Creating a Framework for Professional Development with Kelli Wingate Hutcheson, CMAA – Georgia Athletic Directors Association (GADA)

As a District Athletic Director, Kelli Smith discusses how her team wanted to create a network for professional development for their Athletic Directors by expanding with colleagues in neighboring districts. A framework of professional development was created focusing on 6 areas consisting of:

1. Recruiting and retention of coaches
2. Connectivity
3. Legal duties and responsibilities of ADs and Coaches
4. Professional development
5. Branding and marketing and certification.

Kelli was previously the District Athletic Director at Henry County Schools in Georgia.