By: Jeff Berry – Assistant Principal for Athletics and Activities, Colonial Forge High School (VA) We all see iconic team logos that are easily recognizable in college and professional athletics. The interlocking NY of the […]
The Leadership Paradox with Michael Hughes – Lakewood High School (CO)
Michael Hughes discusses the leadership paradox which involves how much autonomy vs. how much direct instruction you give to your staff. Each staff member has different needs, and as the AD, you must determine how […]
Involving Parents in the Process with T.D. O’Hara – Norman Public Schools (OK)
T.D. O’Hara explains that he has an open door and phone policy with parents as they are a vital force in all the programs. It is important to listen and understand the parents regarding their […]
Mindset: Stop Blaming & Complaining with Alan Stein, Jr.
Alan Stein, Jr. discusses awareness and mindset which may be the #1 separator from good to great and from great to elite. A winner’s mindset involves having extreme accountability and ownership for everything in your […]
EP 105: Creating a “Disney-Like” Game Day Experience with Tim Sam, CMAA – North Valley High School (OR)
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Tim Sam, CMAA, Athletic Director at North Valley High School in Oregon. In this episode, we covered the following […]
EP 104: Avoiding Political Potholes in Athletic Administration with Darryl Nance – Greenville County Schools (SC)
In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Darryl Nance, Director of Athletics at Greenville County Schools in South Carolina. In this episode, we covered the […]
Lessons Learned from an Active Shooter Experience with Dr. Kaleb Stoppel, CMAA – Wichita Public Schools (KS)
Dr. Kaleb Stoppel explains how being wounded by a student in an active shooter situation has brought trauma into his and his family’s life. Moving to a new job and town has helped support his […]
Oversight of Title IX with Dr. Lisa Langston, CMAA – Fort Worth ISD (TX)
Dr. Lisa Langston explains that there is no policing or oversight of Title IX until a school or district receives a complaint. She encourages Administrators to implement a policy of self-audits and reviews so that […]
Get to Know Your Athletes as Kids with Matt Mattson – Champlin Park High School (MN)
Matt Mattson explains that he regularly has a leader’s or captain’s breakfast in his office. The table in his office doubles as a ping pong table. He encourages kids to stop by to play and […]
Surround Yourself with the Right People [NIAAA]
By: Scott Paine, MBA, CMAA, CIC One of the most important skills you can develop as a leader is selecting, developing, and empowering the right people. The potential of your department and/or organization rests on […]
The Most Important Duty of an Athletic Administrator with Dan Armstrong – (Retired) Northwestern High School (IN)
The duty to plan is paramount to all other duties as an athletic administrator! That should be passed on from you to your coaching staff. Courts will rarely find that a school and its athletics […]
Parents: Where Does Toxicity Start? with Meagan Frank
Meagan Frank explains that toxic behavior from parents starts with negative emotions. Some triggers for toxic behavior are concern for child safety, perceived fairness and personal lingering emotions.
Crisis Resolution: 4 Key Resolution Skills with Andre’ Walker – Houston ISD
Andre’ Walker discusses these four key resolution skills with an explanation of each. Be relaxed and focused, recognize and manage your emotions, improve your nonverbal communication skills, and use humor and play to deal with […]
Dos and Don’ts of Student Discipline with Jon Payne – Lockland Local Schools (OH)
Jon Payne believes that student discipline is an opportunity to build a relationship with each individual and help them understand that the goal is to help them, not get them. When a situation occurs, he […]
Key Characteristics of an Effective Athletic Administrator with Dr. LaTonya Goffney – Aldine ISD (TX)
Dr. LaTonya Goffney discusses what she feels are the key characteristics of an effective athletic administrator. Having a vision for your program is essential and it is important to meet with individual head coaches so […]
EP 103: AD Insider Tutorial – 5 Advanced Google Sheets Tools for Athletic Departments with Michael Beleson – Convent & Stuart Hall (CA)
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Michael Beleson, Assistant Athletic Director for Convent & Stuart Hall in San Francisco, CA. In this episode, we talk about […]
5 Kinds of Leaders in High School Athletics with Michael Duffy – Carroll County Public Schools (MD)
Michael Duffy discusses Athletic Directors working with their students to build student leadership. ADs should teach the students that there are different types of leaders and that they can come in all shapes and sizes […]
The Officiating Dilemma: How Athletic Administrators Can Help Address the Nation’s Shortage [NIAAA]
By: Gary Stevens, Athletic Administrator at Thornton Academy – Saco, Maine Jeff Benson is not a man who is averse to meeting and addressing challenges. A successful athletic administrator and baseball coach at four Maine […]
EP 102: Steering the Ship Through Retirements and Staffing Changes with Arnie Fritzius – Red Lion Area School District (PA)
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Arnie Fritzius, Director of Athletics for the Red Lion Area School District in Pennsylvania. In this episode, we cover the […]
Landing the Plane with Todd Gulluscio – Shelter Island Union Free School District (NY)
Todd Gulluscio discusses dealing with difficult personalities and the concept of ‘landing the plane’ with the goal of having a smooth landing. You must take into consideration the other person and how are they reading […]
The Ultimate Penguin Award with Renee Putter – Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (TX)
Renee Putter explains what she believes separates a good coach from a great coach. A good coach is someone who does everything right and a great coach goes beyond that. The great ones always go […]
The 10 Mental Performance Skills Every Athlete Must Master for Peak Performance [NIAAA]
By: Brian Cain, CMAA As a three-sport standout athlete and captain at Mt. Greylock High School in Williamstown, Massachusetts, I thought I was prepared for success in collegiate athletics. Man was I wrong. I quickly […]
Coaching Tips: Athletes Who Have Experienced Trauma with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Dr. Lee Dorpfeld discusses some tips for coaches who are dealing with athletes that have experienced some form of trauma. These athletes are not trying to push your buttons or be difficult but due to […]
EP 101: 8 Takeaways from the NIAAA Professional Development Leadership Summit
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we will take you inside our trip to Indianapolis, Indiana for the NIAAA Professional Development Leadership Summit and share our takeaways from exclusive AD […]
Extreme Fan Behavior and Parental Expectations with Jennifer Frazier – McKinney ISD (TX)
Jennifer Frazier explains that in today’s environment, a big issue is dealing with extreme fan behavior and parental expectations. She mentions that for this Fall she is going to record a short video of herself […]
What Are We Doing to Create a Championship Culture? with Robert Grasso – La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
Robert Grasso asks the question, “what can we do to create a championship culture?” Every team has a culture – are you working to develop the kind of culture you want? Robert states that if […]
Retaining Game Officials with Mike Powell – Tulare Western High School (CA)
Mike Powell discusses the difficulty of retaining game officials. He feels that everyone involved needs to become better at making officials feel welcomed. Mike will sometimes sit by a parent who is being loud and […]
The Reluctant Scribe [NIAAA]
By: Gary Stevens, Athletic Administrator – Thornton Academy, Saco, Maine When I joined the NIAAA Publications Committee following the 2006 National Athletic Directors Conference, little did I realize what a wonderful professional journey that I […]
EP 100: Tools to Address Athlete Anxiety with Kim Karr – #ICANHELP
In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Box Out Sports, we sat down with Kim Karr, Executive Director at #ICANHELP, and student intern, Maya Tarantino. In this episode, we cover the following […]
Crisis Management: Conflict Can Have Many Leaders with Andre’ Walker – Houston ISD
Andre’ Walker explains that sometimes conflicts have a way of expanding as individuals attempt to apply pressure on an AD from outside sources.