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 […]
Helping Parents Understand your Role as an Athletic Administrator with Dave Harms – Northridge HS (IN)
Sometimes parents just want to be heard. It is important to communicate and stay involved with the parents at your school so they know what you are all about. If they understand that you are […]
New Technology in Athletics and Cyberbullying with Dave Harms – Northridge HS (IN)
Technology is stripping us of our humanity – people are more in tune with gadgets than they are with each other…that is one reason they feel nothing when they slander, haze, bully someone online…unlike the […]
5 Myths about Transgender Student Athletes with Dan Armstrong – Northwestern HS (IN)
Don’t listen to myths, educate yourself about transgender student-athletes and how you should handle a variety of situations that you might encounter within your program. Myth #1: Transgender boys and girls are not “real” boys […]
One Way to Handle Facility Equity Within Your Program with Todd Satterly – Jeffersonville HS (IN)
Requests for facility equity are becoming more and more common and it is your responsibly as the athletic administrators to provide an equitable solution. Listen to Todd Satterly talk about a time he encountered this […]
Keeping a Safe Playing Environment with Todd Satterly – Jeffersonville HS (IN)
Six issues that consistently arise in court cases: Selection & setup of the environment Inspection of the environment Maintenance/repairs of the defects in the environment Compliance with local safe building codes Protection of non-participating third […]
The Difference Between Trademarks and Copyrights When it Comes to Logo Selection with John Gray – Kankakee Valley HS (IN)
Trademarks are designed to protect against confusion over the origin of goods, dilution of the brand, or tarnishment of its value. Copyrights are designed to protect the legal rights of an artist to publish, distribute, perform, […]
Stress is Perceived and it is a Choice with Will Hostrawser – LaVille Senior HS (IN)
You cannot control others actions, but you can be responsible for your reactions! Do not let stress take control of your life. Take the first step and understand what the stressors are in your life […]
Define What Stress is for You with Will Hostrawser – LaVille Senior HS (IN)
When you say “I’m stressed out” or “I’m under a great deal of stress”, what do you mean? Define what the stressors are in your life and you will become more adept at avoiding those […]
Free Speech Dispute: Soccer Facebook page with Dan Armstrong – Northwestern HS (IN)
A soccer player, on her home computer, creates a Facebook page intended to parody her coach and her high school athletic director. The page includes a petition that visitors may sign to encourage that the […]
Monitoring Athlete-Led Punishments to Avoid Hazing with Dave Harms – Northridge HS (IN)
Do your sports teams give extra duties to the freshman athletes? Watch as Dave Harms discusses a minor hazing incident involving an athlete-led punishment on his campus.
Team Bonding Activities You Can Try in Your Program with Dave Harms – Northridge HS (IN)
Team bonding activities can have a huge impact on both the success of a team and the demeanor of the athletes in your program. Your coaches need to make sure the kids understand that playing […]
Turning Loud Parents into Active Contributors with Dave Harms – Northridge HS (IN)
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 […]