley, Athletic Director - Union Public Schools (OK)
  • Tim Schultz, Asst. Athletic Director - Tampa Preparatory School (FL)
  • Brynne Davis, Director of Community Engagement & Marketing - Colorado State University Athletics

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Hudl, where we compiled interviews from Athletic Directors and Streaming Executives to capture the current state of the high school sports live streaming world and where it's going.

Full List of Topics Include:

  • Pros and Cons of Your Current Live Streaming Solution
  • 3rd Party vs. In-House Productions
  • Streaming Revenue Models
  • Live Streaming's Effect on In-Game Attendance
  • Student Programs for Educational Opportunities
  • The Future of HS Sports Streaming

Guests Include:

  • Matt Thede - Activities Director - Mount Vernon HS (IA)
  • Ray Zepeda - District Athletic Director - Cy Fair ISD (TX)
  • Thomas Bell - Athletic Director - T.L. Hanna HS (SC)
  • Kolleen Nesheim - Athletic Director - Mount Horeb HS (WI)
  • Jay Keener - Athletic Director - Lake Norman HS (NC)
  • Heath Shanahan - Director of Broadcasting/Executive Producer - Indiana HS Athletic Association
  • Michael Clarke - Chief Operating Officer - SIDEARM Sports

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Hudl, where we sat down with Blake Lawrence, CEO of Opendorse, a platform 40,000+ athletes use to understand, build, protect, and monetize their brand.

The topics covered were:

  • Opendorse Software Capabilities
  • The Market Value of an Athlete's Brand
  • What Are NIL Activities?
  • How to Keep Athletes from Making Mistakes

Materials Mentioned in this Episode:

  • Opendorse Platform
  • NCAA Interim Name Image and Likeness Policy
  • Name, Image and Likeness Legislation by State
  • Example Name Image and Likeness Policies
  • What Are NIL Activities Cartoon Poster
  • Name Image and Likeness Policy Kit - Make sure to include "High School" in your institution name

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., where we sat down with Roy Turner, Executive Director of the North Carolina Athletic Directors Association.

In this episode, we covered the following topics:

  • The Legislative Attack on NCHSAA
  • 4 New Norms for All Athletic Administrators
  • Fickle Fans: Will They Come Back?

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., we sat down with Tim Graham, the Athletic Director for Tumwater High School (WA).

In this episode, we covered the following topics:

  • How to Categorize Decisions
  • Making Meetings Efficient
  • Building Checklists for Everything

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., we sat down with Jim Walsh, an Attorney and Shareholder at Walsh Gallegos Treviño Robinson & Kyle P.C.

In this episode, we covered the following topics:

  • Landmark Snapchat Supreme Court Case
  • Transgender Laws Explained
  • Lawsuit Protection for Coaches

Materials discussed in this episode:

Mahanoy Area School District vs. B.L.
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Confronting Anti-LGBTQI+ Harassment in Schools
Law Dawg Ed Daily

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., we sat down with Jean Kinn Ashen, the Athletic Director for North Salinas High School (CA).

In this episode, we covered the following topics:

  • Super Communication Strategies
  • Summer Reorganization
  • 1 Predictor of Success

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., we sat down with Dr. Darin Wilson, the Associate Vice President of Athletics/Director of Athletics for Georgia Gwinnett College.

In this episode, we covered the following topics:

  • How to Hire and Mentor Well
  • Defining and Communicating Your Vision
  • Growing Your Department in Stages

Materials mentioned in this episode:

GGC Athletics Complex Video

GGC Baseball Complex Video

GGC Softball Complex Video

GGC Soccer Complex Video

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Human Kinetics, we sat down with world-renowned coaching consultant, sport scientist, and professor at Fresno State Univ., Dr. Wade Gilbert.

In this episode, we covered the following topics:

  • The Best Use of Your Time When Developing Coaches
  • How to Provide Meaningful Evaluations
  • Managing the Post-Pandemic Recovery Phase

Materials mentioned in this episode:

Practice Plan Checklist

Long Term Program Development System

Links to products mentioned:

  1. Coaching Better Every Season Book
  2. Coaching Better Workshop (Digital Version)
  3. Coaching Better Workshop (Print Version)

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In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by the NIAAA, where we sat down with the Associate Executive Director of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA), Phil Rison, CMAA.

In this episode, we will cover the following topics:

  • New Administrator Roles That Aren't Going Away
  • What To Do About School or State Budget Issues
  • Building an Administrator Resume That Stands Out

Materials mentioned in this episode:

Live session chat file

NIAAA Leadership Training Opportunities

NFHS Case for Athletics

The Impact of School Closures and Sport Cancellations on the Health of Wisconsin Adolescent Athletes

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This AD Insider podcast features a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Hudl, we sat down with the President of the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) and the founder of Referee Magazine, Barry Mano, as well as Executive Director of the Michigan HS Athletic Association (MHSAA), Mark Uyl.

In this episode, we covered the following topics:

  • The Officials Shortage Explained
  • Programs for Recruiting & Retaining More Officials
  • Little Mistakes ADs Make That Have a Big Impact

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This AD Insider podcast features a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Hudl, where we sat down with the Assistant Director of Athletics at Dallas ISD (TX), Stacey Segal, CMAA.

In this episode, we discussed:

  • Re-Building the Connection Between Coaches and Parents
  • Developing a Parent Meeting Plan for Your Coaches
  • Strategies to Engage the Disengaged Parents

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This AD Insider podcast features a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Hudl, where we sat down with the Vice President and Director of Athletics at Duke University, Dr. Kevin White.

In this episode we will discuss:

  • A Journey from HS Track Coach to Duke Athletic Director
  • 4 Characteristics of Great Leaders
  • How to Sustain Scholastic Sports

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In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Hudl, we sat down with three Minnesota Athletic Administrators to discuss how the Minnesota Interscholastic Activities Administrators Association (MnIAAA) is building equity in the Athletic Director career field.

Featured Guests:
- Lisa Quednow, Activities Director - Austin High School (MN)
- Antony Fisher, District Director of Athletics - Minneapolis Public Schools (MN)
- Brent Schimek, Dean of Students/Activities - Deer River High School (MN)

Conversation Topics:
- The AD Population Reality Check
- MnIAAA's Efforts to Represent the Underrepresented
- The E-Phased Approach to Making Actual Change

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This AD Insider podcast features a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Hudl, we sat down with Dr. Robert Zayas, Executive Director for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA).

In this conversation, we discussed:

  • Rebuilding Middle School & Sub-Varsity Sports
  • The Power of School Sports and What to Do With It
  • Planning for the Fall and What We Will Still Be Dealing With

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This AD Insider podcast features a segment from the AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., where we sat down with Molly Feesler, Athletic Director from Pickerington High School North (OH), and Dr. Luke Clamp, Principal from River Bluff High School (SC).

In this conversation, we discussed:

  • Qualities Principals Look for in Athletic Directors
  • Hiring Horror Stories and Lessons Learned
  • Advice on How to Get the Job

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This AD Insider podcast features a segment from the  AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 show,  presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, we sit down with Lynn Pool from Austin ISD (TX), and Darrien Harrison from T.L. Hanna HS (SC).

In this episode, we covered a myriad of topics but our three main topics were:

  • What is the Best Thing You’ve Stolen to help you in your job?
  • What advice do you have for future athletic administrators?
  • What Makes a Great AD?

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This AD Insider Podcast, we spotlight a storied program featured on ESPN and other network television channels for their life-changing impact on deaf and hard of hearing student-athletes. Many who, had no idea they qualified or that this opportunity even existed while in high school.

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This AD Insider podcast features a segment from the  AD Insider National Spring Sports Roundtable presented by the Clell Wade Coaches Directory, where we sat down with High School Athletic Directors from across the country to learn about how they are preparing for their Spring seasons. 

Topics covered were:

  • Sharp Decline in Girls Sports Participation
  • Spring Sports Specific Challenges
  • Outdoor Spectator Management
  • Playoffs and State Championships
  • Senior Nights and Graduations
    ...and more

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This AD Insider podcast features a segment from the  AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 show,  presented by the 2021 Nike Coach of the Year Virtual Summit, where we sat down with Jen Brooks, CMAA, Athletic Director for Ursuline Academy in Missouri. In this conversation, we discussed:

  • The Power of Being the Only Woman in the Room
  • Maximizing Your Impact as a MALE
  • Finding Your Voice and Moving People

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This AD Insider podcast features a segment from the  AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 show,  presented by the 2021 Nike Coach of the Year Virtual Summit, where we sat down with Scott Garvis, CMAA, Director of Athletics & Activities for Ankeny Centennial High School in Iowa. In this conversation, we discussed:

  • Identifying Valuable Advertising Assets
  • Promotions that Actually Work
  • Alumni Engagement and Donations

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This AD Insider podcast features a segment from the  AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 show,  presented by the 2021 Nike Coach of the Year Virtual Summit, where we sat down with Dr. Mark Rerick, CMAA, Athletic Director for Grand Forks Public Schools in North Dakota. 

In this conversation, we discussed:

  • Evolution of Education-Based Athletics
  • Why We Need to Change the Scoreboard
  • Will Esports ever Become Nationally Recognized?

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This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by the Nike Coach of the Year Virtual Summit, was a 30-minute sit down with Debbie Brown, the Athletic Director for Saint Joseph HS (IN). In this conversation, we discussed:

  • Fighting Irish Philosophies for HS Sports
  • Helping Teams Cope with the Loss of a Season
  • Evolving HS Sports for Tomorrow

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This AD Insider podcast features a segment from the  AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 show,  presented by the 2021 Nike Coach of the Year Virtual Summit, where we sat down with Amanda Waters, the Athletic Director at Mater Dei HS (CA). In this conversation, we discussed:

  • Getting the Dream Job
  • Founding the AD Resource Network
  • Speaking Out for Female Leaders
  • California Stay-At-Home Order Finally Lifted

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This AD Insider podcast features a segment from the  AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 show,  presented by the 2021 Nike Coach of the Year Virtual Summit, where we sat down with Andre' Walker, the Athletic Director at Houston ISD (TX). In this conversation, we discussed:

  • His Journey to the Largest ISD in Texas
  • How to Grow the Female Coach and Administrator Population
  • The Impact of Shutting Down Sports for 5,000+ Athletes

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In this episode of the AD Insider Podcast, we discussed with High School Athletic Directors from across the country what they learned from the fall and how they are adjusting for their winter seasons. Topics covered in this AD Insider National Roundtable were:

  • Season Schedule Adjustments
  • Budgets: Do You Spend or Save?
  • Holiday Break Issues
  • Student Failure Rates

Featured Panelists were:

  • Dwayne Johnson - Port Angeles School District (WA)
  • Roney Eford - Choate Rosemary Hall (CT)
  • Melissa Gehring - Beaver Dam Unified School District (WI)
  • Dan Talbot - Polk County Schools (FL)
  • Dr. Kaleb Stoppel - Olathe East High School (KS)

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This AD Insider podcast features a segment from the  AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 show, presented by the National All Sports Coaches Summit,  where we sat down with Philip O'Neal, the Executive Director of Athletics for Mansfield ISD (TX). In this conversation, we will discuss:

  • Analytics that Define Program Success
  • What Every Head Coach Should Know
  • How to Eliminate Staff Dejection

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This AD Insider podcast features a segment from the  AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 show, presented by the National All Sports Coaches Summit, where we sat down with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld, the Behavioral Health & Sport Psychology Coordinator for the Univ. of South Florida.

In this conversation, we discussed these mental health crises strategies:

  • Trauma-Informed Coaching
  • Crisis Management Plans
  • Pre-Participation Screening

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This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 recording, presented by the National All Sports Coaches Summit, was a 30-minute sit down with:

  • Dr. Karissa Niehoff - Exec. Director for the NFHS
  • Monica Maxwell - A East Chicago Central HS (IN)
  • Ryan Grunig - AD, Sky View HS (UT)

In this conversation, we discussed:

  • Basketball State and National Updates
  • The Aerosol Study and Why It's Important
  • What We Learned From Volleyball

This replay will be of value to anyone interested in learning how Athletic Directors around the country are adapting to the constant changes in the high school athletics landscape.

Resources Mentioned in the interview:

NFHS Guidance for Opening Up High School Athletics and Activities

NFHS 2020-21 Basketball Rules Considerations

Preliminary Performing Arts Aerosol Study

International Coalition of Performing Arts Aerosol Study Round 2

National High School Basketball Coaches Association Survey Results

UW study results suggest participation in high school sports is not associated with an increased risk of COVID-19

The Impact of School Closures and Sport Cancellations on the Health of Wisconsin Adolescent Athletes

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This AD Insider Podcast presented by the National All Sports Coaches Summit, will be a 30-minute sit down with Ron Higdon, the former Associate Head Coach for the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the current Assistant Director for Nebraska School Activities Association. This conversation touches on how to make wresting more COVID responsible when it comes to:

  • Facility Adjustments and PPE Supplies
  • Practice Protocols
  • Changes to Competitions/Championships

This discussion is open to anyone interested in learning how Athletic Directors around the country are adapting to the constant changes in the high school athletics landscape.

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This AD Insider podcast features a segment from the AD Insider LIVE Thursday 30 series where we sat down with Ryan Landis, the District Athletic Director for Warwick School District in Lititz, PA to discuss these topics:

  • Live Streaming Lessons
  • Ticketing Nightmares
  • Social Media Success

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This AD Insider podcast features a segment from the AD Insider LIVE Thursday 30 series where we sat down with Silvia Salinas, the District Athletic Director for Dallas ISD in Dallas, TX to discuss these topics:

  • Texas Playoff Formats
  • Basketball Planning
  • Maximizing Staff Capacity

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This AD Insider podcast features a segment from the AD Insider LIVE Thursday 30 series where we sat down with Emily Barkley, the Athletic Director for Union Public Schools in Tulsa, OK to discuss these topics:

  • Rivalry Game Recommendations
  • Forgotten Fall Festivities
  • Transitioning into New Technologies

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This AD Insider Podcast takes you inside episode #2 of the AD Insider Live Thursday 30, presented by Hudl, where we have a 30-minute sit down with NIAAA President and District Athletic Director, Lanness Robinson of Hillsborough County Public Schools. This conversation touches on:

  • Scaling game day operations across one of the largest school districts in the country.
  • Why he made a last-minute online ticketing provider change.
  • How his perspective has changed since becoming the NIAAA president.

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This AD Insider Podcast takes you inside our brand new show called the Thursday 30. This first episode of the show contains a 30-minute sit down with District Athletic Director, Darryl Nance of Greenville County Schools. The conversation covers current issues Athletic Directors around the country are dealing with and how our featured guest has been handling these issues at his schools.

Topics covered in the show were:

  • Athlete Activism
  • Positive COVID Test Procedures
  • COVID Impact on Budgets

This discussion is open to anyone interested in learning how Athletic Directors around the country are adapting to the constant changes in the high school athletics landscape.

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In this episode of the AD Insider Podcast, we discuss with High School Athletic Directors from across the country how they are handling adjustments to game day protocols as fall competitions start to ramp up. Topics from this open forum discussion covered in this AD Insider National Roundtable presented by Hudl were:

  • Transportation
  • Ticketing
  • Spectators
  • Competition
  • Concessions
  • Live Streaming

Featured Panelists were:

  • Anthony Thomas - Francis Parker School (CA)
  • Andre' Walker - Houston ISD (TX)
  • Thom Holdgate - Duxbury HS (MA)
  • Mike O'Connor - Westlake HS (UT)
  • Tina Woolard - Grayslake North HS (IL)
  • Darryl Nance - Greenville County Schools (SC)
  • Molly Feesler - Pickerington HS North (OH)

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In this episode of the AD Insider Podcast, we have the opportunity to interview Jeremy Schlitz, Athletic Director at James Madison Memorial High School in Madison, Wisconsin. 

In our interview, we discuss why Coach Schlitz was denied the Athletic Director role 4 times, how he found the confidence to call off fall sports before anyone else in his state, and the preparation involved with having 3 seasons over the course of 6 months.

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In this episode of the AD Insider Podcast, we have the opportunity to interview Dr. Tim McGuine who is a Distinguished Scientist at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. McGuine also serves on the Sports Medicine Advisory Committees for both the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association and the National Federation of High Schools. 

In our interview, we discuss the results from a recent study on the Impact of School Closures and Sports Cancellations.

For full access to the study, can be found in this downloadable PowerPoint.  

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In this episode of the AD Insider Podcast, UIL representatives recap the most recent legislative council meeting and THSADA (Texas High School Athletic Directors Association) Members from across the state of Texas discuss how they are handling their Summer Strength and Conditioning programs.

Featured Panelists:

  • Jerod Womack - Stephenville High School
  • Richard Thompson - Sharyland ISD
  • Andre' Walker - Houston ISD
  • Silvia Salinas - Dallas ISD
  • Mike Williams - Ysleta ISD
  • Todd Raymond - Pflugerville ISD
  • Stan Laing - Northside ISD
  • Brad Thiessen - Amarillo ISD
  • Brian Polk - UIL
  • Rusty Dowling - THSADA

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On this episode of the AD Insider Podcast, NIAAA Associate Executive Director Phil Rison and 5 Athletic Directors from across the country discuss how states and schools are bringing students back on campus to start summer training and fall preparations. In this round table, attendees learned about last-minute PPE orders, documents used to increase check in efficiency, and how to reduce liability throughout summer training.

Featured Panelists:

Phil Rison - Associate Executive Director, NIAAA
Dr. Jason Parker - Muskogee Public Schools (OK)
Becky Moran - Round Lake Senior HS (IL)
Bo Hanson - Pickerington HS Central (OH)
Derek Fahleson - Tolleson Union HS District (AZ)
Shawn Pratt - McKinney ISD (TX)

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On this episode of the AD Insider Podcast, Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association (WADA) Board Members discuss liability concerns related to COVID-19 and Scott Swid from WADA’s legal team weighs in on this conversation and offers great insight on how to reduce liabilities as Athletic Directors bring athletes back on campus.

Featured Panelists Include:

  • Eric Plitzuweit - Burlington HS
  • Mel Dow - Stoughton HS
  • Scott Swid - WADA Legal Advisor
  • Brian Margelofsky - Northland Pine HS
  • Mary Schradle-Mau - Turtle Lake ISD
  • Todd Sobrilsky - Waukesha South HS

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On this episode of the AD Insider Podcast, Seven Athletic Directors from across the country give their Fall forecasts, answer questions from over 700 live attendees, and discuss how they are staying prepared for the unknowns.

Featured Panelists:

  • Kevin Bryant - Redmond School District (OR)
  • Bryan Koury - Lorain City Schools (OH)
  • Lanness Robinson - Hillsborough County Public Schools (FL)
  • Jill Stobber - Waterford Union High School (WI)
  • Mike McGurk - Lee's Summit North HS (MO)
  • Dan Armstrong - Northwestern HS (IN)
  • Debbie Decker - Katy ISD (TX)

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In this episode of the AD Insider Podcast, we take listeners inside a conversation with the Founder and President of The Game Changers, Inc., Eric Boles. Eric is a former NFL Player and now Executive Coach for popular fortune 500 brands such as Starbucks, Alaska Airlines, Hasbro, Kraft Foods, and the U.S. Air Force.

Throughout this interview Eric shares with us how he is helping leaders across the world, as well as his daughter's college volleyball team, push through the fog of the pandemic and lead. 

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On this episode of the AD Insider Podcast, Six Athletic Directors from across the country discuss the National HS Athletic Director Pandemic Survey Results, answer questions regarding how they are addressing COVID-19 related challenges, and share their thoughts on what the future holds for their athletic communities.

Featured Panelists:

Philip O'NealMansfield ISD (TX)

Jean Kinn Ashen
North Salinas HS (CA)

Emily BarkleyUnion Public Schools (OK)

Darryl Nance
Greenville County Schools (SC)

Mike Hughes
Lakewood HS (CO)

Jeff Sitz
Wisconsin Lutheran (WI)

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In this episode of the AD Insider Podcast we reached out to four Athletic Directors across the country to ask what they have learned over the last few weeks, in terms of Emergency Action Plans, how they are paying their Spring coaches, and how this crisis could affect Fall sports...and potentially interscholastic sports as we know it.

Guests featured on this episode are:

• Michael Hughes, Athletic Director - Lakewood HS (CO)
• Jeff Peitz, Athletic Director - Lakeside HS (WA)
• Jean Kinn Ashen, Athletic Director - North Salinas HS (CA)
• Steve Young, Athletic Director - New Rochelle HS (NY)

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Is the COVID-19 pandemic being handled efficiently by your Athletic Department? How have your student-athletes been affected and what steps are being taken to protect your program?

Join us today as we speak with Mike Blackburn (NIAAA) and Athletic Directors from across the country to discuss how they are responding to this national current issue.

In the US as of March 12, 2020 at 11:40am there have been 1401 reported cases of COVID-19 and 40 confirmed deaths. In response to the rising numbers colleges are closing, the Power 5 Conferences have canceled spring sports indefinitely, and the NBA has canceled the rest of their season.

This episode of the AD Insider podcast features:

  • Mike Blackburn, Executive Director of the NIAAA
  • Steve Young, Athletic Director - New Rochelle HS (NY)
  • Jean Kinn Ashen, Athletic Director - North Salinas HS (CA)
  • Jason Culler, Associate Athletic Director - Jenks Public Schools (OK)
  • Terry Jamieson, Principal - Hollister HS (MO)
  • Dave Archer, College Professor and Executive Director for the National High School Basketball Coaches Association

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Are you being selfish when you think you’re being selfless? Are there gaps in your personal or your organization’s performance? Do you struggle with confronting coworkers when their performance is not up to par?

This episode of the ADInsider podcast features performance coach Alan Stein, Jr. to discuss these questions and more.

Early in his career, Alan was a basketball trainer at DeMatha Catholic High School, where he was responsible for increasing the performance of elite athletes like Kevin Durant. Now, Alan is the author of one of Amazon's "Best Business and Leadership Books of 2019" - Raise Your Game, an organization performance consultant, and a keynote speaker. In these roles, he strives to help individuals and organizations all over the country raise their game.

In our conversation, we dive into Alan's unique perspective that spans both the scholastic and corporate worlds to uncover ways Athletic Directors can close their personal and eventually their athletic department's performance gaps.

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This episode of the ADInsider podcast brings us to Columbus, Ohio inside the OIAAA State Conference, where we had the chance to chat with Madeira City Schools' Athletic Director Joe Kimling. 

Joe shares his experience of taking over a school that had a culture some considered to be toxic and how he and his staff were able to implement a culture-changing blueprint that is now used by every school in his district. 

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This episode of the ADInsider podcast brings in Mental Health expert Dr. Lee Dorpfeld.

As the Behavior Health Coordinator at the University of South Florida, Lee Dorpfeld is in the trenches everyday helping Student-Athletes and Coaches maintain a healthy mental state through all the stresses of high-level athletics. 

In this coversation we discuss:

  • The merging of Sports Psychology and Mental Health and why Athletic Directors should know this.
  • The 3 R's to helping at-risk Athletes and Coaches in the Athletic Department.
  • Steps to implementing a Mental Health Support System.

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This episode of the ADInsider podcast was recorded at the National Athletic Directors Conference, where we had the chance to sit down with Sports Law expert Dr. Lee Green to discuss:

  • What Athletic Directors and Coaches really need to know about avoiding lawsuits.
  • The current state of social media law in schools.
  • The biggest scholastic legal issue of 2019.

Dr. Lee Green is an attorney and Professor Emeritus at Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas, where for 30 years he taught courses in sports law, business law, and constitutional law. 

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This episode of the ADInsider podcast brings leadership expert Jeff Janssen from the Janssen Leadership Academy to discuss the dynamic of leading the leaders. 

As the world-wide leader in Sports Leadership development, Jeff Janssen and the Janssen Sports Leadership Center offers cutting edge, comprehensive, and customized sports leadership training for college and high school athletic departments around the world. They work best with schools who are serious about leadership development and see it as a distinct competitive advantage.

Based on our work with the nation's top colleges including Stanford, Michigan, Illinois, Arkansas, South Carolina, and over 300 schools across the nation, they can help Athletic Directors develop their coaches and student-athletes into world-class leaders on and off the playing fields.

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