Phil Rison responds to the question how to balance the in-game experience while providing the accessibility to events for the community members at home. Phil believes that interscholastic athletics represents community and as a community […]
Challenges of Leadership with Joe Schroeder, PhD – AWSA
Joe Schroeder explains that, as an AD, you have a positive impact on students and the community, but if it is not good at home it does not matter. He discusses the three-sided challenge of […]
Advice for Coaches When Applying for a New Position with Molly Feesler
Molly Feesler explains what candidates that want to be head coaches or ADs should do when applying for a new position. Keep and record what you have accomplished in your current position to make things […]
The Face of the Franchise: The High School Athletic Administrator and Public Relations [NIAAA]
By: Gary Stevens | Thornton Academy It has often been stated that a high school’s athletic program serves as the “front porch” of the school itself. For many people, their first impressions about a school […]
Fourteen Legal Duties of Athletic Personnel – Duties #11 and #12 [NIAAA]
By: John Evers, CMAA | NIAAA DUTY TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE In simple terms, the duty to provide emergency care requires that coaches, volunteers and staff be trained in CPR and basic First Aid. They […]
EP 48: Building Successful Sport Programs From the Ground Up with Dr. Darin Wilson – Georgia Gwinnett College
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., we sat down with Dr. Darin Wilson, the Associate Vice President of Athletics/Director of Athletics for Georgia Gwinnett College. In this […]
Social Series EP 4: Branding and 3 Ways to Grab Attention on Social Media with Colin Fegeley – Green Level HS (NC)
In this AD Insider Social Series episode, presented by Gipper, we sit down with Colin Fegeley, CMAA, M.Ed., Athletic Director at Green Level HS (NC) to discuss: Why Branding Is Key for Athletic Directors Building […]
Mistreatment of Game Officials by Adults with Mark Uyl – MNSAA
Mark Uyl explains that MNSAA surveys former game officials every three years to learn why those officials no longer participate in high school athletics. The top two reasons given are age and changes in job […]
Establishing a Coaches Academy with Dr. Luke Clamp – River Bluff High School (SC)
All new head coaches hired within the school system are partnered with a mentor; an individual currently coaching, a retired coach, or a college coach. Dr. Clamp believes this program has been a tremendous benefit […]
Fourteen Legal Duties of Athletic Personnel – Duties #9 and #10 [NIAAA]
By: John Evers, CMAA | NIAAA DUTY TO WARN Informed Consent Coaches should provide education to all parents, athletes and staff Information should include possibility of injury, paralysis of death Examples of safe practices should […]
EP 47: Developing and Evaluating Coaches for Long-Term Program Success with Dr. Wade Gilbert – Fresno State Univ.
In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Human Kinetics, we sat down with world-renowned coaching consultant, sport scientist, and professor at Fresno State Univ., Dr. Wade Gilbert. In this episode, we […]
What’s Important Now with Alan Stein, Jr.
Alan discusses mental awareness and stresses the importance in today’s environment with all the distractions to stay focused. He uses the acronym W.I.N. which stands for “What’s Important Now” and recommends that everyone ask themselves […]
Social Series EP 3: The “One-Person” Athletic Department Social Media Strategy with Chris Langevin – Harwood Union HS (VT)
In this AD Insider Social Series episode, presented by Gipper, we sit down with Chris Langevin, Athletic Director at Harwood Union HS (VT) to discuss: How to Make Likeable Posts on Instagram Growing Audiences from […]
EP 46: The Post-Pandemic Athletic Administrator with Phil Rison – NIAAA
In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA), we sat down with Phil Rison, CMAA, the Associate Executive Director of the NIAAA. In this episode, […]
The Four Characteristics of Leadership with Dr. Kevin White – Duke Univ.
Dr. Kevin White explains how his experiences with his colleagues at Notre Dame Univ. helped to refine his views on leadership. Dr. White describes the four characteristics he believes can be found in all great […]
Pre-Season Parent Meetings with Stacey Segal – Dallas ISD
Stacey Segal explains the importance of preparing the district’s coaches on effective methods of communicating and engaging parents. She mentions that the NFHS has an incredible and detailed pre-season parent meeting handbook. Assistant ADs in […]
Fourteen Legal Duties of Athletic Personnel – Duties #7 and #8 [NIAAA]
By: John Evers, CMAA | NIAAA DUTY TO MATCH ATHLETES DURING PRACTICE Coaches must always consider the safety of each athlete Practices can be planned with control mechanisms to prevent mis-matched athletes Playing time for […]
EP 45: The Officials Shortage and What To Do About It with Barry Mano and Mark Uyl
In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Hudl, we sat down with the Founder and President of the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) and Founder of Referee Magazine, Barry Mano, as […]
Social Series EP 2: Celebrating Your Seniors Through Social Media with Dr. Kaleb Stoppel – Olathe East HS (KS)
In this AD Insider Social Series episode, presented by Gipper, we sit down with Dr. Kaleb Stoppel, Athletic Director at Olathe East HS (KS) to discuss: How to Celebrate 30 Senior Signees Individually in Less […]
EP 44: The New Strain of Sports Parents and How to Re-Engage Them with Stacey Segal, CMAA – Dallas ISD (TX)
In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Hudl, we sat down with the Assistant Director of Athletics at Dallas ISD (TX), Stacey Segal, CMAA. In this episode, we discussed: Re-Building the Connection […]
How to Involve Your Principal in the Athletic Program with Dr. Luke Clamp – River Bluff High School (SC)
Dr. Luke Clamp explains that you should be intentional in asking your principal to be involved in the athletic experience. Invite the principal to join you as you visit the spring sports during practice. Take […]
What I Look for When Hiring New Coaches with Molly Feesler
Hiring a new coach who is qualified for the position and also a teacher is the ideal situation for Molly Feesler. When a coach’s position is open, her process would be to post it, collaborate […]
Effectively Communicating with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Athletes with Chuck Goldstein – Gallaudet University
Watch as Coach explains that when communicating with deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes, the visual aspect is important and body language is key. Your athletes will focus on your body language and it is important to […]
Procedures for Conducting an Individual Sports Award Banquet
By: John DiColo, CMAA – Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference All too often I have attended a sports banquet conducted by one of my coaches and I sat there wondering “Why did that just happen?” Usually, […]
EP 43: Leading, Growing, and Sustaining Scholastic Sports with Dr. Kevin White – Duke University
In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Hudl, we sat down with the Vice President and Director of Athletics at Duke University, Dr. Kevin White. In this episode, we discussed: A Journey […]
Coaching the Coaches with Corey Parker – Bedford HS (NH)
Athletic Directors are mentors, life coaches, supporters, and cheerleaders when working with coaches. Always outline expectations and explain them so that you and the coaches are on the same page. Acknowledge the coach’s perspective and […]
Social Series EP 1: Communicating Through Chaos with Becky Moran, CMAA – Round Lake HS (IL)
In this AD Insider Social Series episode, presented by Gipper, we sit down with Becky Moran, CMAA, Athletic Director at Round Lake High School (IL) to discuss: Why it’s critical for ADs to develop a […]
EP 42: Building Equity in the Athletic Director Career Field
In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Hudl, we sat down with three Minnesota Athletic Administrators to discuss how the Minnesota Interscholastic Activities Administrators Association (MNIAAA) is building equity in the Athletic […]
Email Time Savers with Jim McClowry – Appleton West HS (WI)
Jim McClowry explains that one of the best ways to manage your time is to manage your emails, otherwise your emails will manage you. He provides a list of ways that help him save time […]
Promoting Middle School Athletics Through Streaming with Dr. Robert Zayas – NYSPHSAA
Dr. Zayas explains that more schools across the country are using streaming services to not only promote varsity, but middle school athletics as well. This helps to engage your entire community and the more a […]