Jeff Behrens discusses 6 keys to living out your Athletic Department’s core principles: Define the core principles Incorporate the core principles into the mission/vision Communicate the core principles Infuse the core principles into the athletic […]
Ronnie Plyler discusses the four key points he believes help ensure that his school’s coaches are prepared to impact today’s student-athletes. Know your constituents: survey kids and parents. Communicate and ensure that coaches do: as […]
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 […]
By: Gary Stevens – (Retired) Athletic Administrator – Thornton Academy – Saco, Maine As a basketball coach early in my career, I was determined to be the master of my craft. I wanted my teams to […]
The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) and AD Insider have partnered up to discuss an important (and hidden) problem in high school sports all over the country. Join us in this roundtable discussion, presented […]
Leslie Slovak explains what she looks for in hiring coaches. It is very important to her that candidates have a love for kids. Her favorite question to ask head coach candidates is what their greatest […]
Dave Miceli explains that having a monthly coaches meeting is a very effective way of enhancing professional development. These are athletic director-led, themed meetings with food and small rewards for those regularly attending. It is […]
Joe Kimling discusses when it is time to let a coach go and the importance of following the established process for doing so. He will discuss in detail the method of evaluation that he uses […]
Karrah Ellis explains that there may be a hidden problem in your school and how you can get ahead of it. She explains that teen gambling is a risk and is on the rise. Gambling […]
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, […]
Josh Mathews discusses the importance of controlling fan behavior in an emergency situation. Usually, fans at an athletic event are evacuated due to severe weather, but it could be because of any number of issues. […]
By: Dr. Troy Urdahl, CMAA – St. Anthony Village High School (Minnesota) “Most people miss opportunity because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”-Thomas Edison I believe the transformative power of high school […]
Craig Perry, CMAA, discussing finding resources and tools for Athletic Directors. He explains that the NIAAA and its network of people, along with State AD Associations, and school districts provide valuable resources and information. No […]
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, […]
Jamy Bechler highlights the importance of self-evaluation throughout the school year as an Athletic Director. He regularly reflects on his own performance, asking whether he could have been more proactive in addressing challenges and frustrations […]
By: Stephen Baldwin, CAA, Maureen F. Ruby, Ph.D., and Mel Horton, Ed.D. Class Act and the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) What is the Class Act Program? The Class Act Program in Connecticut is a […]
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’ […]
Darryl Nance explains that when he is interviewing a candidate for an open position, he wants to understand their belief structure, philosophy, and leadership statement. Everyone falls into a certain leadership style, and a candidate […]
Chris Fore explains that one of the hurdles in building a championship-caliber athletic program is defining the vision and mission of the program. It is key that the school board, superintendent, principal, AD, and coaches […]
By: Denny Ziegler, CAA - Strongsville High School (OH) Many athletic administrators talk about culture and the importance of culture, but very few know how to recognize culture as the appropriate way to sustain a highly suitable […]
Three-time Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster Anne Marie Anderson explains the steps you need to take when asked for a media interview. When the media calls, there is a real opportunity to get your message out […]
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 […]
AD Drew Tower asks what the goal of a team is. The response is usually around 99% of people saying “win”. He and his coaches believe that the true answer is to maximize ability and […]
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 […]
Assistant Athletic Director Tim Schultz explains that the #1 type of social posts used to engage Tampa Prep’s followers are the Game Day, Meet Day, and Match Day posts. These posts touch on all the […]
Felix Bobo explains the importance of embracing purpose. Establishing a culture and setting goals require a commitment to a purpose. The athletic staff, coaches, and players must all embrace failure, difficulties, and challenges to truly […]
By: Trish Betthauser, CMAA – Director of Athletics, Adlai E Stevenson High School (IL) The challenge of finding quality coaches and then keeping them in the position for several years is a daunting task for […]
In this AD Insider – Digital Marketing Series Episode 4, presented by Gipper, we sit down with Timothy Schultz, MSA, CAA, Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Sports Information at Tampa Preparatory School in Tampa, […]
Laura Keahey demonstrates how Google Sheets can streamline transportation management for coaches, enhancing both time savings and efficiency. By tracking variables like driver type and bus type, the cost of travel is impacted. Her Athletic […]
Michael Duffy explains that there are specific books available that deal with business, military, and educational leadership. However, athletic leadership’s focus is to develop life skills through sports and with the growth of students. A […]
