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.
Legal Issues: Religion and Eligibility with Jim Walsh – Walsh Gallegos Trevino Russo & Kyle P.C.
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 […]
Why a Middle School Athletic Administrator Should Be a Member of the NIAAA with Holly Farnese – PSADA Executive Director
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 […]
The Coach Is the Key: A Literature-Based Review of Coaching Influence and How Athletic Administrators Can Leverage It
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 […]
Ten Traits of Successful Programs
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 […]
Science of Hiring Your Best Coach with Pam Lea, CAA
Pam Lea discusses the steps to follow when hiring new coaches. She emphasizes timeline, process, job description, and advertising.
Liability for Sport Injuries with Lee Green, J.D. – Baker Univ.
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.
Contest Management with Jon Payne – Reading Community Schools (OH)
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.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Between School and Parks and Recreation
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 […]
Student Athlete Leadership Voices: Bridging the Us vs Them Gap
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 […]
Legal Issues: State of Washington with Jim Walsh – Walsh Gallegos Trevino Russo & Kyle P.C.
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. […]
Leaving Your Legacy with Joe Thomson
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.
Helping the First Year Head Coach Avoid Costly Mistakes – Developing a Plan for Year One
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 […]
Developing a Strategic Plan for Athletic Facilities
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 […]
Starting a Capital Campaign with Marc Haught – Executive Director, KIAAA
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 […]
Leading by Example with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Jeff Janssen discusses leading by example with emphasis on commitment, confidence, composure and character.
Value of an NIAAA Membership with Scott Dorsett – The Webb School (TN)
Scott Dorsett discusses the value of an NIAAA membership.
A Coach as a Mentor
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 […]
How to Conduct Investigations That Satisfy Legal Scrutiny
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 […]
Hiring Coaches: Character Development is the #1 Job with Kevin Bryant, CMAA – Centennial HS (OR)
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 […]
Culture: Traits of Good Teams with Bruce Brown – Proactive Coaching
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.
Parent Communication with Doug Killgore – Central Arkansas Christian Schools
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 […]
The Art and Science of Hiring Your Coaching Staff
By: Kevin Bryant, CMAA – Previously at Redmond, Currently at Centennial HS in Portland, OR We have many important responsibilities in our work as high school athletic administrators. Game management, student athlete eligibility, safety & […]
The Downside of Social Media
By: Mark Rerick, CMAA – Grand Forks, North Dakota Despite various websites and services continually pushing information to students warning about the dangers of using their social media accounts, we continue to see news stories […]
Which Coach Did You Want to Be with Greg Scott – Milan High School (TN)
Greg Scott discusses different types of coaches and that the impact they have on players can last a lifetime. As an Athletic Director, you need to know what type of coaches you want leading your […]
Constitutional Law: Religion with Lee Green, J.D. – Baker Univ.
Lee Green discusses two cases involving the Establishment Clause and how it impacts school employees and students.
Coaching Coaches to Be Leadership Educators with Rich Barton – Richfield HS (UT)
Rich Barton explains that one of the most important responsibilities of an administrator is to coach your coaches to be educational leaders. This involves preparing, training, and especially mentoring your coaches.
NIAAA Award of Merit
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How to Deal with the Three P’s: Problems, People and Politics in High School Athletics
By: Carter Wilson, CMAA – Georgia PROBLEMS Today, challenges and problems in athletics seemingly occur in almost every program and almost on a daily basis. These challenges and problems can involve any number of individuals […]
Professional Learning Community for the Athletic Director
By: Nate Andrews, CAA – Washington We’ve all sat in our office feeling like we are on a deserted island, right? When something comes up in our day it’s often difficult to find someone in […]