Peg Pennepacker and Scott Lewis explain that the 2020 Title IX regulations are in effect and the impact of the emergency removal rule has on disciple and suspension. They recommend Athletic Directors take or retake […]
Helping the World See the Game Through the Eyes of the Officials with Kyle Armstrong – RefReps
Kyle Armstrong explains that RefReps’ mission is to help the world see the game through the eyes of the official. They have partnered with State High School Athletic Associations to begin using interactive RefRep kiosks […]
Maximizing Athletic Performance, the Synergy Between Athletic Directors and High School Athletic Trainers [NIAAA]
By: Katherine Williams, CAA – St. Teresa’s Academy (Kansas City) In the world of high school sports, the collaboration between athletic directors and athletic trainers plays a pivotal role in ensuring the overall well-being and […]
Leading Coaches Through Connection and Commitment with Dr. Chivonne Kiser – Princeton ISD (TX)
Dr. Chivonne Kiser, currently the Athletic Director at Princeton ISD (TX), discusses leading coaches and how they are supported by the administration is just as important as how they support their athletes. Dr. Kiser explains […]
Hiring Coaches: The Importance of Leadership & Communication Skills with Darryl Nance, CMAA – Greenville County Schools (SC)
Darryl Nance, CMAA explains that when he is interviewing a candidate for an open position, he wants to understand their belief structure, philosophy, and leadership statement. Everyone falls into a certain leadership style, and a […]
Building a Shared Vision for Your Athletic Department with Todd Gulluscio, CMAA – Shelter Island Union Free School District (NY)
Todd Gulluscio discusses bringing all the different personalities of student-athletes together by building a shared vision. Getting the coaches to focus on a common area is necessary so that no matter the team or program, […]
Developing Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for After School Events with Commissioner Mike Garrison and Staff – CIF Sac-Joaquin Section
Watch as Commissioner Mike Garrison, and the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section staff discuss Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for after-school events. It is important to have facility layouts and evacuation routes communicated clearly to all school staff. […]
Remembering Our Why, the Power of Purpose, Passion, and Play with Sandy Zimmerman – Speaker / Author / Coach
Watch as Sandy Zimmerman discusses the importance of caring adults in a child’s life. She reflects on her own experiences and the relationships she developed through sports that helped her overcome hardship. Supportive relationships and […]
How to Maximize Talents of Your People with Dustin Smith, CMAA – Broken Arrow Public Schools (OK)
Dustin Smith discusses the importance of bringing the best out of your coaches and staff. You must bring ALL of their talent to the surface, not just a little. Tapping into their potential is your […]
Compliance-Driven Evaluations with Dr. Kechia Rowles, CMAA – Rockdale County Public Schools (GA)
Dr. Kechia Rowles discusses incorporating compliance into your coaches’ evaluations. She explains in detail the importance of compliance, key areas to monitor, strategies for integration, and support tools. —————————————- The NIAAA champions the profession of […]
Tell Your Story [NIAAA]
By: Leslee Wright – Director of Communications at Bentonville Schools (AR) In my work, I talk a good deal about branding. Years of sound decisions, learning from missteps, and successful bounce backs are the raw material […]
4 Questions for Leaders with Justin Dixson, CMAA – Decatur Central High School (IN)
Justin Dixson discusses and explains 4 questions that leaders must ask themselves. #1 What mindset are you bringing? #2 What is your strategy for creating positive energy? #3 How strong are the connections you have […]
Key Characteristics of an Effective AD with Dr. LaTonya Goffney – Aldine Independent School District (TX)
Dr. LaTonya Goffney, the Superintendent at Aldine ISD in Texas, discusses what she feels are the key characteristics of an effective athletic administrator. Having a vision for your program is essential and it is important […]
Establishing Social Media Boundaries with Jeremy Schlitz, CAA – Madison Metropolitan School District (WI)
Jeremy Schlitz discusses setting social media boundaries for Coaches to ensure a positive experience and limit negativity. It is important that coaches have communication across all channels, and to represent their school in a professional […]
4 Es of Impact and Influence with Reid McFadden, CMAA – Currey Ingram Academy (TN)
Reid McFadden explains how he uses the 4 Es of impact and influence to relate and connect to students and equip them for lives outside of the school. Reid discusses the 4 Es, starting with: […]
You Are Heroes in Every Sense of the Word with Sandy Zimmerman – Speaker / Author / Coach
Sandy Zimmerman discusses the impact that sports has played on her life. Through all the ups and downs, she has learned valuable life lessons like grit, hard work, resilience, and the confidence to chase some […]
Mental Toughness: A Skill That Can Be Developed with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Dr. Colleen Hacker explains that mental toughness is a skill, and it can be developed. It is about how an individual responds to adversity, difficult situations, setbacks, and failure. Mental toughness is not required when […]
Creating Culture Conviction with Cory Aadland, CMAA – Mitchell School District (SD)
Cory Aadland, CMAA, explains that to be an effective leader, you need values, principles, and a vision statement. He describes how they have taken those concepts and turned them into a conviction with the creation […]
Developing Female Athletes as Future Leaders with Rebecca Moe – University Preparatory Academy (WA)
Rebecca Moe discusses developing female athletes as future leaders. She explains that women who play competitive sports in their youth are more likely to be in leadership roles or management roles later in life. Competitive […]
Enhancing Education-Based Athletics Through Integrating a Sports Management and Media Program Into School Curriculum
By: Denny Ziegler, CMAA – Walsh Jesuit High School (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) Introduction Across the country, budgets continue to shrink, putting a lot of stress on school districts and athletic departments to get creative […]
NIAAA Workshop Series: Guiding Coaches Through Adversity with Don Newberry, CMAA (OH) and Lisa Gingras, CMAA (NH)
The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) and AD Insider have partnered to showcase specific, important topics for this school year, designed to help your athletic department excel. Join us for multiple episodes of the […]
What Does Good Delegation Look Like? with Dr. Dustin Smith, CMAA – Broken Arrow Public Schools (OK)
Dustin Smith explains that delegation is one of the most difficult things to do in the Athletic Director profession. An individual can’t carry the entire load, and delegating tasks allows an AD to focus on […]
Event Staff Google Sheet Sign-Up Form with Chris Muskopf – St. Louis University High School (MO)
Chris Muskopf explains that using a google sheet helps the athletic department organize and manage the event staff throughout the year. The google sheet is organized by date, time, opponent, and location for each event, […]
Email and Meeting Guidelines with Todd Olson, CMAA – Fargo Public Schools (ND)
Todd Olson explains that email and meetings can be very time-consuming and offers the following guidelines: Emails It is important to set a specific time for checking emails Decide what needs your attention now and […]
Personalizing Your Path of Service [NIAAA]
By: Deren Oshiro, CMAA – Hawaii Baptist Academy Identify Your Why You are sitting at your desk and it is your first day on the job. You have recently accepted a position as an […]
Improving Academic Performance with Donna Hayward & Lynne Flint – Haddam-Killingworth High School (CT)
Principal Donna Hayward and Athletic Director Lynne Flint share how they’ve successfully implemented a program aimed at boosting student-athlete academic performance. The initiative begins by identifying athletes who fall below a 2.0 GPA or have […]
Event Management: Appreciate & Empower Your Workers with Rob Seymour, CMAA – Fishers High School (IN)
Rob Seymour explains that all events depend on workers, and you must empower them so they can control any situation they may face based on your guidelines. Pre-Event communications are important, focusing on gate assignments, […]
Sports Psychology: Performance to Mental Health with Mike Mossbrucker, CMAA and Eli Friedman, Hofstra University
Mike Mossbrucker, CMAA (Retired – Mooresville High School, IN) and Eli Friedman (Hofstra University) discuss the direct relationship between mental health and player performance. Sport and mental health go hand in hand; schools should provide […]
Quality Program Assessment for Total Program Evaluation with Sherry Keyser, CMAA
Sherry Keyser, CMAA, discusses the NIAAA Quality Program Assessment (QPA). Assessing your own programs using this tool is valuable not only for identifying additional resources to support your sports programs but also for your own […]
Building Support for Student Athletes with Disabilities with Kendra Roberts – Princeton County Schools (OH)
Kendra Roberts discusses how to support students with disabilities who participate in extracurricular activities. Every student has the legal right to take part in after-school sports and any other activities they choose. Schools can take […]