Jamie Tallman discusses what is expected of the athletes’ parents in regard to supporting a team. Parents are asked to be supporters with words and actions. They must communicate properly especially with social media usage. […]
EP 28: Stop Competing and Start Winning: The Business of Coaching with Beth Launiere – University of Utah
This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by the National Athletic Director Conference, was a 30-minute sit down with Beth Launiere, the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at the University of Utah. In this conversation, […]
Is Sportsmanship Important? with Jake von Scherrer – Maclay School (FL)
Sportsmanship is important to all members of the athletic community, especially to your coaches. They are the key to any change you want to implement in your school’s culture. Everything that you see is either […]
An Exercise for ADs and Coaches to Use at Parent Meetings with Richard Barton – Richfield HS (UT)
Richard Barton discusses an exercise for ADs and Coaches to utilize in parent meetings. Asking parents about their expectations and goals for their child can open a positive dialogue. Establish what type of sports parents […]
Make Sure Your Student-Athletes Are Registered with the NCAA with Barrington Huntley – NCAA
Are your student-athletes who aspire to play college sports registered with the NCCA? Barrington Huntley explains that there are two types of NCAA accounts. The Certification Account is mandatory for those athletes that want to […]
Evaluate Your Current Head Coach Involvement with Jim Inskeep – Carmel HS (IN)
Jim Inskeep discusses the importance of evaluating your head coach’s involvement. How will the head coach work with single- or multi-sport athletes? Does the coach have good communications skills with athletes and parents? Work with […]
EP 27: AD & Head Coach Humble Pie: Accountability and Analytics to Maximize Program Impact with Philip O’Neal – Mansfield ISD (TX)
This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by the National All Sports Coaches Summit, was a 30-minute sit down with Philip O’Neal, the Executive Director of Athletics for Mansfield ISD (TX). In this conversation, […]
Know What Time It Is for Your Student-Athletes with Michael Hughes – Lakewood HS (CO)
Know what time it is for your kids (related to social media) and how, as an AD, you can show your student-athletes that you can and do support them. Twitter is a great example of […]
EP 26: Leadership Has Changed! with Jeremy Boone – Athlete By Design
This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by the National All Sports Coaches Summit, was a 30-minute sit down with Jeremy Boone, the Founder of Athlete By Design and performance coach for 50+ Olympic […]
EP 25: Mental Health Crises Strategies with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 recording, presented by the National All Sports Coaches Summit, was a 30-minute sit down with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld, the Behavioral Health & Sport Psychology Coordinator for the Univ. […]
Evaluating the Hiring Process with Tony Dillingham – Jenks Public Schools (OK)
Tony Dillingham explains the importance of due diligence in the hiring process. Reach out to other ADs and Coaches who know the candidate in a professional and social manner. The interview process for hiring head […]
Preparing for Basketball Season with Dr. Lisa Langston – Fort Worth ISD
Dr. Lisa Langston explains the goal for the upcoming basketball season is for the student-athletes to have a positive experience and make it through an entire season. She is optimistic but admits that this will […]
Keys for a Good Handbook with Jill Stobber – Waterford Union High School (WI)
Jill Stobber explains her keys in developing a successful handbook. She recommends using multiple sources in reviewing what others have covered in their handbooks. The coaches have a simplified checklist for their pre-season, in-season and […]
Advice to New ADs with Greg Scott – Milan HS (TN)
Greg Scott explains that as a young Athletic Director he felt he needed to prove himself and tried to do all the tasks involved in his job. He recommends that new ADs need to learn […]
EP 24: Basketball Pandemic Protocols with Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Monica Maxwell, and Ryan Grunig
This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 recording, presented by the National All Sports Coaches Summit, was a 30-minute sit down with: Dr. Karissa Niehoff – Exec. Director for the NFHS Monica Maxwell – AD, […]
Avoiding Team Conflicts with Hazing and Bullying with Brian Lewis – Jasper HS (IN)
Brian Lewis is not a fan of overnight team trips as hazing and bullying may occur and he discourages his coaches from planning them. There are instances when overnight trips are necessary, and the coaches […]
THSADA Fall Roundtable: UIL and THSADA Update
Dr. Susan Elza of the UIL recaps the most recent legislative council meeting and THSADA (Texas High School Athletic Directors Association) Members from across the state of Texas discuss how they are handling the transition […]
EP 23: Reducing Wrestling Risks During the Pandemic with Ron Higdon – Nebraska School Activities Association
This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 recording, presented by the National All Sports Coaches Summit, was a 30-minute sit down with Ron Higdon, the former Associate Head Coach for the University of Nebraska at […]
Live Streaming Issues with Ryan Landis – Warwick School District (PA)
Ryan Landis gives high praise for live streaming an event but explains that several issues can present problems. Trying to find the right balance with event audio is a challenge. Hearing game sounds is awesome […]
The Dallas ISD Experience with Silvia Salinas – Dallas ISD (TX)
Silvia Salinas discusses the message she conveys to her staff and coaches regarding their duties and responsibilities. Focusing on the details and being organized is key. She wants the program not to be just okay, […]
Crisis Resolution: Boundary Conflicts with Andre’ Walker – Houston ISD
Andre’ Walker discusses conflict resolution focusing on two types of boundary conflicts. A boundary penetration example could involve coaches dealing with scheduling facility time or turf issues, thinking of themselves and not the good of […]
Who is Generation Z? with Thomas Smith – Valley HS (NV)
Thomas Smith discusses Generation Z and details issues that explain why they may be different. 54% of kids today do not have both biological parents at home which can impact their values. Some parents have […]
EP 22: AD Insider National Roundtable #5: Winter Sports Planning and the Quarantine Conundrum
In this episode of the AD Insider Podcast, we discuss with High School Athletic Directors from across the country how they are staying flexible through the Fall and preparing for Winter. Topics from this open […]
How to Recognize the Need for an Investigation with Jason Parker, J.D. – Muskogee Public Schools (OK)
Observations can be the key in recognizing the need for investigations. Jason details and gives examples of different types of allegations including the following: formal complaint or grievance, informal report or communication and decline of […]
EP 21: Live Streaming Lessons, Ticketing Nightmares, and Social Media Success with Ryan Landis – Warwick School District (PA)
This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Hudl, will be a 30-minute sit down with Ryan Landis, the Athletic Director for Warwick School District (PA). This conversation touches on: Live Streaming Lessons Ticketing […]
EP 20: Texas Playoff Formats, Basketball Planning, and Maximizing Staff Capacity with Silvia Salinas – Dallas ISD (TX)
This AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30, presented by Hudl, will be a 30-minute sit down with Silvia Salinas, the District Athletic Director for Dallas ISD (TX). This conversation touches on: Texas Playoff Formats Basketball […]
When an Athlete Tests Positive with Lanness Robinson – Hillsborough County Public Schools (FL)
Lanness Robinson explains the process involved when an athlete tests positive. The athlete is quarantined immediately, and the school will initiate contact tracing. This is based on someone being exposed to an infected individual for […]
The Pandemic’s Impact on Budgeting with Darryl Nance – Greenville County Schools (SC)
Darryl Nance explains how the pandemic has impacted fall revenues across the board from gate proceeds to fundraisers and advertising. This will influence the budget moving forward and cuts will possibly be made in scheduling, […]
Taming Toxic Parents: Think Positive with Meagan Frank
Meagan Frank explains the impact positive psychology has had on her life and explains the benefits especially when dealing with parents. She presents resources that are currently available to assist athletic directors and coaches in […]