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 […]
NFHS Awards Citations to Eight Athletic Directors in 2018
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) awarded NFHS Citations to eight high school athletic directors in San Antonio, Texas, during luncheon festivities at the 49th annual National Athletic Directors Conference sponsored jointly […]
Today’s Intern, Tomorrow’s Athletic Administrator
By: David Kelley, Ph.D., CAA – University of Cincinnati & Jason Simmons, Ph.D. – University of Cincinnati As the readership of Interscholastic Athletic Administration Magazine can likely attest, the plethora of administrative responsibilities performed by […]
Wounded Warrior Project
To ALL NIAAA Members, The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association has selected the Wounded Warrior Project as the 2019 Initiative to help benefit the men and women of the Wounded Warrior Project. WWP offers 20 […]
Keys to Hiring Quality Head Coaches with Chris Freytag – Flatonia HS (TX) and James Polk – Gainesville HS (TX)
Chris Freytag – Flatonia HS (TX) and James Polk – Gainesville HS (TX) discuss the keys to hiring quality head coaches and who within the program is involved in this process.
Organizing Booster Clubs with T.D. O’Hara – Norman Public Schools (OK)
T.D. O’Hara explains how he meets monthly with the Norman Athletic Association, the umbrella organization that manages all of the individual booster clubs. Future fundraising opportunities are discussed, as well as current needs that the […]
Duty #6: Safe Playing Environment with Doug Killgore – Central Arkansas Christian Schools
Doug Killgore discusses Duty #6, the safe environment of athletic activities. The first responsibility is to make sure the environment is safe for the athletes and the fans. After the conclusion of an event it […]
2018 NIAAA Present Distinguished Service Awards – Eleven Directors of Athletics Honored
Eleven individuals who have made outstanding contributions to interscholastic athletics were named recipients of the 2018 Distinguished Service Awards given by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA). These individuals were honored December 18 in […]
Why More Training?
Mark Rerick, CMAA – North Dakota Several coaches in the State of Washington are probably asking themselves this very question as the WIAA has put in place further training mandates for all football coaches. Before […]
Safety Challenges for After School Athletic Events with Gary Stevens – Thornton Academy (MA)
Gary Stevens discusses the many challenges that are faced in regards to safety for after school athletic events.