Albert Weeden, Jr. discusses his simple, but efficient way to present the athletic handbook to his coaches. The handbook is sent out digitally with a link to Google Drive and the coaches will read the […]
Emergency Action: The Importance of Policy and Procedures with Dr. Chad Asplund – U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health
Dr. Chad Asplund explains the importance of having defined policies and procedures regarding a school’s in-game emergency action plan. It is key that everyone is on the same page on how the plan is defined, […]
Creating Aspiring AD Cohorts [NIAAA]
By: Dena Scott, CAA – Director of Athletics, Fort Bend ISD As athletic administrators look to hire candidates who can hit the ground running in their departments as soon as they are hired, often there […]
On-Campus Series Episode 2: Elder High School (OH)
In this On-Campus Series episode, we take you to Elder High School in Cincinnati, Ohio to learn how their Athletic Administrators are balancing tradition and innovation while striving to attract students with historic rivalry games, […]
An Exercise for ADs and Coaches to Use at Parent Meetings with Rich Barton, CMAA – NIAAA
Rich Barton, CMAA, discusses an exercise for ADs and Coaches to utilize in parent meetings. Asking parents about their expectations and goals for their child can open a positive dialogue. Establish what type of sports […]
Why Inclusivity Is Important in Sports with Roney Eford – Choate Rosemary Hall (CT)
Roney Eford explains why inclusivity is important in sports and highlights some key points. The overall goal is for all athletes in your program to feel accepted and valued and they, in turn, will respect […]
Helping Young Coaches Find Value in Their Job with Clint Rutledge – Rutledge Development
Clint Rutledge explains how most schools are making progress in developing leadership programs for their athletes. A current problem is in the retention of young assistant coaches who leave coaching due to salary and workload. […]
EP 111: Season Transitions, Mistakes I’ve Made, and Hacks That Have Helped with Trish Witkin, CMAA – Glastonbury High School (CT)
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Honest Game, we sat down (in her office!) to interview former NIAAA President and current Athletic Director at Glastonbury High School in Glastonbury, Connecticut, Trish […]
Using Google Sheets as a One-Stop Shop with Scott Drabczyk – Horizon High School (FL)
Scott Drabczyk explains how they created a process focused on communication with all stakeholders involved with game day operation or scheduling. The goal is to reach as many people as efficiently as possible using Google […]
Partnering with Parents with Dr. Dustin Smith – Greenwood Public Schools (AR)
Dr. Dustin Smith explains how Greenwood Public Schools partners with parents. The focus is always on clear and honest communication. Dustin explains how he attends a parent/coach meeting at the beginning of each summer, winter, […]
What’s Your Favorite Interview Question? – Athletic Director Compilation
In this compilation, several ADs share their favorite interview questions for open coaching position applicants. Here are some sample questions: What do you want me to know about you before you leave this room? What […]
Better Coaching Techniques for Better Coaches [NIAAA]
By: Mark Rerick, CMAA The best coaches understand that their athletic venue is an extension of the classroom. For that reason, techniques that work in the classroom are also effective on the court, field, track, […]
EP 110: Planning, Practicing, and Performing Emergency Action with Dr. Chad Asplund – USCAH
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Hudl, we sat down with Dr. Chad Asplund, Executive Director of the U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health to discuss how the USCAH can be a […]
How ADs are Embracing Streaming Across the Country – Athletic Director Compilation
In this compilation, several ADs share their thoughts and experiences on streaming. Their opinions are mostly positive, but they also express some concerns. On the positive side, fan interest is high, and streaming helps to […]
Recruitment and Retention of Coaches with Jennifer Frazier – McKinney ISD (TX)
Jennifer Frazier discusses the recruitment and retention of coaches. She feels that morale is an issue for many programs, and she discusses some steps they have taken to deal with this issue. Giving your team […]
Suggested Mental Health Staff Training with Michael Gulino – 3 Dimensional Leadership Consultants, LLC
Michael Gulino discusses mental health staff training that is essential for your program. He recommends, especially for non-teacher coaches, to instruct them on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights […]
Collaboration Between Athletic Administrators and Athletic Trainers: Fostering an Inclusive Environment [NIAAA]
By: Dr. Kechia Rowles, CMAA Not the Only Pegasus Although dual roles in athletic administration are not uncommon, I unassumingly thought that my dual role position was “mythical.” You see, I perceived my journey into […]
Officials, Ejections, and Fans with Jill Stobber – Waterford Union High School (WI)
Jill Stobber discusses player ejections at her school and how, as administrators, they need to continue to educate athletes, coaches, and parents when things happen. Working with the fan base is important as officials, coaches, […]
The Benefits of Having a Task Guide with Bryan Koury – Lorain City Schools (OH)
Bryan Koury explains how 90% of the people an AD interacts with on a daily basis have no clue what the job entails. Athletic Director responsibilities consist of far more than scheduling buses, games and […]
Power of Trust with Rob Miller – Proactive Coaching
Rob Miller discusses how important it is for a student athlete to trust their coach. It’s not easy for an athlete to be willing to fail for your coaches – they want to stay inside […]
EP 109: Creating Systems for the Chaos with Michael Hughes, CMAA – Lakewood High School (CO)
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Hudl, we sat down (in his office!) to interview NFHS Citation Award Winner Michael Hughes, CMAA, Athletic Director from Lakewood High School in Lakewood, Colorado. […]
On-Campus Series Episode 1: Lakeland High School (FL)
In this On-Campus Series episode, we take you to Lakeland High School in Lakeland, FL to provide an inside look at a public school with 1900 students, 16 sports, and one of the most storied […]
Holding Students and Coaches Accountable with Todd Gulluscio – Shelter Island Union Free School District (NY)
Todd Gulluscio explains how he feels it is more difficult to hold people accountable today. Accountability is not a punishment and does not mean that you don’t care. When dealing with students, it is important […]
New Ideas to Promote Your Program with Jake Escobar – Comanche ISD (TX)
Jake Escobar explains several new things that he has implemented at his school that have been successful for the entire community over the past year. #1 is having the high school athletes greet the middle […]
What You Need to Know About the Sport of STUNT with Stephanie Blackwell – Union Public Schools (OK)
Stephanie Blackwell shows a short video clip that explains the competitive team sport of STUNT that is derived from traditional cheerleading. She explains the benefits of STUNT: it is Title IX compliant, low cost, creates […]
Screen Shot: Vetting Applications to Find the Education-Based Coach [NIAAA]
By: Gary Stevens, Athletic Administrator – Thornton Academy (Saco, Maine) In today’s American high schools, arguably the most important duty performed by administrative personnel is the supervision and evaluation of classroom teachers. Unfortunately, the time, […]
Student Code of Conduct Reminder Can Influence Fan Behavior with Josh Mathews, CMAA – Pope High School (GA)
Josh Mathews explains that posting a student section code of conduct at home events can have a positive impact of fan behavior. The student athletic event expectations are: Show up to support the team, have […]
PRC Leadership Model with Albert Weeden, Jr. – Loachapoka High School (AL)
Albert Weeden, Jr. discusses a PRC Leadership Model that he uses in the hiring process of coaches, teachers, and staff. The focus is on being professional, building relationships, and being competent. Albert will explain in […]
Investing In and Supporting Coaches with Leslie Slovak – Richardson ISD (TX)
Leslie Slovak explains that the most important thing an AD can do is make a correct decision on who is hired to be put in front of the kids. She talks about supporting coaches and […]
NIAAA Quality Program Award: Exemplary Athletic Department – The Journey [NIAAA]
By: Randy Tevepaugh, CMAA – Streetsboro High School (OH) While it may be painfully obvious that I am not a writer or professional author, I hope what is evident in this article is my passion […]