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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
