Coaches Insider https://coachesinsider.com Helping coaches learn, prepare, and excel Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:39:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.4 https://coachesinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ci-logo-small.png Coaches Insider https://coachesinsider.com 32 32 149920228 Compliance-Driven Evaluations with Dr. Kechia Rowles, CMAA – Rockdale County Public Schools (GA) https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/compliance-driven-evaluations-with-dr-kechia-rowles-cmaa-rockdale-county-public-schools-ga/ https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/compliance-driven-evaluations-with-dr-kechia-rowles-cmaa-rockdale-county-public-schools-ga/#respond Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:29:50 +0000 https://coachesinsider.com/?p=125346 Dr. Kechia Rowles discusses incorporating compliance into your coaches' evaluations. She explains in detail the importance of compliance, key areas to monitor, strategies for integration, and support tools.

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]]> https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/compliance-driven-evaluations-with-dr-kechia-rowles-cmaa-rockdale-county-public-schools-ga/feed/ 0 125346 Parental Support: What Parents Should Be Doing or Saying with Will Christian – Lebanon High School (MO) https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/parental-support-what-parents-should-be-doing-or-saying-with-will-christian-lebanon-high-school-mo/ https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/parental-support-what-parents-should-be-doing-or-saying-with-will-christian-lebanon-high-school-mo/#respond Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:26:27 +0000 https://coachesinsider.com/?p=125347 Will Christian explains what parents should be doing or saying to support their children in athletics. He stresses the importance of being positive and supportive and showing love and appreciation. Parents should avoid giving negative feedback and over-coaching.

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The NIAAA champions the profession of athletic administration through educational opportunities, advocating ethics, developing leaders, and fostering community. Find more information on their website here: niaaa.org.

Become a member of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) and gain access to discounted courses, invaluable resources, best practices, $2 million in excess liability coverage, and a supportive network of more than 15,000 athletic administrators nationwide - click here.

Get certified as an Athletic Administrator with the nationally accredited NIAAA Certification Program here.

]]> https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/parental-support-what-parents-should-be-doing-or-saying-with-will-christian-lebanon-high-school-mo/feed/ 0 125347 I’m Stressed and I Have the Capability of Calming Down with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ. https://coachesinsider.com/football/im-stressed-and-i-have-the-capability-of-calming-down-with-dr-colleen-hacker-usa-pacific-lutheran-univ-10/ https://coachesinsider.com/football/im-stressed-and-i-have-the-capability-of-calming-down-with-dr-colleen-hacker-usa-pacific-lutheran-univ-10/#respond Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:56:50 +0000 https://coachesinsider.com/?p=113484 Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker explains that when you are angry, frustrated, stressed, or have lost focus, your next word or thought should be "and". Whatever the negative situation is that you need to announce, add "and", then pair it with honest, truthful capabilities.

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.

This clip comes from our AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode #112. Click here to view full episode.

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The NIAAA champions the profession of athletic administration through educational opportunities, advocating ethics, developing leaders, and fostering community. Find more information on their website here: niaaa.org.

Become a member of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) and gain access to discounted courses, invaluable resources, best practices, $2 million in excess liability coverage, and a supportive network of more than 15,000 athletic administrators nationwide - click here.

Get certified as an Athletic Administrator with the nationally accredited NIAAA Certification Program here.

]]> https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/use-ai-to-improve-your-athletic-office-and-athletic-department-with-michael-heart-cmaa-weddington-high-school-nc/feed/ 0 125005 Building Athletic Leadership Teams Using Triple Action Athletes with Clynton Elwood – Flour Bluff ISD (TX) https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/building-athletic-leadership-teams-using-triple-action-athletes-with-clynton-elwood-flour-bluff-isa-tx/ https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/building-athletic-leadership-teams-using-triple-action-athletes-with-clynton-elwood-flour-bluff-isa-tx/#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:21:49 +0000 https://coachesinsider.com/?p=125006 Clynton Elwood explains how to build leadership teams using triple action athletes. The triple action athlete is about service: cross sport unity, district and community service, and a mentorship program. He will also explain the steps to create this program by reaching out to head coaches and principals asking for their assistance.

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The NIAAA champions the profession of athletic administration through educational opportunities, advocating ethics, developing leaders, and fostering community. Find more information on their website here: niaaa.org.

Become a member of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) and gain access to discounted courses, invaluable resources, best practices, $2 million in excess liability coverage, and a supportive network of more than 15,000 athletic administrators nationwide - click here.

Get certified as an Athletic Administrator with the nationally accredited NIAAA Certification Program here.

]]> https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/building-athletic-leadership-teams-using-triple-action-athletes-with-clynton-elwood-flour-bluff-isa-tx/feed/ 0 125006 Building a Culture for the Coaches with Arlisa Williams – District of Columbia International School (DC) https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/building-a-culture-for-the-coaches-with-arlisa-williams-district-of-columbia-international-school-dc/ https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/building-a-culture-for-the-coaches-with-arlisa-williams-district-of-columbia-international-school-dc/#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:55 +0000 https://coachesinsider.com/?p=108642 Arlisa Williams discusses the importance of developing a great culture as you coach your coaches. Culture keeps everyone on the same page and prevents different coaches in your system from doing their own thing. Effective communication is key when coaching the coaches and the same applies when they are instructing the athletes. The focus is developing a great culture that is a positive reflection on the athletic department, teams, and the school.

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The NIAAA champions the profession of athletic administration through educational opportunities, advocating ethics, developing leaders, and fostering community. Find more information on their website here: niaaa.org.

Become a member of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) and gain access to discounted courses, invaluable resources, best practices, $2 million in excess liability coverage, and a supportive network of more than 15,000 athletic administrators nationwide - click here.

Get certified as an Athletic Administrator with the nationally accredited NIAAA Certification Program here.

]]> https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/building-a-culture-for-the-coaches-with-arlisa-williams-district-of-columbia-international-school-dc/feed/ 0 108642 I’m Stressed and I Have the Capability of Calming Down with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ. https://coachesinsider.com/softball/im-stressed-and-i-have-the-capability-of-calming-down-with-dr-colleen-hacker-usa-pacific-lutheran-univ-5/ https://coachesinsider.com/softball/im-stressed-and-i-have-the-capability-of-calming-down-with-dr-colleen-hacker-usa-pacific-lutheran-univ-5/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:49:37 +0000 https://coachesinsider.com/?p=113336 Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker explains that when you are angry, frustrated, stressed, or have lost focus, your next word or thought should be "and". Whatever the negative situation is that you need to announce, add "and", then pair it with honest, truthful capabilities.

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.

This clip comes from our AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode #112. Click here to view full episode.

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]]> https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/personal-growth-monday-with-eliot-smith-lick-wilmerding-high-school-ca/feed/ 0 124676 Culture Is More Than Just Winning with Chuck Richardson III, CAA – Norwood High School (OH) https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/culture-is-more-than-just-winning-with-chuck-richarson-iii-norwood-high-school-oh/ https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/culture-is-more-than-just-winning-with-chuck-richarson-iii-norwood-high-school-oh/#respond Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:58:52 +0000 https://coachesinsider.com/?p=124677 Chuck Richardson III, CAA explains that culture is more than winning games. Culture at Norwood focuses on three key ingredients:

  1. Relationships - shapes how athletes relate, grow, and support each other.
  2. Identity - Unique traditions and rituals that identify the school and its heritage.
  3. Representation - Athletes represent their school with honor and pride.

This in-booth Mini Session was filmed at the Coaches Insider | Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc. | AD Insider booth at the 2025 OIAAA (Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators) Conference.

]]> https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/culture-is-more-than-just-winning-with-chuck-richarson-iii-norwood-high-school-oh/feed/ 0 124677 Chief Educational Officer (Coach of Coaches) with Dr. David Hoch, CMAA https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/chief-educational-officer-coach-of-coaches-with-dr-david-hoch-cmaa/ https://coachesinsider.com/athletic-director/chief-educational-officer-coach-of-coaches-with-dr-david-hoch-cmaa/#respond Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:35:37 +0000 https://coachesinsider.com/?p=112785 Dr. David Hoch likes the term Chief Educational Officer, but he considered himself the "Coach of Coaches." His job was to help his coaches get better, and this had a direct impact on the student-athletes' overall experience. Looking back, Dr. Hoch believes he spent more time coaching coaches than with any other of his Athletic Director responsibilities.

This clip comes from our AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode #137. Click here to view full episode.

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