AD Insider, in collaboration with the NIAAA and Human Kinetics, is proud to present an exclusive interview with John E. Johnson, retired high school athletic director and college law professor (Webster University for 38 years), former practicing attorney, and former consultant for the NIAAA as well as legal counsel for the NFHS.
In this special feature, John shares insights from his chapter on "Legal Duties and Safety Concerns" in the newly released NIAAA's Guide to Interscholastic Athletic Administration - 2nd Edition.
Key Takeaways:
- ADs lead first: tasks can be delegated, but leadership cannot
- Coaches are your best agents and a reflection of your program
- Supervision matters: common sense, common law, & accountability
- Hire wisely: coaches must know the game and the kids
- Lawsuits often stem from weak leadership and poor oversight
- You can't "contract away" liability: waivers don't guarantee safety
- Title IX implications and the 14 legal duties of athletic administrators
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...Inside the Book
NIAAA's Guide to Interscholastic Athletic Administration - 2nd Edition
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The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) strives to preserve, enhance, and promote education-based athletics through the professional development of athletic administrators. The NIAAA's Guide to Interscholastic Athletic Administration, Second Edition, is the organization's primary text to further that mission.
Designed for current and aspiring administrators, the text addresses the role and responsibilities of an administrator as well as the skills essential for managing an athletic program that provides quality sport opportunities for student-athletes. The second edition features many new contributors, all experienced professionals who bring fresh and diverse perspectives to the issues affecting today's administrators.
Packed with advice, examples, and tools, this guide equips you to excel in the complex, demanding, and rewarding role of athletic administrator.
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