Jeffrey Sitz discusses the type of policy a school has in dealing with accusations of misconduct. Is the approach reactionary as in a crisis management situation or a systemic approach focusing on a proactive approach, […]
12 Components of a Good EAP with Dan Newman – Union Public Schools (OK)
Dan Newman explains that it is paramount to have a site-specific EAP (Emergency Action Plan) dedicated for athletics. Dan covers the 12 components of the plan in detail.
Driving Team Performance with Kevin DeShazo
Kevin DeShazo explains that, staff performance and the environment you create as the leader will determine the success of your program. People don’t get better with negative communication and they do better when you call […]
5 Tools It Takes to Start as an AD with Joe Thomson
Joe Thomson discusses 5 tools that can assist you in beginning your tenure as a new AD. These 5 tools will give you comfort as you progress in that first year as you will have […]
Professional Development: Structural Tension Charting and One-on-One Coaches Meetings
By: Mike Hughes, CAA 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, the key […]
Certifying Your Booster Clubs with Shawn Pratt – McKinney ISD
Shawn Pratt discusses certifying booster clubs on a yearly basis as the parents come and go and the leadership changes. Every Booster Club President and head coach is required to attend a meeting as the […]
Promoting and Enhancing Student Leadership with Mike McGurk – Lee’s Summit North HS (MO)
Mike McGurk discusses student leadership and some key elements include meeting times, getting student buy in, promoting through social media and enhancement.
Playing Time!!!!!
By: Chris Carroll, CMAA – New Jersey I don’t want to date myself, but to say that I would never question the decision of a coach or teacher is an understatement. I remember my father […]
NIAAA Membership Surpasses 12,000
The past 14 years have been a phenomenal time of growth in terms of athletic administrators becoming members of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. Comparing the year that the NIAAA became an independent entity […]
The Art and Science of Hiring Your Coaching Staff with Joey Reinart – Chisholm Public Schools (OK)
The ability to hire and fire coaches it is a great opportunity to influence your school, athletic department and students if done properly. Mr. Reinart will discuss the science (process) and the art (your individual […]
Everyone Has a Job with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Each Athletic Director can do something that does not just create ripple effects that last a few days, but can last decades. It is not easy to be a leader and to get buy in, […]
Advice for Taking on Building Projects with Debbie Decker – Katy ISD (TX)
It is recommended to get all the stakeholders together to make sure everyone’s needs for the new project are covered in the planning stages as later additions are difficult and expensive.
Hazing with Doug Killgore – Central Arkansas Christian Schools
It is important when discussing hazing to try creating a positive school environment that will preclude or be proactive to hazing situations.
When It Becomes Necessary to Terminate a Coach
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 […]