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Love, Affection, and Direction with Matt Kates – La Grange HS (TX)

July 18, 2022 • By Texas High School Athletic Directors Association

Today's kids need love, affection, and direction. Incorporating hugs is important as well as showing them tough love. As for direction, everyone needs it, not just the students. Hold them accountable with high standards and they will respond.

This clip comes from our AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode #49: The Best of the 2021 Texas ADs State Conference. Click here to view full episode.

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