Bruce Whitehead explains why leadership is so important with an emphasis on the right kind of leadership. He believes that leadership should focus on empowering and benefiting those that are being led. A mentor or […]
How to Prepare for the CAA Exam with Bob Hill – NCADA
Bob Hill discusses a few strategies for preparing to take the CAA exam. The CAA practice test can be accessed by using the NIAAA portal and Professional Development Academy. The three study strategies that are […]
Special Communication Tips for the Non-Teacher Coach with Will Hostrawser – LaVille HS (IN)
Will Hostrawser discusses some tips that he utilizes with his coaches and especially non-teacher coaches. Communication and following up with parents on any issue is key, as well as reaching out to the AD for […]
42 States Receive NIAAA Commendation for Membership [NIAAA]
A record 42 states earned the NIAAA Board Commendation for accomplishments in 2018 membership. The recognition is received in 3 categories including raising NIAAA membership by at least 10% over the previous year, maintaining 70% […]
Building Better Leaders with Mike McGurk, CMAA – Missouri [NIAAA]
Having been involved in athletics as a coach and athletic administrator for 24 years, I have learned that one element that separates good teams from great teams is strong leadership. I firmly believe we can […]
January 1, 2019 Reminder [NIAAA]
Beginning on January 1, 2019, Leadership Training Course 503 will be required for RAA, RMSAA, and CAA designations. December 31, 2018, will be last date for passing the CAA Exam without the completion of LTC […]
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Have a Vision, but Be Flexible to Achieve It with Michael Hughes – Lakewood HS (CO)
You must have a vision of where you want to take your department based on non-negotiable values and systems to be successful. Flexibility is a must in dealing with coaches by understanding their strengths and […]
Patterns of Hazing You and Your Coaches Should Be Aware of with Brian Lewis – Monrovia HS (IN)
Educate yourself about common patterns and signs of hazing that can negatively impact your athletic program. Discuss hazing with your entire coaching staff and make sure everyone is on the same page in regards to […]
Data Driven ISD with Michelle Morris – Legacy HS (TX)
Coach Michelle Morris explains how her district wants to be data driven and how every coach records specific team information such as community service hours, number of participants, and social media on a google doc. […]
Leveraging Athletics to Improve Student Performance by Joe Piro [NIAAA]
I am the Director of Athletics for the Nutley School District and at NHS almost two-thirds of our student population participates in interscholastic athletics. We believe that because athletes represent the largest group within our […]
12 States Lead in Membership Increase [NIAAA]
The highest annual increase in NIAAA membership numbers for 2017-18 was led by the Ohio IAAA, with a gain of 117 members over the last year. The top twelve in order included: Ohio IAAA — […]
The NIAAA Classroom [NIAAA]
The NIAAA Learning Management System, known as the NIAAA Classroom, now offers all core courses that lead toward RAA, RMSAA, CAA and CMAA certification. The four levels of certification include: Registered Athletic Administrator Registered Middle […]
Going from Coach to AD – Advice with Maria E. Kennedy – El Paso ISD (TX)
You think so much differently as a coach because you only focus on one program. When you become an administrator, you now have to focus on everything.
Turning Loud Parents Into Active Contributors with Dave Harms – Northridge HS
Your parents can be the most active supporters of your program if you help them find a role. Listen to Dave Harms tell a story about one loud parent who became a huge contributor for […]
Help the Administration Achieve Their Goals and They Will Help You Achieve Yours – Peter Jacobson
Coach Peter Jacobson explains how a coaching philosophy of teaching life skills and core values helps support school administrators in achieving the overall education mission of the school.
Duty #3: Legal Standards for Selecting and Training Coaches with Todd Satterly – Jeffersonville HS (IN)
More and more coaches are being hired that are not educators. They lack the formal training of supervision, technique instruction, warnings, medical assistance, safe playing environment, etc. They just want to go do the x’s […]
5 Things You Need to Consider When Implementing Something New with Don Bales, Retired AD – Lowell HS (IN)
My implementation checklist: How are you going to communicate it? Who are you going to communicate it with? Why should you communicate it? How are you going to connect it? Do you have a handle […]
FLSA Compliance: Handling Payment for Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees with Michelle York – Heritage Christian HS (IN)
It is important to understand the common categories of exempt and non-exempt job duties if you are going to have your staff members work events outside of their job description. This material comes from […]
12 State Athletic Associations Completed the 2017-18 Membership Year… [NIAAA]
12 state athletic administrator associations completed the 2017-18 membership year with 100%, or higher, NIAAA membership. Congratulations to: Connecticut AAD —- 131% Delaware AAD —- 109% Hawaii IADA —- 136% Indiana IAAA —- 140% Maryland […]
Ohio IAAA Claims the Top Spot for NIAAA Membership [NIAAA]
Ohio IAAA claims the top spot for NIAAA membership numbers from among the 51 state athletic administrator associations. Ohio grew by 117 last year to reach 667. The New York SAAA set the all-time NIAAA […]
State Coordinators Convene in Indy [NIAAA]
State coordinators for leadership training and certification from across the country will convene for professional development training, September 8 – 10th, 2018 at the Crowne Plaza in Indianapolis, Indiana. The NIAAA Professional Development Leadership Team […]
The Most Important Duty of an Athletic Administrator with Dan Armstrong – Northwestern HS (IN)
The duty to plan is paramount to all other duties as an athletic administrator! That should be passed on from you to your coaching staff. Courts will rarely find that a school and its athletics […]
Stress Can be Related to Both Internal and External Factors with Will Hostrawser – LaVille HS (IN)
The people you work with on a daily basis and the relationships you have with them will dictate the majority of your external stress factors. Don’t let your surroundings dictate your behavior! It is important […]
Mogabgab v. Orleans Parish School Board with Dr. Lee Green, Retired Attorney and Law Professor – Baker Univ. (KS)
It can be difficult to always act in the least risky manor in a situation where you are uncertain about the outcome. It is important to do your best to always err on the side […]
Core Course Requirement Update & LTC 510 Now Available Online [NIAAA]
NIAAA Core Course Requirement Update & LTC 510 Now Available Online Beginning on January 1, 2019, Leadership Training Course 503 will be required for RAA, RMSAA, and CAA designations. December 31, 2018, will be the […]
Leveraging Athletics to Improve Student Performance [NIAAA]
Leveraging Athletics to Improve Student Performance By: Joe Piro – Athletic Director, Nutley High School (NJ) I am the Director of Athletics for the Nutley School District and at NHS almost two-thirds of our student […]
The “Rookie” Season: Strategies for Managing the First Year… [NIAAA]
The “Rookie” Season: Strategies for Managing the First Year on the Job as a High School Athletic Administrator By: Gary Stevens, CMAA Throughout the United States today, athletic administrator positions continue to turn over at […]
NCAA Division III [NIAAA]
NCAA Division III Academic focused: Student-athletes most often attend a college or university in Division III because of the excellent academic programs, creating a primary focus on learning and achievement of their degree. The division […]
How to Deal with Angry Parents Effectively with Dave Harms – Northridge HS (IN)
Most of your parents are good, supportive, and helpful individuals that believe athletics are important. Listen to Dave Harms talk about the other kind of parent you will encounter as an athletic administrator and how […]