This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by the NIKE Coach of the Year Virtual Summit, was a 30-minute sit down with Jen Brooks, CMAA, Athletic Director for Ursuline Academy in Missouri. In this […]
Vision: You Set the Tone with Jason Parker, J.D. – Muskogee Public Schools (OK)
Jason Parker discusses vision as it pertains to leadership. Everyone is in a different situation but as the AD you are responsible for setting the tone. You must communicate to your staff on how, as […]
Stay in Your Lane with Scott Swid – SWID Law Offices
Scott Swid explains the importance of staying in your lane and not deviating from your responsibilities. He discusses several examples where ADs were encouraged to get involved in issues that did not pertain to the […]
Coaching is a Noble Profession with Jay Bilas – ESPN Basketball Analyst
Coaches hold a lot of power and influence over their players and have a responsibility to make sure the entire team has a great experience. It is not only about winning and losing, and the […]
Educational Information on the Transgender Student [NIAAA]
By: Susan Robbins, CMAA – Gray New Gloucester High School I recently became the advisor of our school’s GSTA (Gay, Straight, Transgender Alliance). I attended a workshop sponsored by GLSEN of Southern Maine and the […]
EP 34: Combating Budget Cuts with Advertising Assets and Alumni with Scott Garvis
This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by the NIKE Coach of the Year Virtual Summit, was a 30-minute sit down with Scott Garvis, CMAA, previously the Director of Athletics & Activities at Ankeny […]
EP 33: What’s Next? The Evolution of Education-Based Athletics and Its Future with Dr. Mark Rerick, CMAA – Grand Forks Public Schools (ND)
This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by the NIKE Coach of the Year Virtual Summit, was a 30-minute sit down with Dr. Mark Rerick, CMAA, Athletic Director for Grand Forks Public Schools in […]
Onboarding New Coaches with Jim McClowry, CMAA – Appleton West HS (WI)
Jim McClowry explains how he uses onboarding as an important part of helping new coaching hires to understand their new position and job requirements. The goal is to have new coaches hit the ground running, […]
Digital Distractions: Impact on Athletes Today with Todd Gongwer – Kardia Transformation Group
Watch as Todd explains the impact that digital distractions have on today’s athletes. He will discuss in detail how the following factors impact a team dynamic and make teaching, in general, more difficult. What is […]
EP 32: Making Your Best Coaches BETTER with Debbie Brown – Saint Joseph HS (IN)
This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by the NIKE Coach of the Year Virtual Summit, was a 30-minute sit down with Debbie Brown, the Athletic Director for Saint Joseph HS (IN). In this […]
EP 31: Turning the Pandemic into a CAN-demic with Amanda Waters – Mater Dei HS (CA)
This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by the 2021 Nike Coach of the Year Virtual Summit, was a 30-minute sit down with Amanda Waters, the Athletic Director at Mater Dei High School in […]
Recognizing the Impact COVID Has on Your Coaches with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Dr. Lee Dorpfeld recommends that ADs should recognize the impact COVID-19 has had on their coaches and not just the athletes. ADs can provide resources for their coaches in the same manner coaches do for […]
Leading Through Connection with Jeremy Boone – Athlete By Design
Jeremy Boone discusses the differences between connection vs. communication when dealing with your staff and athletes. Communication involves leading the conversation with statements and what you want from someone. Connection is leading the conversation with […]
EP 30: AD Spotlight and the Houston ISD Shutdown with Andre’ Walker, CMAA – Houston ISD
This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by the 2021 Nike Coach of the Year Virtual Summit, was a 30-minute sit down with Andre’ Walker, the Athletic Director at Houston ISD. In this conversation, […]
EP 29: AD Insider National Roundtable #6: 2021 Outlook and Lessons from the Fall
In this episode of the AD Insider Podcast, we discuss with High School Athletic Directors from across the country what they learned from the fall and how they are adjusting for their winter seasons. Topics […]
Recognizing Students’ Athletic Achievements During COVID-19 with Dr. Kaleb Stoppel – Olathe East HS (KS)
Dr. Kaleb Stoppel discusses the importance of recognizing your student athletes’ achievements during the pandemic. It is very important to find a way to share information about a team, individual athletes, or an event. Social […]
Signs and Symptoms of Abusing Stimulants with Michael Gulino – 3 Dimensional Leadership Consultants, LLC
Michael Gulino discusses the signs and symptoms of abusing stimulants among High School Students. Stimulants can cause increased risk-taking behavior and confusion which can cause anxiety and stress. All these factors can also lead to […]
Administrative Behaviors That Contribute to Distrust with Scott Dorsett – The Webb School (TN)
Watch as Scott Dorsett discusses administrative behaviors that can lead to distrust. As an AD, make sure you communicate your policies, regulations, and procedures to your coaches and ensure they do the same with athletes […]
Recruiting Process: Establish Roles and Get Organized with Ira Childress – Gulliver Prep (FL)
It is essential to establish roles in the recruiting process with athletes and their parents or guardians. Define the roles of the AD and coaches and how they can be of assistance to all involved. […]
The Administrations Role in Athletic Success with Jay Miller – Sugar-Salem HS (ID)
Jay Miller asked his coaches what factor they believed help make their program successful. The key element for the coaches was that communication between the administration and each individual program was excellent. They felt that […]
COVID-19 Unchartered Legal Territory with Hank Bostwick – Walsh Gallegos
Hank Bostwick explains that schools are in unchartered legal territory with the COVID-19 pandemic. He encourages schools to keep up the regulatory guidance from the State and make decisions that are not based on any […]
Portrait of a Parent with Jamie Tallman – Union HS (WV)
Jamie Tallman discusses what is expected of the athletes’ parents in regard to supporting a team. Parents are asked to be supporters with words and actions. They must communicate properly especially with social media usage. […]
EP 28: Stop Competing and Start Winning: The Business of Coaching with Beth Launiere – University of Utah
This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by the National Athletic Director Conference, was a 30-minute sit down with Beth Launiere, the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at the University of Utah. In this conversation, […]
Make Sure Your Student-Athletes Are Registered with the NCAA with Barrington Huntley – NCAA
Are your student-athletes who aspire to play college sports registered with the NCCA? Barrington Huntley explains that there are two types of NCAA accounts. The Certification Account is mandatory for those athletes that want to […]
Evaluate Your Current Head Coach Involvement with Jim Inskeep – Carmel HS (IN)
Jim Inskeep discusses the importance of evaluating your head coach’s involvement. How will the head coach work with single- or multi-sport athletes? Does the coach have good communications skills with athletes and parents? Work with […]
Individual Student Health Plan with Michael Gulino – 3 Dimensional Leadership Consultants, LLC
Michael Gulino discusses the necessary steps in implementing an individual health plan for a student who has been in residential treatment or has been out of school due to mental health issues. This plan should […]
EP 27: AD & Head Coach Humble Pie: Accountability and Analytics to Maximize Program Impact with Philip O’Neal – Mansfield ISD (TX)
This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by the National All Sports Coaches Summit, was a 30-minute sit down with Philip O’Neal, the Executive Director of Athletics for Mansfield ISD (TX). In this conversation, […]
EP 26: Leadership Has Changed! with Jeremy Boone – Athlete By Design
This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by the National All Sports Coaches Summit, was a 30-minute sit down with Jeremy Boone, the Founder of Athlete By Design and performance coach for 50+ Olympic […]
EP 25: Mental Health Crises Strategies with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 recording, presented by the National All Sports Coaches Summit, was a 30-minute sit down with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld, the Behavioral Health & Sport Psychology Coordinator for the Univ. […]
Evaluating the Hiring Process with Tony Dillingham – Bentonville West High School (AR)
Tony Dillingham explains the importance of due diligence in the hiring process. Reach out to other ADs and Coaches who know the candidate in a professional and social manner. The interview process for hiring head […]