By: Bruce Brown, CMAA – Ohio As much as athletic administrators understand their important role serving as a “coach of coaches” within their respective athletic department, the reality of interscholastic athletics is that some circumstances […]
Fourteen Legal Duties of Athletic Personnel – Duties #1 and #2 [NIAAA]
By: Johnny Evers, CMAA – Retired DUTY TO PLAN Put it in writing: Administrative personnel Coaching staff Support personnel All members must acknowledge and sign off on proper information in this area. Develop your plan: […]
Define What Stress Is for You with Will Hostrawser – LaVille Senior HS (IN)
What is your biggest stress as an AD? Watch as Will Hostrawser discusses when he feels the most pressure on the job and the importance of defining what stress is for you.
Dealing with Allegations and the Legal Responsibilities of an AD with Jason Parker, J.D. – Muskogee Public Schools (OK)
Jason Parker, J.D. explains and reviews examples of types of allegations that an Athletic Director may need to deal with at their school. An AD has a legal responsibility to act on any allegations that […]
Knowing Your Audience is the Key to Effective Communication with Michael Hughes – Lakewood HS (CO)
Michael Hughes explains that when communicating with coaches and teachers he tries to pass on relevant information. It is important to understand your audience and determine what type and how much communication is necessary for […]
Concussions: Return to Play with Dr. Damond Blueitt – Texas Orthopaedic Associates
Dr. Damond Blueitt explains that the goal is to have the student athletes asymptomatic and work in the protocol to make sure they are symptom-free in each stage. He reviews each step of the return […]
Neutralizing Threats to the Athletic Budget with Becky Moran – Round Lake Senior High School (IL)
Becky Moran discusses neutralizing threats to the athletic budget. It is important that you understand your athletic department and who you serve: athletes, coaches, the school, and the community in general. The goal is to […]
Top Ten Suggestions for New Administrators
By: John Evers, CMAA – Indiana I have spent 35 years in the world of educational athletics. Many of those years were as a coach and teacher. I also spent a large portion of my […]
100% Membership List
12 State Athletic Administrator Associations Reach Over 100% Membership on June 30, 2019.
Build a Strong Team with Keith Sinor, Superintendent – Tuttle Public Schools (OK)
Keith Sinor explains that it is important to build a team around you that supports your weaknesses. Empower your team to be able to make suggestions and decisions. Always consider character, capacity and chemistry when […]
Title IX Compliance: Proactive Self-Audit with Lee Green, J. D. – Baker Univ.
Dr. Green discusses a Michigan school district that did not wait for someone to file a Title IX claim but had their district law firm do a self-audit to help identify any areas that they […]
Holding People Accountable Without Being Confrontational with John Snelson – Dickinson HS (TX)
John Snelson explains that most new head coaches struggle with holding peers accountable. Assistant coaches are comfortable in dealing with players and personalities but being a head coach is a new experience.
Developing an EAP with Carlos Cave – Whale Branch Early College HS (SC)
Carlos Cave discusses the importance of having an emergency action plan and making sure your coaches and athletes understand the details that can assist in dealing with an emergency.
Coaches, Make a Difference
By: Mark Rerick, CMAA – North Dakota The punctuation in the title of this post is correct. We all know that coaches can make a difference, but sometimes, a reminder needs to be sent to […]
Make Plans to Attend the 2019 National Athletic Directors Conference
The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA), the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), along with assistance from the Maryland Host Committee are excited to bring the National Athletic Directors Conference to National […]
Employee Misconduct: What Should be Reported with Jeffrey Sitz, CMAA – Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association
Jeffrey Sitz explains what types of misconduct should be reported and stresses that if a situation doesn’t look right – it probably isn’t. It is important to train all employees in how to identify red […]
Explaining Education-Based Sports to Parents with Bill Gillispie – West Virginia
Bill Gillispie explains that the goal of education-based athletics is to prepare, practice, and play-to-win – however, that is not the purpose. Human growth and development are the purposes of education-based athletics. ADs must have […]
Other People Matter: Servant Leadership in Interscholastic Athletics
By: Greg Sullivan, Ph.D. – Ohio and Scott Smith, Ph.D., CAA – Ohio Leadership is a highly-discussed concept in athletic circles but perhaps equally misunderstood. Even though there has been a great deal of high […]
Professional Development: Structural Tension Charting and One-On-One Coaches Meetings
By: Michael Hughes, CAA – Colorado Developing a plan to enhance your coaches’ professional development is essential for all athletics administrators to have in place. When establishing how you are going to hold coaches’ meetings, […]
How to Build a Quality Culture – THSADA Panel
A panel of Texas High School Athletic Directors discuss how they build a quality athletic campus culture at their schools.
What Can Happen If You Don’t Have a Good EAP with Dan Newman – Union Public Schools (OK)
Dan Newman explains what can happen to your athletes, program, and community if you don’t have a good EAP in place. He uses the example of last year’s tragedy that occurred at the Univ. of […]
Parents: Personalities Matter with Meagan Frank
Meagan Frank discusses personality tests for ADs and their staff and how this can assist in identifying the personalities of parents and dealing with potential problems.
Game Day Management with John Frizzell – Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln HS
John Frizzell discusses game day management and the role of the AD. Much of the work and responsibilities are completed in the days before the game. With the ‘big picture’ stuff taken care of, game […]
Hey Ref!
By: Mark Rerick, CMAA – North Dakota I’ve read in several places that there are four roles within any game being played: athletes, coaches, fans (including parents), and officials. With the continued expansion of organized […]
Best Practices: Using Allegations to Diagnose Department Issues
By: Jason Parker, JD, CMAA – Oklahoma In today’s litigious society, threats of legal action immediately appropriate the attention of district leadership. Allegations of misconduct towards district personnel or students usher an atmosphere of anxiety, […]
Weather Policy: Considerations for Hot and Cold Playing Environments with Scott Galloway – White Settlement ISD (TX)
Watch as Scott Galloway discusses essential topics to include in your school’s weather policy and how to handle a weather emergency involving two different policies.
Essential Traits of an AD with Keith Sinor, Superintendent – Tuttle Public Schools (OK)
Keith Sinor discusses which essential traits he thinks are necessary to be a successful AD. He highlights on how to take and give criticism, and explains how leaving a legacy concerns leaving the program better […]
Building Your Brand with a Border Brawl with Philip O’Neal – Mansfield ISD (TX)
Mansfield ISD (TX) Athletic Director Philip O’Neal discusses how his team builds their brand by participating in the football “Border Brawl”. The Border Brawl is an opportunity where five Texas Schools compete against five Oklahoma […]
Magnify Your Strength Through Certification with Sheri Stice – NIAAA Certification Program Coordinator
Sheri Stice discusses magnifying your strengths through certification. Many people wish to become well-rounded and competitive in their job field. Certification will demonstrate the commitment to your profession and your overall image, as well as […]