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 […]
Fourteen Legal Duties of Athletic Personnel – Duties #5 and #6 [NIAAA]
By: John Evers, CMAA | NIAAA DUTY TO PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT Coaches must ensure that athletes are properly equipped with clean, durable and safe equipment. Athletic equipment should be monitored for wear on a daily […]
EP 41: Athletics in Alaska: Crazy Animal Delays, Fundraising, and High Participation Rates with Sandi Wagner – ASAA
In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Hudl, we sat down with Sandi Wagner, Associate Director for the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA). In this conversation, we discussed: How Sandi’s High School […]
EP 40: Participation Declines and the Rebuilding of Middle School and Sub-Varsity Sports with Dr. Robert Zayas – NYSPHSAA
In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Hudl, we sat down with Dr. Robert Zayas, Executive Director for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). In this conversation, we […]
Industry Insights: 5 Pain Points the Hudl Focus Outdoor Camera Solves
In this Industry Insights clip, we showcase the Hudl Focus Outdoor Camera and the 5 pain points it solves for Athletic Directors and Coaches: No More Finding a Cameraperson to Film Games or Practices No […]
EP 39: Hiring Hints, Horror Stories, and How to Get the Job
In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., we sat down with Molly Feesler (previously AD at Pickerington High School North but will be moving to be the […]
Clinging to an Open-Door Policy Is a Common Management Mistake with Joe Schroeder, PhD – AWSA
Joe Schroeder explains that a common management mistake that impacts leadership is clinging to an open-door policy. This policy has you focusing on urgent matters, but not necessarily important. The goal as a servant leader […]
What Makes a Great AD with Darrien Harrison – T.L. Hanna HS (SC)
As an AD, you always want to appear to have it all together and have a presence that conveys you are in charge. As a leader, if you want to be good at your job […]
Stakeholders Matter with Corey Parker – Bedford HS (NH)
Corey Parker explains the importance of working with your stakeholders. Have a ‘kids-first policy’ and do not take things personally when working with parents as they are only advocating for their children. Make sure that […]
Purposeful Leadership [NIAAA]
By: Mark Rerick, CMAA – Grand Forks Public Schools Some years ago, I was at a coaches’ clinic where the speaker talked about the two ways that all students learn: what they are taught, and […]
EP 38: Tales from the Trenches: An Assistant Athletic Director Discussion
In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., we sit down with Lynn Pool, Assistant Athletic Director from Austin ISD (TX), and Darrien Harrison, Assistant Athletic Director from […]
EP 37: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Athletes’ Opportunities with Chuck Goldstein – Gallaudet University
This AD Insider | Thursday 30, we sit down with Chuck Goldstein, Head Football Coach and Assistant Athletic Director of Gallaudet University – the only university in the world where students live and learn in […]