Brett Proctor discusses the two rules that are important to prevent burnout. The #1 rule is don’t sweat the small stuff and the #2 rule is everything is small stuff. It is key not to […]
Sports Parenting Checklist [NIAAA]
By: Dr. Mark Rerick, CMAA – Univ. of North Dakota Within education-based athletics, we spend large amounts of time critiquing and complaining about the role of parents in our programs. To combat the recent trend […]
The Ultimate Penguin Award with Renee Putter – Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (TX)
Renee Putter explains what she believes separates a good coach from a great coach. A good coach is someone who does everything right and a great coach goes beyond that. The great ones always go […]
The Big 3 Create the Environment for Sports Success with Mike Elder – Avon High School (OH)
Mike Elder explains that if the Big 3 (Superintendent, Principal and Athletic Director) are aligned then they, as a group, have the power to make changes and set the culture. This is important especially when […]
Athletes Understanding Their Roles Can Avoid Parent Issues with Ernest Robertson, Jr. – Palmer Trinity School (FL)
Ernest Robertson Jr. explains the importance of communicating with your athletes and this will help bridge the parent gap. Athletes need to understand their role and expectations and be able to explain this to their […]
How to Handle Negative Social Posts About Your Athletes with Melissa Kates, JD – Grand Prairie ISD (TX)
Melissa Kates, JD, Grand Prairie ISD Attorney, discusses what you should do when dealing with negative social posts about your athletes. She recommends to parents and kids that if something bad is posted, you should […]
Adversity Is Part of the Journey with Seth Greenberg – ESPN
Watch as Seth Greenberg explains that adversity ‘visits the strong and lives with the weak,’ so the only option is to deal with it. He encourages no whining, no complaining, no excuses, and no regrets. […]
Leaders Must Look for Opportunities to Serve with Robert Grasso – La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
Robert Grasso explains that leaders must look for opportunities to serve. Leadership is not about power, prestige, or a title, but about looking out for others. He explains to the athletes that their main job […]
Increasing School Spirit Through Athletic Participation [NIAAA]
By: Todd Parham, CMAA – American Community School in Amman, Jordan After having worked as an international athletic administrator in four schools, four countries, on three continents over the past 19 years, one thing remains […]
Building a Strong Staff: This Is Not a Sunday Drive with Kate Leavell
Leadership involves building relationships with the ultimate goal of improving performance and, as the AD, it is your job to get your team to the highest level of performance possible. Building positive relationships can create […]
What Are Your Athletes’ Biggest Influences? with Chet Scott – Built to Lead
Watch as Chet Scott explains the ‘leadership is influence’ concept, and that you know you are a leader if you have followers. If you are going to lead and influence your players, it would be […]
Clarification on NIL with Ron Nocetti – California Interscholastic Federation
Ron Nocetti explains that California does not have a scholastic NIL rule, but they have a rule on the book for many years that student-athletes can have individual endorsement deals if they do not affiliate […]
EP 118: 10 Texas Takeaways from the 2023 THSADA State Conference
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we have compiled 10 takeaways from our time in Round Rock, Texas at the 2023 THSADA (Texas High School Athletic Directors Association) State […]
Manager or Leader with Darryl Nance – Greenville County Schools (SC)
Darryl Nance discusses leadership and asks questions that highlight the difference between managing and leading. Leaders are invested in the process with preparation, purpose, and passion. He references books on leadership, working with people, coaching […]
Teaching Leadership: This Is What Most Coaches Do with Joseph Hoedel – Character Development & Leadership
Watch as Joseph Hoedel explains the different methods and approaches that coaches use to teach leadership to their athletes. He will discuss in detail eight approaches but realizes there are many more. The objective is […]
After-Hours Emergency Plan with Michael Gulino, CAA – 3 Dimensional Leadership Consultants, LLC
What is your plan for after-school emergencies? All school personnel understand the EAP and their responsibilities during school hours, but do they know what to do if an emergency happens after hours? Michael will discuss […]
Dos and Don’ts of Student Discipline with Jon Payne – Lockland School District (OH)
Jon Payne believes that student discipline is an opportunity to build a relationship with each individual and help them understand that the goal is to help them, not get them. When a situation occurs, he […]
5 Kinds of Leaders in High School Athletics with Michael Duffy, CMAA – Carroll County Public Schools (MD)
Michael Duffy discusses Athletic Directors working with their students to build student leadership. ADs should teach the students that there are different types of leaders and that they can come in all shapes and sizes […]
Name, Image, & Likeness at the High School Level [NIAAA]
By: Dr. Scott Grant, CAA – Asst. Professor at the University of Findlay & Founder of Triple Threat Leadership, LLC / NIL-Education.com Name, Image, & Likeness, or better known as NIL, probably brings certain thoughts […]
EP 117: Defying the Odds, Negotiation Tactics, and Keeping the Train on the Tracks with Todd Vesely – Fort Worth ISD (TX)
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Todd Vesely, Executive Director of Athletics at Fort Worth Independent School District (Texas). Vesely has a long list of […]
Shut Up and Cheer – Managing Poor Fan Behavior with Joe Roberts, CAA – Princeton City Schools (OH)
Joe Roberts discusses student behavior at athletic events. Poor fan behavior has contributed to the loss of game officials and coaches and has added stress to the athletic department professionals as well as student-athletes. The […]
Developing Grit with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff – Mentally Strong
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff explains how grit is related to athletic performance and leadership in business and athletics. Grit can help individuals to move on quickly from negative situations and avoid burning out. She discusses how […]
Finding a Middle Ground : Incorporating a Middle School Approach Into an Athletic Program [NIAAA]
By: Gary Stevens, Athletic Administrator – Thornton Academy (Saco, Maine) Introduction As the American middle school movement came into prominence in the late 1970s and 1980s, education-based athletics struggled to keep pace with the philosophy […]
EP 116: Political Skills, Leading with Influence, Time Management, and Girls Flag Football with Mike Krueger, CMAA- CHSAA
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we met Mike Krueger, CMAA in his office to discuss his journey from a school counselor to AD to Commissioner of the Colorado […]
Have a Vision, but Be Flexible to Achieve It with Michael Hughes – Lakewood High School (CO)
You must have a vision of where you want to take your department based on non-negotiable values and systems to be successful. Michael Hughes explains how flexibility is a must in dealing with coaches by […]
Evolution of Parent Issues and How to Take the Right Approach with Doug Killgore (Retired)
Listen as Doug Killgore shares a few insights on taking the right approach when it comes to handling parent issues. Respect is key and it goes both ways. “You may be an expert in your […]
The Importance of Listening in Crisis Resolution with Andre’ Walker – Houston ISD (TX)
Andre’ Walker explains the importance of listening and understanding what a person is saying in a conflict-resolution situation. Repeat the other persons words, for example: “it sounds like you are saying” or “I’m hearing you […]
10 Anchors of a Successful Athletic Department with Brian McClenny – McAllen ISD (TX)
District Athletic Director Brian McClenny discusses and explains his athletic department’s anchors: Maximize Participation Student-Athletes AND Coaches Culture and Climate of Teams and Staff Perfect Practices: “If you chase perfection, you’ll catch excellence on the […]
Student-Fan Behavior Needs C.P.R. with Dr. Mekia Troy, CMAA – Creekside High School (GA)
Dr. Mekia Troy discusses student-fan behavior, and she explains the acronym C.P.R. which stands for Communication – Proximity – Relationships. The purpose of this is to engage the students and allow them to have a […]
How To Get a Drink From a Fire Hose [NIAAA]
By: Russ Waterman, CAA, Certified Mental Performance Coach & District Athletic Director – Eastmont School District (WA) On any given day across the country, an athletic administrator wakes up in the middle of the night […]