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 […]
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 […]
Gary Stevens discusses the many challenges that are faced in regards to safety for after school athletic events.
Adam Bates and Kathy Bates discuss the importance of being organized and staying on top of things. They stress using a method that you are comfortable with and works best for you.
Watch as Michelle York discusses the importance of understanding similar vs dissimilar job duties in order to meet FLSA compliance when you are filling your staff for an event on your campus.
Jim Sekel and Melissa Gehring discuss the various resources available for Athletic Directors and coaches to learn about character development.
Dr. Green discusses a case that involves a freshman football player who suffered a concussion and how the symptoms were not recognized by the coaches and no action was taken.
Tony Dillingham discusses preparing the athletic budget and making sure it is Title IX compliant. Possible conflict can occur when a private booster wants to contribute to a specific sport or program. The responsibility of […]
Scott Galloway discusses the most common causes of death for student-athletes. He explains the necessity of having an EAP (Emergency Action Plan) and key components such as prevention and screening, recognition, and treatment.
Jim Walsh discusses a case from the state of Texas that involved the length of a student-athlete’s hair, based on a religious preference, that did not abide by the school’s dress code policy. The student […]
Holly Farnese explains why Middle School Athletic Administrators should become members of the NIAAA. The foundation of the NIAAA is education-based athletics and, as Middle School Athletic Administrators, you represent the first opportunity to that […]
By: Chris Hobbs, CAA, Ed.S. Introduction: The Influence of Athletics Athletic Administrators are tasked with many roles and one of those roles is effectively casting a vision of coaching excellence. It is common for athletic […]
By: Bruce Brown Consistent and clear standards and values – Preset team values are the foundation or cornerstones for every successful team. What is your team’s identity? Great teams establish their own culture. The team […]
Pam Lea discusses the steps to follow when hiring new coaches. She emphasizes timeline, process, job description, and advertising.
Dr. Green discusses a case that involves professional sports but also has implications for high school programs. This case deals with providing a safe playing environment and the issues of premises, liability, and negligence.
Jon Payne discusses the importance of staff in preparation for any event. Everyone must understand the schedule and their job responsibilities as well as the type of contest taking place.
By: Matt Hensley, CMAA – Illinois The demands that communities place on the facilities, personnel, and other extra-curricular resources of a school district can, at times, stretch those resources to the limit. The same could […]
By: Ryan Miller, CMAA – New Jersey Sometimes we create our own dilemmas in life. Think about a quote by Frank Martin (Head Mens’ Basketball Coach of the University of South Carolina) from March of […]
Jim Walsh discusses a case from the state of Washington that the Supreme Court did not rule on. The case involves a football coach praying with his team on the fifty-yard line following each game. […]
Joe Thomson explains that by leaving your legacy as an AD you are thinking of the future and how others can follow and expand on your accomplishments.
By: Bob Grace – Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey Most “new” head coaches were selected to their head coaching positions because they possessed a strong background in their sport, were good “teachers” both on and […]
By: Brian Lewis, CAA and Dr. William Roberson – Monrovia, Indiana In the Spring of 2013, I was named the Athletic Director at Monrovia High School in Monrovia, Indiana. Immediately after being hired, I began […]
Marc Haught discusses the process of starting a capital campaign. It is not just about what you want to do but how much money you can raise. Having a realistic time frame in place is […]
Jeff Janssen discusses leading by example with emphasis on commitment, confidence, composure and character.
Scott Dorsett discusses the value of an NIAAA membership.
By: Mark Rerick, CMAA – Grand Forks, North Dakota Many of you are probably aware of various incidents that have occurred across the US in high school football in the last year. To me, the […]
By: Jason Parker, JD, CMAA – Sapulpa, Oklahoma In today’s litigious society, allegations of misconduct and potential legal action against school personnel are often accompanied by feelings of anxiety, angst and anger. These pressures are […]
Kevin Bryant explains that 95% to 97% of student-athletes do not end up playing college sports so, what are they taking away from their High School athletic experience? Athletes must take more away than technique […]
Bruce Brown discusses some common traits that all successful teams and programs share. He explains that vision is key and the AD, coach, and athlete must all share this vision together.
Doug Killgore explains the one activity that can be most beneficial to educators is a one on one meeting with a parent to get on the same page. Establishing a welcome environment and having an […]
