The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) and AD Insider have partnered to showcase specific, important topics for this school year, designed to help your athletic department excel. Join us for multiple episodes of the […]
Watch as Nate Larsen, CMAA demonstrates his 3-year plan that makes a greater impact on your school’s programs in less time. The 3-year plan consists of six parts: Mission Statement Program Description Student Profile Assets […]
Cory Aadland, CMAA, explains that to be an effective leader, you need values, principles, and a vision statement. He describes how they have taken those concepts and turned them into a conviction with the creation […]
Rebecca Moe discusses developing female athletes as future leaders. She explains that women who play competitive sports in their youth are more likely to be in leadership roles or management roles later in life. Competitive […]
By: Dennis ‘Denny’ Ziegler, CMAA – Walsh Jesuit High School (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) Introduction Across the country, budgets continue to shrink, putting a lot of stress on school districts and athletic departments to get […]
Dustin Smith explains that delegation is one of the most difficult things to do in the Athletic Director profession. An individual can’t carry the entire load, and delegating tasks allows an AD to focus on […]
Chris Muskopf explains that using a google sheet helps the athletic department organize and manage the event staff throughout the year. The google sheet is organized by date, time, opponent, and location for each event, […]
Todd Olson explains that email and meetings can be very time-consuming and offers the following guidelines: Emails It is important to set a specific time for checking emails Decide what needs your attention now and […]
By: Deren Oshiro, CMAA – Hawaii Baptist Academy Identify Your Why You are sitting at your desk and it is your first day on the job. You have recently accepted a position as an […]
Principal Donna Hayward and Athletic Director Lynne Flint share how they’ve successfully implemented a program aimed at boosting student-athlete academic performance. The initiative begins by identifying athletes who fall below a 2.0 GPA or have […]
Jon Gordon responds to the question, “Can you be too positive?” He states that you can never be too positive because you need that positivity to elevate your state of mind. He cites a Duke […]
Rob Seymour explains that all events depend on workers, and you must empower them so they can control any situation they may face based on your guidelines. Pre-Event communications are important, focusing on gate assignments, […]
Mike Mossbrucker, CMAA (Retired – Mooresville High School, IN) and Eli Friedman (Hofstra University) discuss the direct relationship between mental health and player performance. Sport and mental health go hand in hand; schools should provide […]
Sherry Keyser, CMAA, discusses the NIAAA Quality Program Assessment (QPA). Assessing your own programs using this tool is valuable not only for identifying additional resources to support your sports programs but also for your own […]
Kendra Roberts discusses how to support students with disabilities who participate in extracurricular activities. Every student has the legal right to take part in after-school sports and any other activities they choose. Schools can take […]
By: Chuck Shore, Athletic Director, Retired, Gladstone High School (VA) During a recent discussion with friends and former colleagues of mine, the topic of multisport athletes and college recruiting came up. I was asked to […]
Justin Dixson explains how exceptional leaders build trust and the three disciplines involved in doing so. Ethical Trust — Repeated experiences of your integrity and motives with parents, coaches, and kids Personal Trust — Repeated […]
Athletic Directors Alex Johnson, CAA (Bayless High School – Missouri) and Ryan Johnson, CAA (Indian Rocks Christian School – FL) discuss data and analysis from their individual school’s athletic department Instagram accounts. When you start […]
Darryl Nance explains that he tries to sell the message and make people understand the importance of relationships and the impact that ADs & Coaches have on kids. He encourages ADs & Coaches not to […]
Jeff Behrens, CMAA, explains the technology behind broadcasting sports events for school livestreams. Similar to live TV, the broadcasts feature on-screen graphics, sponsors, and commercials. Jeff also shares his personal experience and details the results […]
Lauren McDaniel and Michael Duffy discuss new resources for athletic administrators. Lauren emphasizes the importance of using external resources instead of starting from scratch. There are enough resources available that, no matter the situation, you […]
Watch as Coach Mark Soto explains in detail the 3 core principles of being a coach, especially a head coach: Never promise what you can’t deliver Don’t make decisions in an emotional state Fairness and […]
By: Jeremy Eubank, CMAA, – North Cross School (VA) Athletic facilities play a pivotal role in enhancing athletic performance, supporting physical fitness, and fostering community engagement. Whether you are planning to build a small gym, […]
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), […]
Chris Burtch explains the idea of “hiring people, not paper” and “firing paper, not people.” True success isn’t dependent on the past or what you’re doing now, it’s about focusing on the future. Who you […]
Greg Jarvis, CMAA, discusses how to support your coaches. Some ways include defending them when necessary, recognizing their accomplishments, and leading by example. Make sure to have their back, keep fair treatment among sports, and […]
Jeremy Schlitz discusses things that he has learned over time that has made him a better communicator and administrator. A productive conversation involves being able to hear an individual and not just sharing your message. […]
By: Kris Knowles, CAA When it comes to leadership, particularly in the athletic world, no two people accomplish it in the same way. If I’ve learned anything in the last 14 years as an athletic […]
The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) and AD Insider have partnered to showcase specific, important topics for this school year, designed to help your athletic department excel. Join us for multiple episodes of the […]
Dr. Chivonne Kiser discusses leading coaches and how they are supported by the administration is just as important as how they support their athletes. Dr. Kiser explains a system, Leading in the Trenches with C. […]
