By: John Evers, CMAA I was lucky enough to have several jobs in interscholastic athletics throughout my career. My first job was coaching junior high football and track athletes. I then progressed to coaching and […]
Networking Sessions Added to National Conference Schedule
Year after year, at the conclusion of the December National Athletic Directors Conference, each post-conference survey is diagnosed for demographics, current interests and needs, conference strengths and weaknesses; the response that traditionally remains consistent with […]
43rd Annual NIAAA Meetings to be Held at the National Athletic Directors Conference in National Harbor
The National Athletic Directors Conference will be the backdrop for the 43rd Annual NIAAA Meetings in National Harbor, Maryland. Throughout the 5 days there will be 60 NIAAA meetings held at the national conference, in […]
Performance Improvement for Athletic Programs with Michael Duffy – Howard HS (MD)
Michael Duffy discusses improving the performance of your athletic teams by having a vision of what you want to achieve and what you want the program to be. A thorough analysis and review is essential […]
Managing Parental Egos with Michael Hughes – Lakewood HS (CO)
Michael Hughes explains how sometimes managing the egos of parents is harder than those of the student-athletes. Communication and leadership with parents is essential when the waters are not so smooth. The goal is to […]
No One Is Bigger Than the Program with Kevin Leigh – Padua Franciscan HS (OH)
Kevin Leigh explains that administrators, coaches, and players must all understand and accept that no individual is bigger than the program. The student-athletes are encouraged to understand and embrace the program’s history and to work […]
Spring Webinars
Spring Webinars Register Here Our webinars offer the opportunity to take courses from the comforts of the office or home and receive the same quality instruction, interaction and networking opportunities as is provided in a […]
Branding Your Facilities with Jonathan Vincent – Warren East HS (KY)
Jonathan Vincent discusses the positive impact that branding school facilities has on public awareness and school spirit. He presents funding options that involve boosters, alumni, sponsorships and company partnerships.
Draw the Line Between Personal and Professional with Maria Kennedy – El Paso ISD
Maria Kennedy explains that as an AD she must draw the line between personal and professional in her relationships with her coaches. She takes pride in letting the coaches know that she cares for them […]
A Word About Officials
Athletics and Boosters: A Critical Partnership Many of our coaches have recently shared their thoughts and concerns with me about the quality of officiating at their games. I would like share my perspective on this […]
Jim Teff Achievement Recognition
Presented at Meeting of PDA State Coordinators Congratulations to Mike Ellson, CMAA, Professional Development State Coordinator from Tennessee who was recognized as the recipient of the 2018 Jim Teff Achievement Recognition. Presented by the NIAAA […]
Foundation Fundraising vs Sport Specific Fundraising with Kevin Leigh – Padua Franciscan HS (OH)
Kevin Leigh discusses his school system’s new policy of “no fundraising” in the school, having the advancement office responsible for all fundraising. As a result, the athletic budget is all-inclusive and the AD and Coaches […]
Where Do You Find Leaders? with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Jeff Janssen discusses the areas of the Commitment Continuum in which you will find leaders. He urges athletic administrators to not just look at parents, coaches, or kids, but to look at themselves on the […]
Leading by Example: Why Athletic Directors Should Model Healthy Lifestyle Choices
By:Caroline Blaylock MA, CAA – Director of Athletics – Fountain Valley School of Colorado There is nothing worse than a hypocrite. For those of us in education who have worked their way up the ladder […]
Financial Help for Middle School Athletic Programs
A new middle school athletic director may be introduced to many challenges. No challenge will be greater than running an athletic program on limited financial resources. Some may even find their inherited budget is functioning […]
“Hunger Games”: Ideas for Boosting Revenues for Athletic Programs Through Concession Sales
Athletics and Boosters: A Critical Partnership Today’s economic climate has placed interscholastic athletic programming in the crosshairs of the budget debate taking place in school districts throughout the country. Although it has been well documented […]
NCAA Division III
Academics are the primary focus for Division III student-athletes. The division minimizes the conflicts between athletics and academics and helps student-athletes progress toward graduation through shorter practice and playing seasons and regional competition that reduces […]
Building Relationships with Michael Hughes – Lakewood HS (CO)
Michael Hughes discusses the importance of building relationships that can contribute to achieving short and long term goals for the students and the Athletic Department. Building relationships within the community and working with other Athletic […]
Helping Coaches Become Educators with Will Hostrawser – LaVille Senior HS (IN)
Will Hostrawser explains the importance of education-based athletics and of assisting coaches to become better educators. The Athletic Director and coach must be on the same page in regards to vision, philosophy, and how sports […]
Perception Can Lead to Concern with Uzma Samadani, MD, PhD – Department of Neurosurgery, University of Minnesota
Dr. Uzma Samadani discusses reported statistics between CTE and dementia. When dealing with actual data, university press releases, and the media, you end up with a ‘telephone effect’ and perception then leads to concern.
The Efficient Athletic Office
By: Briant Kelly, CMAA Athletic Director Libertyville High School briant.kelly@d128.org An efficient athletic office is important to the overall success of high school athletics. The Athletic Department needs to support the coaches, student-athletes, staff and […]
January 1, 2019 Reminder
Beginning on January 1, 2019, Leadership Training Course 503 will be required for RAA, RMSAA, and CAA designations. December 31, 2018, will be the last date for passing the CAA Exam without the completion of […]
The Essential Resource for High School Athletic Directors
NIAAA’s Guide to Interscholastic Athletic Administration presents an overview of high school sports administration from experienced athletic administrators across the United States. This resource helps readers better understand the athletic director’s multifaceted role and confront […]
Using the NFHSLearn Platform as a Student Education Tool with David Suiter
David Suiter (Retired DAANJ) encourages administrators to use the NFHSLearn Platform for student education. The program offers sixteen free courses that are student-appropriate and specifically designed for students.
Delegate Effectively with Dr. Darin S. Wilson – Georgia Gwinnett College
Dr. Darin S. Wilson explains his philosophy in delegating and allowing the coaches to run their programs. High School programs face many different challenges, but the AD still needs to support the coach and help […]
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Tricks for “Tweeting”: Leveraging Social Media to Promote the… [NIAAA]
Tricks for “Tweeting”: Leveraging Social Media to Promote the High School Athletic Program I have to make a confession: over the past six months, I have become addicted to using the social media tool known […]
Hosting Officials [NIAAA]
Co-Written By: John DiColo, CMAA – Athletic Director and William Koch, HPE Instructor/Coach – Jefferson Twp. HS Contributions By: Bill Fitzgerald, CMAA – Asst. Principal/Activities – Fremont HS and Matt Hensley, Asst. Principal/Activities – Mahomet – […]
20 States That Grew 10% or More in NIAAA Membership Over the Previous Year [NIAAA]
20 States That Grew 10% or More in NIAAA Membership Over the Previous Year